Award-Winning Students Present Poetry to Peers, Public
Swampscott students submitted over 100 poems to the 2026 teen poetry contest, hosted by the Swampscott Public Library and the Lee Golomb Cadiff Foundation. Out of those submissions, 15 students…
April 2026
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Diann Baylis Submits 1,500+ Signatures, Secures Spot in 6th District Governor’s Council Race
Immigration attorney Diann Baylis announced Monday that she has submitted more than 1,500 nomination signatures to city and town clerks, securing a spot on the ballot for the 6th District…
Swampscott Chess Club Launches After Successful Library Tournament
The Swampscott Chess Club is launching following a well-received tournament held earlier this month at the Swampscott Public Library. “After a successful chess tournament last Saturday at the Swampscott Public…
MTA Backs Mariah Lancaster in Crowded Race for 6th District Seat
The Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA), the Commonwealth’s largest teachers union, has endorsed Dr. Mariah Lancaster in their race to become the 6th Congressional District representative. “More than ever before, we…
Daisy Troop 63104 Learns Safety Skills, Earns First Aid Badge in Swampscott
Members of Daisy Troop 63104 earned their first aid badge on Sunday, after visiting with the Swampscott Fire Department “Firefighters Britney Coppinger and Ben Rossman talked to the girls about…
North Shore Celebrates Yom Ha’atzmaut with Music, Dance, Community
The North Shore came together Sunday for Israeli music and dancing at Congregation Shirat Hayam. Yom Ha’atzmaut is Israel’s Independence Day celebration, commemorating the Israeli Declaration of Independence on May…
Photos of the Week: April 18-24
Monday was the 130th annual Boston Marathon, and many from Swampscott participated in the race. The Swampscott Tides talked with 24-year-old Hannah Zafrani, educator Lori Sherf, and 28-year-old Alden Freddo….
Election Day: What To Know
The Swampscott Tides has put together a guide to next week’s local election to help residents feel informed and ready to cast their ballots. From key dates and polling locations…
Tram Nguyen Files 2,000+ Signatures, Secures Spot in Crowded 6th District Congressional Race
State Rep. Tram Nguyen announced that her campaign has officially submitted more than 2,000 certified signatures to qualify for the ballot in the race for the 6th District. “We are…
Shallow Harbors Threaten Swampscott’s Fishing Fleet
By Stephanie Moreau The image of a fisherman steering his boat symbolizes the past, present and future of the town of Swampscott. The symbol lives on the town seal, which…