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BREAKING NEWS: Marblehead’s finance director leaving

Leigh BlanderJuly 10, 2026

Marblehead Chief Financial Officer Aleesha Benjamin is leaving in August after accepting the position of CFO for the town of Nantucket. "Since joining Marblehead, Benjamin has played a pivotal rol...

At 100, Ned Bullis says the secret is simple: ‘Just get up and out of bed’

Leigh BlanderJuly 10, 2026

Health

Two Marblehead beaches closed to swimming

Leigh BlanderJuly 9, 2026

Municipal Matters

Housing density, open space debated for Coffin School reuse

Leigh BlanderJuly 8, 2026

Politics

Moulton, Markey spar in first Democratic Senate primary debate

Leigh BlanderJuly 8, 2026

Town news

Marblehead Arts Association awards scholarship to MHS graduate

July 10, 2026

The Marblehead Arts Association has awarded its annual Liz Larrabee Art Scholarship to Marblehead High School Class of 2026 graduate Serena Nyberg. Nyberg, who will attend Tufts University this fall, received the $1,000 scholarship, which is presented each year to a Marblehead...

FOOD 101: Crumbs of comfort: Why cornbread still reigns

July 9, 2026

Housing Authority acknowledges error in convening executive (private) session

July 8, 2026

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Meet Marblehead Custom Jewelry

July 8, 2026

Veteran museum leader Marshall named new executive director in Marblehead

July 6, 2026

NEWS IN BRIEF: Rate hike, post office honor and more

July 6, 2026

From murals to marine science, MCC grants fund range of local projects

June 30, 2026

Opinion

LETTERS

LETTER: MFoA Performing Arts Committee says ‘thank you’

Submitted ContentJuly 8, 2026

To the editor: The Marblehead Festival of Arts Performing Arts Committee would like to thank the many people and community members that helped us present Performing Arts Concerts @ Crocker Park during our historic 60th Festival of Arts Concerts @ Crocker Park. As always, our l...

Columns

COLUMN: How most lives are assembled

July 7, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Losing healthcare workers from Haiti is a ‘public health emergency’

July 7, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Beep…beep…beep

July 6, 2026

Columns

MONEY MATTERS: What summer can teach us about money

July 1, 2026

Columns

MARBLEHEAD MUSINGS: The birthday, a new fiscal year and some questions

July 1, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Aye! The Tartan Army was here

July 1, 2026

Sports

World Cup fever hits close to home on MHS boys soccer team

Joe McConnellJuly 10, 2026

It’s been a summer to remember for soccer enthusiasts everywhere, as once again the World Cup is on the line. Every four years, countries from all over the globe come together to compete for the coveted trophy, and in 2026 North America is the designated host. Marblehead...

Sports

Decade of excellence comes to an end: MHS girls tennis begins new era next year after coach Tracy Ackerman, staff step down

July 10, 2026

Community Resources

COLUMN: Rock n Row celebrates 20th season

July 6, 2026

Sports

Miles, memories bring MHS harriers back together

July 6, 2026

Sports

Former Swampscott athlete Phill Witt succeeds his mentor as the new MHS girls basketball coach

July 3, 2026

Sailing

Thick fog can’t stop sailors from rallying for one of their own

June 29, 2026

Sports

MHS boys soccer coach Elmer Magana, players are hooked on the World Cup like everybody else

June 26, 2026

From the Community

Animals

Papa Puff is a mild-mannered munchkin mix

Marblehead Current staffApril 13, 2026

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...