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Temporary dock to restore swimming access at Crocker Park next month

Leigh BlanderJuly 29, 2026

Good news for people who enjoy swimming at Crocker Park. Marblehead Harbormaster Mark Souza told the Current Wednesday morning that a replacement swim dock is expected to be installed in about two ...

Business

PERFECT PAIRING: For owners of new wine bar, opening worth the wait

Marielle SabbagJuly 29, 2026

Health

Injured resident urges town to warn about recycling-bin hazard

Leigh BlanderJuly 29, 2026

Health

UPDATE: Grace Oliver Beach open again for swimming

Marblehead Current staffJuly 28, 2026

Health

‘Somebody could die’: Resident raises concerns after fall involving recycling bin

Leigh BlanderJuly 28, 2026

Town news

Candidates forum for 6th Congressional District Aug. 6

July 29, 2026

The six candidates vying to be the Democratic party’s nominee in the Massachusetts’ 6th Congressional District race will face off at a candidates forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts in conjunction with the Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus and the ...

Marblehead Arts to host opening reception, art crawl

July 29, 2026

State Senate passes e-bike safety policy

July 28, 2026

NEWS IN BRIEF: ‘Marblehead’s Liquor War,’ food drive and more

July 27, 2026

Merry Mixers donate record $132K to Salem Hospital

July 27, 2026

CURRENT EVENTS: Best bets in Marblehead, July 25-Aug. 1

July 23, 2026

Current welcomes new board member

July 21, 2026

Opinion

Columns

MONEY MATTERS: You’ve built wealth, but have you built a plan?

Emily PromiseJuly 29, 2026

Last month, we explored why planning ahead is one of the most important steps toward long-term financial success. While planning ahead is always ideal, financial success isn’t determined by when you start; it’s determined by whether you have a coordinated plan for where you're go...

Columns

Heat pumps: The flexible choice for an energy-efficient home

July 29, 2026

Current Editorials

EDITORIAL: Celebrating a maritime mecca

July 28, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: To those who saved my life — in spite of my efforts

July 23, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Mark your calendar to vote

July 23, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Attridge’s contribution ‘Indispensable’

July 23, 2026

Columns

MEMORIES OF OLD MARBLEHEAD: Growing up at 120 Pleasant St., Part 1

July 21, 2026

Sports

Sailing

Youth shine in Marblehead’s Junior Race Week

Grey CollinsJuly 27, 2026

On July 20, before Race Week brought hundreds of people to Marblehead to compete on the waves, Marblehead’s youngest sailors took center stage at Junior Race Week. The annual youth regatta drew 170 sailors from around Marblehead and the North Shore. Ages from eight to 18, t...

Sailing

Hometown sailors prevail at Marblehead Race Week nail-biter

July 26, 2026

Sports

With youth on their side, Football Magicians gear up for the 2026 season

July 24, 2026

Sports

Marblehead Youth Soccer G6 Marauders complete memorable season with Essex County title

July 24, 2026

Sports

Spain not the only winner at World Cup watch party

July 21, 2026

Sports

MHS 2026 grads Kai Rozinsky, Ryan Angilly receive Sterny’s Way Scholarships

July 16, 2026

Sailing

‘Nothing between you and the wind’: Race Week 2026 preview

July 16, 2026

From the Community

Animals

PAWS & CLAWS: Shelter has rockin’ litter of kittens ready for adoption

Submitted ContentJuly 27, 2026

Breed: Domestic shorthairSize: MediumAge: KittensSex: Female and male The Marblehead Animal Shelter recently took in a mother cat, whom a rock ’n’ roll fan in the shelter’s volunteer corps dubbed Mother Love Bone, along with her litter of kittens. Those kittens — females Thin Lizzy, Molly Hatchet...