News across Essex County
LETTER: Happy 60th anniversary to a special couple
To the editor: A special shout out to Bradford “Nick” Freeman Jr. and Marilyn (Ames) Freeman who are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Oct. 3. They were married at […] The post LETTER: Happy 60th anniversary to a special couple first appeared on Marblehead Current .
Harbormaster: At least seven boats wash ashore in nor’easter
This Monday morning, a coastal flood watch remains in effect with the next high tide at about 12:430 p.m. The weekend’s powerful nor’easter battered Marblehead Harbor, ripping boats from their […] The post Harbormaster: At least seven boats wash ashore in nor’easter first…
City of Salem to hold flag raising ceremony in honor of Italian Heritage Month
Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem invite you to join in the Italian Heritage Month Flag Raising Ceremony this coming Friday, October 2, 2026 at 11:00am, at Riley Plaza (1 Margin Street, Salem).
POLICE LOG: Donated vehicle’s plate misused; Bible verse scrawled on Amazon package
Monday, Sept. 7Alarms: 0Building/property checks: 5 Abandoned 911 calls: 1Vehicle stops, citations: 0 Vehicle stops, verbal warnings: 0 10:10 a.m. An officer investigated a general complaint on Wyman Road. 1:19 p.m. An […] The post POLICE LOG: Donated vehicle’s plate misused;…
Nor’easter knocks boats off moorings, some crash into rocks
Several boats were seen dashed against rocks near Glover’s Landing and others washed ashore after breaking free from their moorings in the nor’easter that is battering New England this weekend. […] The post Nor’easter knocks boats off moorings, some crash into rocks first…
Nor’easter brings rain, wind, high surf to Marblehead
An early season nor’easter is bringing rain, wind and high surf to Marblehead. High wind and coastal flooding warnings remain in effect through Sunday at 8 p.m. with heavy rain […] The post Nor’easter brings rain, wind, high surf to Marblehead first appeared on Marblehead Current…
Magicians lose in stormy fashion to Scitutate, 42-21
With an early season nor’easter bearing down on the Bay State, the Marblehead Magicians took a tough 42-21 road loss to the twice-defending champion Scituate Sailors on Friday night. “We […] The post Magicians lose in stormy fashion to Scitutate, 42-21 first appeared on…
Marblehead’s Maria Torres honored for entrepreneurship, community impact
Maria Torres has built a growing North Shore business presence around food, hospitality and a commitment to bringing people together. Now, the Marblehead entrepreneur is being recognized for it. Torres, […] The post Marblehead’s Maria Torres honored for entrepreneurship,…
OBITUARY: Marlys (Sather) Russell, 83
Marlys (Sather) Russell of Marblehead, a devoted mother and grandmother and a longtime executive director of Camp Fire of the North Shore, died on Monday, Sept. 21. She was 83. […] The post OBITUARY: Marlys (Sather) Russell, 83 first appeared on Marblehead Current .
Methuen Invests Record $5.7 Million in Street and Sidewalk Improvements
Work is underway on a record $5.7 million investment in Methuen's streets and sidewalks, supporting paving, roadway repairs and infrastructure improvements throughout the city.
Inclement Weather Closure Notices
Mobile Mayor's Office Scheduled for Tuesday, September 29th 8am-4pm at Salem Hospital
The Mayor’s Office will be working offsite at the next run of the “Mobile Mayor’s Office” – an occasional opportunity for us to serve the community from various neighborhoods throughout the city, beyond the walls of City Hall.