In 2025, photography with the Marblehead Current showed me how many different worlds exist side-by-side across one small town. Through my lens, I witnessed long-standing traditions like the Christmas Walk parade and the tree burning, moments of pride and celebration like the Marines 250th birthday celebration at Fort Sewall and our high school graduation, and so many other moments revealing the community that makes Marblehead special. Choosing just 12 images from 2025 was no easy task, but these photos show our town’s character and captured Marblehead’s attention this year.
Competitors in the Marblehead Junior Race Week show off their skills outside the harbor in windy conditions. CURRENT PHOTOS / GREY COLLINS
: Hunter Sauchuk plays in the water at the Marblehead Fire Department’s annual summer soak event last June outside the Community Center.
The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs at Fort Sewall for the celebration of the Marines’ 250th birthday in front of a packed audience.
Marblehead kids play a game of roller bowl at the Devereux Beach Carnival in May.
A harbor seal takes a rest and poses for the Current at Fort Beach in February.
Marblehead Girl Scouts ride in the 2025 Christmas Walk parade Dec. 6.
Dozens of Marblehead English golden retrievers pose for photos at the annual English golden retriever family photo at Chandler Hovey Park in August.
Marblehead Town Historian Bette Hunt sits in her wingback chair in her historic Orne Street home, surrounded by artwork and memories of Marblehead’s past as she recounted stories from growing up in town last January.
John McDonald (Santa), Judy Doane (Mrs. Claus) and Roger Ennis (Santa), swim around the First Harbor Christmas Tree boat on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Marblehead High School student Aubin Vitet and Jeana Anderson compete in a game of curling at the Senior Olympic Games at the Council on Aging.
MHS students join seniors at the Council on Aging for a game of chair volleyball during the Senior Olympic Games in March.
A firefighter throws a Christmas tree into the flames at the 2025 Marblehead Christmas tree burning at Riverhead Beach. The 2026 tree burning is set for Jan. 6 at 6 p.m. at Riverhead Beach. Curbside pickup will run Dec. 26 through Jan. 16, and trees must be free of lights, ornaments, stands and bags; wreaths and garlands won’t be collected. After Jan. 16, residents must take their trees to the town transfer station for disposal.
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By Leigh Blander
Editor Leigh Blander is an experienced TV, radio and print journalist.
