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You know about all the exciting Christmas Walk events coming up....
Here's a look at some other fun happenings around town.
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Here's a look at some other fun happenings around town.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:08 PM
You know about all the exciting Christmas Walk events coming up....
Here's a look at some other fun happenings around town.
https://loom.ly/Gojtyrw
Here's a look at some other fun happenings around town.
https://loom.ly/Gojtyrw
The town *lowers* the property tax rate .... so why is the average tax bill about to go up?
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Town lowers tax rate; average bill still set to increase - Marblehead Current
The Select Board voted to set Marblehead’s tax rate at 8.6 per thousand, the lowest it has been in recent memory, but many property owners will still see an increase in their tax bills starting in January. “That’s the lowest rate I can recall,” said Select Board member Jim Zisson at a Dec. 2 meeting.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The town *lowers* the property tax rate .... so why is the average tax bill about to go up?
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Who's ready for #Marblehead's 54th #ChristmasWalk this weekend???
Festivities kick off Thursday. The Current has the full schedule here.
Also, find out why this is an extra special Christmas Walk for Mrs. Claus....
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Festivities kick off Thursday. The Current has the full schedule here.
Also, find out why this is an extra special Christmas Walk for Mrs. Claus....
https://loom.ly/71Zy7_s
The 54th Christmas Walk steps off this weekend - Marblehead Current
The 54th annual Marblehead Christmas Walk weekend kicks off Thursday, Dec. 4, with beloved traditions including the tree lighting, Santa and Mrs. Claus' arrival by lobster boat, parade and more. This year's celebration carries extra meaning for Laura Best, Mrs. Claus' longtime helper. After more than four decades of listening to wishes and waving to
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December 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Who's ready for #Marblehead's 54th #ChristmasWalk this weekend???
Festivities kick off Thursday. The Current has the full schedule here.
Also, find out why this is an extra special Christmas Walk for Mrs. Claus....
https://loom.ly/71Zy7_s
Festivities kick off Thursday. The Current has the full schedule here.
Also, find out why this is an extra special Christmas Walk for Mrs. Claus....
https://loom.ly/71Zy7_s
As hundreds of alums from the rival teams shared a steak and fish dinner together, former Patriots left tackle Matt Light said: “Maybe the government can learn something from a moment like this.”
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Old Timers Night: An annual truce between Marblehead and Swampscott - Marblehead Current
Over 200 Marblehead and Swampscott football alums met at the Gerry No. 5 Veteran Fireman’s Association function hall on Nov. 24 night for the annual Old Timers night hosted by the Marblehead Gridiron Club. “This is really quite unique,” said Evan Harris, president of the Marblehead Gridiron Club and a member of the MHS class
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December 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
As hundreds of alums from the rival teams shared a steak and fish dinner together, former Patriots left tackle Matt Light said: “Maybe the government can learn something from a moment like this.”
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NEW Monday evening: Police Chief Dennis King speaks out.
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NEW: Chief defends enforcement of social host laws amid accusations from health board member - Marblehead Current
Police Chief Dennis King answered accusations that he is not enforcing local and state social host laws that make anyone who gives alcohol to a minor or allows underage drinking on property they control responsible for the consequences. The laws are designed to prevent and/or address risky and harmful drinking behavior, King said. “As police
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December 1, 2025 at 10:45 PM
NEW Monday evening: Police Chief Dennis King speaks out.
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"I mostly don’t write about politics, though that’s my professional background and what I wrote about for the Boston Herald. I’m not drawn to conflict here, but to connection. Connection. At its heart, that’s what the Current is all about."
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EVERYTHING WILL BE OKAY: Rare - Marblehead Current
My very first column in this space was published three years ago this week. The idea for it came as Kris Olson, a Lawyers Weekly journalist who lends his experience as the Current’s contributing editor, and I manned our shift at a table outside Shubie’s. The so-called weekend “tabling” event was meant to introduce our
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December 1, 2025 at 8:56 PM
"I mostly don’t write about politics, though that’s my professional background and what I wrote about for the Boston Herald. I’m not drawn to conflict here, but to connection. Connection. At its heart, that’s what the Current is all about."
