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Marblehead resident Robert Goodwin has been arrested in California and charged with defrauding more than 100 Florida high school students and chaperones out of $400,000, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Department. Goodwin will be extradited to Florida. “Students and parents who lost money will be invited to meet him at the airport with Sheriff

It’s an extra special event for Mrs. Claus The 54th annual Marblehead Christmas Walk weekend kicks off Thursday, Dec. 5, with beloved traditions including the tree lighting, Santa and Mrs. Claus' arrival by lobster boat, parade and more. This year's celebration carries extra meaning for Laura Best, Mrs. Claus' longtime "helper." After more than four

Former Marblehead resident Brian Walshe pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Ana, as his trial started Monday in Norfolk Superior Court. The couple lived on Edgewood Road in Marblehead with their young sons from 2020-2022. They lived in Cohasset at the time of Ana's death on New Year’s Day

Police Chief Dennis King answered accusations that he is not enforcing local and state social host laws that make anyone who gives alcohol to a minor or allows underage drinking on property they control responsible for the consequences. The laws are designed to prevent and/or address risky and harmful drinking behavior, King said. “As police

The 54th annual Marblehead Christmas Walk weekend kicks off Thursday, Dec. 4, with beloved traditions including the tree lighting, Santa and Mrs. Claus' arrival by lobster boat, parade and more. This year's celebration carries extra meaning for Laura Best, Mrs. Claus' longtime "helper." After more than four decades of listening to wishes and waving to

Speaking about the dangers of underage drinking in Marblehead, Board of Health member Tom McMahon accused Police Chief Dennis King of failing to enforce state and local social hosting laws that punish people who provide alcohol to minors in their residences. Under the law, police can issue citations and fines, which are then reported to

Marblehead Police report that a residential gas leak on the Neck has prompted the Marblehead Municipal Light Department to shut off power to the Neck. Police are on the scene. This is a developing story. Stay with the Current.

Speaking about the dangers of underage drinking in Marblehead, Board of Health member Tom McMahon accused Police Chief Dennis King of failing to enforce state and local social hosting laws that punish people who provide alcohol to minors in their residences. Under the law, police can issue citations and fines, which are then reported to

Town Planner Alex Eitler has resigned effective Dec. 12. Eitler has been on the job less than a year. He plans to move to Australia, according to Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer. At a Nov. 20 Select Board meeting, Kezer announced that the planner position would be posted soon. Member Jim Zisson asked whether the town

Marblehead Police Wednesday shared safety tips for e-bike riders after seeing "an increase of crashes and near misses involving e-bikes over the last year," according to an MPD statement "E-bikes allow children and teens to build independence and be socially engaged. However, parents need to be aware of the dangers of these devices so they