Photojournalists reflect on craft, change and AI in Marblehead panel
Panelists from three generations explored how visual storytelling endures through shifting tools, from darkrooms to digital sensors to artificial intelligence.
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In Marblehead, storyteller shares Abenaki and Wabanaki tales for Indigenous Peoples Day
Attendees gathered in the historic Brick Kitchen to hear Anne Jennison share oral histories rooted in centuries of seasonal teaching and community reflection.
Nor’easter to bring rain, wind and flooding risk to Marblehead
A developing coastal storm is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds and minor flooding to Marblehead and the North Shore beginning Sunday afternoon and continuing through Tuesday. Forecasters said showers would move in from the south late Sunday, with steadier rain developing into the evening. Winds from the northeast
Marblehead rally to join national ‘No Kings’ day of protest Oct. 18
A peaceful “No Kings” rally is scheduled for 4 p.m. Oct. 18 at the corner of Maple and Lafayette streets, according to organizers. The one-hour protest, co-organized by the League of Women Voters of Marblehead, invites the public to bring signs opposing what organizers describe as the
The Honey Badgers, Dan Pallotta share Me&Thee stage Oct. 17
Me&Thee Music will host a split-bill concert Friday, Oct. 17, featuring Delaware folk/Americana duo The Honey Badgers and musician and social activist Dan Pallotta. The Honey Badgers, known for their harmonies and onstage chemistry, were named No. 1 “Most Wanted” at the 2023 Falcon Ridge Folk
Candlelight chamber concert to feature ‘The Colors of Quartets’ Oct. 18
A candlelight chamber music concert titled “The Colors of Quartets” will be held at 8 p.m. Oct. 18 at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 26 Pleasant St. The program features Bernard Henrik Crusell’s Flute Quartet in D, Op. 8; François Devienne’s Bassoon Quartet No. 1 in C,
Marblehead’s new rescue boat to hit the harbor this November
A new 31-foot fire and rescue vessel is expected to arrive at Marblehead Harbor in early November, bringing enhanced emergency response capabilities to the waterfront. It will be named the Stacey Clark, like its predecessor. The $589,000 aluminum Munson Marine Packcat tri-hull, built in Burlington, Washington to
Marblehead Harbors and Waters Board votes on fee increases
Officials project that the new fee structure could boost annual harbor revenues by more than $140,000, helping to stabilize the town’s self-funded harbor account.
Marblehead police charge juvenile in high school graffiti incidents
A 15-year-old Marblehead High School student has been charged in connection with two incidents of hateful graffiti found on school property this week, police said Wednesday. Police said graffiti discovered Monday and Tuesday included a racial slur and antisemitic symbols. The incidents were immediately addressed by school administrators
No seat at the table: Marblehead shut out of $2.8M in state grants
The news follows the July repeal of zoning changes required under the MBTA Communities Act, which had made the town temporarily compliant.
Three female foster kittens need homes
Three female foster kittens named Dewey, Ripper and Bat are still seeking permanent homes through the Marblehead Animal Shelter. Adoptions are held at 44 Village Street, Marblehead, Massachusetts 01945. Hours are Tuesday 6-8 p.m., Friday 5-7 p.m., Saturday noon-5 p.m. and Sunday noon-4
Sustainable Marblehead launches free energy coaching program
Sustainable Marblehead, a volunteer-driven community organization dedicated to reducing carbon emissions and waste, has launched a new Energy Coaching Program to help Marblehead residents make their homes more energy efficient and climate-friendly. The program connects residents with trained, local volunteer energy coaches who provide free, one-on-one
Veteran fundraiser Amy Gingle joins Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA board of directors
Amy Gingle of Marblehead, a nonprofit fundraising professional with nearly 20 years of development experience, has been named to the Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA board of directors, board chair Pat Milner announced. Gingle is a senior director at the Orr Group, a full-service fundraising consulting firm. She previously worked
OBSERVER CORPS: Board of Health — Sept. 30, 2025
LWVM observer: Tom Krueger Members in attendance: Andrew Petty, Tom McMahon, Dr. Tom Massaro, Dr. Amanda Ritvo Approval of minutes: The board approved minutes from meetings held July 10, July 22 and Aug. 13. Community health assessment Dr. Tom Massaro reported progress on the Community Health Assessment Marblehead, or CAHM.
BENEATH THE BLUE: Finding peace in a single breath
Park will share the experiences, challenges and discoveries of freediving in photos and words.
Household hazardous waste collection day set for Oct. 8
The towns of Marblehead and Swampscott will host a joint Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Marblehead Transfer Station, 5 Woodfin Terrace, with access via Green Street. The event allows residents to safely dispose of materials such as