COLLEEN’S GARDEN: Those darn bunnies!
Simple fencing formed into custom enclosures can shield vulnerable shrubs from wildlife that climb atop packed snow in colder months.
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.
Rotary unveils Holiday Pops signature artwork at reception
The gathering also launched the group’s annual fundraiser, which supports scholarships and local initiatives through sales of note cards, raffle entries and concert tickets.
Former Marblehead state rep joins Boston University to lead journalism initiative
Ehrlich will direct effort to strengthen local news after spearheading legislative commission on news deserts.
Marblehead’s $142M retirement liability reveals limits of local control
Analysts warn that without legislative change, the town’s steady but modest savings pace will fall far short of meeting obligations driven by demographics and rising medical expenses.
Northern lights illuminate Marblehead sky amid powerful solar storm
Experts say intensified solar activity is likely to bring similar displays through next year as the current sunspot cycle nears its peak.
Board of Health survey passes 2,300 responses
Leaders emphasized pursuing grants and donations to sustain health initiatives amid financial constraints.
Young conservationists help restore pollinator meadow at Lead Mills
For the volunteers who mentored them, the students’ work demonstrated the next generation’s growing commitment to local ecology.
LETTER: Thank you to the supporters of Marblehead High School performing arts
On behalf of the Marblehead Friends of the Performing Arts, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who attended our 5th annual Rock the Arts gala. The turnout and support were truly remarkable, and we are so grateful to each of you who made this one of our
Veterans Day ceremony honors sacrifice, service and memory at Abbot Hall
Speakers underscored the shared burdens of those who serve and those who wait, connecting generations through stories of courage and endurance.
Marblehead pilots electric microbus as potential transport option
The demonstration offers residents a glimpse into how emerging electric mobility technology might reshape travel in coming years.
POLICE LOG: $90K ring missing, roof trespassers and Prospect Court hit-and-run
This reporting takes time, access and context. Independent, reader-supported journalism means no paywalls, no algorithms — just facts, for everyone in Marblehead. Become a member › The following entries cover incidents from Oct. 12 through Oct. 31: Oct. 12 12:28 p.m. — Officer Taylor Nolasco responded to the vicinity of 7
On Veterans Day eve in Abbot Hall, military stories bridge generations and divisions
Residents filled the historic hall to hear firsthand accounts of duty, sacrifice and endurance from those who served in wars from Vietnam to Afghanistan.
Marblehead Animal Shelter to hold Thanksgiving food drive for cats and kittens
The Marblehead Animal Shelter will hold its “Homeless Cats & Kittens Thanksgiving” annual food drive Nov. 15-23. The shelter seeks pâté-style wet food for kittens (no fish), dry food for kittens, wet and dry food for adult cats and meat-flavored baby food (Gerber’s 2nds). Donations can be dropped at
Brain cancer research seminar draws engaged audience
The annual Miles for Mary Research Seminar, held Nov. 3 at the Eastern Yacht Club, drew an engaged audience for presentations on cutting-edge brain cancer treatment research. Dr. Elizabeth Gerstner, a neuro-oncologist at the Mass General Cancer Center, discussed progress in the INCIPIENT clinical trial using CAR T-cell therapy for
Housing Authority board urges developers to rethink four-story corner building
Concerns focused on how the proposed four-story facility could alter the look and feel of an area known for modest homes and low-rise townhouses.
Marblehead Museum to host talk on Devereux neighborhood history
The Marblehead Museum will host historic preservationist John Clemson for a talk titled “The Devereux Neighborhood: A History” at 7 p.m. Nov. 20. Clemson will trace the neighborhood’s transformation from an agricultural area to a residential community served by railroad and streetcar lines from 1870 to 1940, using