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Marblehead MCAS results show growth in younger grades, 20-point drop in MHS science

Leigh BlanderSeptember 22, 2026

Marblehead students continued to outperform their counterparts statewide on most measures of the 2026 MCAS, but the results show a mixed picture — with significant gains in science and eighth-grade ma...

Education

Town’s legal spending tops $3.2 million over eight years; schools’ costs nearly quintupled since ’18

Akanksha GoyalSeptember 22, 2026

Sailing

Nor’easter could bring strong winds, rough seas to Marblehead

Leigh BlanderSeptember 22, 2026

Art

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up

Leigh BlanderSeptember 22, 2026

Police Log

POLICE LOG: Craft fair target of apparent scam; UN workers need help to return to Ethiopia

Marblehead Current staffSeptember 21, 2026

Town news

Marblehead MCAS results show growth in younger grades, 20-point drop in MHS science

September 22, 2026

Marblehead Rotary funds new mindfulness program in elementary schools

September 21, 2026

‘Tis the season for Holiday Pops event announcements

September 21, 2026

NEWS IN BRIEF: Household hazardous waste, Fall Fair, Marbleshred

September 21, 2026

DPW work announcements starting 9/21

September 20, 2026

Reimagining recess at the Brown School

September 16, 2026

One smart cookie: Marblehead chef launches ‘Baked by Johnny’

September 16, 2026

Opinion

LETTERS

LETTER: Are we being sold a ‘bill of goods’ on the Glover project?

Submitted ContentSeptember 21, 2026

To the editor: As an abutter to the proposed Glover development in Swampscott/Marblehead, I attended the meeting of the Swampscott Planning Board on Monday, Sept. 14. Yes, it is in my backyard, but regardless of how you feel about the project I wanted to note some of my obs...

LETTERS

LETTER: Applauding efforts to restore the local oyster population

September 21, 2026

Columns

COLUMN: The best-laid plans of my morning self

September 16, 2026

Current Editorials

EDITORIAL: Before we move on

September 16, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Why the Light Board should vote for the renewable energy surcharge

September 14, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Why I oppose Question 8

September 14, 2026

Art

LETTER: Help keep the music playing

September 14, 2026

Sports

Oh, what a night! Football Magicians shut out Mustangs

Luca TedescoSeptember 18, 2026

The Marblehead High football Magicians beat the Medway Mustangs under the lights at Piper Field Friday, 26-0. The Current spoke with MHS coach Jim Rudloff right after the game. https://videopress.com/v/o8wIWnIp?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata...

Sports

Marblehead High boys soccer smokes Danvers to begin brand new season on a mission

September 18, 2026

Sports

Magicians notebook: Marblehead High golfers swing away for perfect start

September 18, 2026

Sports

Friends of Marblehead Hockey launches $25M campaign for indoor rink at Y

September 17, 2026

Recreation

Reynolds plans put on ice as town untangles Lime Street issues

September 16, 2026

Sports

MHS golfers win opener against visiting Masco

September 12, 2026

Sports

After a record turnout at tryouts, MHS boys soccer has high expectations for 2026

September 11, 2026

From the Community

Nonprofit corner

PAWS & Claws: Meet Ezra

Leigh BlanderSeptember 15, 2026

Domestic Medium HairSize: MediumAge: AdultSex: Male Ezra is a medium- hair kitty. His smoke coloring is beautiful. This is what the volunteers have to say about him: “Ezra is so cuddly and friendly. Just a really nice kitty to all cats and people. He loves human contact and looks for you to pe...