COLLEEN'S GARDEN: Battening down the beds
A nor’easter calls for securing containers, clearing drains and putting several inches of rain to work in the garden.
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BENEATH THE BLUE: Sizing up a striper
A narrow legal slot makes pursuing one of New England’s most prized game fish an added challenge beneath the surface.
COLLEEN'S GARDEN: Inside the New England Flower Show
At Elm Bank, the Massachusetts Horticultural Society's show offered miniature seed sculptures, open-to-all design competitions and experts happy to answer any question. This week's garden jobs come before the first frost.
COLUMN: Sept. 11 memories remain vivid 25 years on
A phone call, a son in Manhattan and a flight that couldn't wait: one family's small piece of a day that changed everything
BENEATH THE BLUE: Reading the water
Freediving, reading fish behavior and mastering a spear come together in one of the sea's most demanding pursuits.
COMPUTERS 101: You are cordially invited ... to a scam
I have received Paperless Post invitations in the past for legitimate gatherings, so when one came into my inbox a few weeks ago, I didn't think twice before clicking on it. Fortunately, as soon as I was asked to log into my email account in order to view
TO THE EDITOR: Conservancy urges preservation of Rail Trail’s natural character
To the editor: The Marblehead Conservancy believes that the RR bed is both a historic and a natural treasure. However, we also believe current design plans, recently presented for community input, are overdeveloping it. In our minds there is an important difference between a trail and a street. A walk
EDITOR’S DESK: League leaves Marblehead seven years of meeting notes
Fifteen volunteers left 399 dated reports on laundry machines, curb cuts, beach ramps. Seven years of showing up for Marblehead.
TO THE EDITOR: Observer Corps concludes after years of town government coverage
To the editor: When we started the League of Women Voters of Marblehead’s Observer Corps in 2019, we were living in different times. The existing “news desert” and then Covid motivated League members to fill in for the lack of information about town boards and committees. Our observer reports
EDITORIAL: The Independent endorses Tram Nguyen in 6th District primary
Six Democrats agree on nearly everything. The question is which one has turned agreement into law.
TO THE EDITOR: Jamie Belsito for Congress
To the editor: I am tired of polite, establishment Democratic candidates. It is time for us to put one of our own in office. A mother, a fighter, a working-class woman that paid her own way through Salem State and worked for everything she has. Jamie was a state
TO THE EDITOR: Kennedy’s experience merits support in Governor’s Council primary
To the editor: As voters across the 6th District prepare to cast their ballots in the upcoming Democratic primary, it is vital to look past campaign rhetoric and evaluate candidates based on actual legal experience, administrative execution and proven dedication to the Commonwealth. While challenger Diann Baylis has framed her
TO THE EDITOR: Tag sale support sustains Marblehead Museum
To the editor: On behalf of the Marblehead Museum, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the community for making our recent tag sale a resounding success. It is truly an event that is loved and supported by the community and beyond. The success of this sale is
COLLEEN'S GARDEN: Roses find new sun as daylilies steal the show
Colleen Connor relocates struggling shrubs while vibrant summer perennials deliver dependable color and easy care.
TO THE EDITOR: Why I support Seth Moulton for the Senate
To the Editor, The recent Markey/Moulton debate proved to me that debates are not always the best way to discover who is the best candidate since a debate strategy seems to be who can land the most impactful jab without providing full accurate information. Senator Markey and Congressman Moulton
TO THE EDITOR: Why I support John Beccia for Congress
To the editor: Skyrocketing costs of groceries, gas and utilities, are painful, and being made worse by tariffs and oil wars. Healthcare is prohibitively expensive and rising. The astronomical expense of housing creates brutal obstacles for people just to have a place to live. And what will happen to the