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Got a great story idea? Wish the Current would cover more (or less) of something in town? We want to hear from YOU! Swing by the COA Tuesday morning, grab a cup of coffee and a treat .... and help shape Marblehead's only nonprofit, print newspaper.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Got a great story idea? Wish the Current would cover more (or less) of something in town? We want to hear from YOU! Swing by the COA Tuesday morning, grab a cup of coffee and a treat .... and help shape Marblehead's only nonprofit, print newspaper.
#NewsforPeopleNotforProfit
#NewsforPeopleNotforProfit
"Just as our town shines a light out on the ocean, the Current is a steady beacon of light in what might otherwise be a blackout of local news. So as we move deeper into the Long Gray, I hope you’ll consider doing your part to support the news source that supports you."
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MY MARBLEHEAD FIRST TIME: A town — and local paper — that lights the way - Marblehead Current
There was a time, not so long ago, when I found Christmas displays of any kind put out before Thanksgiving obnoxious. Could I at least finish eating my leftover stuffing before being subjected to Mariah Carey atevery storefront? However, I am now heading into my fourth New England winter, which I fondly refer to as
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November 30, 2025 at 5:48 PM
"Just as our town shines a light out on the ocean, the Current is a steady beacon of light in what might otherwise be a blackout of local news. So as we move deeper into the Long Gray, I hope you’ll consider doing your part to support the news source that supports you."
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Plan your holiday fun with Marblehead Current Events.
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CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets - Marblehead Current
Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming week. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email Current editor LeighBlander at [email protected]. Knitters Boutique Sale & Holiday Open HouseDec. 1–5, 9 a.m.–noon The knitters group at the Marblehead Council on Aging are selling handmade hats, scarves, shawls, baby blankets and more at the Community
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November 29, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Plan your holiday fun with Marblehead Current Events.
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"Here we are, more than 150 print editions later, having published over 5,500 stories ranging from coverage of local government, our schools, sports, local history, the arts, other topics of public interest and, yes, even excerpts from the police log."
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EDITORIAL: Thank you, Marblehead - Marblehead Current
Three years ago, on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, the Marblehead Current launched its first paper edition and it arrived at your doorsteps or in your mailboxes. We were both excited and nervous about this new venture, wanting this to be the beginning of a sustainable enterprise yet wondering if it might not succeed. How would
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November 28, 2025 at 6:31 PM
"Here we are, more than 150 print editions later, having published over 5,500 stories ranging from coverage of local government, our schools, sports, local history, the arts, other topics of public interest and, yes, even excerpts from the police log."
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Connect with the Current! We're hosting another meet & greet where you can chat with our newsroom and board of directors. We want to hear your story ideas, answer your questions and talk about what local news means to Marblehead!
Your voice helps shape our coverage. Come be part of the conversation!
Your voice helps shape our coverage. Come be part of the conversation!
November 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Connect with the Current! We're hosting another meet & greet where you can chat with our newsroom and board of directors. We want to hear your story ideas, answer your questions and talk about what local news means to Marblehead!
Your voice helps shape our coverage. Come be part of the conversation!
Your voice helps shape our coverage. Come be part of the conversation!
Arriving at Piper Field with Wiley Dinsmore is like walking into Gillette Stadium with Tom Brady.
“All the Marblehead players know him and call out, ‘Hey, Wiley!’” said his mom.
Dinsmore, who is neurodivergent, just finished his final season with Marblehead Youth Football.
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“All the Marblehead players know him and call out, ‘Hey, Wiley!’” said his mom.
Dinsmore, who is neurodivergent, just finished his final season with Marblehead Youth Football.
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MVP: From flagfootball to fan favorite - Marblehead Current
Dinsmore has impact on Marblehead Youth Football Arriving at Piper Field with 14-year-old Wiley Dinsmore to watch high school football is like walking into Gillette Stadium with Tom Brady. “All the Marblehead players know him and call out, ‘Hey, Wiley!’” said his mom, Nina. Dinsmore, who is neurodivergent, just finished his third and final season
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November 28, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Arriving at Piper Field with Wiley Dinsmore is like walking into Gillette Stadium with Tom Brady.
