Leigh Blander

Boston

Co-Founder and Reporter at The Marblehead Current

I'm a journalist and PR professional with 20+ years experience writing engaging and impactful news stories and public relations pieces.

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Articles

Re-elect Sarah Fox to the Marblehead School Committee

1 day ago | marbleheadcurrent.org | Leigh Blander

To the editor:Sarah Fox has faced public criticism, some of it harsh and personal, and she has made decisions that haven't always pleased every group. True leadership is not about appeasing the loudest voices; it's about standing up and doing what's right for the entire community: all students, all families and all educators.
BREAKING NEWS: Forecast moves MHS graduation indoors

2 days ago | marbleheadcurrent.org | Leigh Blander

A forecast of potentially severe thunderstorms is moving this evening’s Marblehead High School graduation inside the field house. “We have made the difficult decision to move graduation indoors tonight,” Jared Kaplowitch, senior class president, told the Current. “Safety is our top priority and it’s the safest call.
CURRENT SPORTS SPOTLIGHT: Austin Bacon

2 days ago | marbleheadcurrent.org | Leigh Blander

NAME: Austin BaconAGE: 18FAMILY: Parents: James, Carrie; siblings: Sophie, 15; Jaxon, 13 SCHOOL YEAR: SeniorSPORTS YOU PLAY: TennisFAVORITE SPORT, AND WHY: I really enjoy playing tennis, because it's so social. It also gives you the choice to either focus on your own skills in singles or develop teamwork by playing doubles. It's a sport that you can play for the rest of your life, as well. MOST MEMORABLE MATCH, AND WHY: I played in a varsity playoff match for the first time last season, and won it.
Legendary vessel American Promise comes to Marblehead this weekend

3 days ago | marbleheadcurrent.org | Leigh Blander

The legendary sailing vessel American Promise, made famous by Dodge Morgan’s record-setting solo circumnavigation of the globe, is returning to Marblehead for a 40th anniversary celebration. The event marks four decades since Morgan’s remarkable 150-day, non-stop voyage that captured the imagination of sailors and adventurers around the world.
Corinthian Yacht Club wins Racing World Championship

4 days ago | marbleheadcurrent.org | Leigh Blander

Congratulations to Marblehead’s Corinthian Yacht Club, which won the 2025 Team Racing World Championship on June 1 in Newport, Rhode Island. After four exhausting days of intense racing (with 20 knot winds and choppy seas), CYC finished with 20 points. The team led the charge form day one, only losing five races of the 25 races they sailed through the competition. Stay with the Current for more sailing coverage this summer! Do you feel more informed?
Local families take pledge to keep kids smartphone free

4 days ago | marbleheadcurrent.org | Leigh Blander

Ten young Marblehead families, with a combined 26 kids, have joined together to delay giving their children smartphones at least through eighth grade. They’ve re-installed home phones so their kids can talk to friends and make plans. “This is a choice for our families, and the science backs it up,” said mom Leah Quested, who has three kids, ages 10, 8 and 2.
‘Header sets off from Fort Sewall on five-month cycling journey to Santa Monica

5 days ago | marbleheadcurrent.org | Leigh Blander

On his 64th birthday last Friday, with friends and family cheering him on, Rich Coffman of Marblehead dipped his bicycle’s back wheel into the Atlantic Ocean at Fort Beach and then set off on a cross-country cycling trip that will cover about 3,500 miles over five months. His goal is to dip his front wheel in the Pacific near the Santa Monica Pier. “It’s my countdown to Medicare,” Coffman joked as he made last-minute preparations to his Surly touring bike.
CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

5 days ago | marbleheadcurrent.org | Leigh Blander

Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming days. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email Current editor Leigh Blander at [email protected]. Mad Hatter Tea PartySaturday, June 7, 11 a.m.St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 26 Pleasant St., presents a fanciful tea party for all ages, rain or shine. Come as you are, dress your best or don a costume from Alice in Wonderland.
Counting down to MHS graduation this Friday

6 days ago | marbleheadcurrent.org | Leigh Blander

Preparations are underway for the Marblehead High School Class of 2025 graduation on Friday, June 6, 6 p.m., at Piper Field. Approximately 240 MHS seniors will cross the stage and collect diplomas. Among the speakers are Valedictorian Olivia Goldwater, Salutatorian Nicholas Regnault and Class President Jared Kaplowitch.
Veterans D-Day rally set for Friday

6 days ago | marbleheadcurrent.org | Leigh Blander

On Friday, June 6, 5-6 p.m. the anniversary of D-Day, the League of Women Voters of Marblehead will hold a rally in support of veterans and to support veterans’ services and VA jobs. The event will take place on the sidewalks surrounding Veterans Memorial Park on Pleasant Street. The rally will be peaceful and respectful of the gravity of veterans’ service and sacrifice to protect our democracy. All are invited to join the rally and bring signs to show support for our veterans.