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Five years, $1.4M and ten recovered lives later, Marblehead Museum opens its slavery exhibit
Curators built the installation around primary documents created by white property owners, encouraging visitors to examine how historians piece together evidence from incomplete records.
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TO THE EDITOR: Neighbor’s kindness brings gratitude
To the editor: I am 83 years old, suffer from COPD, and evidently some cognitive issues as well, because on Wednesday, June 20 I was peddling my beloved e-bike along Atlantic Avenue in 91-degree heat, when my rear tire exploded. I was pushing the bike along the roadside, under the
TO THE EDITOR: Selbst seeks Board of Health seat
To the editor: I am running for the Marblehead Board of Health because I care deeply about the health, safety and well-being of our community. As an anesthesiologist for over 25 years, I’ve been focused on the safety of thousands of patients in the operating room during what are
TO THE EDITOR: Support Sarah Fox for Marblehead School Committee
To the editor: I am writing to express my strong support for Sarah Fox for Marblehead School Committee. Fox has consistently demonstrated the kind of leadership our schools and community need: thoughtful, courageous and willing to make difficult decisions in the best interest of students and taxpayers alike. At a
TO THE EDITOR: Jennifer Schaeffner is best candidate for Select Board
To the editor: I have known Jennifer for almost 50 years, and I would trust her with my life. Although we can disagree on labor issues and do not always align politically, I truly believe she is the best candidate for the Marblehead Select Board. Jen is a lifelong resident,
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McCormack leaves behind a restored landmark — and a fuller story of Marblehead’s past
Lauren McCormack will depart June 30 after guiding a $1.4 million restoration tied to slavery, freedom and local public history.
Fifty years a priest, measured one presence at a time
The Marblehead pastor says vocation begins with discerning what good the world most needs and giving fully toward it.
Marblehead's grant writer, coordinator leaves for state social equity role
Kezer credits Cotterell with building systems across departments as budget uncertainty continues ahead of June’s override vote.