Students and adults gathered at the Jewish Community Center of the North Shore to attend an event called Standing Strong: Empowering Teens to Recognize and Respond to Antisemitism hosted by TribeTalk, an organization dedicated to preparing students and young adults for Jewish life on college campuses and beyond. The North Shore Antisemitism Task Force, along with several … [Read more...] about Students schooled on antisemitism
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Things that go bump in the road: gone
In 2020, the Highway Department installed two sets of seasonal speed bumps on each side of the hill on Peach Highlands in an attempt to stop hill jumping on the road. After being removed for the winter, the bumps were put back on Tuesday morning. Just a few hours later, however, a nearby resident decided to take it upon himself to remove them, which he hopes is for good this … [Read more...] about Things that go bump in the road: gone
A sad whale tale
The dead humpback whale that was discovered floating off of Preston Beach last Thursday evening has been towed out to sea, where it won't be able to wash back ashore. When the National Marine Fisheries Service was notified of the whale's presence on the beach, it sent Marine Mammal Rescue to the scene to conduct an external exam, measurement, and take photos of the … [Read more...] about A sad whale tale
A colonial crafternoon
Community members were given an opportunity to go back in time Saturday in the Jeremiah Lee Mansion Gardens to see and learn how tools, food, and other items were made in Colonial America as a part of the Marblehead Museum’s first ever Colonial Crafts Fair. Despite some rainfall, the event was a success as dozens came to see demonstrations ranging from shoemaking, to … [Read more...] about A colonial crafternoon
Abbot Library closing in on reopening
After nearly 20 months, Abbot Public Library will start preparations to move out of its temporary location on Brook Road and return to Pleasant Street this weekend. The library recently released an FAQ on its website regarding its move back to 235 Pleasant St. The library will close at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, and will be closed for roughly six weeks. “The library … [Read more...] about Abbot Library closing in on reopening