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Marblehead's 2026 Memorial Day in photos
Independent photographer Paula Muller covered the town's parade and cemetery ceremonies. A photo essay from the day's observances.
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TO THE EDITOR: Outgoing Select Board member backs Noonan
To the editor: After many years serving on the Marblehead Select Board, I am stepping down. As I reflect on my time in that seat, one thing I know for certain is that this town has been fortunate to have Erin Noonan serving alongside me. I am writing to ask
TO THE EDITOR: Support for Ann-Marie Jordan for School Committee
To the editor: As voters prepare to vote on June 9, I encourage those in town to take a close look at Ann-Marie Jordan. I know she brings experience, compassion and a unique perspective that would be incredibly valuable to our School Committee. At a time when our schools face
TO THE EDITOR: Support for Julie Selbst for Marblehead Board of Health
To the editor: I am writing to express my unconditional support of Julie Selbst for a seat on the Marblehead Board of Health. I have known Selbst for about 15 years now, and in that time she has consistently impressed me with her knowledge (about everything!) and her commitment to
TO THE EDITOR: McMahon backs Schaeffner for Select Board
To the editor: It is my pleasure to submit this letter in strong support of Jenn Schaeffner for Select Board. Jenn Shaeffner is exactly what Marblehead needs during our current financial hardships. She has a proven track record of fiscal responsibility during her time on the School Committee through careful
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Historian traces the Revolution’s saltwater roots to Marblehead
A professor of early American history argues the Revolution’s origins were not only on land, but in the Atlantic economy that sustained towns like Marblehead.
After more than a century, oysters may make comeback to Marblehead harbors
The project would start at Tucker’s Wharf, where volunteers plan to raise young oysters in a tank before testing them at selected harbor sites.
Five years, $1.4M and ten recovered lives later, Marblehead Museum opens its slavery exhibit
Curators built the installation around primary documents created by white property owners, encouraging visitors to examine how historians piece together evidence from incomplete records.