BOSTON— Sunday’s contest between the Marblehead Magicians and Salem Witches lived up to the quality of the parquet it was played on. Salem survived Marblehead’s comeback effort and held on to win 66-61 at the 2024 Andrew James Lawson Foundation Invitational. The Witches came out aggressive, building an early 10-point lead. By the time the first quarter ended, Salem led … [Read more...] about Marblehead falls to Salem in TD Garden thriller
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Marblehead Museum accepts delivery of George Washington’s letter to Gen. Glover
The Marblehead Museum has acquired a historical letter sent to Gen. John Glover by the nation’s first president. The letter, dated 1779, features George Washington’s signature in a response to the town’s Revolutionary War hero, who had sent a request to resign from the Continental Army following the death of his wife, Hannah. Glover’s ship, the Hannah, named after his wife, was … [Read more...] about Marblehead Museum accepts delivery of George Washington’s letter to Gen. Glover
Transfer Station to go out for bid Jan. 17
At Tuesday's Board of Health meeting, Health Director Andrew Petty announced that the Transfer Station project will be going out for bidding on Jan. 17, pending a DEP permit. Petty said that bids will be due on Feb. 21. Contractors will have an opportunity to visit the site and ask questions. The total budget for the construction is $1.258 million, which Petty said needs to … [Read more...] about Transfer Station to go out for bid Jan. 17
High tides flood the North Shore
In the wake of heavy overnight rainstorms, a high tide along the coastlines of Marblehead, Swampscott, and Lynn brought a slew of flooded streets and road closures in the three communities Wednesday morning. At 9 a.m., the Marblehead Causeway was closed due to flooding, and Marblehead Police blocked off a portion of Front Street from the Barnacle Restaurant up to Fort Sewall. … [Read more...] about High tides flood the North Shore
Photo Essay: A winter wonder
I know. It's winter, it's cold, it just snowed, there's ice everywhere. But as I sat shivering in my car last Tuesday morning, anxiously waiting for it to warm up, I was struck by the tiny ice crystals that had formed on my windows. As a photographer, I couldn't resist pulling out my phone, switching the camera to macro mode (my favorite iOS feature), and capturing the tiny … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: A winter wonder