Journalist shares hostage survivors’ stories at Temple Emanu-El
A Boston editor described interviewing four Israelis freed from captivity during the Oct. 7 assault, documenting their experiences in a new documentary project.
Super JJ saves Marblehead: 4-year-old cancer fighter’s wish day draws hundreds
A young child’s imagined alter ego became a public event as residents lined streets and shops to support his recovery journey beyond months of intensive treatment.
Ousted MMLD general manager sues light commissioners, seeks more than $320,000 over dismissal
The case, filed in Essex Superior Court on Feb. 25, names four board members and demands a jury trial.
Marblehead resident outlines his push to curb town power
Three citizen petitions seek annual Select Board elections, shorter administrative contracts and dismantling Marblehead’s newest department.
Possible insurance break gives Marblehead budget outlook a lift
Consultants said a pending state decision could trim projected rate hikes for fiscal 2027 to the mid-single digits, easing but not eliminating mounting financial strain on the town.
Closing out a blizzard week at Seaside Park
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. In the days following this week’s blizzard, families streamed to Seaside Park, one of Marblehead’s favorite sledding hills, to make the most
Understanding the trends in our schools: Where we’ve come from — and the choices ahead
By Melissa Clucas Many Marblehead residents care deeply about our public schools — whether they have children currently in the system, grown children who once attended or simply value the strength of our town. We are living through a period of significant financial pressure across the town, and those pressures are
Concerns over staffing cuts shape Marblehead school budget hearing
A flat $49.1 million plan would eliminate 14.75 full-time roles as enrollment has fallen 23% since 2016, even as the share of high-needs students climbs.
BENEATH THE BLUE: Embracing the cold — winter freediving in Marblehead
From brain freeze to stunning visibility, an open-cell wetsuit and a willingnesss to endure the chill unlock a hidden world.
MLT’s 'A Few Good Men' probes loyalty and leadership; cast reflect on justice and duty
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. Marblehead Little Theatre will stage its production of “A Few Good Men” from March 6-15, bringing Aaron Sorkin’s courtroom drama to the local
40-article warrant puts MBTA zoning before Marblehead voters for fourth time
Beyond zoning, residents will weigh a prohibition on digital currency kiosks tied to rising scam reports, along with higher harbor fees and competing visions for public works oversight.
Marblehead students stranded in Paris nearly a week return today
More than 30 teenagers and chaperones have remained overseas since the weekend after severe weather upended return flights, according to a committee member.
YOUR QUESTION ANSWERED: Why is the green light at Marblehead Light blinking?
Under the U.S. channel-marking system, the beacon identifies the port side of the harbor entrance for boats returning from sea.
Marblehead snow operations exceed budget amid heavy winter
Successive storms have driven spending past three times the town’s annual allocation, straining aging plows and forcing crews into shifts lasting up to 40 hours.
Marblehead declares four-day snow-emergency ban
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. Marblehead has declared a snow emergency and announced a four-day overnight parking ban beginning Wednesday night, citing the impact of recent storms on local
Marblehead to hold information session on revised MBTA zoning plan
Town officials will hold a public information session March 3 on a revised multifamily zoning proposal that recently cleared a key state review, even as Marblehead faces a lawsuit from the attorney general over its failure to comply with the MBTA Communities Law. The session is scheduled for 6 p.
OBITUARY: Dr. Richard E. Yukins, 91
Dr. Richard E. Yukins, 91 We write to announce the peaceful death of Dr. Richard E. Yukins at 91 years old. Born in Brockton, "Dick" went to Harvard College, New York University and Stanford University to become a practitioner and teacher in ophthalmology. With his medical skills and