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MARBLEHEAD CARES: Navigating anxiety in today’s teens
17 May

MARBLEHEAD CARES: Navigating anxiety in today’s teens

Will Dowd0 CommentsColumns, Health, Opinion, Uncategorized
The mental health of adolescents is emerging as one of the most significant public health concerns in the post-pandemic world. Prominent health organizations like the American Psychological Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics have declared a crisis in children's and adolescents' mental health. This situation is generating considerable debate at many levels about the root causes and, most importantly, regarding the potential solutions. The role of phones in adolescent anxiety Jonathan Haidt, a New York University social psychologist, is one of those who have…
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Housing Authority announces 97-unit, $67M proposal for Broughton Road
09 May

Housing Authority announces 97-unit, $67M proposal for Broughton Road

Will Dowd0 CommentsHealth, Local News, Municipal Matters, Top Stories
 The Broughton Road public housing community may soon undergo a major transformation, as the Housing Authority explores a $67 million redevelopment proposal in partnership with WinnDevelopments. The project aims to renovate the current 62-unit development, built in the 1950s, and add 35 new affordable housing units, creating what officials describe as a modern, mixed-income community with enhanced amenities and green spaces. A conceptual site plan for the proposed WinnDevelopments housing project along Broughton Road shows a pedestrian-friendly layout with green spaces, community amenities and a…
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Homes showcase energy efficiency in annual green tour
08 May

Homes showcase energy efficiency in annual green tour

Will Dowd0 CommentsEnvironment, Health, Life Style, Local News, Nonprofit corner, Top Stories
Sustainable Marblehead hosted its second annual Green Homes Tour on Saturday, showcasing the community's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy-efficient home renovations. The event featured a dozen houses equipped with technologies such as heat pumps, solar panels, insulation and electric appliances. Dr. Eileen Mathieu, Sustainable Marblehead Executive Director Elaine Leahy and Marblehead Sustainability Coordinator Logan Casey at Saturday's Green Homes tour, demonstrating sustainable living practices. CURRENT PHOTOS / WILL DOWD The tour aimed to educate Marblehead residents about the benefits of energy-efficient technologies…
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‘Headers finish Boston Marathon, raise thousands for charities
16 Apr

‘Headers finish Boston Marathon, raise thousands for charities

Leigh Blander0 CommentsHealth, Local News, Sports, Top Stories
It was another great Boston Marathon for Marblehead runners on April 15. Twenty-four ‘Headers were signed up to run — and one, Rex Radloff, finished 222nd overall with a time of 2:34:41. Also crossing the finish line: John Prindiville, who ran with the Massachusetts General Hospital Pediatric Cancer team in honor of his neighbor Caroline Noonan. Caroline, 13, is battling a rare form of cancer, Ewing sarcoma. Select Board Chair Erin Noonan joined the family of John Prindiville at Mile 20 of the Boston Marathon.…
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ENDING THE STIGMA: How doing nothing changes everything
10 Apr

ENDING THE STIGMA: How doing nothing changes everything

Will Dowd0 CommentsColumns, Health, Opinion
I had a whole day to myself on a recent Monday. It flew by. When my husband called me late that evening he asked, “What did you do today?” Wendy Tamis Robbins offers support to men, women and children struggling with anxiety and other mental health challenges. COURTESY PHOTO “Nothing,” I replied, wondering where the day had gone and how I could have gotten through an entire day without being more productive. Have you ever felt this way? Like if you don't have some big…
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Physical therapist goes on global adventures
03 Apr

Physical therapist goes on global adventures

Will Dowd0 CommentsCommunity Service, Culture, Health, Local News, Top Stories
For 30 years, Marblehead resident Patricia Sullivan traversed the globe, bringing her skills and compassion as a physical therapist to patients in far-flung locales from Asia to the Middle East. Now, the PT has chronicled her experiences in a new memoir titled, "Boston, Bangkok, Bombay & Beyond: The Journeys of a Physical Therapist." Dr. Patricia Sullivan teaches a young patient Mandarin by singing ‘Old MacDonald’ together. COURTESY PHOTOS "The book is written for those who love to or want to travel; for those who want…
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With Tokyo Marathon, Bontaites completes world majors quest
03 Apr

With Tokyo Marathon, Bontaites completes world majors quest

Kris Olson0 CommentsCulture, Health, Life Style, Local News, Sports, Top Stories
A lifelong athlete who played club lacrosse at Boston University, Marblehead resident AnneMette Bontaites figured that, by the time she turned 40, she would have added a marathon finisher’s medal to her trophy case AnneMette Bontaites of Marblehead shows off her Tokyo Marathon finisher’s medal and her Six Star Medal for completing the world majors. COURTESY PHOTO After that milestone came and went, one of Bontaites’ friends convinced her that it was not too late. They set their sights on the 2014 New York Marathon.…
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MARBLEHEAD CARES: Identifying narcissists
27 Mar

MARBLEHEAD CARES: Identifying narcissists

Will Dowd0 CommentsColumns, Health, Science, Uncategorized
The origins of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) are complex and multifaceted, often stemming from a combination of genetic predispositions, early childhood experiences and environmental factors. Some researchers propose that individuals with NPD may have experienced significant trauma or neglect during their formative years, leading them to develop maladaptive coping mechanisms centered around self-preservation and self-enhancement. While it's normal for individuals to exhibit narcissistic traits occasionally, such as during moments of success or when seeking validation, those with NPD display these characteristics persistently and to a…
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DancEnergy celebrates 40 years of movement, music, community
20 Mar

DancEnergy celebrates 40 years of movement, music, community

Leigh Blander0 CommentsArt, Culture, Health, Local News, Top Stories
Nearly 70 women crowded into a brightly lit studio at the JCC on March 12 to celebrate the 40th anniversary — to the day — of DancEnergy in Marblehead. Founder Joyce Colahan, who still teaches five times a week, led the milestone class. She made it through to the last song before she started crying. “The love I get from everybody… I feel so honored and privileged. I look back at it in awe,” she said of her career. “I had no idea when I…
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Four years later, leaders reflect on COVID’s impact
13 Mar

Four years later, leaders reflect on COVID’s impact

Leigh Blander0 CommentsBusiness, Community Resources, Education, Health, Local News, Marblehead Public Schools, Municipal Matters, Nonprofit corner, Public safety, Religion, Science, Top Stories
Four years ago today, on March 13, 2020, Marblehead students left school as a deadlypandemic began to shut down the world and change lives forever. They didn’t return toclassrooms for months. On this anniversary, the Current spoke with education, service, business and faith leadersaround town, asking them to reflect on how COVID affected Marblehead and whether thoseeffects are still being felt today. Town leaders are reflecting on COVID's impact, four years after its outbreak. COURTESY PHOTO / CDC “The impact on our town was huge,…
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