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Board backs ‘Amazing Race’ for teens, explores black plastic ban

Leigh BlanderOctober 6, 2026

Marblehead’s Board of Health is planning an “Amazing Race” (similar to the CBS show) for high school students next month, an effort to give teens something fun to do without alcohol. The board ...

Abbot Public Library

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up

Leigh BlanderOctober 6, 2026

Sailing

Nor’easter damaged at least 16 boats in Marblehead, harbormaster says

Leigh BlanderOctober 6, 2026

Municipal Matters

NEW TIMES: Rec & Parks seeks public input on future of Reynolds Field project

Leigh BlanderOctober 5, 2026

Politics

Nine questions, one ballot: What voters will decide Nov. 3

Leigh BlanderOctober 5, 2026

Town news

More road work starting Thursday

October 6, 2026

The town says milling (grinding) streets will begin Thursday, Oct. 8, at 8 a.m. at the following locations: Humphrey Street (Ralph Road to Pleasant Street)Pleasant Street (Devereux Terrace to Prospect Street)Pleasant Street (Spring Street to Watson Street)Evans Road (West Shor...

Addiction, recovery series returns Oct. 20

October 5, 2026

Sewer main lining to impact roads

October 5, 2026

NEWS IN BRIEF: Leaf pickups, plant a pollinator and Run for Mary

October 5, 2026

Marblehead gathers at vigil to remember Owen Coyne

October 4, 2026

‘He loved this town so deeply’: Family remembers Owen Coyne

October 4, 2026

‘Owen, you were truly a gift’: Mother remembers MHS senior Owen Coyne

October 2, 2026

Opinion

LETTERS

LETTER: Democracy depends on us all voting

Submitted ContentOctober 5, 2026

To the editor: On Nov. 3, I hope every eligible voter will take the time to become informed, consider the choices and cast their ballot. Our democracy depends on the participation of its people. Voting matters, not simply as a political activity, but as one of the fundamental ...

LETTERS

LETTER: Rest in peace, Owen

October 5, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Help your neighbors this Thanksgiving season

September 30, 2026

Columns

Investments can be your climate action

September 30, 2026

Columns

Confused? Your Windows 10 PC still works, but the clock is running out

September 25, 2026

Current Editorials

EDITORIAL: Numbers game

September 23, 2026

Columns

DOC IN A BOX: Confused? Your Windows 10 PC still works, but the clock is running out

September 23, 2026

Sports

Municipal Matters

NEW TIMES: Rec & Parks seeks public input on future of Reynolds Field project

Leigh BlanderOctober 5, 2026

Marblehead residents will have four opportunities next week to weigh in on what could be a major change in plans for Reynolds Field, as Recreation and Parks commissioners reconsider whether the long-planned project should include refrigerated outdoor ice. The commission has wo...

Marblehead Public Schools

‘Owen, you were truly a gift’: Mother remembers MHS senior Owen Coyne

October 2, 2026

Sports

Three Marblehead friends take a personal day — and land a 600-plus-pound tuna

October 1, 2026

Sports

Par for the course: MHS golfers sweep away the competition after eight matches

September 30, 2026

Sports

Magicians notebook: MHS girls, boys cross-country teams dominate Beverly

September 30, 2026

Sports

Magicians lose in stormy fashion to Scitutate, 42-21

September 26, 2026

Sports

Marblehead High girls soccer comes home to shut out Peabody to earn first win

September 23, 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...