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Columns

Local Scribes

By Hillary Mackay-Smith
Book Clubs Aplenty in Marblehead
A Father's Day Gift That Will Never Go Out Of Style
Pier-ing Through The Lens
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Play Dates For Grown-Ups

By Darcy Mayers
Thoughts About the Glover School Project
Spring of my Discontent
It's His Party: I'll Cry If I Want To
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Week In Review

5 Stories That Made Waves This Week
5 Stories That Made Waves
5 Stories That Made Waves
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5 Things To Do This Weekend

By Owen Boss
5 Things To Do This Weekend
Performing Arts on Weekend Calendar
Make The Most Out Of Winter
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Letter To The Editor

Letter to the Editor: Marblehead Police Help Give Special Gift
Letter to the Editor: 'No Ma'am?'
Letter to the Editor: And The Flag Was Still There
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Boat Safety With Bob Cusack

By Bob Cusack
Tips For Storing Your Boat This Winter
Carbon Monoxide - The Silent Killer
Stay With The Boat To Avoid Tragedy
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Animal Of The Week

VIDEO: Could Energetic Bea Be Your Match?
VIDEO: Playful Pup from Puerto Rico
VIDEO: Penelope and 110 Other Dogs Need Homes
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The Running Reporter

By Nathaniel Snow
Battling Winter Weather
Wild Turkey Race Day
Devil’s Chase Race Day
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Monthly Home Sales

December Home Sales
November Home Sales
October Home Sales
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Police Log

Hornets Strand Woman on Roof
Rocks and Eggs Thrown at Cars and a House
MBTA Bus Downs Pole on Elm Street
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Not For Nothing

By Brenda Kelley Kim
One More
House Beautiful?
Making Camp
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About Town

By Stacey Marcus
Michael Lewis Coming To The JCC
JCC Open House Scheduled For January
Start The year Off Right
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EduNation: A Patch Report on Local Schools

Uncle Sam In Our Schools
Old Fashioned Fundamentals Keep Town Education Strong
EduNation Series To Educate About Local Schools
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Then & Now

By Owen Boss
And The Answer Is...
When Is It?
And The Answer Is...
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How They Met

By Leslie Martini Eddy
Coaches Teaching Life Lessons
Roommates or Mates for Life?
The Right Decision
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From The Editor

By Katie Curley-Katzman
What is Your Favorite Hot Beverage In Town?
Marblehead Patch Is For Moms Every Day At 10 a.m.
MarbleheadPatch To Be Election Central Next Week
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Five Questions With The Candidates

State Sen: Regionalization Of Public Safety
State Sen: Sales And Alcohol Tax
State Sen: 40B Housing
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Ocean Arts

5 Things (And 12-12-12) Dec. 12
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Cooking For The Week

By Michelle Phillips
Healthy Scrambled Eggs with Kale
Pan Seared Rosemary Chicken
Healthy Nachos
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Patch Holiday Scavenger Hunt

Clue #5: The Final Stop On The Hunt
Clue #4: The Hunt Concludes This Week
Clue #3: Find the Clue, Take a Photo
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Uncommon Financial Sense

By Ken Perlow
Uncommon Thinking: Protection First
Common Financial Myths Get in the Way of Real Success
The Real Cost of Living
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Health and Wellness

Guest Columnist: Restore The Mind and Spirit
NEW DAY Health Coach Offers Tips For A New Year
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Five Things You Need to Know Today

More Thunderstorms Forecasted for Marblehead
Smash Star Coming to Marblehead for Summer Workshop
Rip Current Warning Issued for Marblehead
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Notes From The Lynch Van Otterloo YMCA

YMCA Teen Trip to New Orleans
PHOTOS: YMCA Doggie Fashion Show
Special Olympics Swim Team takes Polar Plunge
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Marblehead Weather Live

Winter Weather Live Blog
Snow Moving In Wednesday Evening
LIVE: Winter Weather Blog
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Marblehead Snow Day Fun

Your Recipes: Cooking Up A Storm
15 Things To Do On Your Snow Day
Get Ready To Build A Snowman
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House Hunt

5 Open Houses in Marblehead This Weekend
5 Open Houses in Marblehead This Weekend
4 Open Houses in Marblehead on Sunday
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Athlete Of The Week

Athlete of the Week: Nolan Raimo
Athlete of the Week: Tyler Phillips
Athlete of the Week: Carly Robb
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Game Preview

