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03 Sep

LETTER: Resident urges ‘Headers to reject ‘alternative look at history’

khthomsonLETTERS

To the editor: I love living in Marblehead and being part of it. I appreciate its beauty and its history. And history is on my mind a lot these days as there is a call in Washington D.C. to modify some of our understanding of historical facts. I think when we remember the past, we can build upon our successes and learn from our mistakes. But we need to know about it if we have any chance at all to make our lives better. In…

03 Sep

Business Spotlight: Take a walk with Marblehead Architecture Heritage & Tours

khthomsonCommunity Resources

The following is an interview with Judy Anderson, owner of Marblehead Architecture Heritage & Tours, conducted by Discover Marblehead. Anderson set up her business 15 years ago to share her love and knowledge of Marblehead’s architectural, social and cultural history with others through tours and illustrated talks. As part of her business, she donates to public programs and local nonprofits. To learn more about Marblehead Architecture Heritage & Tours and her September events, go to marbleheadtours.com. Judy Anderson founded Marblehead Architecture Heritage & Tours 15…

03 Sep

We didn’t homeschool, but we did this instead

khthomsonColumns, Local News, Parenting

We didn’t homeschool our kids. We didn’t move to a farm, sell our stuff, rent an RV and travel the world. We didn’t grow our own sourdough starter, raise chickens or even a vegetable garden. My husband and I both work (I was very part-time when they were small), and homeschooling wasn’t a fit logistically or financially. We did make one decision early on that shaped everything else: We chose to protect play and prioritize rest. I wanted my kids to have a childhood that…

02 Sep

LETTER: Say thank you to Chamber’s former director

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To the editor: Dear valued members of the Chamber of Commerce and the Marblehead community, Due to the changing nature of business at this time, we have – unhappily - found it necessary to eliminate our Chamber’s position of executive director. We regret having to say goodbye to Katherine Koch, who faithfully served as our executive director for four years. We would like to take this opportunity to send our best wishes and express our gratitude to Katherine. Her inexhaustible dedication to the town of…