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Cheers Marblehead! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Marblehead is honoring Owen Coyne after his sudden passing.
  • Discover why Marblehead stands out among Massachusetts' most charming small towns.
  • How did college sailors fare in today's races off Marblehead Harbor?

Also on today's calendar: What Is Christian Nationalism? and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 62 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Monday: Breezy with a shower in spots, temps: high: 70, low: 46.
  • Tuesday: Sunny, breezy and cooler, with a high of 61 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Preventable death? Owen Coyne, Marblehead player brain hemorrhage (scallywagandvagabond.com) — Marblehead is mourning 17-year-old Owen Coyne, a Marblehead High School football captain and standout three-sport athlete who died October 1 from a sudden brain hemorrhage. His mother says doctors called it a freak anomaly unrelated to a specific football hit, and the community has canceled games, held tributes, and honored his organ donations that are expected to save several lives.
   

• 10 Of The Most Adorable Small Towns In Massachusetts (worldatlas.com) — Marblehead gets a prime spotlight as one of Massachusetts' most charming small towns, with Redd's Pond model boat races, busy harbors, yacht clubs, and conservation land like Steer Swamp. The piece highlights walkable downtown streets, plastic-free shopping at MacRae's Sustainable Goods, and plenty of ways for residents and visitors to enjoy the water and trails year-round.
   

• Coed Sailing Sees Saturday Action at NEISA Match Race and Danmark Trophy (gotuftsjumbos.com) — Racing off Marblehead Harbor, Tufts' coed sailing team was knocked out by Yale in the NEISA Match Race quarterfinals on Salem Sound. The Jumbos also competed at the Danmark Trophy in Connecticut, sitting 16th overall after the first day, with Brown leading the regatta heading into Sunday's races.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Salem

  • 5 Bradford St #1, Salem, MA 01970 (redfin.com)
  • Salem's No. 1 Walking Tour Attracts Red Sox Legends and Stars (wbsm.com)
  • 118K SF Downtown Salem Development Completes Financing (bankerandtradesman.com)

Swampscott

  • 'This is my swan song': Local man breaks pumpkin weight record at Topsfield Fair (wcvb.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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