1. Weather Watch: A chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the morning, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.  Sunrise: 5:04 a.m. Low tide: 1:03 p.m. High tide: 7:21 p.m. Sunset: 8:25 p.m. 2. Show Us Your Rainbow Pics: We know you took some great photos of yesterday's double rainbow over Marblehead. Don't forget to add them to our Pics & Clips gallery!  3. Bruins on Wednesday: Not sure …

1. Weather Watch: Sunshine forecasted with a high near 75. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Tonight, beware of the chance of thunderstorms and showers.  Sunrise: 5:03 a.m. Low tide: 12:10 p.m. High tide: 5:39 p.m. Sunset: 8:25 p.m. 2. TV and stage actor Jeremy Jordan will headline Marblehead's Broadway Break Thru, a week-long intensive workshop next month. A Grammy and Tony nominee, you may recognize Jordan from hit TV shows like NBC's Smash and Law and Order: SVU. Here's the full details on Marblehead's Broadway Break Thru workshop.  3. Who Gets Your Vote? With the special elections approaching…

1. Weather Watch: The mushroom-growing weather continues, at least for the first part of the day. Rain, mainly before noon. Patchy fog before 9 a.m. High near 63. North wind 7 to 17 mph. Sunrise: 5:05 a.m. Low tide: 9:49 a.m. High tide: 4:09 p.m. Sunset: 8:22 p.m. 2. Rip Current Warning: The National Weather Service is warning swimmers that eastern-facing beaches will be dangerous today. Rip currents with surf height of up to five feet could cause even experienced swimmers to be unable to get back to land. 3. West Nile Virus Outlook: Do you worry about the West Nile Virus in Marblehead? After…

1. Weather Watch: Rain likely, mainly after 5 p.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. Sunrise: 5:05 a.m. Low tide: 9:07 a.m. High tide: 3:26 p.m. Sunset: 8:21 p.m. 2. Flood Watch: The wet weather continues, and with it yet another flood watch for Marblehead and eastern Massachusetts. This flood watch runs through Saturday morning (when we finally are supposed to get some bright sun.) 3. Conservation Commission Meets: The board meets tonight at 7 p.m. at 7 Widger Road. Agenda items include a …

1. Weather Watch: The soaking rain continues. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10 a.m. and noon, then a chance of showers after noon. High near 59. East wind 12 to 17 mph becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Sunrise: 5:05 a.m. Low tide: 7:47 a.m. High tide: 2:05 p.m. Low tide: 7:55 p.m. Sunset: 8:20 p.m. 2. Flood Watch Continues: Marblehead remains under a flood watch through at least this afternoon. The National Weather Service advises that if you live in a flood-prone area, make plans to protect your property …

1. Weather Watch: A chance of showers, mainly after 4 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. See below for more on heavy rains expected this evening into Tuesday. Sunrise: 5:06 a.m. Low tide: 5:09 a.m. High tide: 11:26 a.m. Low tide: 5:12 p.m. Sunset: 8:18 p.m. 2. Flood Watch: Marblehead is under a new flood watch through 8 p.m. Tuesday as heavy rains are expected after 7 p.m. The National Weather Service says flooding concerns are heightened by the fact that the ground is so soaked …

1. Weather Watch: Sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 11 to 17 mph. Sunrise: 5:07 a.m. High tide: 8:59 a.m. Low tide: 2:54 p.m. Sunset: 8:16 p.m. 2. Water & Sewer Commission Meets: On the agenda is setting rates for 2014 and updates on the town's "Big Dig" drainage project. Meeting is at 100 Tower Way, Building 11, at 7:30 p.m. 3. Get Drainage Project Updates Direct From the Town: We're pleased that the town manager's office has partnered with Marblehead Patch to provide ongoing updates about the big drainage project. You can find them here at the town's Marblehead Patch blog. 4. …

1. Weather Watch: Ah! Wasn't it great last night when the heat broke? Okay, today's forecast calls for rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 4 p.m., then rain likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 70. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Sunrise: 5:07 a.m. High tide: 8 a.m. Low tide: 2 p.m. Sunset: 8:15 p.m. 2. Last Day to Register for June 25 Elections: Wednesday is the last day to register for the June 25 special Senate election and town Proposition 2 1/2 override. You can register at the Town Clerk's office through 8 p.m. Wednesday. 3. Marblehead Lacrosse Teams Move …

1. Weather Watch: Sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Sunrise: 5:09 a.m. Low tide: 11:06 a.m. High tide: 5:34 p.m. Sunset: 8:13 p.m. 2. Zero Waste Day: Time for spring cleaning, and the town is ready with a major assist on Saturday. Nearly anything you can think of that you'd like to get rid of will be accepted at the DPW, 5 Tower Way on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Check the attached flyer for a complete list of what you can bring, from old paint to electronics to plastic play sets. 3. Warwick Sign Discussion: The Planning Board takes up the discussion about the old/new …

1. Weather Watch: Rain and thunderstorms before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 5 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Patchy fog before 1 p.m. High near 64. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Sunrise: 5:10 a.m. Low tide: 9:14 a.m. High tide: 3:36 p.m. Sunset: 8:11 p.m. 2. Board of Selectmen: The Board of Selectmen meet tonight. Among the agenda items is West Shore Gardens. 7:30 p.m. at Abbot Hall. 3. Boys Lacrosse Cruises in First Round of Playoffs: The Marblehead High School boys lacrosse …

