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BREAKING NEWS: After years of debate, Marblehead officially wins state 3A compliance

Leigh BlanderOctober 26, 2026

After years of controversy and heated debate, Marblehead has officially been awarded full MBTA Communities Law compliance from the state. The state’s Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communi...

Politics

Question 10 asks local voters to weigh in on carbon pollution fees, cash payments

Leigh BlanderOctober 26, 2026

Police Log

MPD log: Euros poached from hiding place; property owner beefs with ADU renter

Marblehead Current staffOctober 26, 2026

‘Emotional and bittersweet’: Celtics honor Coyne at Garden Friday night

Leigh BlanderOctober 24, 2026

Marblehead Public Schools

Brown School Monster Mash a scary success

Leigh BlanderOctober 23, 2026

Town news

Your art could become the face of the 2027 Arts Festival

October 26, 2026

Every year, a local artist creates the logo that becomes the face of the Marblehead Festival of Arts, appearing on everything from T-shirts and signs to promotional materials. Now, the festival is looking for its next winning design. The festival is inviting artists who live, ...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Veterans Day activities, Lynnway input, ‘Pippin’ auditions

October 26, 2026

School Committee October update

October 26, 2026

Brown School Monster Mash a scary success

October 23, 2026

5,700 letters, one goal: Supporting Marblehead seniors

October 21, 2026

Town issues paving notice through Oct. 24

October 21, 2026

MHS HEADLIGHT: Tribute to Owen Coyne

October 20, 2026

Opinion

Columns

SUSTAINABLE MARBLEHEAD: Is it time to rethink black plastic food containers?

Elaine LeahyOctober 26, 2026

By Elaine Leahy As cooler temperatures arrive, cozy weekends call for a big pot of homemade soup. But when it’s time to scoop out a bowl, do you reach for a black plastic ladle? You may recall media coverage a few years ago about potential health risks associated with black pl...

LETTERS

LETTER: Let’s get rid of restrictive covenants

October 26, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: A heartfelt thank you to Marblehead

October 26, 2026

Current Editorials

EDITORIAL: So many questions

October 26, 2026

Columns

FOOD 101: It’s apples & cider season

October 21, 2026

Current Editorials

EDITORIAL: Warwick worries

October 20, 2026

Columns

COLUMN: Halloween, assembled

October 20, 2026

Sports

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

Joe McConnellOctober 26, 2026

Girls soccer goalie Hailey Gilmore makes history The girls soccer team (5-4-5) dropped a 2-0 decision to host Beverly on Oct. 21. Marblehead High girls soccer senior goalie Hailey Gilmore proudly holds up a sign at practice on Oct. 18 proclaiming her 200th career save that...

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

Sports

Magicians fall to Peabody Tanners at Piper

October 24, 2026

Sports

Coyne to be honored at Celtics Friday night

October 23, 2026

Sports

MHS boys soccer team tests the D-2 defending state champs, only to come up just short

October 21, 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...