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LETTER: Writer urges focus on children’s space in Library 

LETTER: Writer urges focus on children’s space in Library 

This letter was sent to the Abbot Public Library: I am writing to express a few thoughts regarding the recent renovation project at our library. I had the opportunity to visit the library this past weekend with my family during the Arts Festival. We toured the open sections of the library and were amazed by the beautiful work that has been completed. I have such fond memories of my hometown library in Michigan which was completely rebuilt when I was in preschool. While I appreciate…
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Obituary: Alicia Ellen (Harkins) Canniffe, 85, former owner of Stowaway Sweets

Obituary: Alicia Ellen (Harkins) Canniffe, 85, former owner of Stowaway Sweets

Alicia Ellen (Harkins) Canniffe passed away on July 9 after a brief illness. She leaves her husband and best friend of 61 years, John Michael "Mike" Canniffe. They lived in Marblehead and were parishioners at Star of the Sea in Marblehead for the last 60 years. She leaves a brother, Thomas Harkins (Barbara), from Needham. She prioritized her children, raising them to be independent, trustworthy and productive. She ran and owned Stowaway Sweets, a candy business in Marblehead, for over 30 years, raised four daughters,…
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Obituary: Franklin Elias Huntress, Jr., 91 

Obituary: Franklin Elias Huntress, Jr., 91 

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Franklin Elias Huntress Jr., 91. Born in Newton, he was the son of Franklin E. Huntress and Nancy Shafer Huntress. Franklin was raised in Swampscott and Marblehead, with summers in Sandwich on Cape Cod. Educated at Governor Dummer Academy, followed by Colby College and Berkley Divinity School at Yale University. Franklin's academic pursuits laid the foundation for his lifelong calling as an Episcopal priest. His ministry spanned New England, New York and Great…
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Obituary: Jill (May) Weber, 66

Obituary: Jill (May) Weber, 66

Jill (May) Weber, 66, passed away peacefully at home in Marblehead surrounded by her family on July 8, after a seven-year battle with metastatic breast cancer. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, David Weber, daughter Erin McCarthy, son-in-law James McCarthy and grandson Everett McCarthy, all of Marblehead. In addition, she leaves behind her sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Janice Weber and husband Ted Andersen; Barbara Hull and husband Dan; Wendy Beck and husband Rick; and Tom Pirwitz; plus nieces, nephews and cousins. Jill was…
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Marblehead goes back in time for Glover’s encampment at Fort Sewall

Marblehead goes back in time for Glover’s encampment at Fort Sewall

A thick fog encompassed Fort Sewall and the surrounding streets. Through the blanket of mist emerged two columns of hat-topped soldiers fitted in black-buckled shoes.  Members of Glover’s Marblehead Regiment march from Fort Sewall to Gas House Beach on Saturday. CURRENT PHOTOS / LIA GORBACH “Forward march!” someone bellowed from the line.   On Saturday, July 13, a group of men and women marched from Fort Sewall to Gas House Beach to meet the British enemy during the annual Glover’s Marblehead Regiment encampment. Glover’s Regiment is…
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OBITUARY: Thomas K. Martin, 84

OBITUARY: Thomas K. Martin, 84

Thomas Kenneth Martin, 84, of Marblehead, passed away on July 8. He was the beloved husband of Karen (Brown) Martin with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Born in Salem, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Barbara (Ingalls) Martin. He was the devoted father of Kenneth and his wife, Deborah, of Chesapeake, Virginia, and Scott Martin of Marblehead; the cherished grandfather of Travis and Amanda; great-grandfather of Zoey and Kyleigh, all of Virginia; and brother Peter Martin and his late wife…
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Encampment set for Saturday, July 13

Encampment set for Saturday, July 13

Take a trip back in time and visit Glover’s Marblehead Regiment for their annual encampment at Fort Sewall on Sat. July 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Scenes from recent Glover’s Regiment encampments at Fort Sewall. COURTESY PHOTO The fort will be transformed into a bustling military camp with soldiers, sailors and civilians.Activities will include cannon salutes, arms drills, fife and drum concerts, a “tactical” at Gas House Beach and a last-man-standing contest. New this year is a children’s area at the top of…
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