As we ring in the new year, it’s only right that we take a look back at our top stories of 2025. According to our itemlive.com analytics data, below are the top three most-viewed stories from Marblehead with brief summaries. Change urged in wake of 13-year-old’s death in Marblehead The Marblehead community is reeling after a tragic crash on Aug. 19 claimed the life of … [Read more...] about Making headlines in 2025
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Short-handed Black and Blue place 16th in holiday tournament
WEST NEWBURY — Marblehead-Swampscott’s co-op wrestling team took part in Saturday’s Pentucket Holiday Tournament. The Black and Blue — short-handed with just nine of 14 weight classes covered — finished 16th of 21 teams. Colin Hart (5th) went 4-1 with four wins via pinfall, while Liam O'Brien (4th) cruised through his first two rounds (18-0 technical fall and pinfall) before … [Read more...] about Short-handed Black and Blue place 16th in holiday tournament
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Furious last-ditch effort by St. John’s Prep falls short
WESTWOOD — Thursday's game looked as if it was all but over when Xaverian grabbed a 15-point lead against St. John's Prep midway through the fourth quarter. But you can't sleep on a team as explosive as the Eagles, as they proved in the last four minutes of the game, scoring 12 unanswered points. That still left them three short, however, as Xaverian handed The Prep its … [Read more...] about Furious last-ditch effort by St. John’s Prep falls short
ABOYOUN: Thanksgiving football matters
When I first moved from New Jersey to Massachusetts, I’ll admit something: I didn’t fully understand the magnitude of Thanksgiving football. Sure, I knew about rivalry games and holiday matchups back home, but what happens in this state feels different. It’s not just a game on the schedule; it’s a tradition woven into the identity of communities. The buildup starts early. … [Read more...] about ABOYOUN: Thanksgiving football matters