“All the Marblehead players know him and call out, ‘Hey, Wiley!’” said his mom.
Dinsmore, who is neurodivergent, just finished his final season with Marblehead Youth Football.
https://loom.ly/8vuNQBU
“All the Marblehead players know him and call out, ‘Hey, Wiley!’” said his mom.
Dinsmore, who is neurodivergent, just finished his final season with Marblehead Youth Football.
https://loom.ly/8vuNQBU
Watch the final seconds of Marblehead's big win over Swampscott!
Read more about the game here: https://loom.ly/qiGARNQ
Read more about the game here: https://loom.ly/qiGARNQ
November 27, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Watch the final seconds of Marblehead's big win over Swampscott!
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Read more about the game here: https://loom.ly/qiGARNQ
🎶Are you ready for some Marblehead/Swampscott Thanksgiving rivalry football? 🎶🏈🙏
Kick-off is Thursday at 10 a.m. at Piper Field. The Current caught up with Coach Rudloff and some players before tomorrow's big game. Read more here: https://loom.ly/8ga3bFs
Any guesses on the final score?
Kick-off is Thursday at 10 a.m. at Piper Field. The Current caught up with Coach Rudloff and some players before tomorrow's big game. Read more here: https://loom.ly/8ga3bFs
Any guesses on the final score?
RIVALRY: MHS football seniors look ahead to Thanksgiving game - Marblehead Current
With the playoff run (and thePowderpuff game) over, the eyes of Marblehead sports fans will turn to the gridiron Thanksgiving morning when Marblehead and Swampscott clash for the 116th time. After a series of pandemic-related schedule changes and a trip to hallowed Fenway Park last season, Marblehead returns to hosting the game in odd-numbered years,
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November 26, 2025 at 9:36 PM
🎶Are you ready for some Marblehead/Swampscott Thanksgiving rivalry football? 🎶🏈🙏
Kick-off is Thursday at 10 a.m. at Piper Field. The Current caught up with Coach Rudloff and some players before tomorrow's big game. Read more here: https://loom.ly/8ga3bFs
Any guesses on the final score?
Kick-off is Thursday at 10 a.m. at Piper Field. The Current caught up with Coach Rudloff and some players before tomorrow's big game. Read more here: https://loom.ly/8ga3bFs
Any guesses on the final score?
The Thanksgiving tradition continues! Marblehead battles Big Blue Thursday at 10 a.m. at Piper Field.
The Current will be there with play-by-play action on X at @mhdcurrent.
Post your predictions for the score below .... @marbleheadboosters @marbleheadathletes
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The Current will be there with play-by-play action on X at @mhdcurrent.
Post your predictions for the score below .... @marbleheadboosters @marbleheadathletes
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November 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The Thanksgiving tradition continues! Marblehead battles Big Blue Thursday at 10 a.m. at Piper Field.
The Current will be there with play-by-play action on X at @mhdcurrent.
Post your predictions for the score below .... @marbleheadboosters @marbleheadathletes
https://loom.ly/T7Acx6Y
The Current will be there with play-by-play action on X at @mhdcurrent.
Post your predictions for the score below .... @marbleheadboosters @marbleheadathletes
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Be a part of the Marblehead Current community! Stop by our next Coffee with the Current and ask questions, share story ideas and more.
November 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Be a part of the Marblehead Current community! Stop by our next Coffee with the Current and ask questions, share story ideas and more.
Select Board Chair Dan Fox blasts a Board of Health member who accused Marblehead's police chief of failing to enforce social hosting laws involving underage drinking.
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Read the latest here: https://loom.ly/ipWPMjc
Health board member accuses Marblehead police chief of not enforcing social hosting laws, Select Board Chair fires back - Marblehead Current
Speaking about the dangers of underage drinking in Marblehead, Board of Health member Tom McMahon accused Police Chief Dennis King of failing to enforce state and local social hosting laws that punish people who provide alcohol to minors in their residences. Under the law, police can issue citations and fines, which are then reported to
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November 25, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Select Board Chair Dan Fox blasts a Board of Health member who accused Marblehead's police chief of failing to enforce social hosting laws involving underage drinking.
