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Good morning to you Marblehead! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Marblehead Counseling Center spotlights suicide warning signs and local support
  • Marblehead barn fire on Pleasant Street contained; no injuries reported Monday.
  • How Marblehead neighbors are rallying to support flood-stricken communities in Nepal.

Also on today's calendar: ABRAXAS: New England's Premier Santana Tribute and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Periods of rain, with a high of 67 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 69, low: 64.
  • Thursday: A couple of morning t-storms, with a high of 75 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Marblehead Center Highlights Suicide Prevention Resources During Awareness Month (patch.com) — Marblehead Counseling Center is using Suicide Prevention Awareness Month to urge residents to recognize early warning signs and connect neighbors with local and national mental health resources. Clinical director Gregg Mulford highlights both risk and protective factors, noting Marblehead's strong access to care and encouraging participation in observances like World Suicide Prevention Day and regional awareness walks. Local readers are reminded that anyone in crisis can call or text 988 for immediate help.
   

• Marblehead firefighters put out barn fire Monday (marbleheadcurrent.org) — Marblehead firefighters quickly knocked down a barn fire at 72 Pleasant St. Monday afternoon, keeping flames contained to the first floor and preventing any injuries. Multiple 911 calls brought a fast response from Fire Chief Jason Gilliland and crews, and the cause of the blaze remains under investigation.
   

• Marblehead physical therapist renews mission to help Nepal (marbleheadcurrent.org) — A longtime Marblehead physical therapist is teaming up with Marblehead Harbor Rotary to launch a Nepal Relief Fund after devastating flooding overseas. Drawing on years of work building rehabilitation services there, she's helping channel local donations through trusted Rotary partners to provide shelter, food, medical supplies, and rehab equipment to hard‑hit communities.
   

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  • Peabody Essex Museum Opens Display on Houdini's 1906 Salem Visit (wror.com)

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