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Pleon exchange connects young sailors from Marblehead and the Bahamas

Grey CollinsAugust 20, 2026

For generations of Marblehead sailors, Pleon Yacht Club has been a place for kids and teens to learn to sail and form a community. For Will Dailey, a Pleon alumnus, it inspired him to create an exchan...

Art

From MLT to Broadway and back: Ari Conte brings ‘The Women We Carry’

Marielle SabbagAugust 19, 2026

Art

Johnny Ray to lead new Swampscott waterfront restaurant, entertainment venue

Leigh BlanderAugust 19, 2026

Abbot Public Library

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up

Leigh BlanderAugust 19, 2026

Community Resources

After a decade, ElderAct Garden needs some new green thumbs

Leigh BlanderAugust 19, 2026

Town news

NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT: Step inside the Marblehead Food Pantry

August 19, 2026

The following is an interview with Marcy Schwam, board president of Marblehead Food Pantry, conducted by Discover Marblehead. The Marblehead Food Pantry has been serving the community since 1991, providing food to Marblehead residents facing food insecurity. Powered by dedicated ...

Humpback whales put on a show off the North Shore

August 19, 2026

Select Board dissolves Charter Committee after receiving final work

August 18, 2026

Schools to restructure finance department after Pfifferling departure

August 18, 2026

NEWS IN BRIEF: Boat storage update, $41K in reserve funds OK’d for Kezer vacation pay

August 18, 2026

Board of Health announces free parenting classes

August 10, 2026

Rec & Parks discusses Reynolds, Seaside projects

August 10, 2026

Opinion

Columns

FOOD 101: Summer discoveries to tuck away for fall

Linda BassettAugust 19, 2026

It seems that no matter where I roam, I discover new flavors, or new ways of combining old ones. New techniques or a revival of a centuries-old method. Often unexpected, often surprising. This summer, a salad dressing in Cooperstown, New York; a surprising Milwaukee pizza; a twis...

Columns

EVERYTHING WIL BE OKAY: A backyard wonder

August 19, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Why is the ElderAct garden being targeted?

August 19, 2026

Columns

COLUMN: Let it spin

August 19, 2026

Current Editorials

EDITORIAL: Shift in focus needed

August 19, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Why I’m running for the Governor’s Council

August 18, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Town Charter update

August 18, 2026

Sports

Marblehead fall sports preview: Registration closes Thursday

Joe McConnellAugust 18, 2026

Unfortunately, for many of us, the summer season is quickly coming to an end. The warm weather — even with the humidity — will soon be wishful thinking. But at the other end of the spectrum, the beginning of another school year is ready to get underway, and with it follows high s...

Sailing

Top sailors, tight finishes highlight Ted Hood Regatta

August 17, 2026

Sports

Padres secure Marblehead Youth Baseball Triple A town championship

August 13, 2026

Sports

Marblehead Youth Baseball Giants take down the Pirates to defend Major Division championship

August 13, 2026

Sailing

Ted Hood Regatta returns this weekend

August 12, 2026

Sailing

Classic yachts, enduring traditions take center stage in Marblehead

August 9, 2026

Sailing

Corinthian Classic to feature international crew aboard Viola, representing Monaco

August 8, 2026

From the Community

Animals

Need some music in your life? Meet Caruso

Leigh BlanderAugust 4, 2026

Headline: Need some music in your life? Meet Caruso ParakeetSize: SmallAge: YoungSex: Male Meet Caruso, named for the famous opera singer because this little bird loves to sing along with any music, especially classical! Caruso was found wandering the streets and turned in at the fire departme...