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TO THE EDITOR: MAA thanks community for successful gala

TO THE EDITOR: MAA thanks community for successful gala

To the editor: On behalf of the Marblehead Arts Association, we extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made our recent “Through the Looking Glass” Gala such an unforgettable and successful event. Because of the incredible generosity of our sponsors, donors and community, we exceeded our fundraising goals in support

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TO THE EDITOR: Officials urge prom and graduation safety

TO THE EDITOR: Officials urge prom and graduation safety

To the editor: Dear Marblehead High School students, parents, guardians, faculty and community members: As prom and graduation season approaches, Marblehead Public Schools, the Marblehead Police Department and the Essex County District Attorney’s Office are joining together to ask every family and every student to make safety the priority.

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TO THE EDITOR: Democrats should resist impeachment focus

TO THE EDITOR: Democrats should resist impeachment focus

To the editor: As Democrats’ odds of retaking both houses of Congress rise, the temptation to impeach Donald Trump will rise with them. Rank-and-file Democrats should firmly resist such temptations. Instead, ask primary candidates and elected officials to commit to three things: constrain the president wherever possible, investigate and hold

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TO THE EDITOR: Driftwood Garden Club: We oppose APL closure

TO THE EDITOR: Driftwood Garden Club: We oppose APL closure

To the editor: The Driftwood Garden Club (Driftwood Garden Club) wishes to express its sincere disappointment that closing or partially closing the Abbot Public Library (Abbot Public Library) is even being considered as an option to balance the town budget. Due to our long-term partnership with the library, we can

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OBITUARY: Johannah 'Josie' Crowley, 84

OBITUARY: Johannah 'Josie' Crowley, 84

Johannah "Josie" Crowley passed away peacefully, at home, on March 22, surrounded by her loving family. Josie (Hammond) Crowley was born in Marblehead on October 5 as the daughter of Mary (Brady) Hammond and Ralph Hammond. She was predeceased by her son Sean Patrick, her brother William and

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TO THE EDITOR: Prioritize funding for Abbot Public Library

TO THE EDITOR: Prioritize funding for Abbot Public Library

To the editor: The Friends of the Abbot Public Library urge the Marblehead community and its leaders to prioritize funding of our library in the upcoming budget. Our library continues to be one of Marblehead’s most cost-effective assets. With a budget of about $1.5 million, it provides over

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TO THE EDITOR: Democrats thank caucus participants

TO THE EDITOR: Democrats thank caucus participants

To the editor: It was standing-room-only at the Abbot Library on Saturday, March 7, as our Marblehead Democrats caucused. The enthusiastic gathering heard from Democratic candidates and elected 18 delegates, including four alternates, to represent us at the Massachusetts Democratic State Convention. The Marblehead Democratic Town Committee is grateful to

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OBITUARY: Thomas J. Sheridan, 89

OBITUARY: Thomas J. Sheridan, 89

Thomas Joseph Sheridan, age 89, of Marblehead, passed away peacefully on March 2, just six days shy of his 90th birthday. Born on March 8 in Providence, Rhode Island, Tom was the eldest of three children born to proud Irish immigrants, Thomas and Rose Sheridan. He was raised in Barrington,

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