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People and Places
Turning Marblehead pink: A new model for community partnership in cancer care
Marblehead residents, businesses, and survivors came together to support the Ellie Fund and raise awareness for breast cancer patients, raising over $16,000 in the process.
Pippin the pony: A rescue story of love, resilience, and friendship
Pippin, a small pony who was once neglected and forgotten, was rescued by a kind family and has since become a beloved pet, champion, and star of a children’s book, proving that love and kindness can rewrite even the saddest beginnings.
Vee VanRemoortel: Embracing authenticity and joy through music
Vee VanRemoortel, a transgender woman, has found joy and healing in music after coming out publicly, and now uses her platform to create inclusive spaces for music and celebration with her band, The Femmes.
Life & Style
Golden retriever family portrait brings joy to Marblehead
Marblehead’s Goldens came together for a “occasionally annual” Golden Retriever Family Portrait, organized by interior designer Stephanie Brocoum, to celebrate community and the joy of living with dogs.
French couple opens traditional boulangerie in Marblehead
Kathy and Laurent Dedieu, a couple who met while working for Doctors Without Borders, opened a traditional French boulangerie in Marblehead, Massachusetts, after Laurent Dedieu completed his training in Paris, and their products have been met with high demand from the local community.
New children’s book reframes bedtime as a magical journey for kids
Two local authors, Ashley Sanderson-Snyder and Lauren Philpott, have created a children’s book called “Drift Away Dreamers” to encourage kids to embrace bedtime as an exciting destination for their imaginations.
Cottage gardeners of Marblehead and Swampscott thrive in Mother’s Day plant sale
Every year, the Cottage Gardeners of Marblehead and Swampscott prep for their Mother’s Day Plant Sale, dedicating their time and…
All are welcome at the VFW
For the Chaplain Lyman Rollins Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2005, one thing is clear: they aren’t just a…
Sports & Leisure
Marblehead High golfer Joy Meshulam sets precedent as first female captain
Joy Meshulam was voted co-captain of the varsity golf team at Marblehead High, becoming the program’s first female captain and setting a precedent for other women to join the team.
Seasiders mark decade of friendship and baseball in North Shore League
The Marblehead Seasiders, a men’s amateur baseball team, celebrated their 10th anniversary season this past summer, built on a foundation of friendship, community, and a love for the game, with their signature win coming against the Peabody Champions in extra innings.
Arts & Entertainment
Spur’s sewing room: Stitching together comfort and community
SPUR volunteers create handmade pillowcases filled with comfort, dignity, and care for 600 local children and adults experiencing homelessness every holiday season, while building community and connection.
Marblehead couple designs burgee to honor town’s iconic lighthouse
Bill and Nancy Davidge created a unique burgee for the town of Marblehead, featuring the Chandler Hovey Lighthouse and the town’s latitude and longitude, which is now popular among boaters and town fans alike.
Past & Present
Supreme Court’s youngest justice, Joseph Story, left lasting legacy
Joseph Story was a prominent figure in American history, having served as the youngest Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, argued his first case in front of the Court, and written nine books on law, leaving a lasting impact on American jurisprudence.
Fort Sewall’s restoration project completes $1.5 million renovation
Sitting along the coast of Marblehead, watching over the sea, and Chandler Hoavey Park sits a building that stands for…
Through the eyes of an 18th-century sailor
When you dig through history, you’ll find many examples of memoirs written by sailors from around the world. However, Ashley…