Marblehead Current staff

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Papa Puff is a mild-mannered munchkin mix
13 Apr

Papa Puff is a mild-mannered munchkin mix

Marblehead Current staffAnimals, Community Resources, Nonprofit corner, Press releases
Breed: Munchkin mixSize: MediumAge: AdultSex: Male Papa Puff came to the Marblehead Animal Shelter through an animal control officer of a busy city. His large round face reminds shelter volunteers of an owl. “Just beautiful,” they say. He is quiet in nature and sweet and can easily be picked up, according to volunteers. Papa Puff has just started to be able to have some out time from his “apartment” at the shelter. “His personality is slowly developing, but he seems like he will be a…
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Marblehead Police log: Lynn boy who said he was kidnapped shows up at woman’s door
13 Apr

Marblehead Police log: Lynn boy who said he was kidnapped shows up at woman’s door

Marblehead Current staffPolice Log, Public safety, Top Stories
Friday, March 20Alarms: 0Building/property checks: 13Abandoned 911 calls: 4Vehicle stops, citations: 4 Vehicle stops, verbal warnings: 1 8:39 a.m. An officer investigated a report of an elderly man hitchhiking on Pitman Road and West Shore Drive. 12:03 p.m. Officers responded to the scene of a two-vehicle crash in the area of Smith Street. Initially, they were unable to locate any accidents in the area. A dispatcher called the person who had reported the accident and learned that both vehicles had already left the area. At approximately…
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 Bugsy Malone, Thelma are gangsters of love
07 Apr

 Bugsy Malone, Thelma are gangsters of love

Marblehead Current staffAnimals, Press releases
Breed: Domestic shorthairSize: MediumAge: KittensSex: Male, Female Thelma and Bugsy Malone are approximately 11 weeks old. They just had their veterinarian visit and are all set to find their new homes, according to volunteers at the Marblehead Animal Shelter. Thelma, Bugsy and the rest of the kittens in their litter are in a foster home. Their foster mom says Thelma is the smallest of the group and “a purr machine and so sweet.” Bugsy, left, and Thelma are looking for new homes. COURTESY PHOTOS Bugsy…
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Marblehead Police log: Crosby’s thief strikes twice, stuffs pockets with cheese; “Big Ruby” woos local man
06 Apr

Marblehead Police log: Crosby’s thief strikes twice, stuffs pockets with cheese; “Big Ruby” woos local man

Marblehead Current staffPublic safety, Top Stories
Thursday, March 12Alarms: 1Building/property checks: 10Abandoned 911 calls: 1Vehicle stops, citations: 1 Vehicle stops, verbal warnings: 0 12:26 p.m. General information was provided on Ferry Lane. 3:32 p.m. Officers, firefighters and an ambulance crew responded to the scene of a vehicle crash on Lafayette Street and Everett Paine Boulevard. Friday, March 13Alarms: 0Building/property checks: 15Abandoned 911 calls: 2Vehicle stops, citations: 1 Vehicle stops, verbal warnings: 0 8:34 a.m. A dead goose was reported on Lime Street. 9 p.m. Officers investigated a report of someone yelling in the…
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Marblehead Police log: Romance scam, family dispute, phone pings
31 Mar

Marblehead Police log: Romance scam, family dispute, phone pings

Marblehead Current staffPublic safety, Top Stories
Thursday, March 5Alarms: 0Building/property checks: 11Abandoned 911 calls: 1Vehicle stops, citations: 0 Vehicle stops, verbal warnings: 0 7:29 a.m. An officer took a report over the phone regarding a lost iPhone. The woman explained that the phone had been lost for a while, but around a week ago, she checked her Find my iPhone app, and it showed her phone pinging in the area of Broughton Road, though there had been no new pings since then. The officer advised the woman to call right away if…
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Burns named varsity volleyball coach
22 Mar

Burns named varsity volleyball coach

Marblehead Current staffSports
Shelley Burns has been named Marblehead High’s new varsity volleyball head coach for the 2026 season. With a  wealth of experience on and off the court, Burns will bring a unique combination of athletic excellence, a deep understanding of the needs of student-athletes and a passion for creating a successful team culture, according to Athletic Director Kent Wheeler.  New MHS volleyball coach Shelley Burns COURTESY PHOTO Burns has been a member of the Marblehead community since 2017 when she started as the English language education…
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POLICE LOG: Possible link between punctured tire, noise complaint probed
22 Mar

POLICE LOG: Possible link between punctured tire, noise complaint probed

Marblehead Current staffPolice Log, Public safety, Top Stories
Monday, March 2Alarms: 0Building/property checks: 11Abandoned 911 calls: 0Vehicle stops, citations: 1 Vehicle stops, verbal warnings: 2 11:35 a.m. An officer spoke at the station with a woman who had found cash in the parking lot of Village Plaza near Dunkin Donuts. The woman had posted about it on Facebook and was advised to turn the cash into police, which she was now doing. The officer placed the cash into an evidence locker and alerted the property officers.  12:25 p.m. A detective attempted to serve a…
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