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Local pastor, rabbi launch podcast

Leigh BlanderAugust 12, 2026

A friendship that began in Marblehead is finding a new audience through a podcast that brings together two faith leaders separated by more than 1,500 miles but still united by a shared curiosity abou...

Art

Marblehead Museum to open gate to trove of local treasures

Marielle SabbagAugust 12, 2026

Abbot Public Library

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderAugust 11, 2026

Police Log

MARBLEHEAD POLICE LOG: Dropped $20 prompts laundromat spat; officer opens mysterious packages

Marblehead Current staffAugust 10, 2026

Art

Town native brings home film, conversation about misinformation

Leigh BlanderAugust 10, 2026

Town news

Board of Health announces free parenting classes

August 10, 2026

Responding to survey results that identified stress as a key concern among Marblehead parents, the Board of Health is launching free parenting classes this fall. The four-session series, offered in partnership with local business Marblehead Parenting, will help expectant paren...

Rec & Parks discusses Reynolds, Seaside projects

August 10, 2026

NEWS IN BRIEF: Harbormaster updates, food drive, town surveys

August 10, 2026

REPORT: Marblehead Schools’ finance chief leaving

August 7, 2026

MHS student actor takes the stage in Greater Boston Stage Company festival

August 5, 2026

CUZNER IN NATURE: Seal-ebrity sightings off Marblehead

August 5, 2026

Marblehead Counseling Center offers tips for surviving college dropoff

August 4, 2026

Opinion

LETTERS

LETTER: Why I support John Beccia for Congress

Submitted ContentAugust 12, 2026

To the editor: Skyrocketing costs of groceries, gas and utilities are painful, and being made worse by tariffs and oil wars. Healthcare is prohibitively expensive and rising. The astronomical expense of housing creates brutal obstacles for people just to have a place to live. ...

LETTERS

LETTER: Shout-out to giving back

August 11, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Vote for Seth Moulton and you will sleep better

August 11, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Get out the vote: Why every voice matters

August 11, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Why you should tune into the next Moulton/Markey debate

August 10, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Three reasons to support Moulton for Senate

August 10, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Celebrating international friendship in Marblehead

August 10, 2026

Sports

Sailing

Classic yachts, enduring traditions take center stage in Marblehead

Laurie FullertonAugust 9, 2026

A total of 27 boats took part in the 27th annual Corinthian Classic this past weekend, competing in a pursuit race format across five classes ranging from vintage and classics to spirit of tradition and modern classics. The event featured a winning boat from France — the gaff ...

Sailing

Corinthian Classic to feature international crew aboard Viola, representing Monaco

August 8, 2026

Sports

Marblehead Youth Baseball 11-year-old all stars continue successful summer season

August 5, 2026

Sports

Marblehead gymnast helps YMCA team capture first national title

August 4, 2026

Health

Local riders complete Pan-Mass Challenge to support cancer research

August 2, 2026

Sports

Football Magicians enjoy Maine summer weekend … on the gridiron

August 1, 2026

Sports

MHS boys soccer coach Elmer Magana, captain Erik Badzak express mixed reviews on the World Cup final

August 1, 2026

From the Community

Animals

Need some music in your life? Meet Caruso

Leigh BlanderAugust 4, 2026

Headline: Need some music in your life? Meet Caruso ParakeetSize: SmallAge: YoungSex: Male Meet Caruso, named for the famous opera singer because this little bird loves to sing along with any music, especially classical! Caruso was found wandering the streets and turned in at the fire departme...