After a decade, ElderAct Garden needs some new green thumbs

After a decade, ElderAct Garden needs some new green thumbs

Leigh BlanderAugust 19, 2026
On a recent summer morning at Stramski’s Park, the ElderAct Garden was bursting with cucumbers, tomatoes, summer squash, zucchini, potatoes, green peppers, jalapenos, green beans, onions and eggplant....
Moulton lands major Globe endorsement in bid to unseat Markey
Politics

Moulton lands major Globe endorsement in bid to unseat Markey

Marblehead Current staffAugust 18, 2026
Family finds racist graffiti carved into Marblehead apartment hallway
Public safety

Family finds racist graffiti carved into Marblehead apartment hallway

Leigh BlanderAugust 18, 2026
POLICE LOG: Thefts target vintage turtle, valve stem caps, ‘Don’t Tread on Me’ flags
Police Log

POLICE LOG: Thefts target vintage turtle, valve stem caps, ‘Don’t Tread on Me’ flags

Marblehead Current staffAugust 18, 2026
Moulton, Markey set for final Senate primary debate
Politics

Moulton, Markey set for final Senate primary debate

Leigh BlanderAugust 18, 2026

Town news

Select Board dissolves Charter Committee after receiving final work

Select Board dissolves Charter Committee after receiving final work

August 18, 2026
The Select Board has formally dissolved the Town Charter Committee after receiving the committee’s final work product. The Charter Committee was formed April 24, 2024, with the mission of developing Marblehead’s first town charter, similar to a constitution. The group examined...
Schools to restructure finance department after Pfifferling departure

Schools to restructure finance department after Pfifferling departure

August 18, 2026
NEWS IN BRIEF: Boat storage update, $41K in reserve funds OK’d for Kezer vacation pay

NEWS IN BRIEF: Boat storage update, $41K in reserve funds OK’d for Kezer vacation pay

August 18, 2026
Board of Health announces free parenting classes

Board of Health announces free parenting classes

August 10, 2026
Rec & Parks discusses Reynolds, Seaside projects

Rec & Parks discusses Reynolds, Seaside projects

August 10, 2026
NEWS IN BRIEF: Harbormaster updates, food drive, town surveys

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

August 10, 2026
REPORT: Marblehead Schools’ finance chief leaving

REPORT: Marblehead Schools’ finance chief leaving

August 7, 2026

Opinion

EDITORIAL: Shift in focus needed
Current Editorials

EDITORIAL: Shift in focus needed

Marblehead Current Editorial BoardAugust 19, 2026
Let’s start with what’s most important: Best we can tell, our town officials — and indeed, most adults — share a commitment to doing whatever they can to lessen the chances that another local family will have to bear the worst consequences of teen drinking. Unfortunately, what...
LETTER: Why I’m running for the Governor’s Council
LETTERS

LETTER: Why I’m running for the Governor’s Council

August 18, 2026
LETTER: Town Charter update
LETTERS

LETTER: Town Charter update

August 18, 2026
LETTER:  Markey vs. Moulton debates
LETTERS

LETTER:  Markey vs. Moulton debates

August 18, 2026
LETTER: New resident, business owner finds a home
LETTERS

LETTER: New resident, business owner finds a home

August 18, 2026
LETTER: Open letter to Select Board
LETTERS

LETTER: Open letter to Select Board

August 18, 2026
DOC IN A BOX: Before you search your house for 90 minutes, use this guide
Columns

DOC IN A BOX: Before you search your house for 90 minutes, use this guide

August 13, 2026

Sports

Marblehead fall sports preview: Registration closes Thursday
Sports

Marblehead fall sports preview: Registration closes Thursday

Joe McConnellAugust 18, 2026
Unfortunately, for many of us, the summer season is quickly coming to an end. The warm weather — even with the humidity — will soon be wishful thinking. But at the other end of the spectrum, the beginning of another school year is ready to get underway, and with it follows high s...
Top sailors, tight finishes highlight Ted Hood Regatta
Sailing

Top sailors, tight finishes highlight Ted Hood Regatta

August 17, 2026
Padres secure Marblehead Youth Baseball Triple A town championship 
Sports

Padres secure Marblehead Youth Baseball Triple A town championship 

August 13, 2026
Marblehead Youth Baseball Giants take down the Pirates to defend Major Division championship
Sports

Marblehead Youth Baseball Giants take down the Pirates to defend Major Division championship

August 13, 2026
Ted Hood Regatta returns this weekend
Sailing

Ted Hood Regatta returns this weekend

August 12, 2026
Classic yachts, enduring traditions take center stage in Marblehead 
Sailing

Classic yachts, enduring traditions take center stage in Marblehead 

August 9, 2026
Corinthian Classic to feature international crew aboard Viola, representing Monaco
Sailing

Corinthian Classic to feature international crew aboard Viola, representing Monaco

August 8, 2026

From the Community

Need some music in your life? Meet Caruso
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...
PAWS & CLAWS: Shelter has rockin’ litter of kittens ready for adoption
Animals

PAWS & CLAWS: Shelter has rockin’ litter of kittens ready for adoption

July 27, 2026
PAWS & CLAWS: Grey Guys hope for blue skies
Animals

PAWS & CLAWS: Grey Guys hope for blue skies

July 15, 2026
Papa Puff is a mild-mannered munchkin mix
Animals

Papa Puff is a mild-mannered munchkin mix

April 13, 2026
 Bugsy Malone, Thelma are gangsters of love
Animals

 Bugsy Malone, Thelma are gangsters of love

April 7, 2026