Island Roots Camp Group helps build community for kids after school
MARBLEHEAD — When the after-school program Island Roots Camp Group opened in late 2020, it had only four participants. Two of them were co-founder Jessie Step...
What to do if you accidentally call 911
Stay on the line, don’t hang up. This is what Marblehead Chief of Police Dennis King says to do if you accidentally call 911. “What everybody should know is...
Steven and Jennifer Spungin: The founders of Marblehead School of Music
When it comes to teaching music at Marblehead School of Music, co-founder Steven Spungin uses The Beatles’ song “Let It Be” as his motto, giving stude...
Christmas Boat almost taken out by storm
The First Harbor Company’s “Christmas Boat” was almost destroyed during a storm earlier this week and had to be saved. “Our poor little boat took a beat...
Marblehead schools special education costs increased for 2023 budget
The special education costs are increasing in Marblehead Public Schools (MPS) for the 2023 budget. At a joint School Committee meeting with the Town Finance Com...
Mud Puddle Toys stays busy through the holiday season
Cassie Watt never pictured herself owning a toy store. When she bought Mud Puddle Toys from its previous owner, she thought she would own it for a few months, t...
Business of the Week: A new antique and garden store in Marblehead
The idea came to him in a dream. What was the idea you may be asking? To open up an antique store somewhere on the East Coast. So that is exactly what Jack Davi...
January events at Abbot Public Library
The Abbot Public Library will be hosting a myriad of events in the month of January for adults, teens and kids. From lectures to crafts, there will be many acti...
Leaf blowers blown away
Marblehead resident Beth Grader has spent the last 10 years focusing on the goal to get Marblehead to impose a seasonal break from leaf blowers. As of May, this...
Counseling Center sets off friction between two Select Board members
During a Select Board meeting Nov 30, concerns regarding the $200,000 allocated funds to the Board of Health for mental health were brought to the table. A heat...