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Abbot Library Board hears updates on safety, staffing, and community outreach
Abbot Library Board hears updates on safety, staffing, and community outreach

Much of the discussion at the recent Abbot Public Library Board of Trustees meeting offered a wide-ranging report on safety training, building maintenance,…

Marblehead Municipal Light Department receives $1.3 million federal grant
Marblehead Municipal Light Department receives $1.3 million federal grant

The U.S. Department of Energy has granted the Marblehead Municipal Light Department a $1,328,253 federal grant to update utility infrastructure.  MMLD…

Harbor Board begins discussion on possible renaming of Harbormaster’s boat
Harbor Board begins discussion on possible renaming of Harbormaster’s boat

The Marblehead Harbors and Waters Board has begun a public discussion regarding the possible renaming of the Harbormaster’s boat, which is scheduled to…

The Warwick Theater is poised for its next act
The Warwick Theater is poised for its next act

For generations, the Warwick Theater has been more than just a place to watch films; it has long served as a gathering space where neighbors, families,…

Prince celebrates 100th birthday
Prince celebrates 100th birthday

Surrounded by her friends and family, Phyllis Prince celebrated her 100th birthday on Monday. Prince moved to the North Shore from Rhode Island when she…

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Fur the record: Meet Flower

Sophia Harris
January 7, 2026

True to her name, Flower is a delicate and lovely young cat who is quietly…

Abbot Library Board hears updates on safety, staffing, and community outreach

Sophia Harris
January 7, 2026

Much of the discussion at the recent Abbot Public Library Board of Trustees meeting offered…

Marblehead Municipal Light Department receives $1.3 million federal grant

Dylan Pichnarcik
January 7, 2026

The U.S. Department of Energy has granted the Marblehead Municipal Light Department a $1,328,253 federal…

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The Warwick Theater is poised for its next act

Sophia Harris
January 7, 2026

For generations, the Warwick Theater has been more than just…

Dave Aldrich chosen as Marblehead’s Person of the Year

Sophia Harris
January 7, 2026

Dave Aldrich has transformed a simple baked good into a…

Making headlines in 2025

Amanda Lurey
January 7, 2026

As we ring in the new year, it’s only right…

Sports

Black and Blue host first super-quad

Joey Barrett
January 7, 2026

Marblehead/Swampscott’s co-op wrestling team hosted its first super-quad in program history Saturday with Beverly, North…

This week’s schedule

Joey Barrett
January 7, 2026

THURSDAY Track and field Marblehead vs. multiple teams (4:30 – Swampscott) Boys basketball Marblehead at…

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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…

Lifestyle

The Sober Widow: Just in time (part 3)

Lisa Fama
January 7, 2026

“Sandy, I’m getting discouraged,” Jenna sighed. “I thought you were making an effort to find…

From the Deep End: Riding the Social Struggle Bus

Brenda Kelley Kim
January 7, 2026

“I’ve turned up to costume parties in the wrong costume. I’ve made social faux pas…

Prince celebrates 100th birthday

Amanda Lurey
January 7, 2026

Surrounded by her friends and family, Phyllis Prince celebrated her 100th birthday on Monday. Prince…

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Opinion

Sam Deeb: Our guy finds trouble in paradise

Sam Deeb
January 7, 2026

I look forward to my yearly vacation every year. Aruba, the beautiful “One Happy Island,”…

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…

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Council on Aging Calendar: Jan. 8-14, 2026

For The Weekly News
January 7, 2026

Thursday, Jan. 8 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Fitness Center 8:30 a.m. Weight Training 9 a.m. “Drop…

Burns night tradition lives on

For The Weekly News
January 7, 2026

A Marblehead tradition for the last 18 years, and a Scottish one since 1801, Burns…

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…

MHTV Schedule Jan. 8–11, 2026

For The Weekly News
January 7, 2026

Thursday, Jan. 8 9 a.m. Headliner – The Year in Review 10 a.m. Vlada’s Seeds…

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…

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