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Marblehead entrepreneur responds to overdue rent allegations, cites investment in Swampscott arts center

Leigh BlanderNovember 6, 2026

Marblehead musician and entrepreneur Johnny Ray is responding to allegations that he is four months behind on rent at his new Swampscott Performing Arts Center, saying he has invested substantial reso...

Marblehead Public Schools

One game, $300: School Commitee takes up activities fee complaints

Leigh BlanderNovember 6, 2026

Business

Performing Arts Center, run by Johnny Ray, four months behind rent

Monica SagerNovember 5, 2026

Art

From bread dough to beloved keepsakes, Hestia Creations marks 40 years

Marielle SabbagNovember 5, 2026

Municipal Matters

Select Board votes unanimously to appoint new town administrator

Leigh BlanderNovember 4, 2026

Town news

One game, $300: School Commitee takes up activities fee complaints

November 6, 2026

Marblehead school officials are taking a closer look at the district's $300 extracurricular activities fee following complaints from parents, including families whose children participate in just one event. Meanwhile, Superintendent John Robidoux is recommending that the district...

Town alert: Widger Road closed through Thursday

November 4, 2026

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up

November 3, 2026

NEWS IN BRIEF: Walk the ways, new police officer, Lynnway meeting

November 1, 2026

Rotary 5K goes the distance for students’ mental health

November 1, 2026

From smarty pants to spilled beans, Village students put vocabulary on parade

October 30, 2026

Marblehead seniors learn how to apply for new property tax break

October 30, 2026

Opinion

LETTERS

LETTER: Thanks for ‘taking over’ the government for a day

Submitted ContentNovember 4, 2026

To the editor: Ladies and gentlemen,I was a Precinct 1 poll worker this last election and I want to thank all the many voters who came out to make The People’s Will known. You were all very gracious and patient with the process. Many of you thanked us for our volunteering. Wel...

LETTERS

LETTER: Improve Marblehead’s Rail Trail without losing Its character

November 4, 2026

Columns

DOC IN A BOX: Your personal information is for sale. And nobody asked you

November 4, 2026

Opinion

EDITORIAL: Double your impact with NewsMatch

November 3, 2026

Columns

MARBLEHEAD MUSINGS: Quarterly MOU budget report — a good start

November 2, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: ‘The best years of our lives’

November 1, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Why we rally every Saturday

November 1, 2026

Sports

Marblehead Public Schools

One game, $300: School Commitee takes up activities fee complaints

Leigh BlanderNovember 6, 2026

Marblehead Public Schools

Rotary 5K goes the distance for students’ mental health

November 1, 2026

Sports

Marblehead will miss playoffs after losing to Masco, 28-20

October 31, 2026

Sports

Magicians Notebook: Team, individual success marks last week’s highlights from MHS fall sports teams

October 26, 2026

Sports

MHS boys soccer celebrates Senior Night with a win, before falling to powerhouses Beverly, Central Catholic

October 26, 2026

Sports

Marblehead boys set sights on fourth straight Cape Ann Basketball League title

October 26, 2026

Sports

Lace up for a cause: Rotary 5K returns Nov. 1

October 26, 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...