Read the latest here: https://loom.ly/ipWPMjc
Read the latest here: https://loom.ly/ipWPMjc
A message from Superintendent John Robidoux today:
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MHS, Vets schedules changing after Thanksgiving break - Marblehead Current
Marblehead Superintendent John Robidoux sent a message to families today, announcing that schedules at MHS and Veterans School are changing back to what they were last year. At the beginning of the school year, our community was notified about some adjustments to the school schedules. These changes were intended to address the need for extended
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November 25, 2025 at 8:25 PM
A message from Superintendent John Robidoux today:
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Coach Magana had three players — left winger Ilan Druker, center forward Miles Fontela-Tuttle and center back Adam Loughlin — exceed their Northeastern Conference and state peers to claim spots on the All-Conference and EMass all-star teams.
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Marblehead soccer coaches, players receive statewide recognition; ready for EMass all-star game Friday - Marblehead Current
After wrapping up a strong winning regular season record of 11-5-2, coach Elmer Magana’s boys soccer team reached the Division 2 state tournament as the 24th seed. They then had to travel to Hingham to begin the postseason in the Round of 32, where they lost a close battle to the Harbormen, the ninth seed,
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November 25, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Coach Magana had three players — left winger Ilan Druker, center forward Miles Fontela-Tuttle and center back Adam Loughlin — exceed their Northeastern Conference and state peers to claim spots on the All-Conference and EMass all-star teams.
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“No fine has been issued related to these laws since 2017,” Tom McMahon said. “So, we have the tools to address this issue, and we aren’t using them. You might ask, ‘Well, maybe the police aren’t catching these people.’ Buy a police scanner."
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Health board member accuses Marblehead police chief of not enforcing social hosting laws, endangering youth - Marblehead Current
Speaking about the dangers of underage drinking in Marblehead, Board of Health member Tom McMahon accused Police Chief Dennis King of failing to enforce state and local social hosting laws that punish people who provide alcohol to minors in their residences. Under the law, police can issue citations and fines, which are then reported to
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November 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
“No fine has been issued related to these laws since 2017,” Tom McMahon said. “So, we have the tools to address this issue, and we aren’t using them. You might ask, ‘Well, maybe the police aren’t catching these people.’ Buy a police scanner."
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Check out all the gobblers! Thanks to everyone who sent in a photo. Happy Thanksgiving from the Current!
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Turkey call: Current gobble gallery - Marblehead Current
It’s quite the comeback story. Once nearing extinction, wild turkeys have returned to Marblehead in force. They wander across front lawns, halt traffic at busy intersections and congregate on playgrounds and in cemeteries. For the latest installment of the Current’s “Turkey Call,” we asked readers to share their best turkey sightings. Consider this your 2025
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November 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Check out all the gobblers! Thanks to everyone who sent in a photo. Happy Thanksgiving from the Current!
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Marblehead players will head north Feb. 13-15 to return the visit. The exchange has become a cherished tradition for both communities.
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Beloved hockey exchange comes to Marblehead 61st time - Marblehead Current
About 120 youth hockey players laced up their skates for the 61st Marblehead-St. Lambert tournament last weekend, continuing what organizers call the longest-running youth hockey exchange in North America. Players from St. Lambert, spent Friday through Sunday in Marblehead, competing in skills events and games at Connery Rink in Lynn. In a special highlight, Todd
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November 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Marblehead players will head north Feb. 13-15 to return the visit. The exchange has become a cherished tradition for both communities.
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Marblehead wins its Powderpuff game against Swampscott this morning! With 32 seconds to go, MHS kicked the game-winning field goal. The Current is on the field now. Stay with us for more coverage.
November 22, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Marblehead wins its Powderpuff game against Swampscott this morning! With 32 seconds to go, MHS kicked the game-winning field goal. The Current is on the field now. Stay with us for more coverage.
Bizarre behavior from a CVS employee apparently on his way out the door, contractor issues headline this week's police log.
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November 22, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Bizarre behavior from a CVS employee apparently on his way out the door, contractor issues headline this week's police log.
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