Ruth Kemelman Rooks
Ruth Kemelman Rooks passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026, surrounded by her family. Ruth was born in Boston, the eldest daughter of author Harry Kemelman and local icon Anne (Kessin) Kemelman….
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Moulton Meets and Greets Swampscott Voters
Senate candidate and Rep. Seth Moulton brought his campaign to Swampscott on Saturday, meeting with residents and answering questions during a community meet-and-greet. Moulton spoke at length to a crowd…
Photos of the Week: August 15-21
Network disruptions at Town Hall have affected multiple public meetings as well as municipal work this week, but Swampscott was still happening on one of the final weeks of summer….
Swampscott Library Director Jonathan Nichols Has the ‘Library Bug’ — and a Vision for Building Community
This is a contribution from a Swampscott High School student, as part of the Swampscott Tides Big Blue Student News selection. Story by Sasha Fafel. Swampscott Public Library Director Jonathan Nichols…
Videos with the Candidates: 6th Congressional District
The Swampscott Tides contributed to questions the Burlington Buzz asked of the seven candidates running for 6th Congressional District Representative, presented below in alphabetical order. Click a link to watch…
Pier Repairs Around Corner as Eel Grass Growing Season Nears End
Repairs to Swampscott’s town pier are anticipated to start shortly after September 15 — but not a day before. The reason for the specific date? Eelgrass. Not far into the…
Making Waves: Swampscott’s Favorite Beaches, Ranked
With six beaches to choose from, Swampscott residents don’t have to go far to find their favorite stretch of shoreline. From quiet spots to busier beaches where neighbors gather on…
Markey and Moulton Share Debate Floor One Last Time
When Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton met for their third and final debate Thursday evening, the two repeatedly argued over Markey’s recent record in Washington, with Moulton arguing…
Planned Power Outage to Affect Parts of Swampscott Early Aug. 28
National Grid has planned a power outage that will affect portions of Swampscott in the early hours of Friday, August 28. The planned power outage will take place from about…
Dracut Man Held on $3,000 Bail in Shirat Hayam Property Damage Case
The man arrested in connection with property damage at Congregation Shirat Hayam has been ordered to the Essex County House of Correction. Nick Ashtar-Zadeh, of Dracut, was arrested in July…