Meet Your Elected Official: Kevin Coppinger
Essex County Sheriff Kevin Coppinger has been on the criminal justice reform path for most of his life. Coppinger graduated with degrees in criminal justice from Northeastern University and Anna…
May 2026
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Saluting Summer: Boston Area Among Top Memorial Day Weekend Destinations
The Boston area is one of the Top 10 destinations for travelers this Memorial Day weekend. Travelers are expected to “report for vacation duty” in record numbers this Memorial Day…
Ceremony Congratulates Student Athletes for Collegiate Commitments
Alongside friends, family and coaches, seven Swampscott High School graduating seniors, who will continue their athletic careers at the collegiate-level, celebrated their next step with a signing day ceremony on…
Middle School Track Team Learns Technique, Finds Strengths
Swampscott Middle School co-ed track and field coaches Lexi Van Arsdale and Heather Averett have had their hands full this season, managing a roster of about 100 players between fifth…
Swampscott High Launches Student Advisory Board to Amplify Student Voice
This is a contribution from a Swampscott High School student, as part of the Swampscott Tides Big Blue Student News selection. Videos by Noah Weirl, story by Davit Movsesyan Swampscott…
Joan Bartram Sawyer, 92
Joan Bartram Sawyer passed away on May 20, 2026. Joan was the eldest of three children, born to Glenn and Doris Bartram. With the exception of a five-year overseas adventure,…
Swampscott Kicks Off Memorial Day Weekend With Series of Upcoming Veterans Tributes
Memorial Day weekend kicked off Thursday as Director of Veterans’ Services Mike Sweeney began laying flags during Swampscott’s annual ceremony honoring veterans. Memorial Day is a federal holiday dedicated to…
Pennant-Winning Red Sox Catcher Visits Senior Center
Donning his 1975 American League Championship Series ring on his left index finger, Bob Montgomery, who played nearly 400 games at catcher for the Boston Red Sox between 1970-79, told…
Late Heroics Push Swampscott High School Past Masconomet
This is a contribution from a Swampscott High School student, as part of the Swampscott Tides Big Blue Student News selection. By Joey Blood The boys baseball team had its…
Seniors Need a Lift: Seaglass Village Seeks Volunteers to Drive, Help, Connect
Local non-profit Seaglass Village is looking for more volunteers to help seniors with transportation and simple chores. Membership in Seaglass Village is open to adults aged 50 and older and…