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People and Places
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.
Xhazzie Kindle’s path to becoming Marblehead Arts Association director
Xhazzie Kindle was born in Kensington, London, England, and was raised mostly south of the river in Herne Hill. She…
Marblehead’s Megan Sweeney fuels activism with civic engagement
Marbleheader Megan Sweeney was born and raised in McLean, Virginia, right outside of Washington, D.C., which is where she feels…
Life & Style
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…
A Spine chilling night
The Robert “King” Hooper Mansion, headquarters of the Marblehead Arts Association, was filled with those with a passion for the…
Booming business for two brothers
Four summers ago, two brothers from Marblehead began a commonlysought-after business venture of doing the dirty work. Adam and Ben…
Sports & Leisure
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.
Multi-sport athlete Pepper takes the Internet by storm
Pepper, a 9-year-old Australian Cattle Dog, has become famous for her baseball skills and other sports, and recently appeared on “The Tonight Show” with her dad, Dave.
Arts & Entertainment
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.
From NJ institute to AIA fellow: Bob Schaeffner’s journey in architecture
The world would be a different place if a couple “long-haired, hippie dudes” in Westfield, New Jersey hadn’t given Bob Schaeffner an aptitude test and decided he would do well…
Past & Present
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…
A hero’s journey: The ship that wouldn’t sink
The USS Marblehead (CL-12), referred to by her crew as Marby, was an Omaha class light cruiser commissioned in Philadelphia…