5 Stories That Made Waves This Week
Great Opportunities for Alpine Team
Magicians and Witches Square off in Week's Marquee Matchup
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Sports Monday

Varsity Sports Schedule For The Week
Weekly Varsity Sports Schedule
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Heard At The Board of Selectmen's Meeting

Selectmen Take Up Bike Lanes
Ataraxis Tavern Owner Headed Toward Bankruptcy
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House Hunts

5 Open Houses Set For Sunday
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Grab & Go Kids Planner

Five Things To Do With The Kids
Five Things To Do With The Kids
Pirates, Princesses and Philanthropy
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Bites Nearby

A Simple Stop For Weeknight Dining
5 Corners, Jack Tar Top Restaurant Reviews
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Viewfinder

PHOTOS: A Local Splash of Autumn
PHOTOS: Autumn in Marblehead
PHOTOS: A Local Splash of Autumn
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Patch Picks

5 Places to Pop the Question
Places to Watch the Super Bowl
5 Places to View Fall Foliage
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Get Out

5 Things to Do This Weekend
5 Things to Do This Weekend
5 Things to Do This Weekend
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Great Escape

Feel Good Down To Your Cuticles
Unwind With A Day of Pampering
Find Hair Bliss
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Frugal Family

Local Deals On Everything You'll Need This Spring
Specialty Food Sales and Last Chance For Winter Wardrobe Items
A New Business Specializes in Frugal Finds
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Whiz Kid

By Brenda Kelley Kim
Local Student Sends Hope Around the World
Local Goalie Gives Back
Local Girl Shines Under the Bright Lights
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Moms Talk Q&A

What's Your Policy On Holiday Candy
How Often Do You Have Family Dinner?
How Do You Teach Your Kids Compassion?
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Sold!

5 Homes Sold Recently in Marblehead
5 Homes Sold Recently in Marblehead
5 Homes Sold Recently in Marblehead
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Daily PatchCast

PatchCast: Man Faces Kidnapping Charges, Salem Ready For Spring
PatchCast: Westford Disposes Contaminated Food, Mark Wahlberg Coming to Swampscott
PatchCast: Police Trends and Senators Take On Trains
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Marblehead Mom-a-logue

By Melissa Crane
Night Visits
Sleepless Nights
Sob Stories
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Rough Patch?

Marblehead, We Have Advice For You
Marblehead, We Have Advice For You
Marblehead, We Have Advice For You
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Woofin' It Across Town

IMAGE GALLERY: Woofin' It Across Town
IMAGE GALLERY: Woofin' It Across Town
IMAGE GALLERY: Best of Woofin' It Across Town
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High School Sports

Marblehead-Swampscott Wrestling Starts Strong
MHS Cheerleading Aiming for a Championship
Second Half Effort Powers Wilmington Past Boys' Soccer
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Business Owner Q&A

Hungry Betty's In Full Swing
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Social Media Saturday

Marblehead's Week in Social Media
Marblehead's Week in Social Media
Marblehead's Week in Social Media
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Yard Sales

Yard Sales Planned This Weekend
Yard Sales Planned This Weekend
Call Out For All Yard Sales!
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North Shore Nibbles

By Melissa Montoya
Too Hot to Cook? Try Chinese Take Out
How About Dinner Outside?
Grilling This Weekend?
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Sailing in Marblehead

Black Watch Wins Corinthian Classic
Harbor Prepares For Corinthian Classic Yacht Regatta
Marblehead to Halifax Race Results
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Youth Baseball

Marblehead Wins Gallant Baseball Tournament
Marblehead Rallies For 8-3 Win In Gallant Tourney
MHD 13's Win District 1
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Notes From the JCC

JCC Fitness Expo Draws a Crowd
First Day of School at the JCC
Shaq, Hayek Stop by the JCC
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Marblehead Festival of Arts

PHOTOS: Concerts at Crocker Park
PHOTOS: Sand Sculpture Competition
Festival of Arts Logo Announced
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Chamber of Commerce

Local Businesses Ready for 'Summer of Sandler'
Selectmen Ready for 'Marblehead Maritime Week'
The Lynx Returning to Marblehead
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Marblehead Festival of Arts

PHOTOS: Festival of Arts Champagne Reception
Painting the Town
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Gerry Island Debate

Death of Gerry Island Goat Stirs Up Debate
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Marblehead Fire Department

Tracking the Truck: Fire Apparatus Reaches Foxboro
Marblehead, Meet Your New $1.2M Quint Ladder Truck
Marblehead's New $1.2M Fire Truck Arriving Next Month
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Twitter Trends

