NEW: Grace Oliver’s beach closed Thursday

NEW: Grace Oliver’s beach closed Thursday

Public Health Director Andrew Petty has announced that Grace Oliver's Beach is closed Thursday due to a high bacterial count in water tested yesterday. Petty said he will test again today and hopes to...

Town news

From murals to marine science, MCC grants fund range of local projects

From murals to marine science, MCC grants fund range of local projects

The Marblehead Cultural Council is showcasing results from its 2026 grant cycle. These funds annually support community cultural, artistic, scientific and historical programs. The Marblehead Cultural Council is one of 329 local organizations funded directly by the Massachusetts C...

Opinion

MONEY MATTERS: What summer can teach us about money

MONEY MATTERS: What summer can teach us about money

No big travel plans needed when you can spend summer in Marblehead. After a long New England winter, summer often reminds us to slow down and appreciate what matters most. Many of the same principles that help create a memorable summer can also help build a stronger financial ...

Sports

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

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

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 Pursuit Race. Twenty-four boats from the North and South shores competed to cele...

From the Community

Papa Puff is a mild-mannered munchkin mix

Papa Puff is a mild-mannered munchkin mix

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...