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26 Jan

GUEST COLUMN: When the snowstorm hit, animal rescue went into overdrive

khthomsonAnimals, Nonprofit corner, Top Stories

Submitted by Kate Thomson of Marblehead Here in the Northeast, we’re well-versed in winter storm prep. Streets get salted, parking bans go into effect, there’s a run on milk, bread and Bailey’s. We hunker down and wait it out. But for animal rescue groups, a major weather event like this can wreak havoc. This weekend, the team at Sweet Paws Rescue in Groveland (MA Rescue License # 0078) was working around the clock to make sure that the 23 puppies and four adults that arrived…

15 Oct

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up

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Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming days. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email Current Editor Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org. Hangout Hub: Arts, Crafts and CreativityWednesday, Oct. 15, 4 p.m. The Hangout Hub is a once-a-month event at the Abbot Public Library where children ages 6-10 can develop friendships and share interests. Bring arts and crafts or other projects you would like to show and share, or come to explore new projects with others. Register at https://tinyurl.com/Abbot-Art-Hub. Honey Badgers & Dan…

15 Oct

EDITORIAL: A teachable moment

khthomsonCurrent Editorials, Opinion

We share the heartbreak and disappointment that the Marblehead High School community — and the broader community — has to confront a disturbing act of bias, the scrawling of swastikas, the n-word and other graffiti in the school’s bathrooms, for which a 15-year-old male student is facing juvenile charges. Our local educators are no doubt familiar with a number of helpful online guides to assist educators in responding to such bias incidents, as Superintendent John Robidoux has already demonstrated an understanding of what a proper…

15 Oct

Tory’s Jewelry celebrating 49 years on Washington Street

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By Jewel Farrin With one glance at Tory’s Jewelry, you’d think the owner had a special affinity for the color pink. This is actually not the case for owner Victoria “Tory” Kelley. “I would not paint my house this color pink,” she said. She went with the pink exterior because the store is set back from the street a bit and she was looking for something to grab attention. What about the pink in the jewelry cases inside? “It just works well,” said Kelley. Even…

09 Oct

Food 101: Preparing sweet (potato) dreams

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Sweet potatoes are not yams. We know that even though the two often spill over into one another at the grocery store. You can barely tell the difference. Some cooks use them interchangeably, although a sweet potato, with its dark orange flesh, is a tuber of a different color. Russet potatoes (aka Idaho or baking potatoes) also sit nearby, but they are never confused with sweet potatoes. At the market, look for a firm exterior free of bruises or cuts. At home, store in a…

08 Oct

Marblehead’s most traveled cat?

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Riley Sugarman was volunteering at the Marblehead Animal Shelter in June 2020 when a litter of kittens arrived. That’s when she met Freddie. “All his food was completely untouched and then once I came in I reached my hand into the cage and pet him. And he starts eating for the first time. And cats, if they eat in front of you, they trust you so I went home and told my parents. I was like ‘This cat, he's the one,’” said Sugarman. Freddie waiting…

08 Oct

Local author releases memoir on suicide loss, mental health advocacy

khthomsonLisa Sugarman, Local News

Local author and mental health advocate Lisa Sugarman is out with her latest project — and it's a deeply personal one. Sugarman began her career as a columnist here in Marblehead, which led to her writing four books, including her most recent. Her newest work is, “Surviving: Finding Hope After Suicide Loss.” The book serves as storytelling of Sugarman’s own story with tools and resources for those going through similar events. It is described as a lifeline for those struggling after suicide loss or a…

08 Oct

PAWS AND CLAWS: Melanie will bring laughter to your home

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Breed: Domestic shorthair Size: Small Age: Young Sex: Female Melanie is a playful, friendly kitty that is under a year old. Melanie loves to play hide and seek under her bed with you, according to volunteers at the Marblehead Animal Shelter. Volunteers will go up to her cage and not see her in it when all of a sudden she pops her head out from under her blanket. “She is sure to bring laughter to your home — just make sure you have plenty of…

08 Oct

Editorial: The pink of health

khthomsonCurrent Editorials, Local News

A decade ago, then-Vice President Joe Biden launched the Cancer Moonshot initiative, an ambitious attempt to cut cancer deaths in half over a 25-year period. By some estimates, more than four million lives could be saved. Relaunched in 2022, the program grew to embrace hundreds of government actions and institutional allies, including a wide array of academic institutions, nonprofits and patient groups. All had meaningful stakes in saving and improving the lives of millions. For President Biden, who oversaw formation of a Cabinet-level cancer task…

08 Oct

‘An amazing spectacle to witness’

khthomsonCuzner in Nature

I was out last month looking for tuna several miles off Marblehead when I spotted this humpback whale feeding on pogies. I saw for probably 45 minutes watching it feed — an amazing spectacle to witness. These whales migrate to the region to feed on fish and krill and are known for their acrobatic behaviors like breaching and tail-slapping, making them a favorite among whale watchers.