Between a humpback whale on the coast and the teachers standing their ground, Marblehead has seen quite an array of news in 2024. Below are four of the top stories read by all of you, the beloved readers of the Daily Item and Marblehead Weekly News. Closeout 2024 by remembering some of the most talked-about stories and gear up for another year full of fun, wild, and crazy in … [Read more...] about Marblehead’s top stories of the year
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Abbot Public Library hosts literary festival
The newly renovated Abbot Public Library hosted a plethora of authors who discussed their books and how to write one’s own on Friday, the first day of a literary festival that will be held at the library until July 7 as part of the town’s Festival of Arts. On Friday, Alexander Brash kicked off the day’s talks with a discussion on his book “A Whaler at Twilight,” a nonfiction … [Read more...] about Abbot Public Library hosts literary festival
Town responsible for whale carcass
MARBLEHEAD — A dead humpback whale was discovered on the shore of Phillips Beach on Tuesday morning. The corpse was a familiar site for many, as a whale was also discovered on the neighboring Preston Beach in Marblehead on April 25. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed that the whale in Swampscott is the same that washed ashore in Marblehead last … [Read more...] about Town responsible for whale carcass
A sad whale tale
The dead humpback whale that was discovered floating off of Preston Beach last Thursday evening has been towed out to sea, where it won't be able to wash back ashore. When the National Marine Fisheries Service was notified of the whale's presence on the beach, it sent Marine Mammal Rescue to the scene to conduct an external exam, measurement, and take photos of the … [Read more...] about A sad whale tale