Nor'easter downs trees; flood warnings till 8 p.m.

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Nor'easter brings high surf, downed trees and outages

A nor'easter hit town Saturday with heavy rain, strong wind and high surf, bringing down trees and limbs and causing a handful of power outages. High-wind and coastal-flood warnings remain in effect through Sunday at 8 p.m., with heavy rain expected throughout the day. Front Street, Beacon Street and Grace Oliver's are being watched for flooding, and Ocean Avenue and the Causeway, the only road access to Marblehead Neck, may close if crossing becomes dangerous.

Marblehead Current

Marblehead Arts Association opens fall exhibits today

A free opening reception for the Marblehead Arts Association's fall exhibits runs Sunday, Sept. 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the King Hooper Mansion, 8 Hooper St., featuring solo shows by James Bostick, Julian Orenstein and Susan Irene Correia.

North of Boston

Clifton Lutheran Church holds Fall Fest fundraiser today

Clifton Lutheran Church's Fall Fest runs Sunday, Sept. 27, from 1 to 4 p.m.; proceeds benefit Mission of Hope International in Haiti, and pumpkin sales support the church and a Navajo reservation that grows the pumpkins.

Marblehead Current

Marblehead posts 2026-27 leaf collection schedule

The town's leaves/grass-only collection schedule includes weeks starting Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 7, Dec. 14, April 26, May 10, May 24 and June 14. Only leaf bags will be collected, and there is no collection on legal holidays.

Town of Marblehead

Nick and Marilyn Freeman prepare to mark 60 years of marriage

Bradford 'Nick' and Marilyn Freeman, who married at Marblehead's Old North Church, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Oct. 3; Nick served on the town's Water and Sewer Commission.

The Marblehead Independent

Marblehead football falls to Scituate, 42-21

The Marblehead Magicians lost 42-21 to Scituate on Friday, Sept. 25, in stormy conditions, dropping to 1-2. They play Danvers next on Friday, Oct. 2, at 6:30 p.m.

Marblehead Current

ABC's '20/20' spotlights Marblehead journalist's 40-year investigation

An upcoming ABC News '20/20' broadcast will feature reporter Kris Olson's four-decade pursuit to help solve a 1986 cold case, according to a report published Sept. 23.

Marblehead Current

Dan Koh outlines affordability agenda in congressional race

Democratic nominee Dan Koh discussed proposals including a $10-a-day child-care cap and increased federal investment in commuter rail, ahead of the Nov. 3 election for Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District, in an interview published Sept. 23.

Marblehead Weekly News

Micah Jones emphasizes affordability in 6th District campaign

Republican nominee Micah Quinney Jones called affordability and bipartisan cooperation central to his campaign for Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District, ahead of facing Dan Koh on Nov. 3, in an interview published Sept. 23.

Marblehead Weekly News

Marblehead teen builds experience delivering Labrador puppies

Marblehead High senior Felix Regnault has helped with several Labrador litters since his first delivery on Dec. 26, 2023, and hopes to continue breeding dogs after college, per a profile published Sept. 23.

Marblehead Weekly News

Marblehead Little Theatre Previews Fall Staging of 'Medea'

Marblehead Current profiled director Jon Kinney and cast members Niko King-Mahan and Nora Falk ahead of Marblehead Little Theatre's production of Euripides' 'Medea,' running Oct. 2-18.

Marblehead Current