Boston Man Arrested After Officers Struck at Mall

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Boston Man Arrested After Officers Struck at Northshore Mall

Police arrested Romello McCain, 20, of Boston, in Boston on Thursday in connection with the Sept. 21 incident at Northshore Mall. Two Peabody officers were struck, and one was dragged across the parking lot, as they tried to stop suspects accused of shoplifting more than $1,600 in merchandise from Macy's. McCain faces charges including unarmed robbery, leaving the scene of an accident causing bodily injury, resisting arrest, and assault and battery on a police officer. A second suspect, Ta'kerria Tenae Sherrod-Greene, 20, of Boston, was taken into custody at the mall and will be charged with robbery, and both officers were home recovering as of Thursday.

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Boston Saxophone Quartet Performs at Higgins Middle School

The Boston Saxophone Quartet performs an educational concert for Higgins Middle School students Friday, Sept. 25, from 10 to 11 a.m.

Boston Saxophone Quartet

Granite Coast Brewing Hosts Oktoberfest Kölsch Service

Granite Coast Brewing hosts an Oktoberfest Kölsch Service Friday, Sept. 25, from 7 to 9 p.m., featuring traditional stang pours of its flagship Kölsch, two 8-ounce pours, and a light appetizer for guests 21 and older.

Granite Coast Brewing

Drop-in Sip n Knit Gathering at Granite Coast Brewing

Knitters can bring their gear to Granite Coast Brewing Friday, Sept. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. for a drop-in craft gathering.

Granite Coast Brewing

Trails & Sails Talk Explores Regional Hops and Brewing

Rob Dunn discusses regional hop growing, local brewing, and the origins of Granite Coast's beer names Friday, Sept. 25, from 7 to 8 p.m. at 77B Main Street.

Granite Coast Brewing

Peabody Football Visits Lynn English Friday Night

Peabody Veterans Memorial plays Lynn English Friday, Sept. 25, at 7:30 p.m. at Manning Field in Lynn.

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Peabody Seeks HUD Funds for Home-Repair Program

The city announced Sept. 24 plans to seek $180,487 in HUD funds for home-rehabilitation work addressing health, safety, and building-code needs; comments on the environmental review are due by Oct. 25.

City of Peabody

Central Street Work Brings Lane Shifts, Endicott St. Closures

Through Oct. 1, crews continue water-main installation through Wilson Square and onto Andover Street. Central Street stays open with lane reductions, while Endicott Street is closed at Central/Andover and Warren streets, with a detour via Warren Street.

City of Peabody

Pudgy's Place Offers Beginner Wheel-Throwing Workshop

A beginner pottery wheel-throwing workshop runs Friday, Sept. 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Pudgy's Place, 119R Foster St., with participants making a piece for later pickup.

Pudgy's Place

Chabad of Peabody Marks Sukkot Beginning Friday

Sukkot and Simchat Torah observances at Chabad of Peabody run Friday, Sept. 25, through Oct. 4, with candle-lighting at 6:18 p.m. Friday.

Chabad of Peabody Jewish Center

Cherry Bomb Performs Live at Capone's Restaurant & Lounge

Regional rock cover band Cherry Bomb performs live at Capone's Restaurant & Lounge Friday, Sept. 25, offering an evening of dance and rock music.

Capone's Restaurant and Lounge