Marblehead Current - News for people, not for profit

Whale, hello there: Marblehead boater gets some very large visitors

Leigh BlanderSeptember 19, 2026

Price Williams has spent most of his life on the waters around Marblehead. But nothing in nearly three decades of boating prepared him for what happened Thursday about six miles off Marblehead. Wil...

Sports

Oh, what a night! Football Magicians shut out Mustangs

Luca TedescoSeptember 18, 2026

State’s highest court rejects latest MBTA Communities Act challenge

Kris OlsonSeptember 18, 2026

Sports

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

Leigh BlanderSeptember 17, 2026

Environment

Conservancy airs concerns as Rail Trail work advances

Leigh BlanderSeptember 17, 2026

Town news

Reimagining recess at the Brown School

September 16, 2026

The Brown School unveiled a new outdoor creative playspace Friday, giving students an alternative way to enjoy recess beyond traditional sports and playground equipment. Designed for children who may gravitate more toward creative activities, the space includes areas for prete...

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

September 16, 2026

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Get messy at Slime Time Studios Marblehead

September 16, 2026

This Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, help is available

September 14, 2026

Marblehead Counseling Center ready to rock with first concert fundraiser

September 14, 2026

NEWS IN BRIEF: Household hazardous waste collection, town administrator job posted

September 14, 2026

Marblehead Food Pantry in need

September 14, 2026

Opinion

Columns

COLUMN: The best-laid plans of my morning self

Margaret BaconSeptember 16, 2026

At 8 o’clock in the morning, I am a person of considerable resolve. I will exercise before breakfast. I may even stretch afterward, a practice I have long admired in others. Tonight, I will eat a sensible dinner, go to bed on time and return to the half-read novel on my nights...

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

LETTERS

LETTER: Teach history honestly

September 14, 2026

Current Editorials

EDITORIAL: 25 years later

September 9, 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...