Grace Oliver Beach Closed To Swimming After Bacteria Spike

MARBLEHEAD — Grace Oliver Beach was closed to swimming this week after high bacteria levels prompted restrictions at more than three dozen beaches across Massachusetts, according to Patch, while Marblehead residents also prepared to join a statewide charity bike ride and claim free museum admission.

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"Marblehead Beach Closed To Swimming For High Bacteria" — Grace Oliver Beach was among more than three dozen beaches statewide declared off-limits to swimmers this week after testing found elevated bacteria levels, according to Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marblehead/marblehead-beach-closed-swimming-high-bacteria)

"Marblehead Residents To Ride For A Cure At Pan-Mass Challenge" — Local cyclists are among more than 6,000 riders and 4,000 volunteers set to take part in next week's Pan-Mass Challenge, a statewide fundraiser for cancer research, Patch reports. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marblehead/marblehead-residents-ride-cure-pan-mass-challenge)

"Marblehead Residents Get Free North Shore Children's Museum Admission" — Marblehead residents will be able to visit the North Shore Children's Museum at no cost on four dates in August, according to Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marblehead/marblehead-residents-get-free-north-shore-children-s-museum-admission)

"Marblehead Gets Gibson Sotheby's 34th Office After Sagan Harborside Acquisition" — Gibson Sotheby's International Realty has acquired Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty, expanding the firm's footprint to a 34th office serving the Marblehead market, Patch reports. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/salem/marblehead-gets-gibson-sotheby-s-34th-office-after-sagan-harborside-acquisition)

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