Swampscott Drama Club Earns Awards, Advances in METG Drama Festival
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 The preliminary round of Drama…
March 2026
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Heavy Snowfall Brings Dozens of Violations, Nine Crashes to Swampscott Roads
Snow has hit New England hard this year, with Swampscott receiving at least three feet in total. The additional precipitation has left ice and snow on the roads, creating unsafe…
Snow Delay: Friday Classes Start Two Hours Late
Superintendent Jason Calichman has announced a two-hour delay to Friday’s school opening throughout the district due to the “timing of the snow and the likelihood of icy conditions in the…
Mary Doherty Brings Yoga and Wellness to Swampscott Seniors
Swampscott native Mary Doherty spends most of her workday as a social worker, but on Mondays she can also be found on the yoga mat at the Senior Center. “It’s…
Swampscott Select Board Backs 30-Month Lease for Performing Arts Center at Former Hawthorne Site
The Select Board voted to offer a lease for a Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts at the former Hawthorne-by-the-Sea restaurant. The Request for Proposal (RFP) for a lessee for…
Chocolate Labrador Ryan Serves as Doorman of Fire Department
Firefighters, paramedics and visitors of the Swampscott Fire Station are routinely greeted at the front door by a familiar four-legged, friendly face. Many spend long shifts inside of the fire…
Bearded Dragon Finds Self at Home in DPW Building
When the Swampscott Police and Fire Departments each got their own pet, the Department of Public Works (DPW) staffers in town felt a little bit left out. At first, the…
International Flavors, Local Impact: First Church’s 38th Food Fair Celebrates Culture and Community
For over 30 years, Lisa Carangelo and her family have made sure that their company, Booma Oil, was a part of the First Church in Swampscott’s annual International Food Fair….
Swampscott Couple Launches Wall Ink Boston to Transform Blank Spaces Into Art
Swampscott couple Alex and Anastasia Manuelian are looking to redefine what walls can do. “We love interiors. We love creating experiences,” Anastasia said. “But we kept staring at blank walls…
Knowles Steps Down from Role as Big Blue Boys Head Basketball Coach
Swampscott High School Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Jason Knowles announced he is stepping down from the role after seven years. Knowles made the announcement after Swampscott was eliminated from the…