The skies over Marblehead Harbor are set to explode with light this July 4, as the town revives its beloved Fireworks and Harbor Illumination celebration following last year’s cancellation. Last year, the fireworks display was canceled due to a fire on the fireworks barge. The fire occurred in the early morning hours of July 4 and was determined to be accidental, caused by … [Read more...] about Let there be light on the 4th of July
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Where to view fireworks on Independence Day
Fireworks are scheduled for Thursday, July 4 at approximately 9:15 p.m. The Harbor Illumination will begin at 9 p.m. Views of the fireworks can be seen from Riverhead Beach, Fort Sewall, Fort Beach, Crocker Park, and Chandler Hovey Park. Riverhead Beach The beach is located at the far end of the harbor. People will be able to see both sides of the Harbor Illumination … [Read more...] about Where to view fireworks on Independence Day
How to use fireworks safely during the holiday
Dr. David Huckins, the interim chair for the Department of Emergency Medicine at Salem Hospital, is advising fireworks safety during the Fourth of July holiday. A press release from Salem Hospital stated that every year, the emergency departments in the Mass General Brigham system see multiple patients who have sustained significant burns at Fourth of July celebrations that … [Read more...] about How to use fireworks safely during the holiday
Harbor Illumination event set to take place on Fourth of July
The Fireworks Committee has announced details about the Fourth of July Fireworks and Harbor Illumination event. The Fireworks Committee is an all-volunteer organization, and the fireworks display is 100% privately funded via donations. “We thank the many businesses, clubs, civic organizations, and individual citizen donors who have already contributed to the 2024 … [Read more...] about Harbor Illumination event set to take place on Fourth of July
LTE: Night of July fog does not confirm climate change
To the editor: After several weeks, and no response to the letter “Climate change makes an Independence Day appearance,” I decided to take the reins. A night of July fog does not confirm climate change. It's unusual — that's the most that can be said. The National Climatic Data Center is a repository for all things weather. The number of days/nights of fog in … [Read more...] about LTE: Night of July fog does not confirm climate change