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Local reaction comes in to President Trump’s Iran attacks

Leigh BlanderFebruary 28, 2026

More than 40 people gathered along Lafayette Street Saturday afternoon for a weekly pro-democracy standout, many expressing anger and fear over President Donald Trump’s decision to attack Iran. “I’...

Marblehead Public Schools

Teachers, residents discuss schools’ level-funded budget with staff cuts

Leigh BlanderFebruary 27, 2026

Marblehead Public Schools

MHS students to arrive home Friday after getting ‘stuck’ in Paris

Leigh BlanderFebruary 27, 2026

Entertainment

And the answer is… Marblehead: Town appears in ‘Jeopardy!’ clue for first time in 17 years

Kris OlsonFebruary 26, 2026

Municipal Matters

Town Meeting warrant just released

Leigh BlanderFebruary 26, 2026

Town news

Teachers, residents discuss schools’ level-funded budget with staff cuts

February 27, 2026

About 25 people came out for the School Committee’s public forum on the district’s proposed $49 million fiscal 2027 budget, which includes staffing and other cuts. The town requested that Superintendent John Robidoux present a level-funded plan. “This requires a decrease in...

Calling all prospective kindergarteners

February 27, 2026

MHS students to arrive home Friday after getting ‘stuck’ in Paris

February 27, 2026

Koh’s January fundraising far outpaces rivals in 6th District Congressional race

February 26, 2026

CUZNER IN NATURE: Owl in a box

February 25, 2026

NEW: Select Board postpones pivotal budget discussion

February 24, 2026

Marblehead Counseling Center talks about National Eating Disorder week

February 23, 2026

Opinion

Columns

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Submitted ContentFebruary 25, 2026

From the Vault: The Art of Escape By Jarrett Zeman Henry Brown’s escape was immortalized in a lithograph titled “The Resurrection of Henry Brown.” COURTESY IMAGES / MARBLEHEAD MUSEUM On March 23, 1849, Henry Brown attempted one of the most daring escapes on the Under...

Opinion

EDITORIAL

February 25, 2026

Columns

FOOD 101: Last century’s chicken, revived

February 25, 2026

Columns

VERY COOL FACTS: Why we do the things we do

February 25, 2026

Columns

MONEY MATTERS: Invest together & feel the love

February 24, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Resident asks MPD to stand with town when ICE shows up

February 19, 2026

Columns

GUEST COLUMN: Understanding trends in our schools — Where we’ve come from and the choices ahead

February 19, 2026

Sports

In this week’s MHS sports notebook, O’Brien becomes two-time North wrestling champ; boys hockey ends season in Newburyport

jmcconnell@marbleheadnews.orgFebruary 26, 2026

Hockey Headers wrap up season with close losses In many respects, a couple of more close losses was unfortunately the appropriate way to end a frustrating season on the ice for the Hockey Headers. First-year Marblehead High boys hockey coach Brendan Locke’s team...

Sports

Marblehead girls basketball begins Division 2 state tournament tonight against Notre Dame Academy in Hingham

February 26, 2026

Municipal Matters

Marblehead town administrator takes the net against Bruins alumni

February 25, 2026

Marblehead Public Schools

Marblehead’s boys basketball drops regular season finale, 59-55, to Swampscott

February 19, 2026

Sports

Marblehead girls finish third at state swimming championships; boys come in ninth

February 18, 2026

Sports

Marblehead boys indoor track bests conference foes in annual NEC Meet; Girls finish second

February 18, 2026

Sports

Girls basketball clinches tourney berth highlights this week’s Magicians notebook

February 18, 2026

From the Community

Animals

PAWS & CLAWS: This little Piggy will steal your heart

Submitted ContentFebruary 25, 2026

Piggy was surrendered to the Marblehead Animal Shelter after her former family’s new cat would not stop going after her. COURTESY PHOTO Guinea pigSize: MediumAge: AdultSex: Female Piggy is approximately 1 1/2 years old and in good health. She came to the Marblehead Animal Shelter when the fami...