Fifty-one years ago this December 16, Henry Bedard was last seen alive walking on Paradise Road after Christmas shopping in Vinnin Square. A day later, the teen’s body was discovered…
SPUR, Inc. is ensuring that homeless children and adults throughout the area receive holiday gifts and essential items they need. “Through this drive, we’ve seen what a tremendous impact very…
Brian Walshe was found guilty of first-degree murder by a jury on Monday in connection with the killing and dismemberment of his wife. Walshe was arrested in January 2023 and…
An audience packed into the Swampscott High School auditorium on Sunday afternoon, getting out of the snow and into the groove of some holiday jazz music. The Blue Big Band,…
The holiday spirit rolled through Swampscott as the Swampscott Police Association hosted its annual holiday parade, bringing festive cheer to neighborhoods across town. Police cruisers, fire trucks, ambulances, and Santa…
Members of the Swampscott community gathered Saturday morning to lay wreaths on veterans’ graves. “This is the third year that we’ve done this in a row, and it’s really grown…
In what is supposed to be a busy time in the North Pole, Santa Claus was spotted drinking a martini on Humphrey Street. Dozens dressed in Santa Claus hats, sweaters…
At the December 1 Town Meeting, a misunderstanding arose about how the Hawthorne-by-the-Sea restaurant had been funded for the past three years. The town confirmed that dedicated funds had been…
Danny Ellis has watched his bedtime stories come to life in a series of books he now creates with his mother, Nata Ellis. “Danny the Mighty Diver was a story…
Pizza, soda and competition were the puzzle pieces to a night of fun at Clarke Elementary School on Thursday, December 11. Twelve teams competed in a contest to see who…
