News across Essex County
Girl Scouts hope Play Club keeps growing
A group of Marblehead Girl Scouts spent the spring encouraging Brown School students to put down their screens, head outside and simply play. Now that they are freshmen at the […] The post Girl Scouts hope Play Club keeps growing first appeared on Marblehead Current .
Old North Chorus tunes up for 46th holiday season
Christmas is coming early to Old North Church — at least for anyone who likes to sing. The Old North Festival Chorus is gearing up for its 46th annual holiday […] The post Old North Chorus tunes up for 46th holiday season first appeared on Marblehead Current .
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).
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,…
Methuen Electricity Program Saved Participants $1.14 Million in First Half of 2026
Methuen’s Community Choice Power Supply Program saved participating customers more than $1.14 million from January through June 2026 compared with National Grid Basic Service supply rates.
OBITUARY: Mary P. (Kelley) Gillis, 90
Mary Pauline (Kelley) Gillis, age 90, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. She was the loving wife, and best friend of the late Dexter C. Gillis with whom she […] The post OBITUARY: Mary P. (Kelley) Gillis, 90 first appeared on Marblehead Current .
NEWS IN BRIEF: Public Power Week, new faith leader, MAA applications
The Current accepts News in Brief submissions of 150-200 words at info@marbleheadnews.org. No changes to MPS cellphone rules — for nowThe Marblehead Public Schools are sticking with their current […] The post NEWS IN BRIEF: Public Power Week, new faith leader, MAA applications…
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…
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…