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Chair of Select board responds to McMahon’s claims
Chair of Select board responds to McMahon’s claims

In response to the claims made by Board of Health member Tom McMahon at Monday night’s Board of Health meeting regarding underage drinking, Select…

3A noncompliance could halt senior transport
3A noncompliance could halt senior transport

Marblehead’s ongoing noncompliance with the state’s 3A zoning law is producing financial consequences, including the potential loss of key grants that…

Brothas consignment opens up shop
Brothas consignment opens up shop

Kathleen Doyle, owner of the beloved women’s resale boutique Sistas, has officially opened Brothas Consignment, a men-focused counterpart located on Washington…

Police secures three-year reaccreditation
Police secures three-year reaccreditation

The Marblehead Police Department has once again achieved full accreditation from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission, reaffirming its status…

Giddy up!
Giddy up!

When the boxes arrived on Samantha Peach’s doorstep last Friday, she already had a feeling about what they were.  Her UPS driver, a friend who has delivered…

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Chair of Select board responds to McMahon’s claims

Sophia Harris
November 25, 2025

In response to the claims made by Board of Health member Tom McMahon at Monday…

Piece by piece, Swampscott’s Hawthorne comes to an end

Zach Laird
November 25, 2025

SWAMPSCOTT — After the Hawthorne by the Sea restaurant closed its doors on Nov. 15,…

Don Durkee: A reputation built on sweetness

Zach Laird
November 25, 2025

For those who prefer a Fluffernutter for lunch, there’s one name that is synonymous with…

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School Committee approves roof contract

Sophia Harris
November 25, 2025

The Marblehead School Committee’s Roof Subcommittee voted unanimously last week…

Brothas consignment opens up shop

Sophia Harris
November 25, 2025

Kathleen Doyle, owner of the beloved women’s resale boutique Sistas,…

Police secures three-year reaccreditation

Sophia Harris
November 25, 2025

The Marblehead Police Department has once again achieved full accreditation…

Sports

48 first-half points lift Eagles back to Gillette

Joey Barrett
November 25, 2025

BURLINGTON — Different opponent. Different venue. Same dominance. After St. John’s Prep running back Maxwell…

St. John’s Prep comes back twice, but falls in title game

Mark Aboyoun
November 25, 2025

LEOMINSTER — A state championship game carries plenty of emotion — no matter the sport.…

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Offensive explosion lifts Prep to title game

Mark Aboyoun
November 19, 2025

LYNN — St. John’s Prep proved again why it is the No. 1 seed in…

Magicians clipped in Round of 8

Mark Aboyoun
November 19, 2025

LONGMEADOW — Marblehead’s girls soccer team met its match Thursday, Nov. 13 as the No.…

Lifestyle

The Sober Widow: Maya Angelou was right…

Lisa Fama
November 25, 2025

“When someone tells you who they are, believe them.” I’ve learned the hard way that…

From The Deep End: On the road again

Brenda Kelley Kim
November 25, 2025

“All he needed was a wheel in his hand and four on the road.” —…

The Sober Widow: Bad grammar

Lisa Fama
November 19, 2025

I finally decided it’s time to write a column that rhymes. It’s my way of…

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Opinion

League of Women Voters: Task Force against discrimination

For The Weekly News
November 25, 2025

OBSERVER CORPS REPORT TASK FORCE AGAINST DISCRIMINATION  11-20-25         LWVM Observer: Shari Pressman MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE:…

LTTE: Town Meeting Warrants opened

To The Editor
November 25, 2025

To the editor: As Marblehead’s Town Moderator, I want to take this opportunity to update…

Sophia Harris: What am I thankful for?

Sophia Harris
November 25, 2025

“Let’s go around the table and each name something we’re thankful for.” It’s a harmless…

LTTE: Teachers could make use of Coffin School

To The Editor
November 25, 2025

To the editor: Dear Members of the Marblehead Housing Board, A thriving teacher community is…

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Abbot Public Library and Sustainable Marblehead Present: “Plant Hope”

For The Weekly News
November 25, 2025

This December, residents are invited to discover how simple landscape changes can help restore local…

St. Michael’s Episcopal Church announces ‘Heart of Christmas’ events

For The Weekly News
November 25, 2025

St. Michael’s Episcopal Church is refreshing its long-standing Heart of Christmas traditions with a series…

Chocolate takes over the Red Bow Fair 

For The Weekly News
November 25, 2025

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead has “chocolatized” its annual Red Bow Fair. Visitors can…

School Committee Newsletter Nov. 14

For The Weekly News
November 19, 2025

The Marblehead School Committee and the district administration are working closely to ensure a strong…

An evening of piano and chamber music

For The Weekly News
November 25, 2025

On Friday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m., audiences from Marblehead and neighboring communities are invited…

Ken Burns films in Marblehead: Spotlighting the Mariners Who Saved a Revolution

Sophia Harris
November 25, 2025

When Ken Burns chose Marblehead as a featured location for his 2025 PBS documentary “The…

Council On Aging Calendar Nov. 20 – 26

For The Weekly News
November 19, 2025

Thursday, Nov. 20 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Fitness Center 8:30 a.m. Weight Training 9 a.m. “DROP…

Turkey trotting for tots

For The Weekly News
November 19, 2025

The Marblehead Moms Co-op group held its annual Turkey Trot for kids last Saturday at…

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