Newly Added Cameras Showcase Baseball, Softball Talent
Much to the delight of players, coaches and families, Swampscott High School baseball and softball games started live streaming this spring, thanks to the addition of new cameras stationed at…
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Swampscott 13 Shine at 2026 Boston Marathon
Of over 30,000 people who ran and crossed the finish line of the 2026 Boston Marathon on Monday, 13 call Swampscott home. None crossed the finish line quicker than Stephen…
Early Voting Opens Today in Swampscott as April 28 Election Nears
Tuesday, April 21 is the first day of early voting for Swampscott’s local election. Swampscott’s local election will be held on Tuesday, April 28. Residents will elect candidates to a…
Voices of the Ballot: School Committee Candidate
Every candidate — regardless of the office they’re seeking — was invited to sit down with the Swampscott Tides and Big Blue News for a short video interview. In these…
Voices of the Ballot: Housing Authority Candidate
Every candidate — regardless of the office they’re seeking — was invited to sit down with the Swampscott Tides and Big Blue News for a short video interview. In these…
Voices of the Ballot: Select Board Candidates
Every candidate — regardless of the office they’re seeking — was invited to sit down with the Swampscott Tides and Big Blue News for a short video interview. In these…
Patriots’ Day Rally Spotlights Push to Save Gen. John Glover’s Historic Farmhouse
The Save the Glover! group gathered on Patriots’ Day to honor “one of the most important patriots of the American Revolution.” About a dozen people stood on the corner of…
Running for a Reason: Swampscott’s Alden Freddo Takes on Boston Marathon
Swampscott resident Alden Freddo has always wanted to run the Boston Marathon. Monday is the 28-year-old’s chance. “Not being a runner, I never felt ready to run Boston,” Freddo said….
Swampscott Educator Runs 12th Boston Marathon, Raising Thousands for Cancer Research Alongside Her Sons
By day, Lori Sherf works as a math interventionist at Swampscott Elementary School, supporting students who struggle with math. By night, she’s an 11-time Boston Marathon finisher, and this year,…
From Non-Runner to Marathoner: Swampscott’s Hannah Zafrani Embraces Boston Challenge
At 24 years old, Swampscott native Hannah Zafrani doesn’t consider herself a runner, despite being one of 13 local residents set to compete in the 2026 Boston Marathon on Monday….