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Marblehead declares winter storm watch, parking ban for Friday at 11:45 p.m.

Leigh BlanderFebruary 6, 2026

With yet another a winter storm expected to start Friday evening with extreme cold, and snow beginning Fridaynight and continuing into Saturday evening, the town of Marblehead is declaring a snow emer...

Marblehead Public Schools

Superintendent urges advocacy as FY27 budget brings school layoffs

Leigh BlanderFebruary 5, 2026

Municipal Matters

BREAKING NEWS: State gives Marblehead another green light on road to 3A compliance

Leigh BlanderFebruary 5, 2026

About Us

A legacy to celebrate: A night to remember Ed Bell

Leigh BlanderFebruary 5, 2026

Art

Literary Tradition: Marblehead tradition reborn as ‘Side Launch’ sails worldwide

Leigh BlanderFebruary 4, 2026

Town news

Superintendent urges advocacy as FY27 budget brings school layoffs

February 5, 2026

Superintendent John Robidoux presented his level-funded fiscal 2027 budget to the School Committee Thursday night, proposing 14.75 full-time staff cuts. He had a dire warning if Marblehead doesn’t invest more in its schools. “Continuing down the current financial path, our abi...

Marblehead girls take home 46-23 senior night win against Salem

February 4, 2026

CUZNER IN NATURE: No two are the same: Capturing snowflakes

February 3, 2026

FROM THE VAULT: Before CVS, there was William Goodwin, Marblehead’s 19th-century pharmacist

February 3, 2026

News in brief: New date for immigration forum, school calendar approved

February 2, 2026

Snow is … A poem by Marblehead young learners

January 30, 2026

Volcanoes, bath bombs and big curiosity at Brown School STEAM Fair

January 30, 2026

Opinion

LETTERS

LETTER: ‘Something remarkable has happened’ at the School Committee

Submitted ContentFebruary 6, 2026

To the editor: Since June, after several turbulent years in Marblehead’s school governance, something remarkable has happened… quietly. Our current School Committee has been doing the steady, unglamorous work of restoring order. It’s not flashy, and it certainly won’t make hea...

LETTERS

LETTER: Here is my plan for the Democrats

February 5, 2026

Opinion

EDITORIAL: Collision course

February 3, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Thank you, Seamus Hourihan

February 3, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Concerns about road salt and the harbor

February 3, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: My family’s experience at Epstein Hillel School

February 3, 2026

Columns

MONEY MATTERS: Debunking 5 money myths

February 3, 2026

Sports

Marblehead High swimmers complete perfect regular season with another NEC Meet championship

jmcconnell@marbleheadnews.orgFebruary 5, 2026

The Marblehead High swim team celebrates in Beverly’s Sterling YMCA pool after they completed the perfect season with another championship in the annual NEC Meet on Jan. 31. Combined, they scored over 1,000 points, easily outdistancing their conference foes. COURTESY PHOTO ...

Sports

Hockey Headers, Track, Wrestling in this week’s Marblehead Magicians sports notebook

February 5, 2026

Marblehead Public Schools

Marblehead girls take home 46-23 senior night win against Salem

February 4, 2026

Sports

Basketball Magicians fall to Masconomet, 64-35

January 31, 2026

Sports

Marblehead indoor track teams enjoy winning seasons

January 29, 2026

Sports

Hockey Headers begin to turn the corner; wrestlers show fight in this week’s notebook

January 29, 2026

Business

Marblehead coffee roaster brews up ‘Wake with Drake’ blend honoring Patriots QB

January 22, 2026

From the Community

Press releases

OBSERVER CORPS: Marblehead LWV reports on Board of Health meeting

Leigh BlanderJanuary 18, 2026

BOARD OF HEALTH – 1-13-26Hybrid Meeting, RecordedLWVM Observer: Tom KruegerMembers in Attendance: Andrew Petty, Tom McMahon, Tom Massaro,Amanda RitvoChair’s reportExpanded BOH -Dr. Massaro opened the meeting by saying he hadreceived a letter from state representative, Jenny Armeni, that the MAhouse ...