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20 Mar

LETTER: Dems celebrate successful caucus

Submitted ContentLETTERS, Opinion

To the editor: It was standing-room-only at the Abbot Library on Saturday, March 7, as our Marblehead Democrats caucused. The enthusiastic gathering heard from Democratic candidates and elected 18 delegates, including four alternates, to represent us at the Massachusetts Democratic State Convention. The Marblehead Democratic Town Committee is grateful to all who came out and joined us via Zoom to make this a successful caucus. We were truly inspired by the students who volunteered their time to help, and proud of two high school students…

20 Mar

OBITUARY: Carol A. Gleason, 75

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Carol A. (Novak) Gleason, 75, of Marblehead passed away peacefully on March 15 at the Lafayette Rehabilitation and Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Franklin, New Hampshire, the daughter of the late Adam and Rita Novak, Carol was the loving wife of Dr. William Gleason, with whom she celebrated 51 years of marriage. She was also a devoted mother and mother-in-law to Stephen and Rhonda Gleason of Marblehead and loving Mimi to Colin and Clara…

20 Mar

OBITUARY: George R. Barker, 90

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George R. “Georgie” Barker, 90, of Marblehead, passed away Tuesday, March 17 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. He was the husband of the late Bridget (Cromie) Barker for 45 years. Born in Laconia, New Hampshire, Georgie was the son of the late George N. and Helen G. (Bean) Barker. George R. “Georgie” Barker George and his family moved to Marblehead when he was 6 years old. He was a graduate of Marblehead High School, Class of 1955, and later joined the U.S.…

17 Mar

Nominations being accepted for Amy R. Saltz Award

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Submitted by the Marblehead Counseling Center “Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” C.S. Lewis What does it take to live on for others after you are gone? It can be hard to hold on to the small, everyday acts of kindness that define a person, but Marblehead Counseling Center felt it was important to honor a woman whose entire adult life was dedicated to helping other people. The Amy R. Saltz Community Champions Award, now in its second year, is meant to…

17 Mar

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Get to know Glover Property Management Inc.

Submitted ContentBusiness, Columns, Discover Marblehead, Opinion

The following is an interview with Jennifer Tripp, commercial office leasing specialist with Glover Property Management Inc. conducted by Discover Marblehead. Glover Property Management has long been part of Marblehead’s real estate and rental landscape, offering dedicated property management services for both residential and commercial spaces. As a family-owned company serving the area since 1983, their experienced team manages a diverse portfolio that includes everything from studio apartments and waterfront homes to office spaces and HOA properties. To learn more about their services and spaces…

16 Mar

LETTER: Trebek 1, Burns 0

Submitted ContentLETTERS, Opinion

To the editor: In response to your article about the connection of Marblehead and the TV show "Jeopardy," I remember hearing Alex Trebek, a Canadian, pronounce Elbridge Gerry and “gerrymander” correctly, with a hard G, like “Gary.” So I was disappointed that Ken Burns' narrator pronounced Elbridge Gerry and “gerrymandering” with a soft G, like “Jerry,” in his film about the American Revolution. It was an opportunity to correct this once and for all when Gerry's name was mentioned. For many years, Marbleheaders have tried…

11 Mar

COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS: Nominations being accepted for Amy R. Saltz Award

Submitted ContentHealth, Local News

“Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” C.S. Lewis What does it take to live on for others after you are gone? It can be hard to hold on to the small, everyday acts of kindness that define a person, but Marblehead Counseling Center felt it was important to honor a woman whose entire adult life was dedicated to helping other people. The Amy R. Saltz Community Champions Award, now in its second year, is meant to acknowledge the many unsung heroes in…

11 Mar

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Get to know Nurture Massage & Wellness

Submitted ContentBusiness, Discover Marblehead

By Melissa Stacey The following is an interview with Becky Brandt LMT, owner of Nurture Massage & Wellness LLC, conducted by Discover Marblehead. Dedicated to supporting relaxation, healing and overall well-being, Nurture Massage & Wellness offers a range of personalized services including therapeutic massage, prenatal massage, Reiki and holistic treatment. With a focus on creating a calm and welcoming environment, their experienced team helps clients slow down, recharge and feel their best. They are located on South Street in Marblehead, and serve all of the…

11 Mar

Boys and ‘bigorexia’

Submitted ContentHealth, Local News

Many of us would probably characterize a person with an eating disorder as being a once-healthy looking person who has subsequently starved themselves to a near-skeletal weight. Particularly with adolescent girls or young females, eating disorders often play out this way in the form of an eventual diagnosis of anorexia or bulimia. However, body dysmorphic disorder differs from this traditional idea of an eating disorder in that a person sees their body, or a feature of their body, differently than it really is. People suffering…

11 Mar

PAWS & CLAWS: McClane just wants to hear some soothing tunes

Submitted ContentAnimals, Press releases

McClane’s personality has emerged as he has settled in at the Marblehead Animal Shelter, volunteers say. COURTESY PHOTO Breed: Domestic shorthairSize: MediumAge: YoungSex: Male McClane is a beautiful and sweet cat who was rescued right around Christmas time, according to volunteers at the Marblehead. When he first came to the shelter he was shy and scared, but as he has settled in his personality is truly starting to shine, they say. One of the shelter’s volunteers figured out that McClane loves to be sung. “You…