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Happy birthday, Elizabeth: Local woman reflects on century of family, change, hometown memories

Leigh BlanderApril 10, 2026

When Elizabeth LaLonde was born at the Mary Alley Hospital in 1926, Calvin Coolidge was president, Prohibition was in full swing, and the first national radio network had just started broadcasting. In...

Community Service

MHS student turns hospital memories into book drive for young patients

Leigh BlanderApril 10, 2026

Art

Inspired by decades-long idea, local author publishes debut eco-thriller

Leigh BlanderApril 10, 2026

Marblehead Public Schools

School Committee approves override tiers, MOU after detailing 22 cuts

Akanksha GoyalApril 9, 2026

Abbot Public Library

Marblehead department heads outline impacts of potential budget cuts at forum

Leigh BlanderApril 9, 2026

Town news

School Committee approves override tiers, MOU after detailing 22 cuts

April 9, 2026

The School Committee on Thursday approved the school funding levels tied to each proposed override tier and endorsed a memorandum of understanding aimed at limiting future tax increases, as administrators detailed more than $3 million in cuts made to the fiscal year 2027 school b...

Young entrepreneur spreads smiles with Good Mood Monster Cards

April 7, 2026

Local ballet students shine at international competition

April 7, 2026

COLUMN: April is Alcohol Awareness Month

April 6, 2026

Who’s running, who’s not in June town election

April 6, 2026

Override numbers expected this week as Town Meeting nears

April 6, 2026

Marblehead schools All Strings concerts hits all the right notes

April 3, 2026

Opinion

Current Editorials

EDITORIAL: It’s Local News Day, and you’re invited

Marblehead Current Editorial BoardApril 7, 2026

On Thursday, April 9, newsrooms and communities across the country will mark Local News Day — a national day of action celebrating the trusted local news and information that helps communities stay informed and connected. Local News Day is built around a simple idea: Start Loc...

LETTERS

LETTER: A town that ‘refuses to invest in itself’ may scare away new families

April 6, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: This letter is ‘100% human generated.’ But others?

April 6, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Thank you, town leadership

April 6, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: More than a job

April 3, 2026

Columns

MONEY MATTERS: The ‘Great Wealth Transfer’ will favor women. Are you prepared?

April 2, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Resident asks for year-by-year budget comparisons

April 1, 2026

Sports

Killeen Miller: MHS volleyball original steps down

jmcconnell@marbleheadnews.orgApril 9, 2026

After the Division 2 Sweet 16 state tournament win over Burlington last November, Marblehead High volleyball coach Killeen Miller speaks with the media. A couple of months later, Miller, who started the program 12 years ago, stepped down as head coach, citing family reasons. CURR...

Recreation

Marblehead sees plans for new sports facilities at Reynolds Playground

April 8, 2026

Sailing

Boston Yacht Club racing season opens with 27th Jackson Cup

April 8, 2026

Sports

Marblehead hockey moms take to the ice

April 6, 2026

Sports

Baseball Magicians dominate Masco in home opener

April 2, 2026

Sports

Local racer striving for karting glory in national championship

April 2, 2026

Sports

‘World’s least qualified’ baseball coach shares inspiring story at JCC

April 1, 2026

From the Community

Animals

Bugsy Malone, Thelma are gangsters of love

Marblehead Current staffApril 7, 2026

Breed: Domestic shorthairSize: MediumAge: KittensSex: Male, Female Thelma and Bugsy Malone are approximately 11 weeks old. They just had their veterinarian visit and are all set to find their new homes, according to volunteers at the Marblehead Animal Shelter. Thelma, Bugsy and the rest of the...