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Costumes, Community, and Popsicles Mark Shaw Estate’s 83rd Horribles Parade

Swampscott High School StudentsJuly 4, 2026July 7, 202603 mins

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 Families gathered for the Shaw…

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Looking on to the fireworks || Monica Sager
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Swampscott Celebrates Fourth with Music, Food and Fireworks

Monica SagerJuly 4, 2026July 6, 202601 mins

Residents gathered on Town Hall Lawn on Friday, July 3, to kick off Swampscott’s Fourth of July weekend celebrations, with an evening of live music, food and fireworks. Turtle on…

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Photos of the Week: June 27 – July 3

Monica SagerJuly 3, 2026July 17, 202603 mins

It’s the Fourth of July weekend!! Swampscott will host its fireworks and festivities Friday night. The live music, food trucks, breweries and fun will begin at 5 p.m. Fireworks will…

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Church Makes, Donates PBJ Sandwiches Every Month

Brendan CassidyJuly 3, 2026July 4, 202602 mins

Members of the Swampscott Church of Spiritualism gather on the morning of the first Sunday each month – not to practice religion but to make sandwiches. Carrying loaves of bread…

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Puzzle of the Week: July 3

Monica SagerJuly 3, 2026July 1, 202602 mins

Test your knowledge of this week’s local news with our new Puzzle of the Week! Each puzzle is built around stories featured in the latest newsletter edition of the Swampscott…

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The Story Behind Swampscott’s Beloved Fourth of July Fireworks

Swampscott High School StudentsJuly 3, 2026July 5, 202604 mins

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 is hosting its annual…

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S.U.R.E – Tell Us Your Story: Pat Gorham

Monica SagerJuly 3, 2026July 28, 202603 mins

Since the inception of Swampscott Unites, Respects and Embraces (S.U.R.E.) Diversity, its members have often been asked about the limited notion of what diversity means, with the conversation frequently focusing…

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What’s Your Favorite Ice Cream Flavor?

Monica SagerJuly 3, 2026July 1, 202601 mins

This summer, we’re kicking off a new Swampscott Tides tradition: a simple weekly poll followed by a feature story highlighting the results and some of your best comments. No pressure….

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Attorney General Campbell: Frederick Douglass’ Fourth of July Speech ‘Feels More Urgent Than Ever’

Brendan CassidyJuly 2, 2026July 3, 202603 mins

On July 5, 1852, abolitionist Frederick Douglass gave a speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July” in Rochester, New York. In it, Douglass reflected on the liberties…

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Swampscott Shore Report: July 2 Beach Water Quality Results

Monica SagerJuly 2, 2026July 2, 202602 mins

Swampscott received a deluge of rain on Tuesday, which does seem to have affected the testing results the next day. Even though it is a super hot weekend, it is…

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