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Classic yachts, enduring traditions take center stage in Marblehead 
09 Aug

Classic yachts, enduring traditions take center stage in Marblehead 

Laurie FullertonSailing, Sports, Top Stories
A total of 27 boats took part in the 27th annual Corinthian Classic this past weekend, competing in a pursuit race format across five classes ranging from vintage and classics to spirit of tradition and modern classics. The event featured a winning boat from France — the gaff cutter Viola, owned by Kostia Belkin, in the vintage class — as well as a first-place finish in the modern classic division by Jud and Cindy Smith aboard the Farr 44 Africa B Squad. The Corinthian Classic…
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Corinthian Classic continues Sunday with 27 boats
09 Aug

Corinthian Classic continues Sunday with 27 boats

Laurie FullertonSailing, Top Stories
A total of 27 vintage, classic and modern classic boats are taking part in the Corinthian Classic this weekend. Yesterday's Pursuit Race offered some great competition amongst the fleet with both the visiting yachtsmen from France on board Viola sailing very well, finishing second across the line with Jud Smith on board the Farr 44 Africa B Squad finishing first across the line. The corrected time is divided by fleet, so Viola is leading in the vintage classic division and Smith is leading in the…
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Corinthian Classic to feature international crew aboard Viola, representing Monaco
08 Aug

Corinthian Classic to feature international crew aboard Viola, representing Monaco

Laurie FullertonSailing, Sports, Top Stories
The Corinthian Classic, a longtime Marblehead favorite, returns Saturday, Aug. 8, and Sunday, Aug. 9, celebrating vintage and classic yachts in Marblehead Harbor. With nearly 30 boats registered, every entry has its own story. This year, however, one international crew from France is expected to be among the highlights. "Every Corinthian Classic is outstanding and unique, for sure. This year will be incredibly special as we have the honor of hosting Viola, a 49-foot gaff cutter designed by the famed William Fife III and built…
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Make a splash: Crocker Park dock to reopen Saturday
07 Aug

Make a splash: Crocker Park dock to reopen Saturday

Leigh BlanderRecreation, Top Stories
Some good news as we head into the weekend. Harbormaster Mark Souza tells us the temporary dock at Crocker Park will be ready for swimmers sometime after 9 a.m. Saturday morning. The temporary dock was donated by Mid-Harbor Mooring and Launch Services. On Thursday, Souza and his deputy, Craig Smith, added floatation, attachment points for the gangway and chain/metal work for the mooring process. Friday morning, Ned Foster from Mid-Harbor and Dions Yacht Yard launched the float and Foster towed the float over from Salem…
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REPORT: Marblehead Schools’ finance chief leaving
07 Aug

REPORT: Marblehead Schools’ finance chief leaving

Leigh BlanderMarblehead Public Schools, Top Stories
Andover Public Schools announced that they have hired Mike Pfifferling, the current Marblehead assistant superintendent for finance and operations. Pfifferling will fill the same role in Andover starting this fall, according to the Andover News. Marblehead Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations is leaving the district. CURRENT PHOTO / LEIGH BLANDER Superintendent John Robidoux called Pifferling “the right person for the job at the right time. He worked well as a member of our central office administrative team and collaborated effectively with the town entities…
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UPDATE: Boat that crashed on Grays Rock sending six to hospital is from Manchester
07 Aug

UPDATE: Boat that crashed on Grays Rock sending six to hospital is from Manchester

Leigh BlanderTop Stories
4 p.m. update: Manchester-by-the-Sea Deputy Harbormaster Andrew Vanikiotis said the boat that crashed onto Grays Rock in Marblehead late Thursday night, sending six people to the hospital is based in Manchester. At least two of the vicitms sustained serious injuries. 1:30 p.m. update: Six people were transported to area hospitals, including two with serious injuries, after a boat crashed onto Grays Rock late Thursday night, prompting a multi-agency rescue involving local police, firefighters and harbormasters. The incident was reported at approximately 11 p.m. Thursday, Aug.…
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Marblehead’s first art crawl invites you inside creators’ studios
07 Aug

Marblehead’s first art crawl invites you inside creators’ studios

Leigh BlanderArt, Business, Culture, Top Stories
Marblehead's creative community will throw open its doors for the town's first Art Crawl & Open Studios on Sunday, Aug. 16, giving residents a chance to step inside artists' workspaces, discover hidden creative corners and meet the people behind the art. The free event, hosted by the Marblehead Arts Association, runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features more than 30 artists at studios throughout town. Visitors can follow a self-guided map, stopping to watch artists at work, learn about their creative process and…
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Your guide to the 6th District Congressional race
06 Aug

Your guide to the 6th District Congressional race

Marblehead Current staffPolitics, Top Stories
In just a few weeks, on Sept. 1, Marblehead voters will head to the polls for the state's primary election, deciding among six Democratic candidates for the 6th Congressional District. The winner will run against Republican Micah Jones. To help voters prepare, the Marblehead Current has partnered with other members of the North Shore/Merrimack Valley news consortium, including Swampscott Tides, Andover News, Manchester Cricket and Burlington Buzz, to create this 6th District Voter Guide. Inside, you'll find profiles of the candidates seeking to represent the 6th District, along with…
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Seal carcass near Barnacle shows signs of great white shark bites
05 Aug

Seal carcass near Barnacle shows signs of great white shark bites

Leigh BlanderAnimals, Public safety, Top Stories
Editor's note: Two of the photos below may be upsetting to some. A dead seal that washed ashore near The Barnacle restaurant over the weekend appears to have been attacked by a great white shark, according to shark expert John Chisholm, an adjunct scientist with the New England Aquarium. Marblehead resident and avid swimmer Jane Bianchi snapped photos of the seal after a friend alerted her. She sent the close-up images to Chisholm, who also works with the White Shark Conservancy Sharktivity app. Chisholm said…
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Local writer’s debut novel spotlights neurodivergent heroine 
05 Aug

Local writer’s debut novel spotlights neurodivergent heroine 

Grey CollinsArt, Top Stories
Marblehead writer Jennifer Rizzo is set to release her debut historical novel, "Uprising," on Sept. 1, blending her love of medieval history with her experiences raising two neurodivergent children. The story follows a 22-year-old woman whose heightened sensory abilities help her navigate England's 14th-century Peasants' Revolt. Rizzo had written extensively as a freelance journalist, and she eventually decided to tell stories through historical fiction, a genre she has always loved. She began writing the novel in 2023, while also juggling a full-time job in human…
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