Marblehead Little Theatre’s spare, shadowed ‘Crucible’ conjures Salem’s 1692 panic
Local staging of Arthur Miller’s 1953 classic immerses audiences in a world where dread and devotion blur under flickering light.
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Miles for Mary to return Oct. 18 with 5K race for brain cancer research
Two upcoming events in Marblehead will honor Mary Park and support innovative brain cancer research. The annual “Miles for Mary” 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 18, at Devereux Beach. Registration costs $30 in advance via milesformary.com or $35 on race day, which opens at 9 a.
COLLEEN'S GARDEN: How to care for gardens in early fall
Connor is the Independent’s inaugural columnist, offering readers seasonal advice rooted in her own backyard experiments.
Marblehead Animal Shelter to mark National Cat Day
The Marblehead Animal Shelter will observe National Cat Day on Wednesday, Oct. 29, to raise awareness of cats in need of permanent homes. The shelter, located at 44 Village St., is highlighting adoptable cats including Braveheart, Carmello, Flower and Travis. Adoption hours are Tuesday 6-8 p.m., Friday 5-
Friends of Abbot Public Library mark national week, begin membership drive
The 2025 National Friends of Libraries Week will take place Oct. 19-25. Friends of Abbot Public Library will join the celebration to highlight the group’s volunteer work and begin their annual membership drive. President Colleen Polk said, “leading the Friends Group is a fantastic experience to work with
Marblehead mothers carry forward Wreaths Across America tradition
Folks will gather at Waterside Cemetery on Saturday, Dec. 13 to take part in the ceremony alongside communities across the country.
At Old Burial Hill, protecting the past collides with cutting the grass
As tourist traffic climbs each October, committee members say a long-term plan must balance budget constraints with the cultural weight of a 1648 burial ground.
School Committee votes to self-report possible Open Meeting violation
Members also reviewed draft language from the Town Charter Committee during its meeting Wednesday.
Rec and Park Commission votes to recommend $381K Reynolds design contract
Municipal-focused firm CHA selected over lower bidder for in-house expertise, specialization in public sports facilities.
Author to share stories of Marblehead’s historic cemeteries Oct. 9
The Marblehead Museum will host Pam Peterson for a talk on her new book, “Historic Burial Grounds of Marblehead,” on Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. Peterson, director of the Marblehead Historical Commission, profiles the town’s 13 cemeteries and notable residents buried in them, including John Glover, Elisha Story
Victorian gravestone symbols to be explored Oct. 9
The following briefs were submitted from Abbot Public Library to the Independent. Victorian gravestone symbols to be explored Oct. 9 Abbot Public Library will host a virtual program, “Victorian Sentiments: Gravestone Art and Symbols,” on Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. Historian Dennis Picard will discuss gravestone imagery and the
At last, Marblehead Board of Health strikes $1.6M transfer station deal
A community survey seeks thousands of responses, updated vaccine guidance urges caution and students may soon face a costly driving-safety simulation.
Jennifer Martelli, poet of identity, activism and coastal life, dies at 63
Her award-winning poetry, rooted in her Italian American heritage and North Shore community, blended feminism, politics and personal history.
Marblehead pumpkins mark season of tradition, community
A Navajo partnership, a neighborhood tradition and downtown celebrations keep the town glowing each fall.
Ellis Paul to perform at Me&Thee
Folk singer-songwriter Ellis Paul, a 15-time Boston Music Award winner, will return to Me&Thee Music on Friday, Oct. 3, at 8 p.m. Emerging artist Sadie Gustafson-Zook, winner of the 2022 Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Contest, will open the show. Paul, whose songs have
Marblehead Museum to host Native American storyteller on Indigenous Peoples Day
Native American storyteller Anne Jennison will share traditional Abenaki and Wabanaki stories at the Marblehead Museum on Oct. 13 in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day. The free program begins at 11 a.m. in the museum’s Jeremiah Lee Brick Kitchen at 157 Washington St. Seating is limited, and doors