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Swampscott Focuses on Pedestrian Safety Along Humphrey Street
Officer Kevin Reen met with the Swampscott for All Ages Committee on Monday, discussing a variety of areas in town that need to be addressed to ensure better pedestrian safety,…
Early Voting Continues in Swampscott Ahead of November 3 Midterm Election
Early voting is underway in Swampscott and across Massachusetts ahead of the Tuesday, November 3 election. Early voting for the midterm elections began Saturday in Swampscott.Voters will elect candidates to…
Minogue Calls on Running Mate Shawn Oliver to Suspend Campaign After OUI Arrest
Just over two weeks before the Midterm Election, Republican governor nominee Mike Minogue is asking his running mate for lieutenant governor, Shawn Oliver, to “suspend his campaign immediately.” Oliver, 42,…
‘It’s a Labor of Love’: S.U.R.E. Celebrates 10 Years
As the sound of drumming filled the Swampscott Performing Arts Center on Saturday afternoon, Swampscott Unites, Respects, Embraces Diversity (S.U.R.E.) Chair Keli Khatib took a moment to reflect. The drumming…
Swampscott ‘No Kings’ Rally Emphasizes Early Voting, Democracy
About 100 people lined Monument Avenue on Saturday, holding signs promoting early voting and expressing opposition to the President Donald Trump administration during the fourth “No Kings” rally. No Kings…
Longtime Yankee Magazine Editor Shares Stories in Swampscott
One thing Mel Allen remembers about his time serving for the Peace Corps in Colombia in the late 1960s is constant, inescapable heat. Allen visited a movie theater to see…
Sports of the Week: O’Keefe Scores Four
Volleyball After taking a 2-0 lead in sets against Gloucester High School on Thursday, the Swampscott High School volleyball team looked like it was on its way to victory. The…
Photos of the Week: October 10-16
Last weekend started with the unveiling of Archer Trail. “It’s really great to see the collaboration between a lot of different committees and groups within the town and the Eagle Scouts,”…
‘Chemistry That Can’t Be Explained’: Big Blue Girls Soccer a Family Affair
Megan Marocco fondly remembers her time as a Big Blue soccer player, highlighted by the program’s first-ever Northeast Conference title in 2015. Another memory stands out: her five younger cousins…
Swampscott’s New Recycling Bins Draw Mixed Reactions From Residents
Swampscott has had its new recycling bins for two and a half months, and more than half of Swampscott Tides readers who responded to a survey say they are unhappy…