Sponsored by
Marblehead, or Hogwarts?
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Patch Passport

Your Passport to Marblehead
Venture Out: Gloucester
Dining Around The World
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Photo of the Week

Photo of the Week: A Reflection of Maddie's
Photo of the Week: The Moon Over Marblehead Harbor
Photo of the Week: A Lock Sacrificed
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Facebook Poll Question

What Are You Looking Forward to This Fall?
Who Has a Shot at a Championship?
Where Do You Get Breakfast?
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Photo of the Day

PHOTO: Lunch On the Fly
PHOTO: Fire Hose Rainbow
Photo of the Day: Stained Glass
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Marblehead Arts Association

VIDEO: Creating a Sand Mandala
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Dispatches: The Changing American Dream

Dispatches: The Changing American Dream
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Marblehead Animal Shelter

VIDEO: Axel's Story
Bring Butternut Home For The Holidays
Dog Days of August Dog Wash Fundraiser
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Marblehead's Week in Photos

Marblehead's Week in Photography
Marblehead's Week in Photography
Marblehead's Week in Photography
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Marblehead Police Department

Marblehead Selectmen Approve Appointment of New Police Captain
$1,000 Bail for Man Charged With Marblehead Rape
Details Emerge in Alleged Rape of Marblehead Woman
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Football Friday

Magicians Hunting Tigers in Ipswich Tonight
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This Week in History

This Week in Marblehead History: 1977
This Week in Marblehead History: 1935
This Week in Marblehead History: 1965
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Weekly Poll Question

Marblehead's Missing Traffic Light?
POLL: Town's Most Romantic Restaurant
POLL: Rooting For Snow?
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Youth Sports

10-Year-Old All-Stars Advance
U-14 Thunder Remain Undefeated
Local Snowboarder Wins Gold
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MOMents

By Amy Sessler Powell
MOMents - Chasing Scholarship Money
Let's Get Civil
College Daze
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You Ask...Patch Answers

What's Next for the Fruit of the Four Seasons Building?
When Is The Town Election? Where Do I Vote?
What's Next for the Commercial Street Docks?
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Paws & Claws

Paws & Claws: Blaster
Paws & Claws: Casey
Paws & Claws: Pickles and Moo Cow
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What Should Go Here?

What Should Move in on Atlantic Avenue?
What Should Go Here?
What Should Go Here?
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Tales From the Police Log

Tales From the Marblehead Police Log
Tales From the Marblehead Police Log
Tales From the Marblehead Police Log
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What's Moving In?

Boston Hair Reopens Under New Ownership
Now Open: Terry's Ice Cream
Hungry Betty's Reopens Today
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Weekly Quiz

Where's The Captain This Week?
QUIZ: Where's The Captain?
QUIZ: Where's Captain Mugford?
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Best of Patch

Readers' Choice: Marblehead's Best Bartender
Readers' Choice: Nominate Your Favorite Salad
Winner - Favorite Package Store
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Visions for Vacancies

What Should Go Here?
What Should Open Here?
What Should Go Here?: Atlantic Avenue
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Equal Time For Kitty

VIDEO: Woodchuck Hole Kitties
VIDEO: Even Kitties Get the Blues
VIDEO: Henry Blanc's Tale
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Visions of Vacancies

What Should Go Here?
Bakery, Candy Shop to Open on Washington Street
What Should Go Here?
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Last Chance

Last Chance: This Week's Deadlines
Last Chance: This Week's Deadlines
Last Chance: This Week's Deadlines
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Marblehead News Quiz

By Owen Boss
Marblehead Patch News Quiz
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Marblehead Business Round-Up

5 New Businesses to Get Excited About
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Does Marblehead Need One?

Does Marblehead Need a Turf Field?
Does Marblehead Need a Bowling Alley?
Does Marblehead Need a Car Wash?
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Let's Settle This

When Do You Clam in Marblehead?
Does This Fan Look Like Adam Sandler?
Let's Settle This: Blizzard or Heat Wave?
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Best of Patch 2012

Readers' Choice: Marblehead's Best Italian Restaurant
Readers' Choice: Marblehead's Best Landscaper
Readers' Choice: Marblehead's Best Deli
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Best of Patch Readers' Choice Marblehead 2012

Readers Vote 2012
Readers' Choice: Vote For Your Favorite Pizza
Readers' Choice: Vote For Your Favorite Bartender
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