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Library Event Honors Women’s Voices, Legacy Through Literature, Tribute to Local Performer

Monica SagerMarch 31, 2026April 2, 202603 mins

Children’s Library Assistant Julie Butters celebrated Women’s History Month through literature before about 40 people at the Swampscott Public Library on Tuesday. Butters, a Salem-based performer and writer, presented staged…

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Transgender Day of Visibility Highlights Resilience, Community Support, Ongoing Fight for Equality

Swampscott High School StudentsMarch 31, 2026April 2, 202603 mins

This is a contribution from a Swampscott High School student, as part of the Swampscott Tides Big Blue Student News selection.  Story By Cam Tracy, Graphic By Zoë Bannister March…

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Select Board Candidate Ted Dooley Meets Residents at Launch Event

Monica SagerMarch 31, 2026April 2, 202604 mins

Ted Dooley moved to Swampscott eight years ago and said he has found a place that has “truly become our home.” “We didn’t know many people here, but we soon…

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X-Mic Takes the Stage: Swampscott High’s Student-Run Tradition Brings Talent, Community Together

Swampscott High School StudentsMarch 31, 2026March 31, 202602 mins

This is a contribution from a Swampscott High School student, as part of the Swampscott Tides Big Blue Student News selection.  By Jasper Kaiser A monthly, student-run event known as…

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Doug Thompson Backs Dan Koh in Crowded MA-6 Primary Race

Monica SagerMarch 31, 2026March 31, 202604 mins

Select Board Vice Chair Doug Thompson announced his endorsement of Dan Koh in the Massachusetts 6th Congressional District primary. “Here in Swampscott, I work to balance the needs of all…

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‘Start of a Really Great Thing:’ Northeast Arc, Rec Department Team up

Brendan CassidyMarch 30, 2026March 31, 202602 mins

As temperatures eclipsed 60° on Monday, Swampscott Recreation Department teamed up with Northeast Arc to celebrate the change of season with a Spring Fling at Clarke Elementary School. Northeast Arc…

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Fish Tales Hooks Record $30K for Local Journalism at Swampscott High School

Devosha PearceMarch 30, 2026March 31, 202604 mins

This year’s record-breaking Fish Tales event earned the Swampscott Tides over $30,000 in donations supporting its mission to bring accessible local journalism to the Swampscott community. On Saturday, March 28,…

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‘It’s Time to Stand Up’: Protesters Flood Swampscott Streets Over War, Policy Fears

Monica SagerMarch 28, 2026March 31, 202607 mins

For friends Audra Kebreau and Dan Bean, they decided to attend the No Kings rally in Swampscott on Saturday for the first time. “As a Marine Corps veteran, I can’t…

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Gallery: Scenes From March No Kings Rally

Monica SagerMarch 28, 2026March 30, 202603 mins

About 350 people gathered along Humphrey Street from Mission on the Bay down to Phillips Street to protest against President Donald Trump, his administration and recent actions like Immigration and…

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Gallery: Scenes From Hounds on the Hunt

Monica SagerMarch 28, 2026March 30, 202602 mins

Dogs took to the Town Hall lawn on Saturday to search for goodies the Easter Bunny left them – eggs filled with treats.  The pups were on a mission, with…

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