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Living in Marblehead, it’s hard to miss the local pride for Nathaniel Hawthorne. There’s the House of Seven Gables museum and the Hawthorne Hotel. But on the grounds of the hotel is a guest house named for another 19th-century artist from Salem who also achieved considerable acclaim in her lifetime, the painter Fidelia Bridges. Although less well known now than Hawthorne, Bridges is attracting renewed interest. A century after her death, her works are commanding high prices at auctions, and in a new book, “Fidelia…

With the abundance of digital data now being stored for businesses and personal users, the need for reliable backup solutions has become increasingly important. Backup services provide a way to ensure that information and materials are safe from being lost or damaged in the event of natural disasters, computer malfunctions and malicious attacks. While users have the option of using paid services, there is also a high demand for free backup solutions. Free backup services can be highly attractive to users due to the cost…

The Marblehead Current is proud to partner with photographer Dan Dixey, who regularly shares photos of Marblehead from his extensive collection, along with information about each shot. “Lucille Ball arrives by helicopter to appear in the Marblehead summer theater in 1947,” explained photographer Dan Dixey. “She is being escorted by Selectman Lester Marsh, in the white suit, at Seaside Park. The pitcher and catcher were not fazed by the spectacle and stayed on the field warming up.” Dixey received this slide from late Marbleheader Harry…

In the midst of a global mental health crisis, why aren’t more people asking for help? Over 50 million Americans are experiencing a mental illness (21% of the population), according to the latest 2023 surveys. Fifty-five percent receive no treatment (28 million Americans).  Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition in the U.S., affecting over 40 million adults ages 18 and older. And while highly treatable, only 37% of sufferers actually seek treatment.  So what’s getting the way? Surveys show that the leading…

Good People of Marblehead: As I sent (Friday) morning in a separate message, I am relieved and grateful to be able to share that our missing students were safely reunited with their families last night. Many thanks to the Marblehead Police Department for their work with us and the Boston Police Department in helping bring this situation to a positive resolution.   Rain, rain snow away Misery loves company, at least that’s what the North Shore superintendents were saying after our “rain day” call on Tuesday.…