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News in brief: Week of March 30
29 Mar

News in brief: Week of March 30

Leigh BlanderArt, Community Resources, Entertainment, Health, Local History, Local News, Public safety
The Current welcomes 150–200-word submissions to News in Brief. Send yours to info@marbleheadnews.org. Marblehead Police want youGo behind the badge and learn about the Marblehead Police Department from the inside. MPD is offering its eight-week course Thursdays, 6-9 p.m., starting April 23. Attendees will meet local officers, detectives and staff and learn how operations work. They’ll observe a real trial and tour the Middleton House of Corrections. The course is free. Learn more and register at marbleheadma.gov/citizen-police-academy. Epstein Hillel School awarded security grantThe state has…
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Koh’s ActBlue fundraising still dominates MA-6 Democratic field
24 Mar

Koh’s ActBlue fundraising still dominates MA-6 Democratic field

Dave CopelandLocal News, Politics
This article is written by Dave Copeland at Andover News. In the race to replace Congressman Seth Moulton in the 6th District, Dan Koh’s campaign continued to significantly outpace the Democratic field in February fundraising on the ActBlue platform, bringing in more than $311,000 in contributions and widening an already substantial advantage among candidates using the online donation service. According to ActBlue data, Koh, who lives in Andover, recorded 1,288 individual contributions totaling $311,880.81 in February. The figures reflect only donations processed through ActBlue, a…
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Wait, there’s another one!
24 Mar

Wait, there’s another one!

Submitted ContentLocal News
By Rick Cuzner Over the last several years, there have been as many as four (maybe more) long-eared owls wintering over along the Salisbury coast. Last weekend, myself and a friend took a ride along the coast to try and find one. It didn't take long.  The birder with a spotting scope gave it away. To our surprise, there wasn't one, but rather two long-eared owls buried in the pines. We took a few photos and checked them out with binoculars for a bit. After…
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OBSERVER REPORT: Housing Authority meeting
23 Mar

OBSERVER REPORT: Housing Authority meeting

Submitted ContentCommunity Resources, Local News, Press releases
MARBLEHEAD HOUSING AUTHORITY – March 17, 2026LWVM Observer – Cathy Marie MichaelMembers Present: Jennifer Schaeffner, William Kuker, Terri Tauro, Kristin Dubay Horton, Cathy Sheehan, Executive DirectorPublic CommentTenant 1 - Washers and Dryers down for 2 weeks, sometimes 1 week - “This company is not showing up in a timely manner.”ED, Cathy Sheehan response - “Thank you for the feedback, we will look into it”Tenant 2 Judith Z - 2 Issues - Noise and Cigarette smokeNoise including screaming at 4am is intolerable for me.Cigarette smoking does…
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News in brief: MHS freshman picks up top honor and more
22 Mar

News in brief: MHS freshman picks up top honor and more

Leigh BlanderArt, Business, Community Resources, Education, Environment, Local News
The Current welcomes 150–200-word submissions to News in Brief. Send yours to lblander@marbleheadnews.org.By Leigh Blander MHS freshman off to Nashville  Marblehead High School freshman Dounia Peters-Abbadi recently had a successful trip to the Business Professionals of America 60th State Leadership Conference in Southbridge — on multiple fronts. Dounia Peters-Abbadi COURTESY PHOTO Peters-Abbadi received a Massachusetts Merit Scholar Award and finished in the top three for her event, “Human Resources Management,” which means she will compete at BPA’s national conference in Nashville in May. Even though…
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Girls welcome lacrosse season with first ever kick-off 
22 Mar

Girls welcome lacrosse season with first ever kick-off 

Aleka KroitzshLocal News, Sports
On March 15, nearly 100 Marblehead students from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade gathered in the high school field house with their sticks and goggles to celebrate the beginning of the lacrosse season. The gym was packed with coaches, parents and lacrosse players of all skill levels.  “I’m so excited that all of you also love lacrosse… It’s really special we’re all going to be here together,” Marblehead High School lacrosse head coach and event organizer Annie Madden told the girls as they sat in the…
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CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets
22 Mar

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderAbbot Public Library, Animals, Culture, Local News, Recreation, Religion
Current Events spotlights notable happenings around town in the coming week. To submit a listing, email Current Editor Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org Current Trivia NightWednesday, March 25, 6 p.m. After the blizzard postponed its February event, the Current will host its annual Trivia Night at The Landing Restaurant. Come test your knowledge with Trivia Master (and Current consulting editor) Kris Olson. Tickets are $35. Go to MarbleheadCurrent.org. ‘James’ community conversationWednesday, March 25, 7 p.m. The Marblehead Task Force Against Discrimination is sponsoring a “community conversation…
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CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets, March 19-27
18 Mar

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets, March 19-27

Leigh BlanderArt, Entertainment, Local News
Current Events spotlights notable happenings around town in the coming week. To submit a listing, email Current Editor Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org Jazz at the Arts: Eden Rewa with Joey BarbatoThursday, March 19, 7 p.m. The Marblehead Arts Association and Gene Arnould present Eden Rewa with Joey Barbato as a part of their Jazz at the Arts concert series. Doors at 8 Hooper St. open at 6:30 p.m. Cash bar. Tickets: $35. For more information and tickets, go to marbleheadarts.org or stop by the Arnould…
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POLICE LOG: Wayward wiper whacks cruiser window; ‘cartel’ accuses man of ‘wasting escort’s time’
17 Mar

POLICE LOG: Wayward wiper whacks cruiser window; ‘cartel’ accuses man of ‘wasting escort’s time’

Marblehead Current staffLocal News
Excerpts from the Marblehead police log of Sunday, Feb. 22 through Sunday, March 1, 2026. Sunday, Feb. 22 Alarms: 0 Building/property checks: 6  Abandoned 911 calls: 0 Vehicle stops, citations: 0 Vehicle stops, verbal warnings: 0 12:27 a.m. Officers investigated a report of suspicious activity on Leicester Road. 12:31 a.m. Police received a general complaint from Leicester Road. 7:18 a.m. A utilities issue was reported on Leicester Road. 1:19 p.m. An officer investigated a general complaint on Cloutmans Lane. 2:25 p.m. A complaint about a…
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