Aldrich previously ran Grab The Torch, a national service effort for high school students, then shifted toward baking after pandemic closures stalled in-person work.
Jane Anne Allen, 89, of University Place, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 27 in University Place after a very brief illness. She was born on July 26 in Mitchell, South Dakota, and is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Margaret Mary Smith and her sister,
Laurel Ann (Burkinshaw) McDonough of Marblehead passed away peacefully on Dec. 29. Born in 1940 in Lynn to James Leo Burkinshaw and Anna Burkinshaw, Laurel was the youngest of four girls. She attended St. Joseph’s and St. Mary’s in Lynn. She then attended Chandler School in Boston and
Joseph Leo Brophy (91), of Marblehead, passed away on Monday, Jan. 5 at the Residence at Vinnin Square in Swampscott. Born in Boston, Joseph was the son of the late Mary (Dwyer) and Joseph C. Brophy. Joe grew up in Hyde Park and attended Boston College High School, graduating in
Massachusetts housing officials warned a three-page Jan. 8 letter leaves key requirements unmet, delaying a return to competitive grant eligibility until technical conflicts are resolved.
Officers rendered aid to the driver and sole occupant, who was treated and transported by ambulance to a local hospital for injuries.
Want the key town stories without the noise? Sign up for our newsletter for clear weekly updates on boards, budgets and what’s changing in Marblehead — no spam. Sign up for our once-a-week newsletter. A small group of Marblehead residents stood Thursday at the intersection of Pleasant, Village and Vine
Souza said he wants the choice to come from a broader consensus, citing community feedback and the need for a process that does not rest on one official.
The Jewish Community Center of the North Shore (JCCNS) will host “Beneath the Surface,” an educational program on composting, on Tuesday, Jan. 13, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at its Marblehead location. Presented by the Cottage Gardeners of Marblehead and Swampscott, the free program will explore how composting
Want the key town stories without the noise? Sign up for our newsletter for clear weekly updates on boards, budgets and what’s changing in Marblehead — no spam. Sign up for our once-a-week newsletter. The Marblehead Cultural Council has awarded nine grants for 2026 to support community programming in the
Want the key town stories without the noise? Sign up for our newsletter for clear weekly updates on boards, budgets and what’s changing in Marblehead — no spam. Sign up for our once-a-week newsletter. Two members of the Marblehead Fire Department have graduated from the state’s intensive firefighting academy,
To the editor: I’m writing this in response to your piece on the new Hanson-Milone Safe Boating Act. It’s not going to change anything and will only prove to be another layer of bureaucracy that will only feed itself rather than serve the public good. As a matter
Residents gathered after sunset Jan. 6 as a towering stack of discarded evergreens was ignited, filling the shoreline with heat, sparks and the scent of pine.
From massive flames lighting the beach to intimate moments among families and firefighters, photographer Paula Muller captured the many sides of the Epiphany fire.
The Marblehead Animal Shelter is ringing in 2025 with a New Year adoption push, asking residents to consider making a resolution that helps four adult cats find permanent homes. A shelter flyer spotlights four “momma cats” available for adoption: Stella Blue, Hen, Snow White and Flower. The message, aimed at
State certification covering navigation rules, right-of-way and safety gear becomes mandatory for most motorized vessel operators, with staggered deadlines tied to age.
Enrollment has dropped by 487 students since 2018-19, but the superintendent said staffing cuts are limited because student needs — especially in special education — have become more complex.