Swampscott to Host Juneteenth Celebration at Town Hall Lawn June 18
Swampscott will host its Juneteenth celebration on Thursday, June 18, on the Town Hall Lawn. The celebration will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. and is co-hosted by the…
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Local Students Raise over $1,100 for Glover House
By setting up lemonade stands, helping with household chores, and doing yard work, third-grade students at Marblehead’s Glover Elementary School raised $1,172 to support preservation efforts for the Gen. John…
Community Honors, Mourns Life of Chloe Smith at Packed Funeral Service
It was standing room only in both the congregation hall and basement of Clifton Lutheran Church as hundreds gathered Monday to honor the life of avid equestrian Chloe Smith. “There…
Swampscott Celebrates Pride Month With Annual Town Hall Lawn Gathering
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 The Swampscott Recreational Department hosted…
Pair of Swampscott Seniors Receive Decorated Eagle Scout Honor
After years of sharpening their skills and gaining valuable leadership experience, two members of Swampscott’s Troop 53, Adrian Laporte and Aiden Tat, were officially declared Eagle Scouts and honored with…
Photos of the Week: June 6-12
The Class of 2026 graduated! The 166 seniors marked the end of their high school journey adn the beginning of new opportunities ahead. “Today we celebrate your accomplishments, but I…
Swampscott Author Returns Home to Discuss Second Published Novel
When Elisa Speranza was a teenager, she spent countless hours inside Swampscott Public Library, first as a reader and then as an employee, organizing books along shelves in her high…
Swampscott Shore Report: June 11 Beach Water Quality Results
It’s officially beach season again, and that means weekly water quality testing reports. As of the posting of the water quality report from June 11, Swampscott’s beaches remain open. According…
‘Such a Brilliant Man’: Community To Honor Frederick Douglass Through Public Reading
As the community prepares for the second annual reading of Frederick Douglass’ “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?”, author Tom Dalton said the speech showcases why Douglass…
Swampscott’s Jo Ann Simons Honored with Special Olympics Massachusetts Champion’s Award
Swampscott resident Jo Ann Simons who serves as the president and CEO of Northeast Arc, was recently honored by Special Olympics Massachusetts with the John “Jack” Brett Champion’s Award. The…