Marblehead Current
The Current is Marblehead's only independent nonprofit news outlet. We are in our third year in print. Visit our website marbleheadcurrent.org or subscribe to our weekly newsletter Currently.
- The family of a woman killed in last night's car crash on Humphrey St. is reaching out to let people know that the victim's son is Nikolay Kuzmina, a cherished member of the community. marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/09/supporti…
- NEW: The Current has learned that Marblehead teen Oscar Galante will head to court next week charged in the death of Savanah Gatchell. marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/09/marblehe…
- 🎶Are you ready for some football? 🎶 Kids at Glover today are showing their Patriots spirit! 🏈 marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/09/super-bo…
- Marblehead's regular Saturday pro-democracy standout at the corner of Lafayette and Maple streets will be a candlelight vigil this Jan. 10, 3-4:30 p.m., in honor of Renee Good, the MN woman killed by ICE. marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/09/marblehe…
- A Marblehead tradition for the last 18 years and a Scottish one since 1801, Burns Night will be celebrated again at The Landing Restaurant on Thursday, Jan. 15. marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/04/whos-up-…
- He grew up watching Bill Belichick coach the Pats. Now, Marblehead native Miles O'Neill will play for Belichick at UNC! Read the story here: marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/08/marblehe…
- Breaking news Thursday evening: marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/08/car-stri…
- 2026 is going to be a big year for the Marblehead Arts Association. Read more here so you don't miss a thing. marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/07/inside-a…
- It's a new year ... Come tell us what you'd like to read more about in the Current. Or ask us questions. We had about 20 people show up for our last Coffee With the Current. We hope to see you at this one!
- What makes *you* feel hopeful? We want to know... marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/05/everythi…
- Have you had the flu this season? marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/07/marblehe…
- About 200 people came to Riverhead Beach for #Marblehead's annual tree burning Tuesday night. Check out the story and photo gallery by Grey Collins. marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/06/marblehe…
- Before you head out on the roads tonight and tomorrow morning... marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/06/winter-w…
- #Marblehead voters will choose *three* Board of Health members this June. marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/06/state-ap…
- MHS boys basketball coach Mike Giardi talks with the Current after last night's game that went into OT... The boys are looking forward to their next matchup Thursday night. Read more at marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/06/magician…
- It's all systems go for tonight at 6 p.m.! marbleheadcurrent.org/2025/12/29/tree-pic…
- An important update on building the next budget for #Marblehead schools... marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/05/marblehe…
- The latest from the Marblehead Police log: Read about a video prank that went awry. marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/05/mpd-log-…
- “It’s a baptism of sorts — a new beginning — and a chance to wash off the crazy year we all had. And if we can swim in 38-degree water, it kind of feels like we can do anything with the year ahead.” marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/05/cold-wat…
- Another cool story from Jarrett at the Marblehead Museum. marbleheadcurrent.org/2025/12/31/from-the…
- It's a great afternoon for a hot bowl of soup... What's your favorite? marbleheadcurrent.org/2025/12/30/food-101…
- A Marblehead family, who lived in Venezuela in the 90s, speaks about the U.S. military action there overnight. Congressman Seth Moulton calls it "reckless, elective regime change." marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/03/moulton-…
- We want to hear from *you!* What are your resolutions for 2026? marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/01/turning-…
- The latest from the Marblehead Police logs ... marbleheadcurrent.org/2025/12/30/mpd-log-…
- Marblehead lost many notable residents in 2025. This list is not comprehensive. Readers who wish to suggest an addition may email info@marbleheadnews.org. marbleheadcurrent.org/2025/12/30/some-of-…
- Marblehead athletes wowed crowds and made headlines throughout 2025. Current sports reporter Joe McConnell takes a look back at 2025 for the Magicians and Hockey Headers. marbleheadcurrent.org/2025/12/30/marblehe…
- What was *your* favorite read in 2025? marbleheadcurrent.org/2025/12/27/check-it…
- Here's the 4-1-1 from Fire Chief Jason Gilliland... marbleheadcurrent.org/2025/12/29/tree-pic…
- ICYMI: Choosing the top stories of any year isn’t easy. Here are the headlines that resonated the most with the Current newsroom. Let us what *you* would add to the list! marbleheadcurrent.org/2025/12/26/trash-st…
- "The walls may not quite talk, but the house plaques around town do reveal a little about life and work in colonial Marblehead." marbleheadcurrent.org/2025/12/26/whats-yo…
- Approaching the end of 2025, we look back at many of the issues that dominated the Current’s editorial pages in 2025, motivated by our belief that Marblehead’s greatest asset is an informed and active citizenry. marbleheadcurrent.org/2025/12/23/editoria…
- Read about the GoFundMe set up for the family. marbleheadcurrent.org/2025/12/27/marblehe…
- You still have a couple days left to vote on the Marblehead Festival of Arts 2026 logo. Click here to see the three finalists. Let us know your favorite and then vote before Sunday night! marbleheadcurrent.org/2025/12/26/reveal-p…
- What would you add to the list? marbleheadcurrent.org/2025/12/26/trash-st…
- Before you log off for Christmas Eve, take a look at this week's MHS Headlight. Editor Grey Collins introduces MHS’ new Coalition for Growth, Inclusion and Connection. And Assistant Editor Anna Cruikshank touts the virtues of AP art history. marbleheadcurrent.org/2025/12/22/headlight-dec-24-2025/
- “The decline is spread across grade levels, so fewer students do not necessarily equate to similar reductions in staff." marbleheadcurrent.org/2025/12/23/why-are-…
- Have you watched it? Will you? marbleheadcurrent.org/2025/12/23/moulton-…
- “I talk about the power of kindness through art,” Bataclan told the Current as he was working on a 20-by-10-foot mural at Village. marbleheadcurrent.org/2025/12/23/just-duc…
- The school announced that it will no longer offer grades six to eight, starting next school year. “We know this news is heartbreaking, especially for the students and families currently in grades five to seven." marbleheadcurrent.org/2025/12/22/marblehe…
- Columnist Virginia Buckingham shares her new "crisis cure." Can it work for you? marbleheadcurrent.org/2025/12/22/everythi…
- From the MPD logs: marbleheadcurrent.org/2025/12/22/police-l…
- Massachusetts is currently the only state that does not subject the governor, Legislature or judiciary to public records law... loom.ly/anSIrwM
- Don't miss this week's MHS Headlight ... written for and by students! loom.ly/JrlL1Hk
- He's one to watch! loom.ly/mtMZu2E
- Tonight! See you there...
- Parents, step away from hustle culture! loom.ly/Zxy7h5M
- Where would *you* like to see on-street EV chargers in town? The town wants to hear from you. loom.ly/3pQ-ufg
- Is an e-bike on someone you love's holiday wish list? E-bike safety was discussed again at the #Marblehead Traffic Safety Action Committee this week. Read what Police Chief Dennis King and others had to say... loom.ly/vGpvZow
- The water temperature was 41 degrees and the cold December air was a mere 35, but a combination of camaraderie and holiday spirit lifted everyone’s mood. loom.ly/-1jOb-Y