Marblehead Current - News for people, not for profit

Preschoolers plant garden to feed families in need

Grey CollinsJune 1, 2026

On Wednesday morning, May 20, the raised gardens on Community Road were buzzing with activity, as preschool students spent the morning digging in the earth, planting vegetables and learning about gard...

Beacon Hill

Cod and Whale auction kicks off with first-look party

Marielle SabbagMay 30, 2026

Politics

BREAKING NEWS: Marblehead native Moulton secures ballot spot in Senate race

Leigh BlanderMay 30, 2026

Art

Marblehead Senior Project showcase reveals talents, interests of Class of 2026

Leigh BlanderMay 29, 2026

Politics

Marblehead’s Modica takes center stage at pro-housing rally on Beacon Hill

Akanksha GoyalMay 28, 2026

Town news

Pride, puppies and planning … all in News in Brief

June 1, 2026

Want a say in town’s future? Check out this open house.Imagine Marblehead 10 years from now. How would you describe what it looks like and what makes it special? What do you want to leave for the next generation? The town wants to know. The town of Marblehead is in the process...

Marblehead Senior Project showcase reveals talents, interests of Class of 2026

May 29, 2026

Drive on the Lynnway? The state wants to hear from you

May 26, 2026

Brown School students lace up for Fun Run

May 26, 2026

NEWS IN BRIEF: Call for fireworks display donations, Rotary presents scholarships

May 25, 2026

Marblehead pride group paints rainbow bench

May 23, 2026

Marblehead Police officers honored in restored Memorial Day tradition

May 22, 2026

Opinion

LETTERS

LETTER: Cyclist sends thanks to mystery ‘savoir’

Submitted ContentJune 1, 2026

To the editor: I am 83 years old, suffer from COPD and evidently some cognitive issues as well, because on Wednesday, June 20, I was peddling my beloved ebike along Atlantic Avenue in 91-degree heat, when my rear tire exploded. I was pushing the bike along the roadside, under ...

LETTERS

LETTER: Veterans agent says ‘thank you’

June 1, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Lend your voice to the Marblehead Master Plan 2037

June 1, 2026

Current Editorials

EDITORIAL: Vote ‘yes’ on 3 (and 1 and 2)

June 1, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Marblehead municipal workers weigh in on override

June 1, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Noonan a ‘courageous’ leader

May 29, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Re-elect Jean Eldridge to the Housing Authority

May 29, 2026

Sports

Leahy, Russo represent MHS at National Women and Girls in Sports Day

Joe McConnellMay 29, 2026

On May 19, the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association hosted the annual celebration of National Women and Girls in Sports Day at Faneuil Hall in Boston. This event recognizes two exceptional female athletes from each high school in the state. It’s designed to honor th...

Sports

Former MHS girls basketball coach Paul Moran heads home to coach the Big Blue boys once again

May 29, 2026

Sports

MHS softball, boys lacrosse begin postseason Friday, May 29

May 28, 2026

Art

Town native wins award for sports filmmaking

May 21, 2026

Sports

Winners of their last 11 out of 12 games, Marblehead laxmen wrap up NEC title

May 20, 2026

Sports

Francis records 700th career strikeout to propel teammates to the postseason

May 20, 2026

Sports

MHS track teams fall to perennial rival Masco with plenty of individual highlights

May 14, 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...