David Breashears, a renowned mountaineer, filmmaker, and author, who climbed Mount Everest five times, has died at the age of 68. According to an article from the Associated Press, his business manager Ellen Golbranson said that Breashears was found unresponsive in his Marblehead home on Thursday. Golbranson shared a statement from his family. "It is with tremendous … [Read more...] about Mountaineer and filmmaker David Breashears dead at 68
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Marblehead hoists first championship trophy since 2011
BOSTON — To be the best, you have to beat the best. With the top three seeds standing in its way this postseason, the No. 6 Marblehead hockey team said, ‘Bring it on.’ The Headers – who began the winter 0-6, then 2-8 – defied all odds, leaving TD Garden with the Division 3 state championship after a 1-0 win against top-seeded Nauset on Sunday. For a rowdy Marblehead fan … [Read more...] about Marblehead hoists first championship trophy since 2011
Marblehead named best coastal town in New England
Congratulations Marblehead, you’ve received another endorsement as one of the best towns on the region's coast. NewEngland.com named Marblehead the top coastal town in New England in its 2024 Best Places to Live list. “A breeze ruffles Marblehead’s harbor, having sailed in from across the world. Colorful houses grow mellow in the dusk as vintage-style street lamps glow,” … [Read more...] about Marblehead named best coastal town in New England
Photo essay: Just a drop
As a photographer for the Marblehead Weekly News, I spend a lot of time driving from assignment to assignment and in and out of town. I’ve come to look at my windshield as a camera’s viewfinder, framing the world around me. It offers the perfect frame of the sunset lighting up the sky and the waves crashing over the causeway. It captures the snippets of life as I drive … [Read more...] about Photo essay: Just a drop
Fire reported on West Shore Drive in Marblehead
The Marblehead, Swampscott, and Salem fire departments responded to a two-alarm fire at 138 West Shore Drive on Wednesday. The fire was knocked down just before 12:30 p.m., as residents of the home were consoled by others. Marblehead Fire Chief Jason Gilliland said that the blaze began in the house's basement, and was first reported by the homeowner. He added that while … [Read more...] about Fire reported on West Shore Drive in Marblehead