'A formidable slice of ledge that juts out into the Atlantic.' Read Court Merrigan's reflection on his first visit to Castle Rock.

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Stolen scallops, seawall graffiti and a rusty knife found on a porch... see what your neighbors have been up to this month.

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'When I came here, there were no instruments,' says Marblehead Community Charter Public School music director Adria Smith. Nearly 23 years since her MCCPS arrival, Smith is nominated for a Grammy award.

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The Marblehead Education Association: “We were further disappointed to hear School Committee Chair and negotiating team member Sarah Fox claim zero responsibility for the committee’s own malpractice and attempt to lay blame on the MEA....'
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“We’re very grateful to be living in Massachusetts, but until everyone can experience the same rights and protections, the work is cut out for us.”
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Another busy weekend — and beyond — coming up in Marblehead.
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From the courts:
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'We are writing to endorse Shelly Bedrossian for re-election to the Marblehead Recreation and Parks Committee. Her first year portfolio of significant and impactful accomplishments positions her as an outstanding candidate for re-election.'
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This year, students did everything from teach in classrooms, design an international beach club, compose music, start businesses, work with veterans, plan events and more.
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Showing off their bling...
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Marblehead's Memorial Day parade stepped off in a light rain this morning, honoring fallen heroes. Glover's Marblehead Regiment marched, along with veterans, town leaders, Scouts and the MHS boys hockey team and band. Stay with the Current for more coverage...

Saturday was a gorgeous day in Marblehead... perfect for new beginnings.
Just ask Rocco Cipriano who proposed to his girlfriend Isabel DePasquale at Fort Sewall. Rocco popped the question near a bench dedicated to his grandmother. The couple is from New York.
Congratulations!

Dozens of people, including Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Marblehead firefighters, came out to plant flags at Waterside Cemetery this Memorial Day. Check out all the events honoring fallen veterans here... loom.ly/rMkILOo

If you know, you know.
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Nearly 200 MHS students displayed their Senior Projects today — a culmination of several weeks of hands-on work in the community. Current intern Max Arbo was there, talking to people about his time reporting and writing. Read our article on Senior Projects in the 5/29 edition.

What do *you* have planned for the holiday weekend?
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'Thatcher Kezer brings years of experience negotiating these types of contracts. His perspective complements the School Committee’s — he’s an ally not an adversary.”
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