Super JJ saves Marblehead: 4-year-old cancer fighter’s wish day draws hundreds

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.

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OBITUARY: Dr. Richard E. Yukins, 91

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

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OBITUARY: Suzanne Healey, 87

OBITUARY: Suzanne Healey, 87

Suzanne Healey, age 87, of Marblehead passed away peacefully on Feb. 12. She was the daughter of Charles and Alice Peale of North Reading. Suzanne was predeceased by her parents, her sister Patience Althoff and her husband of 52 years William J. Healey. Suzanne is survived by her daughter Kimberly

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SNOWED IN: Monday’s blizzard in pictures

SNOWED IN: Monday’s blizzard in pictures

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. Monday’s storm didn’t fall gently. Our contributing photographer, Paula Muller, captured Marblehead in the thick of it — from quiet, snow-sealed interiors to

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Marblehead Public Schools closed Tuesday

Marblehead Public Schools closed Tuesday

Marblehead Public Schools will remain closed Tuesday, Feb. 24, adding a second weather-related closure and effectively extending the February school-break week by two days.

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EDITOR'S  DESK: An Ed Bell appreciation

EDITOR'S DESK: An Ed Bell appreciation

Community groups will gather March 5 at the Boston Yacht Club for an evening hosted by Susan Wornick and Andrea Bell Bergeron, featuring awards tied to public service and reporting.

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Snow parking ban in effect until 7 a.m. Saturday

Snow parking ban in effect until 7 a.m. Saturday

A snow emergency parking ban is in effect as of 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, and will remain in effect until 7 a.m. Saturday due to forecasted mixed precipitation, including ice and 2 to 4 inches of additional snow. Parking on any public way is prohibited during the

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Counseling center observes National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

Counseling center observes National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (NEDAW), a nationwide campaign to raise awareness, provide hope and support to those who struggle with eating disorders and to challenge the stigma that often goes with them, runs this year from Feb. 23 to March 1. The 2026 theme is Every BODY Belongs. Eating

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Marblehead Arts Association to host opening reception for new exhibits

Marblehead Arts Association to host opening reception for new exhibits

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. The Marblehead Arts Association will host an opening reception for its newest exhibits Sunday, March 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. The exhibits,

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