Kris Olson - Marblehead Current

05 Nov

POLICE LOG: Resident finds mushroom picker not a fun guy

Kris OlsonPolice Log

Saturday, Oct. 25 Vehicle stops, citations: 1 Vehicle stops, verbal warnings: 0 8:21 p.m.: Officers were called to Crowninshield Road to investigate a report of an unidentified vehicle in a resident’s driveway. One of the officers spoke to the person with the vehicle, who identified himself as a friend of the person who had called police. At that point, the resident came out of his house and verified that he did, in fact, know the man but had just been unable to identify his vehicle…

03 Nov

Marblehead Current public notices, issue of Nov. 5, 2025

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31 Oct

PAWS & CLAWS: Left behind, Carmello hopes for place to settle in

Kris OlsonPress releases

Carmello is a sweet guy just around a year old, according to volunteers at the Marblehead Animal Shelter. His owner moved away and left him behind. Thankfully, a relative went and got him and brought him to the shelter. “He is a gentle guy and would make a wonderful addition to a home,” volunteers said. After being left behind by his owner, Carmello was rescued and brought to the Marblehead Animal Shelter. COURTESY PHOTO / MARBLEHEAD ANIMAL SHELTER Carnello is protective in his “suite” at…

29 Oct

Marblehead Current public notices, issue of Oct. 29, 2025

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25 Oct

POLICE LOG, Oct. 17-24: Woman urged to rethink unprompted microwave delivery

Kris OlsonLocal News, Police Log

The calls investigated by the Marblehead Police this week included one from a woman who figured she might as well agree to the delivery of a microwave, even though she had not ordered one, and another from a woman who fears her puppy might have pinched her precious diamond ring. Friday, Oct. 17 Vehicle stops, citations: 3 Vehicle stops, verbal warnings: 3 12:52 a.m. An officer on proactive patrol on Pleasant Street ran a random plate query of the vehicle in front of him, and…

24 Oct

PAWS & CLAWS: Dewey a ‘cuddly purr machine’

Kris OlsonPress releases

Dewey was born on May 11. He is up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations and is neutered. He and his sisters were born in a foster home and are used to children, cats and dogs. His sisters were just recently adopted, and now Dewey is all by himself, wondering when it is going to be his turn. Dewey’s sisters were adopted, and now he is looking for his forever home. COURTESY PHOTO/MARBLEHEAD ANIMAL SHELTER At his vet visit, Dewey’s test for FeLV and FIV came…

23 Oct

EDITORIAL: ‘No Kings’ is patriotism personified

Kris OlsonOpinion

Nearly 7 million people participated in more than 2,700 “No Kings” rallies across the country on Saturday, Oct. 18, according to estimates. With its afternoon rally, Marblehead contributed modestly to that total — we counted about 800 people — but still an impressive showing for a small seaside community. Some, no doubt, had also spent part of their afternoon on Boston Common, where about 125,000 gathered to hear remarks from Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, among others. Skeptics of…

20 Oct

Marblehead Current public notices, issue of Oct. 22, 2025

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18 Oct

POLICE LOG (Oct. 10-16, 2025): Solar glare makes tempers flare on Neck

Kris OlsonLocal News, Police Log

Excerpts from the Marblehead police log of Oct. 10-16, 2025. Friday, Oct. 10 3:28 p.m. An officer spoke in the police station lobby to a woman who had begun to suspect that her identity had been stolen upon returning from vacation earlier in the week. A withdrawal of $600 had been made from her checking account, and the passwords to her Linkedin and Netflix accounts had been changed. The woman had also begun to receive sexual emails and text messages from unknown senders who claimed…

17 Oct

PAWS & CLAWS: Braveheart seeks freedom from shelter

Kris OlsonPress releases

Braveheart is a “love,” according to volunteers at the Marblehead Animal Shelter. They say he loves getting attention and giving it right back. “He will definitely be your best friend,” volunteers said. “He will hang out with you when watching a good series on TV or reading the next bestseller.” Braveheart loves getting attention and returning it, volunteers at the Marblehead Animal Shelter say. COURTESY PHOTO When Braveheart first came to the shelter, he was scared due to his new situation, but love and attention…