Read what’s new at Marblehead’s Literary Festival

Read what’s new at Marblehead’s Literary Festival

The Marblehead Literary Festival returns for another year to celebrate reading, writing and creating new connections. “The Literary Festival has been going on since the inception of the Marblehead ...

Town news

SUSTAINABLE MARBLEHEAD: Energy questions? We’ve got answers

SUSTAINABLE MARBLEHEAD: Energy questions? We’ve got answers

As we face more and more geopolitical uncertainties leading to rising energy costs, most of us have seen our utility bills increase. In addition to being anxious about affordability, many of us are worried about climate change and how that could impact us and future generations i...

Opinion

COLUMN: Likes don’t shape a town, votes do

COLUMN: Likes don’t shape a town, votes do

In a world where it is easy to give a quick thumbs-up or thumbs-down online, Town Meeting asks something more of us. A click registers a reaction. A vote helps shape the schools, streets, services and taxes that affect daily life. Democracy is not something that happens onl...

Sports

Record-setting performance at Jackson Cup Regatta launches season

Record-setting performance at Jackson Cup Regatta launches season

The Boston Yacht Club hosted its 27th annual Jackson Cup last weekend — the first big sailing event of the season. This weekend's Jackson Cup regatta, hosted by the Boston Yacht Club, launched Marblehead's sailing season. COURTESY PHOTO / BRUCE DURKEE The Larchmont Yacht Cl...

From the Community

Papa Puff is a mild-mannered munchkin mix

Papa Puff is a mild-mannered munchkin mix

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...