Masterpiece Moments: Edi Rovi
Edi Rovi grew up in Albania and migrated to the U.S. in 2003 to live in Salem. Throughout middle and high school in the Salem Public School District, Rovi “developed…
January 2026
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Candidates Lay Out Competing Visions at 6th Congressional District Forum
The seven announced candidates for Massachusetts’ 6th Congressional District met Wednesday at a Democratic candidates’ forum, discussing topics ranging from party leadership to the U.S.’s involvement in conflict around the…
Joint Board Meeting Examines Education Funding Rules, Nahant Tuition Uncertainty
Massachusetts Association of School Committees Field Directors Tracy Novick and Alicia Mallon outlined school districts’ financial and student protection obligations as well as the expenses around Nahant students, during a…
Town Public Health Nurse Resigns as Funding for Position Remains Uncertain
Amid ongoing funding concerns for the town’s public health nurse position, Board of Health Member Helen Tieger said at Wednesday night’s meeting that Neia Illingworth has resigned from the role….
Masterpiece Moments: Swampscott High School
At Swampscott High School, Emma Carleton and Devon Brown offer a variety of 2D and 3D art options. Students are required to take an art class, though the requirement can…
‘I’m Doing My Part’: Crowd Gathers to Help ‘Free America’
As part of a nationwide walkout, a large crowd formed along Humphrey Street on Tuesday, January 20 to voice their concerns with President Donald Trump’s administration. The walkout, organized by…
Veterans Crossing Project Faces Hurdles as Culvert Relocation Takes Center Stage
The culvert near the future Veterans Crossing development has made planning “complicated” for B’nai B’rith Community Development. “It makes things complicated unfortunately,” Zoning Board Chair Heather Roman said. “The culvert…
Swampscott Residents Mark One Year of Trump’s Second Term With Ongoing Protests
January 20 marks the completion of President Donald Trump’s first year back in the White House during his second term. In Swampscott, 2,689 voters — about 29% of those who…
Masterpiece Moments: Swampscott Middle School
Swampscott Middle School students may only spend 25 days in each elective, including art and music, but they are still able to dive into the specials and explore topics that…
Masterpiece Moments: Swampscott Elementary School
Teacher Erin Dilisio said the new elementary school offers a larger space for art lessons and exploration that is a “game changer” for students. Elementary school students have art class…