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Reynolds plans put on ice as town untangles Lime Street issues

Leigh BlanderSeptember 16, 2026

The Recreation and Parks Commission is putting the Reynolds Playground redevelopment on pause while town officials investigate complicated ownership, drainage and easement issues involving nearby Lime...

Sit for Peace brings quiet reflection to Devereux Beach

Julie FlynnSeptember 16, 2026

Municipal Matters

Planning Board grapples with ADU rules in two contentious applications

Akanksha GoyalSeptember 15, 2026

Art

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up

Leigh BlanderSeptember 15, 2026

Local History

Swampscott board hears plans for 140-unit Glover residences, historic house preservation

Monica SagerSeptember 15, 2026

Town news

Reimagining recess at the Brown School

September 16, 2026

The Brown School unveiled a new outdoor creative playspace Friday, giving students an alternative way to enjoy recess beyond traditional sports and playground equipment. Designed for children who may gravitate more toward creative activities, the space includes areas for prete...

One smart cookie: Marblehead chef launches ‘Baked by Johnny’

September 16, 2026

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Get messy at Slime Time Studios Marblehead

September 16, 2026

This Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, help is available

September 14, 2026

Marblehead Counseling Center ready to rock with first concert fundraiser

September 14, 2026

NEWS IN BRIEF: Household hazardous waste collection, town administrator job posted

September 14, 2026

Marblehead Food Pantry in need

September 14, 2026

Opinion

Columns

COLUMN: The best-laid plans of my morning self

Margaret BaconSeptember 16, 2026

At 8 o’clock in the morning, I am a person of considerable resolve. I will exercise before breakfast. I may even stretch afterward, a practice I have long admired in others. Tonight, I will eat a sensible dinner, go to bed on time and return to the half-read novel on my nights...

Current Editorials

EDITORIAL: Before we move on

September 16, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Why the Light Board should vote for the renewable energy surcharge

September 14, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Why I oppose Question 8

September 14, 2026

Art

LETTER: Help keep the music playing

September 14, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Teach history honestly

September 14, 2026

Current Editorials

EDITORIAL: 25 years later

September 9, 2026

Sports

Recreation

Reynolds plans put on ice as town untangles Lime Street issues

Leigh BlanderSeptember 16, 2026

Sports

MHS golfers win opener against visiting Masco

September 12, 2026

Sports

After a record turnout at tryouts, MHS boys soccer has high expectations for 2026

September 11, 2026

Sports

Marblehead falls to Lynn English, 18-15, in home opener.

September 11, 2026

Business

Swim, sip, repeat — without the waste

September 9, 2026

Sports

As Magicians kick off new season, Coach Rudloff sits down with the Current

September 7, 2026

Sports

MHS football senior captains Coyne, Rhodes, Wales offer first week observations on the practice field

September 3, 2026

From the Community

Nonprofit corner

PAWS & Claws: Meet Ezra

Leigh BlanderSeptember 15, 2026

Domestic Medium HairSize: MediumAge: AdultSex: Male Ezra is a medium- hair kitty. His smoke coloring is beautiful. This is what the volunteers have to say about him: “Ezra is so cuddly and friendly. Just a really nice kitty to all cats and people. He loves human contact and looks for you to pe...