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“First in Revolution”

Will Dowd

I started my full-time reporting career in Marblehead in 2012 and have failed spectacularly at leaving. Now I cover the town through The Independent, following its people and stories with the curiosity that makes this place impossible to quit.

New volunteer group launches to support Marblehead rail trail

New volunteer group launches to support Marblehead rail trail

A new volunteer group has formed to help maintain and improve the town's rail trail, its founders announced Sept. 22. Friends of the Marblehead Rail Trail plans to focus on maintaining, enhancing and promoting the trail, the group said in a statement. Organizers intend to work with the

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Museum to host celebration of life for Standley Goodwin

Museum to host celebration of life for Standley Goodwin

Get our free local reporting delivered straight to your inbox. No noise, no spam — just clear, independent coverage of Marblehead. Sign up for our once-a-week newsletter. The Marblehead Museum will host a public celebration of life for Standley Goodwin from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15,

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St. Andrew's fills October with blessings, awareness and rummage

St. Andrew's fills October with blessings, awareness and rummage

Blessing of the Animals Oct. 10 Bring your best friend — or your favorite stuffed animal. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church holds its lighthearted, non-denominational Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 11 a.m. outdoors on the church plaza; in case of rain the service moves

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