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Grace Oliver Beach closed for swimming

Marblehead Current staffJuly 23, 2026

The Marblehead Health Department has closed Grace Oliver Beach for swimming on Thursday, July 23 due to a "bacterial exceedance." The beach has been posted, and the Health Department said it has ta...

Sailing

Marblehead Junior Race Week 2026 photos, results

Grey CollinsJuly 22, 2026

Business

After boat sinks, Marblehead lobsterman works to keep family tradition afloat

Leigh BlanderJuly 22, 2026

Local History

Glover, uncovered: Historian-author O’Donnell puts human face on founding at Abbot Hall

Jordan HorowitzJuly 21, 2026

Local History

History comes to life at annual Glover’s encampment

Aleka KroitzshJuly 21, 2026

Town news

CURRENT EVENTS: Best bets in Marblehead, July 25-Aug. 1

July 23, 2026

Glovers at Goldthwait Saturday, July 25, 4 p.m. Come learn at this first in a series of free public talks held at Goldthwait Beach, presented by the Goldthwait Reservation.Robert Booth will speak about “The Four Glover Brothers Before and During the Revolutionary War.” ...

Current welcomes new board member

July 21, 2026

POLICE LOG: Underage drinkers at Brown’s get mouthy with police, neighbors on Fourth

July 21, 2026

Marblehead Museum announces summer walking tours

July 16, 2026

Marblehead announces new town planner

July 16, 2026

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Best friends’ home interiors store starts new chapter with a move

July 16, 2026

Community World Cup final watch party and youth soccer drive

July 15, 2026

Opinion

LETTERS

LETTER: To those who saved my life — in spite of my efforts

Submitted ContentJuly 23, 2026

To the editor: On Monday, July 8, the day before my 84th birthday, I went to the Marblehead Y for my usual water aerobics class. I had been ignoring experiences that should have alerted me that my body needed attention: I woke up on my kitchen floor in a pool of my blood, with...

LETTERS

LETTER: Mark your calendar to vote

July 23, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Attridge’s contribution ‘Indispensable’

July 23, 2026

Columns

MEMORIES OF OLD MARBLEHEAD: Growing up at 120 Pleasant St., Part 1

July 21, 2026

Columns

EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE OK: Rock with me

July 21, 2026

Current Editorials

EDITORIAL: Clock ticking on journalist shield law

July 21, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Harbormaster team are “lifesavers”

July 21, 2026

Sports

Sailing

Marblehead Junior Race Week 2026 photos, results

Grey CollinsJuly 22, 2026

Junior Race Week, the three-day regatta jointly hosted by the Pleon Yacht Club and the Eastern Yacht Club, wrapped up on Wednesday, July 22, and Current photographer Grey Collins was there to capture the action. Collins' photo gallery appears beneath the regatta results (click...

Sports

Spain not the only winner at World Cup watch party

July 21, 2026

Sports

With youth on their side, football Magicians gear up for season

July 21, 2026

Sports

G6 Marauders complete memorable season with Essex County title

July 21, 2026

Sports

MHS 2026 grads Kai Rozinsky, Ryan Angilly receive Sterny’s Way Scholarships

July 16, 2026

Sailing

‘Nothing between you and the wind’: Race Week 2026 preview

July 16, 2026

Community Service

Community World Cup final watch party and youth soccer drive

July 15, 2026

From the Community

Animals

PAWS & CLAWS: Grey Guys hope for blue skies

Marblehead Current staffJuly 15, 2026

Grey Guy One and Grey Guy Two were found after being dumped in carriers at a construction site. They have now had an “extended stay” at the Marblehead Animal Shelter, which volunteers do not fully understand, as each would make a great addition to a home, they say. While Grey Guy Two is mor...