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With new heat advisory posted, Marblehead Light says system is strong

Leigh BlanderJuly 13, 2026

The National Weather Service has announced a heat advisory for Marblehead Tuesday, 11 a.m., through Wednesday, 8 p.m. That means many residents may be cranking up their air conditioning. Earlier th...

Sailing

Standing tall: Marblehead sailor/photographer shares Tall Ships photos

Leigh BlanderJuly 13, 2026

Local History

Town to relive Revolutionary role with encampment, special visitor

Leigh BlanderJuly 13, 2026

Art

Film created by Marblehead students premiers at Warwick

Grey CollinsJuly 12, 2026

Local News

Town starts week with two big holes to fill; top budget officials leaving

Leigh BlanderJuly 11, 2026

Town news

LETTER: Climate education for all

July 13, 2026

To the editor: Last February, I joined more than 250 high school students from across Massachusetts at the State House for a Youth Climate Advocacy Day. I spent the day talking to my legislators about climate education. Massachusetts is a national leader in environmental po...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Crocker dock pulled, tax bills contain error

July 12, 2026

Film created by Marblehead students premiers at Warwick

July 12, 2026

Town starts week with two big holes to fill; top budget officials leaving

July 11, 2026

Marblehead Arts Association awards scholarship to MHS graduate

July 10, 2026

FOOD 101: Crumbs of comfort: Why cornbread still reigns

July 9, 2026

Housing Authority acknowledges error in convening executive (private) session

July 8, 2026

Opinion

LETTERS

LETTER: Literary Festival chair sends thanks

Submitted ContentJuly 13, 2026

To the editor: As chair of the 2026 Marblehead Festival of Arts Literary Festival I would like to take this opportunity to thank all who attended our events, as well as the presenters and workshop leaders who willingly shared a variety of content to multiple audiences, a...

LETTERS

LETTER: MFoA Performing Arts Committee says ‘thank you’

July 8, 2026

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

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...