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NEW: Grace Oliver’s beach closed Thursday

Leigh BlanderJuly 2, 2026

Public Health Director Andrew Petty has announced that Grace Oliver's Beach is closed Thursday due to a high bacterial count in water tested yesterday. Petty said he will test again today and hopes to...

Local History

Marblehead marks America’s 250th with Revolutionary spirit

Leigh BlanderJuly 2, 2026

Art

Concerts series, awards ceremony kick off Arts Festival Wednesday

Leigh BlanderJuly 1, 2026

Light Department asks for public’s help reducing energy use 4-8 p.m. until heat wave ends

Marblehead Current staffJuly 1, 2026

Art

Student film, ‘Gilded Lily,’ to premier at the Warwick

Grey CollinsJuly 1, 2026

Town news

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

June 30, 2026

The Marblehead Cultural Council is showcasing results from its 2026 grant cycle. These funds annually support community cultural, artistic, scientific and historical programs. The Marblehead Cultural Council is one of 329 local organizations funded directly by the Massachusetts C...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Town audit results, teacher honored, dog park update

June 29, 2026

Marblehead sailors make waves from Bermuda to the IOD Worlds

June 26, 2026

ARTS FESTIVAL: Halloween mastermind reveals secrets behind beloved creations

June 25, 2026

Marblehead High students evacuated after breaker malfunction

June 22, 2026

MHS survey shows declines in anxiety, depression, substance use

June 22, 2026

School Committee approves 3% salary increase for super; money already in budget

June 22, 2026

Opinion

Columns

MONEY MATTERS: What summer can teach us about money

Emily PromiseJuly 1, 2026

No big travel plans needed when you can spend summer in Marblehead. After a long New England winter, summer often reminds us to slow down and appreciate what matters most. Many of the same principles that help create a memorable summer can also help build a stronger financial ...

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

LETTERS

LETTER: ‘Proud Header’ responds to call for new lyrics

June 29, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Patriotism is our common bond

June 29, 2026

Columns

SUSTAINABLE MARBLEHEAD: How to stay hydrated this July 4

June 25, 2026

Current Editorials

EDITORIAL: More than a birthday

June 24, 2026

Sports

Sailing

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

Grey CollinsJune 29, 2026

As a thick blanket of fog settled over the harbor Sunday, sailors — many decked out in bright pink — boarded their boats and sailed to the mouth of Marblehead Harbor for the fifth annual Fast Mermaid Pursuit Race. Twenty-four boats from the North and South shores competed to cele...

Sports

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

June 26, 2026

Sports

Marblehead girls mile relay team returns home as All-Americans from annual Nike nationals

June 26, 2026

Sports

MHS spring track decathlon trio combines to finish fifth in the state

June 26, 2026

Sports

Marblehead Youth Soccer scores two championship wins

June 23, 2026

Art

Festival of Arts races bring fast times, hometown finishes

June 20, 2026

Sports

MHS hosts Signing Day for college-bound student-athletes

June 17, 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...