1. Weather Watch: Sunny, with a high near 65. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Sunrise: 5:10 a.m. Low tide: 8:20 a.m. High tide: 2:40 p.m. Sunset: 8:11 p.m. 2. Trash and Recycling Delayed One Day: Because of Memorial Day, the town will be picking up trash and recycling one day later than your normal day. For instance, Monday pickups will be today. 3. Boys Lacrosse Playoff Bracket is Out: The Marblehead High School boys lacrosse team is seeded 10th in the MIAA East Division 2 tournament. They host 23rd-seeded Dartmouth at 5 p.m. today. As a reminder, the …

1. Weather Watch: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Patchy fog before 1 p.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Sunrise: 5:14 a.m. High tide: 10:14 a.m. Low tide: 4:16 p.m. Sunset: 8:06 p.m. 2. Marblehead Festival of Arts Drop-Off Day: Bring your pieces to Abbot Hall tonight between 6-8 p.m. This is the last day visual arts pieces are being accepted. Here are the details you'll need to know. 3. Try Out for "The Tempest": The Marblehead …

1. Weather Watch: Isolated showers, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m. Patchy fog before 10 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Sunrise: 5:16 a.m. High tide I: 7:33 a.m. Low tide: 1:42 p.m. High tide II: 8:02 p.m. Sunset: 8:03 p.m. 2. Drain Project Meeting: As we noted on Friday, the Pleasant Street-Area Drain Project is set to begin this summer. Many local business owners are concerned about the project's impact on their bottom lines. Tonight, the Water & Sewer Board…

1. Weather Watch: Mostly sunny and a little cooler, with a high near 64. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Sunrise: 5:19 a.m. Low tide: 11:10 a.m. High tide: 5:32 p.m. Sunset: 8:00 p.m. 2. Huge Sewer Project Has Business Owners Nervous: The Pleasant Street-Area Drain Project, which Town Meeting approved last year, is set to begin this summer. It's our lead story this morning, as many local business owners are concerned about the project's impact on their bottom lines. On Monday, the Water & Sewer Board holds a public meeting about the project. 5:30 p.m. Monday …

1. Weather Watch: Sunny and warmer, with a high near 73. West wind 7 to 17 mph. Sunrise: 5:20 a.m. Low tide: 10:22 a.m. High tide: 4:43 p.m. Sunset: 7:59 p.m. 2. School Board Meets, With A New Face: The School Board holds its first post-election meeting tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the library at the high school. This will be the first meeting for the board's newest member, Meredith Tedford, who won election on Monday. The agenda includes the usual post-election reorganization. And with the departure of Chairman Jonathan Lederman, there's sure to be a change in leadership. 3. Cabot Street Cinema …

1. Weather Watch: A chance of showers, mainly after 4 p.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near 59. Light southwest wind becoming south 11 to 16 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Sunrise: 5:21 a.m. Low tide: 9:36 a.m. High tide: 3:56 p.m. Sunset: 7:58 p.m. 2. New Board, Same as the Old Board: Voters kept the same lineup on the Board of Selectmen in Monday's election. The board meets tonight, with items on the agenda including a possible reorganization of leadership positions. 7:30 p.m. at Abbot Hall. 3. Casa Corona to Finally Get Full Liquor License?: You'll remember …

1. Weather Watch: Showers likely before 4 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 p.m. Areas of fog before 10 a.m. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 60. Sunrise: 5:27 a.m. Low tide: 5:30 a.m. High tide: 11:58 a.m. Sunset: 7:52 p.m. 2. Conservation Commission Tackles Seawalls, Home Teardowns: The Conservation Commission has another full agenda this month, including many resident requests to repair seawalls (mostly continued since last month) and requests to tear down homes and rebuild new ones at 263…

1. Weather Watch: Good news for parched gardens and lawns — showers, mainly after 3 p.m. High near 64. Light southeast wind increasing to 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. Sunrise: 5:29 a.m. High tide: 11:04 a.m. Low tide: 4:57 p.m. Sunset: 7:51 p.m. 2. More on Town Meeting: Here's our second story about Monday's Town Meeting and the failure of a proposed ban on leaf blowers. 3. Swampscott Passes — Then Shoots Down — Leaf Blower Ban: Meanwhile, next door, Swampscott Town Meeting at first narrowly passed a seasonal leaf blower ban. But on the second night of …

1. Weather Watch: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high near 66. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Sunrise: 5:30 a.m. High tide: 10:16 a.m. Low tide: 4:12 p.m. Sunset: 7:49 p.m. 2. Town Meeting is Done: As befits the town's naval heritage, last night's Town Meeting was run like a tight ship, getting through all the business in about three hours. Our first report, on the decision about Abbot Hall repairs, is posted. We'll have more coverage in the coming days. 3. Town Meeting Follow-Up: Town boards have a lot to chew on in the aftermath of Town Meeting. …

1. Weather Watch: A slight chance of showers after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 60. Light and variable wind becoming east 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Sunrise: 5:36 a.m. Low tide: 11:27 a.m. High tide: 5:53 p.m. Sunset: 7:44 p.m. 2. Board of Health Tackles Leafblowers: One of the items at Town Meeting likely to engender debate is another try at a leafblower ban. Tonight, the Board of Health examines the impact of leafblowers on air quality. The meeting is at the Mary Alley Municipal Building at 7:30 p.m. 3. Magic Hat Thrift Shop Raises $42…