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‘For Marblehead’ campaign launches to support townwide budget override

Leigh BlanderMarch 23, 2026

As Marblehead confronts a $7.7 million budget deficit for fiscal 2027, residents concerned about deep cuts to schools and town services have launched a grassroots ballot question committee called For ...

Police Log

POLICE LOG: Possible link between punctured tire, noise complaint probed

Marblehead Current staffMarch 22, 2026

Education

School Committee pauses override discussion to nail down amount of cuts

Aleka KroitzshMarch 22, 2026

Municipal Matters

Marblehead Select Board advances budget as department heads decry cuts

Akanksha GoyalMarch 20, 2026

Marblehead residents share visions for Coffin’s future with UConn consultants

Luca TedescoMarch 19, 2026

Town news

‘For Marblehead’ campaign launches to support townwide budget override

March 23, 2026

News in brief: MHS freshman picks up top honor and more

March 22, 2026

Girls welcome lacrosse season with first ever kick-off

March 22, 2026

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

March 22, 2026

School Committee pauses override discussion to nail down amount of cuts

March 22, 2026

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets, March 19-27

March 18, 2026

POLICE LOG: Wayward wiper whacks cruiser window; ‘cartel’ accuses man of ‘wasting escort’s time’

March 17, 2026

Opinion

LETTERS

Why I’m going to ‘No Kings’

Submitted ContentMarch 20, 2026

To the editor: I miss America — the one I have known all my life. In the past 14 months, I have watched OUR Democracy slowly dissolving before my eyes. I am stunned that we are allowing this administration to do whatever they want with no accountability. This is the thir...

LETTERS

LETTER: ‘A direct blow to community’s well-being’

March 20, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: ‘Darling Dames’: Closing library would be shame

March 20, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Library a ‘precious jewel’

March 20, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Nonviolent resistance has long history

March 20, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Don’t let library doors close on your watch

March 20, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Dems celebrate successful caucus

March 20, 2026

Sports

Burns named varsity volleyball coach

Marblehead Current staffMarch 22, 2026

Shelley Burns has been named Marblehead High’s new varsity volleyball head coach for the 2026 season. With a wealth of experience on and off the court, Burns will bring a unique combination of athletic excellence, a deep understanding of the needs of student-athletes and...

Local News

Girls welcome lacrosse season with first ever kick-off

March 22, 2026

Sports

Marblehead girls hoop captains reflect on careers, college plans

March 17, 2026

Sports

Marblehead doc to run marathon while expanding pediatric rehab programs

March 17, 2026

Sports

SPORTS ROUNDUP: Indoor track teams complete season with team, individual accolades

March 16, 2026

Sports

Another awarding season for the Marblehead High swim program

March 12, 2026

Sports

Marblehead High boys basketball falls in Round of 32; Wrestling wraps up season in All-State Meet

March 12, 2026

From the Community

Animals

PAWS & CLAWS: McClane just wants to hear some soothing tunes

Submitted ContentMarch 11, 2026

McClane’s personality has emerged as he has settled in at the Marblehead Animal Shelter, volunteers say. COURTESY PHOTO Breed: Domestic shorthairSize: MediumAge: YoungSex: Male McClane is a beautiful and sweet cat who was rescued right around Christmas time, according to volunteers at the Marb...