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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 ...

Art

PHOTOS: Champagne Reception sparkles at 60th Festival of Arts

Leigh BlanderJune 28, 2026

Police Log

MARBLEHEAD POLICE LOG: Stroller’s pocket flummoxes man; boat strikes rock, runs aground

Marblehead Current staffJune 28, 2026

Public safety

Town announces traffic plans for upcoming July Fourth events

Leigh BlanderJune 26, 2026

Community Resources

Fireworks to light up Marblehead Harbor July 4

Leigh BlanderJune 25, 2026

Town news

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

June 29, 2026

The Current welcomes 150- to 200-word submissions to News in Brief. Send them to info@marbleheadnews.org. Search to begin for new town administratorAt its June 24 meeting, the Select Board discussed next steps in the search for a new town administrator. Town Administrator That...

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

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Take a walk with By Lantern Tours

June 22, 2026

NEWS IN BRIEF: Update on MHS Piper Field vandalism

June 22, 2026

Opinion

LETTERS

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

Submitted ContentJune 29, 2026

To the editor: I take pen in hand today to give response to a letter to the editor from Gregory Bates of Cherry Street who in the June 15 edition proposed a change in the wording to the Marblehead anthem known as “Marblehead Forever.” He writes that the song should read “First...

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

Columns

THE VAULT: Are you ready to hit the beach?

June 24, 2026

Current Editorials

EDITORIAL: Over a barrel

June 24, 2026

Columns

FOOD 101: Asparagus while it lasts

June 23, 2026

Sports

Sailing

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

Grey CollinsJune 29, 2026

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...