Three friends land 600-plus-pound bluefin tuna

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Three friends land 600-plus-pound bluefin tuna

Kris Meola, Michael Karadamos and Graham Foster took Thursday morning off and headed to the northeast corner of Stellwagen Bank aboard Meola's 33-foot Boston Whaler, where they fought a 103-inch bluefin tuna for roughly 45 minutes. The fish, which Meola estimated at 600 to 700 pounds, was too big for the three to haul aboard, so they needed another boat's help and a block and tackle to lift it. The catch was unloaded at State Street Landing and entered in the Maddie's Anglers tournament.

Marblehead Current

Schools launch online discrimination reporting form

Superintendent John Robidoux announced at the Oct. 1 School Committee meeting an online form for students, staff and community members to report discrimination. It will be shared through school websites, newsletters and QR codes; the district also said its METCO program serves 46 Boston students.

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New school roofs show minor leaks after nor'easter

Five or six small leaks appeared in Marblehead High School's new roof during the late September nor'easter, and a small amount of water entered Veterans School. Officials called the problems minor; crews are fixing them under the high school roof's manufacturer warranty.

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Coffee hour at Abbot Public Library this morning

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St., offers free coffee or tea, conversation and community puzzles today, Oct. 2, at 9:30 a.m. No registration is required.

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Marblehead Arts Association stages 'Café Brioche'

The Marblehead Arts Association presents John Melczer's one-act play 'Café Brioche' in the Hooper Mansion ballroom Saturday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 4, at 2 p.m. The play follows two former actors reuniting in a quiet café.

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Fall Fair returns to Lee Mansion Garden Saturday

Discover Marblehead and the Marblehead Museum host the 7th Annual Fall Fair Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 161 Washington St. It features 21 artisan vendors, live music and student portrait artists from Acorn Gallery.

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Rj Cowdery and Hope Dunbar play Me&Thee tonight

Singer-songwriters Rj Cowdery and Hope Dunbar perform tonight, Oct. 2, at 8 p.m. at Me&Thee Music, 28 Mugford St.

Me&Thee Music

Code Blue plays The Beacon tonight

Code Blue plays The Beacon Restaurant & Bar, 123 Pleasant St., tonight, Oct. 2, at 9 p.m. The band's listing describes a set of rock, country and other popular hits.

The Beacon Restaurant & Bar

Marblehead Turns Pink for Ellie Fund through Sunday

Nearly 100 shops, restaurants and organizations take part Oct. 2–4 in the second annual campaign benefiting the Ellie Fund. Liz Steinfeld Lingerie hosts a breast-cancer awareness bra-fitting event today, including post-mastectomy fittings.

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MHS football visits Danvers tonight

Marblehead plays at Danvers tonight, Oct. 2, at 6:30 p.m.

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Field hockey hosts Peabody at 4 p.m.

Marblehead's varsity field hockey team hosts Peabody Veterans Memorial today, Oct. 2, at 4 p.m. at Marblehead High School.

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Boys soccer visits Reading Memorial at 4:30 p.m.

Marblehead boys soccer plays at Reading Memorial today, Oct. 2, at 4:30 p.m.

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Select Board reviews flexible-work options for town employees

At its Sept. 30 meeting, Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer presented a revised policy that could allow hybrid, remote and temporary work for municipal employees. The board plans further discussion, public comment and a possible vote in October.

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