What began as a high-profile federal fraud case against a Marblehead man who called himself an Orthodox Christian monk has evolved into a sweeping religious liberty battle that now pits him and his church against both the Town of Marblehead and the U.S. government. In October 2022, federal agents arrested Brian Andrew Bushell, 47, and his attorney and housemate, Tracey M.A. … [Read more...] about The turbulent saga of Father Andrew Bushell
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State honors Swampscott’s Seaglass
Rep. Jenny Armini presented Seaglass Village with citations from the Massachusetts House of Representatives and Senate to honor the nonprofit’s mission of assisting the elderly at the annual Women’s Fund of Essex County Grantee Recognition Breakfast on Oct. 7. The nonprofit organization was the recipient of a major grant awarded by the Women’s Fund earlier this year, with … [Read more...] about State honors Swampscott’s Seaglass
Mini Green Home Tour showcases fully electric, solar-powered residence
What does it look like when a home truly runs on sunshine? Visitors can find out at the Mini Green Home Tour on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at 34 Pinecliff Dr., where one Marblehead family has transformed their home into a fully electric, solar-powered system without a single visible panel or drop of fossil fuel. Installed in 2021, the home’s Tesla Solar Glass … [Read more...] about Mini Green Home Tour showcases fully electric, solar-powered residence
No Kings 2: Peaceful protest this Saturday
A Marblehead No Kings rally is being held on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 4-5 p.m. at the corner of Maple and Lafayette Street (Route 114). The public is invited to bring signs to this peaceful gathering. The League of Women Voters of Marblehead is a co-organizer of the event. (Note: The weekly No Kings sign holding standout at this site will continue after Oct. 18, but at the new … [Read more...] about No Kings 2: Peaceful protest this Saturday
Holiday wreaths to honor 2,500 Marblehead veterans
When an email arrived announcing that Marblehead’s Wreaths Across America program would be discontinued this year, two local women refused to let the tradition fade. Longtime residents Kim Crowley and Emily DeJoy, both with family ties to the military, learned that the town’s former coordinator had stepped down and that no one had volunteered to continue the effort. … [Read more...] about Holiday wreaths to honor 2,500 Marblehead veterans