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Peggy Eastman, a longtime reporter, editor and columnist for the Cape Cod Times, died peacefully Wednesday morning at the age of 89. In the tributes rolling in from friends, colleagues and those she covered during her decades-long career, certain threads stand out. Eastman was remembered fondly for being a mentor to young reporters, generously sharing information and Cape Cod history. She was known for her tact and honesty, her balanced reporting and her objectivity. And people recalled the care with which she tendered her relationships. Eastman’s daughter Susan said mentoring exemplified her mother’s true nature, that she loved to help people. “I was always amazed that my mom was a reporter because she was very kind and soft-spoken,” she said. “And you have to have tough skin to be a reporter.” ....