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Marblehead, Swampscott band together in B-Side Hustle
Marblehead, Swampscott band together in B-Side Hustle

On a cold, blustery evening in mid-December, the inside of Brodie’s Seaport in Salem was anything but chilly. The dance floor pulsed with energy as The…

Marblehead, Swampscott spotlight local activism
Marblehead, Swampscott spotlight local activism

When you travel down Humphrey Street in Swampscott on a Thursday, or pass Glabicky Field in Marblehead on a Saturday afternoon, it’s not easy to miss the…

Teacher accuses schools of antisemitism
Teacher accuses schools of antisemitism

Following Hanukkah celebrations Thursday night, the School Committee heard testimony from longtime Marblehead educator Brigette Karns, who waived her right…

$50K helps preserve Glover house
$50K helps preserve Glover house

An anonymous donor has given $50,000 to Save the Glover! Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, to help preserve the historic General Glover Farmhouse that borders…

VFW watches Navy sink Army in football
VFW watches Navy sink Army in football

The Marblehead Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2005 turned its hall into a hub of military pride and community camaraderie Saturday night by hosting a watch…

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Sabrina the Good Witch is teaching a new class

Dylan Pichnarcik
December 30, 2025

Marblehead residents won’t have to travel far to get a fix of the spooks and…

AP student enrollment, testing scores on the rise

Dylan Pichnarcik
December 30, 2025

The number of Marblehead High School students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses has increased this…

School Committee talks special education programming

Dylan Pichnarcik
December 30, 2025

Marblehead Public Schools has served more than 800 students through special education programming during the…

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Student supports community though donation initiative

Dylan Pichnarcik
December 30, 2025

During the colder months of the year, New England’s climate…

Town seeks proposals for license at Riverhead Beach

Sophia Harris
December 30, 2025

The Recreation & Parks Department has announced a call for…

Carpineto family seeks your assistance

Sophia Harris
December 30, 2025

It is with profound sadness that the Marblehead community mourns…

Sports

Short-handed Black and Blue place 16th in holiday tournament

Joey Barrett
December 30, 2025

WEST NEWBURY — Marblehead-Swampscott’s co-op wrestling team took part in Saturday’s Pentucket Holiday Tournament. The…

Roundup: Girls hoopsters stay hot

Joey Barrett
December 30, 2025

Marblehead’s girls basketball team upped its record to 4-1 with a 41-28 home win against…

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This week’s schedule

Joey Barrett
December 23, 2025

THURSDAY No varsity events scheduled FRIDAY Boys hockey Marblehead vs. Medfield (5 – Talbot Rink)…

Karl Tenenholtz named boys tennis coach

For The Weekly News
December 23, 2025

Marblehead High School is pleased to announce Karl Tenenholtz as the varsity boys tennis head…

Lifestyle

The Sober Widow: Just in time (part 2)

Lisa Fama
December 30, 2025

After Jenna walked into the restaurant, she made a beeline for the restroom. The walk…

From The Deep End: Playing the waiting game

Brenda Kelley Kim
December 30, 2025

“Let us, then, be up and doing, With a heart for any fate; Still achieving,…

The Sober Widow: Just in time

Lisa Fama
December 23, 2025

Jenna arrived at her destination and parked in front of the building. She looked in…

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Opinion

Bob Baker: Once upon a while ago …

Bob Baker
December 23, 2025

Randoms from a past more chessed than checkered… 1974: I leapt into the lifestyle abyss,…

LTTE: Attention all dog owners

To The Editor
December 17, 2025

To the editor: If you were walking your dog on the Hawthorne Pond trail in…

LTTE: A very well-deserved thank you

To The Editor
December 17, 2025

To the editor: I wanted to thank the citizens of Marblehead for their outpouring of…

Massaro: Beyond the Dump: Public Health in Marblehead 

Tom Massaro
December 10, 2025

Humans have been consuming alcohol since the Stone Age.  Archeologists have found the world’s oldest…

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Council on Aging Calendar: Jan. 1-7, 2026

For The Weekly News
December 30, 2025

Thursday, Jan. 1 No events Friday, Jan. 2 Red Shirt Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Drop…

Marblehead, Swampscott band together in B-Side Hustle

Sophia Harris
December 30, 2025

On a cold, blustery evening in mid-December, the inside of Brodie’s Seaport in Salem was…

MHTV schedule for Dec. 24-31

For The Weekly News
December 23, 2025

MHTV Schedule Dec. 24 – 31, 2025 Wednesday, Dec. 24 8 a.m. Saturday Morning Cartooning…

MFoA invites all to Logo Reveal Party

For The Weekly News
December 23, 2025

The 2026 Marblehead Festival of Arts events calendar kicks off with its annual Logo Reveal…

MHTV Schedule: Jan. 1-4, 2026

For The Weekly News
December 30, 2025

Thursday, Jan. 1 9 a.m.: Headliner – The Year in Review 9:30 a.m.: MHTV Community…

Council on Aging calendar

For The Weekly News
December 23, 2025

Dec. 24 Closed Dec. 25 Closed Dec. 26 The office is Open but all council…

JCC Programming schedule

For The Weekly News
December 23, 2025

Wednesday, December 24 Building Hours: 6:00am-5:00pm Group Exercise: No evening classes Indoor Pool: Lap swim 6:00am-1:00pm (Reservations…

Library announces January adult and teen library events

For The Weekly News
December 23, 2025

Abbot Public Library is excited to announce our calendar of events for January 2026 with…

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