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

Leigh BlanderJuly 22, 2026

When Marblehead lobsterman Paul Burns got a call on July 7 that his lobster boat was sinking at its mooring off The Barnacle Restaurant, he rushed to the harbor. But by the time he arrived, only the t...

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

UPDATE: Marblehead Police find missing man, thank public for help

Marblehead Current staffJuly 18, 2026

Teen charged in fatal crash returns to court

Aleka KroitzshJuly 18, 2026

Town news

Current welcomes new board member

July 21, 2026

The Marblehead Current Board of Directors is pleased to announce its newest member, Jaki Fishkin. Jaki Fishkin Fishkin is a Marblehead native who recently moved back to town with her husband and two dogs. She works as an attorney, with experience representing students...

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

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Meet the new owner of Satori Sailing Marblehead

July 14, 2026

Opinion

Columns

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

Don OrneJuly 21, 2026

Editor's note: Donald Orne, 84, is a lifelong Marblehead resident whose family has been part of the town for generations. His father, Bud Orne, owned the barber shop at 120 Pleasant St., where the family also lived. Bud Orne also started Marblehead Youth Hockey and served as Rec ...

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

Columns

FOOD 101: How to season the season with anchovies & capers

July 16, 2026

Columns

COLUMN: A kid-friendly guide to AI (or for those of us born before 1975!)

July 15, 2026

Current Editorials

EDITORIAL: A stress test for what comes next

July 15, 2026

Sports

Spain not the only winner at World Cup watch party

Grey CollinsJuly 21, 2026

On Sunday evening, as the FIFA World Cup Final game between Spain and Argentina got underway, about 50 soccer fans wearing soccer jerseys packed into the Riptide Bar, cheering for their teams and sipping pints of Guinness. Throughout the close game, the packed bar was filled w...

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

Sports

World Cup fever hits close to home on MHS boys soccer team

July 10, 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...