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Marblehead Arts Association puts fall in the frame
The Marblehead Arts Association will hold an opening reception for its fall exhibits from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, featuring works by local artists and photographers. The exhibits include three solo shows: “Infra Structure” by James Bostick; “Ancient Toddler: 3 Years An Artist” by Julian Orenstein; and
Marblehead Museum to host talk on Revolution-era medicine
The Marblehead Museum will host "Rough Medicine: A Medical History of the Revolution," a lecture by Dr. Raymond Sullivan, at 7 p.m. Sept. 24 in its J.O.J. Frost Gallery. Sullivan, a historian, author and lecturer who has spoken extensively on the Revolution and the history
Marblehead Board of Health censures McMahon on his own motion
Residents split over whether the Aug. 24 outburst called for a formal reprimand or an apology and a return to work.
Select Board clears hometown Marine to join police department
Chief Dennis King calls it one of his two favorite parts of the job as Luke Morris follows his father into law enforcement
Select Board picks override campaigner, data director for Finance Committee
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. David Weber spent last spring in the audience — at Finance Committee warrant deliberations, at Select Board budget meetings, at a Dunkin'
Marblehead Select Board to interview five for two Finance Committee seats
Applicants range from a retired portfolio manager to a former Connecticut finance board chairman, competing to help oversee the town's $15 million override.
Marblehead student directors bring 'Harmony' to life
Two rising seniors spent the summer shooting a short about a band under pressure, with a premiere expected in 2027
Healey conditions state permits for large data centers on community agreements
Executive Order 658 covers projects above 25 megawatts and gives agencies until Dec. 31 to build a clean energy payment mechanism
Curt Havens, 66
Curt Havens, 66 years old, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, Aug. 29 after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke. Curt was a well-respected businessman, a serial entrepreneur with multiple business ventures including his family owned landscape design and build Outside Living Concepts in Arizona and his passion
Anthony Andrew Shea Jr., 90
Marblehead, on June 16, was a warm day with clear skies and low humidity. In other words, a perfect summer day for the seaside town. The only remarkable event that day was the much-anticipated arrival of Anthony Andrew Shea Jr. Son of Anthony Andrew Shea Sr. and Myrtle (Snow)
Coffin School bidders must protect green space, not hand it to town
Recreation and Parks sought 37,000 square feet; solicitation promises access rights instead.
BENEATH THE BLUE: Reading the water
Freediving, reading fish behavior and mastering a spear come together in one of the sea's most demanding pursuits.
COMPUTERS 101: You are cordially invited ... to a scam
I have received Paperless Post invitations in the past for legitimate gatherings, so when one came into my inbox a few weeks ago, I didn't think twice before clicking on it. Fortunately, as soon as I was asked to log into my email account in order to view
Marblehead Cultural Council opens 2027 grant applications
Funding available for arts, humanities and interpretive science projects; submissions due Oct. 15
Marblehead splits finance from facilities, hires Pfifferling successor
Unanimous vote installs a familiar hand as Michael Pfifferling prepares to leave in November, with contract talks still pending