Deceased whale that washed ashore twice is buried at the beach

Deceased whale that washed ashore twice is buried at the beach

A humpback whale that came ashore twice this spring, first in Marblehead and then 300 yards down the beach in Swampscott, was buried Saturday under about 10 feet of sand at Preston Beach. A humpba...

Town News

One interim super candidate left, after other finalist drops out

One interim super candidate left, after other finalist drops out

One of the two finalists for the interim superintendent position withdrew from consideration on May 13, leaving a sole candidate, Swansea Superintendent John Robidoux.  Robidoux announced last fall that he would leave Swansea at the end of this school year due to a difficult ...

Opinion

MARBLEHEAD CARES: Navigating anxiety in today’s teens

MARBLEHEAD CARES: Navigating anxiety in today’s teens

The mental health of adolescents is emerging as one of the most significant public health concerns in the post-pandemic world. Prominent health organizations like the American Psychological Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics have declared a crisis in children's a...

Sports

Play ball! Magicians welcome youth baseball players onto the field

Play ball! Magicians welcome youth baseball players onto the field

The Marblehead High School varsity baseball team invited the Marblehead Youth Baseball Hot Rods onto the field at Seaside Park at a game last week, as part of a special event to encourage young players. The Village School choir sang the National Anthem. MHS beat Bishop Fenwic...

From the Community

PAWS & CLAWS:  Jordi looking for home to roam

PAWS & CLAWS:  Jordi looking for home to roam

Jordi is a man of action and curiosity, according to volunteers at the Marblehead Animal Shelter. He is a spunky fellow who would love to have lots of space in a home to run around in and go on all sorts of adventures, they say. Jordi would do well with another playful female...

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