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Marblehead Senior Project showcase reveals talents, interests of Class of 2026

Leigh BlanderMay 29, 2026

Marblehead High School seniors shared everything from dog-training techniques to motorcycle repair, kayak building and social media marketing during the school’s annual Senior Project Gallery Walk on ...

Politics

Marblehead’s Modica takes center stage at pro-housing rally on Beacon Hill

Akanksha GoyalMay 28, 2026

Art

In new book, local author explores survival, shipwreck and the Pacific

Leigh BlanderMay 28, 2026

Education

New Brick Kitchen exhibit centers humanity of enslaved people

Leigh BlanderMay 28, 2026

Culture

VIDEO: What’s a question you would ask your Marblehead neighbors?

Leigh BlanderMay 27, 2026

Town news

Marblehead Senior Project showcase reveals talents, interests of Class of 2026

May 29, 2026

Drive on the Lynnway? The state wants to hear from you

May 26, 2026

Brown School students lace up for Fun Run

May 26, 2026

NEWS IN BRIEF: Call for fireworks display donations, Rotary presents scholarships

May 25, 2026

Marblehead pride group paints rainbow bench

May 23, 2026

Marblehead Police officers honored in restored Memorial Day tradition

May 22, 2026

Marblehead teen Oscar Galante appears briefly in court, next hearing set for July

May 19, 2026

Opinion

LETTERS

LETTER: Noonan a ‘courageous’ leader

Submitted ContentMay 29, 2026

To the editor: With our community once again facing difficult decisions, I will be supporting Erin Noonan for Select Board. Ms. Noonan is an experienced lawmaker who has brought a balanced and measured approach to the Select Board for five years, with a focus on advancin...

LETTERS

LETTER: Re-elect Jean Eldridge to the Housing Authority

May 29, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Noonan has proved to be ‘valuable asset’

May 29, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Override has support of PTO/PCOs

May 29, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Departing member urges Noonan’s return

May 29, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Vote ‘no’ on 1, 2 & 3; ‘yes’ on 4

May 29, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Clucas has many positive qualities

May 29, 2026

Sports

Leahy, Russo represent MHS at National Women and Girls in Sports Day

Joe McConnellMay 29, 2026

On May 19, the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association hosted the annual celebration of National Women and Girls in Sports Day at Faneuil Hall in Boston. This event recognizes two exceptional female athletes from each high school in the state. It’s designed to honor th...

Sports

Former MHS girls basketball coach Paul Moran heads home to coach the Big Blue boys once again

May 29, 2026

Sports

MHS softball, boys lacrosse begin postseason Friday, May 29

May 28, 2026

Art

Town native wins award for sports filmmaking

May 21, 2026

Sports

Winners of their last 11 out of 12 games, Marblehead laxmen wrap up NEC title

May 20, 2026

Sports

Francis records 700th career strikeout to propel teammates to the postseason

May 20, 2026

Sports

MHS track teams fall to perennial rival Masco with plenty of individual highlights

May 14, 2026

From the Community

Animals

Papa Puff is a mild-mannered munchkin mix

Marblehead Current staffApril 13, 2026

Breed: Munchkin mixSize: MediumAge: AdultSex: Male Papa Puff came to the Marblehead Animal Shelter through an animal control officer of a busy city. His large round face reminds shelter volunteers of an owl. “Just beautiful,” they say. He is quiet in nature and sweet and can easily be p...