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NEW Thursday: The candidate identifies as "agender." A spokesperson tells the Current that Moulton's controversial comment about trans athletes last year was the "tipping point" when deciding whether to run. loom.ly/qiSVkEo
It's another scorcher out there today! See how Marblehead campers are keeping cool this summer. loom.ly/4Fe3Cy8
“I’d like to thank the parents, players and coaches for being very supportive then and now to me. I have had some great student-athletes here. They all did a great job." loom.ly/cdW4CVc
The Marblehead Municipal Light Commission selected Jonathan Blair as its new general manager Tuesday, choosing the former Ipswich Electric Light Department leader from a field of more than 90 applicants. loom.ly/zfw2li8
The Current's sailing reporter is out with her first novel, "Side Launch." Find out why some of it may seem familiar... loom.ly/kS0YCGw
A dragon. A sea monster. Maybe a roller coaster or splash of energy coming out of the ocean. The pop-up public art piece – yellow, winding and about 100-feet long – was created in 12 hours at Goldthwait Beach. loom.ly/NJ8lY_g
There's lots of live music coming up in town... Also, Name that Gem and Amelia Earhart's love connection to Marblehead. Check out this week's Current Events. loom.ly/1gBZlXY
BREAKING NEWS: The National Weather Service has declared a thunderstorm warning for Marblehead through 8 p.m. There's also a special marine warning through 8:30 p.m. Stay safe!
EDITORIAL: Living history lessons and those who teach them loom.ly/C14T-I8
Check out this pop-up public art installation built at Goldthwait Beach on Saturday! Is it a dragon? Roller coaster? Burst of energy? The artists say you can decide. But it's only up through Sunday. Stop by! And read more about it in next week's Current.
NEW Friday evening: The trash strike impacting Marblehead will continue after Republic Services and striking workers failed to reach a contract agreement Friday. Residents can bring recycling & trash to the Transfer Station. Hours: 7:30 a.m.-3:25 p.m. (closed from 1-2 p.m.).
Everybody's ready for Friday night! These two deer were spotted on Shorewood Road earlier today. Thanks to @DavidDucharme26 for the pic. Have a great weekend, everybody!
Still the owner and general manager – and proud batboy – of the franchise, Joe McKane’s enthusiasm for the Seasiders has never wavered. loom.ly/8IHAW2w
One person spoke as a teenager who died by suicide after losing access to mental health services. Another portrayed a family killed in a flood, blaming cuts to climate research. loom.ly/I8uZpWI
As we head into the weekend, here's the latest on the trash strike: loom.ly/whwLneE
MHS 2025 graduates Charlotte “Charlie” Roszell and Stefan Shepard are this year’s recipients of the Sterny’s Way Scholarships. The scholarships are given in memory of David Stern, a former youth sports coaching legend and strong supporter of the arts. loom.ly/cxSpTgQ
“Don’t get me wrong, it’s a very hard job at times,” she said. “I just love getting to spend more time with my grandfather and be out on the water. I feel like I appreciate Marblehead so much more, getting to see the sunrise and everything.” loom.ly/Hx4SMWQ
For centuries, this tree has stood guard over Marblehead. It watched as men marched off to cross the Delaware River and build a new nation. Through change, hardship and growth, generations of Marbleheaders have lived and died under its presence. loom.ly/6sQJZAs