Marblehead’s Modica takes center stage at pro-housing rally on Beacon Hill

Marblehead’s Modica takes center stage at pro-housing rally on Beacon Hill

Under the sweltering sun outside the State House May 27, a large crowd of pro-housing advocates gathered on the front steps of Beacon Hill to urge lawmakers to pass zoning reforms aimed at acceleratin...

Town news

Drive on the Lynnway? The state wants to hear from you

Drive on the Lynnway? The state wants to hear from you

The state is planning the Lynnway Multimodal Corridor Project featuring "safety and reliability improvements" for people who drive, walk, bike or take public transportation in Lynn. The project is expected to impact Marblehead residents who commute on the Lynnway into Boston. ...

Opinion

LETTER: Noonan a ‘courageous’ leader

LETTER: Noonan a ‘courageous’ leader

To the editor:  With our community once again facing difficult decisions, I will be supporting Erin Noonan for Select Board. Ms. Noonan is an experienced lawmaker who has brought a balanced and measured approach to the Select Board for five years, with a focus on advancin...

Sports

Leahy, Russo represent MHS at National Women and Girls in Sports Day

Leahy, Russo represent MHS at National Women and Girls in Sports Day

On May 19, the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association hosted the annual celebration of National Women and Girls in Sports Day at Faneuil Hall in Boston. This event recognizes two exceptional female athletes from each high school in the state. It’s designed to honor th...

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...