Kris Olson

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And the answer is… Marblehead: Town appears in ‘Jeopardy!’ clue for first time in 17 years
26 Feb

And the answer is… Marblehead: Town appears in ‘Jeopardy!’ clue for first time in 17 years

Kris OlsonEntertainment, Top Stories
Marblehead "Jeopardy!" enthusiasts may have done a double take during the Feb. 26 Double Jeopardy round when host Ken Jennings read a clue that referenced the town. The $1,200 clue in the "Geography" category was: "A tombolo is a sandy or pebbly one of these connecting an island to the mainland, like in Marblehead, Massachusetts." (We'll give you a minute to come up with the answer.) Marblehead appears in a clue in the Double Jeopardy round of the Feb. 26 episode of "Jeopardy!" COURTESY PHOTO/LISA…
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19 Jan

Headlight: Jan. 21, 2026

Kris OlsonEducation, Headlight
Check out the latest issue of Marblehead High School’s Headlight. In this edition: Sophomore reporter Anna Baughman writes about a student art installation at National Grand Bank. Sophomore reporter Jack Buckley documents the success of the undefeated junior varsity boys basketball team. Freshman reporter Sophie Li reports on the business competition in which members of DECA, a club that prepares students to practice leadership and entrepreneurship skills, recently took part. Headlight January 21, 2026Download
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Auld acquaintance not forgot at Marblehead’s Burns Night
16 Jan

Auld acquaintance not forgot at Marblehead’s Burns Night

Kris OlsonEntertainment, Top Stories
The sound of the bagpipes and the smell of haggis filled the air at The Landing Restaurant on Thursday for the annual Burns Night celebration hosted by Rhod Sharp and his wife, Vicki Staveacre. A tradition dating back to 1801, Burns suppers celebrate the life and poetry of Robert Burns, the prolific national poet of Scotland best known as the author of “Auld Lang Syne.” From left, Vicki Staveacre, Rhod Sharp, Shauna Martin, Jeremy Bell and Julianne Gearhart at the Burns supper at The Landing…
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14 Jan

Headlight: Jan. 14, 2026

Kris OlsonEducation, Headlight
Check out the latest issue of Marblehead High School’s Headlight. In this edition: Luka Bornhorst writes about what student-athletes should expect from the college recruiting process. Assistant Editor Evan Eisen explores the age-old question of whether students are courting lasting harm by cracking their knuckles. Headlight January 14 - B (21 inches), 2026Download
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PAWS & CLAWS: Hen needs new nest to settle into
02 Jan

PAWS & CLAWS: Hen needs new nest to settle into

Kris OlsonAnimals, Press releases
Hen, also known as The Boss, was a wonderful mom to her kittens, according to volunteers at the Marblehead Animal Shelter. Her foster mom reported that she was quiet at first and a little opinionated but became very sweet and playful once she settled in. “She just needed time,” the foster mom said. Shelter volunteers believe Hen — a.k.a. The Boss — will blossom once she settles into a permanent home. COURTESY PHOTO After getting so comfortable in her foster home, Hen is a little…
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PAWS & CLAWS: Shelter cat saved in ‘Nick’ of time
27 Dec

PAWS & CLAWS: Shelter cat saved in ‘Nick’ of time

Kris OlsonPress releases
Nick is a gentle kitty who is easy to love, according to volunteers at the Marblehead Animal Shelter. “You can tell just by looking at his face what a hard life he must have endured before being rescued,” they say. Nick came to the shelter after being rescued off the streets of a busy city. “It is a wonder how he managed not to get hit by a car,” one volunteer said. “What so many cats have to endure until they are rescued is amazing.”…
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