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The #northernlights were visible in Marblehead last night — did you spot them? Check out these photos by resident Cathyann Swindlehurst .... and share your northern lights pics below.

The #northernlights were visible in #Marblehead last night! Did you see them? Check out these photos by Cathyann Swindlehurst and share your snaps below.

Thank you for your service.
Today is Veterans Day and the town is marking the holiday with its annual program at Abbot Hall starting at 10 a.m. Last night, Congressman Seth Moulton led his Veterans Town Hall and ended the evening singing the Marine's theme song.

Congressman Seth Moulton hosts his annual Veterans Town Hall at Abbot Hall tonight, starting at 6:30 p.m. It is open to all. Tomorrow, the town leads its Veterans Day program. See details here...

MHS girls soccer is on to the Elite after beating Oliver Ames High School in North Easton tonight, 1-0!
MHS takes on Longmeadow next ....

Congrats to MHS girls soccer! The team heads to the Sweet 16 tomorrow in Easton ... after a thrilling, double-OT win against Walpole Wednesday night. Read more at: https://loom.ly/0WCfT40

Are you ready for some football ... and volleyball ... and then girls soccer?
MHS football plays its first playoff game at Piper tonight, while the volleyball team heads to Longmeadow for its second playoff event. On Sunday, girls soccer heads to Easton for a Sweet 16 game!
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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 edition.

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Congratulations to graduating #MHS senior Benji Boyd, who received the Frances "Fraffie" Welch and Edward "Ed" Bell Scholarship from the @mhdcurrent.bsky.social Wednesday night. Boyd worked as an intern at the Current for more than two years and is a talented reporter and writer.

End of an era: Hazlett will not seek re-election to #Marblehead Board of Health. Read more here: marbleheadcurrent.org/2025/03/04/e...