The Swampscott Police Department warns residents of the dangers of over-the-phone scams this holiday season. Phone scammers use a variety of tactics to fee people to share their personal information…
AAA projects 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the 13-day year-end holiday period from December 20 to January 1, with the first day of…
Swampscott will be represented heavily in this year’s Greater Salem Ballet Company production of The Nutcracker. The dance troupe will present The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 20, at noon and…
After 29 years of serving Swampscott as a firefighter, Captain Joe Gambale will be retiring at the end of the month. Gambale received a citation of appreciation from the Select…
With food as the centerpiece of many holiday celebrations, the Swampscott Health Department is reminding residents that food safety is important for everyone. “‘The holiday season is a time when…
There’s a new restaurant in town, and guests are welcomed to eat, drink and watch sports games as of Wednesday, December 17. Sam Walker’s American Tavern, which has the capacity…
Christmas is approaching fast, and the Swampscott Recreation Department is calling on all elves, reindeer, and holiday spirits to check out this year’s home decorating contest. The town has been…
Fifty-one years ago this December 16, Henry Bedard was last seen alive walking on Paradise Road after Christmas shopping in Vinnin Square. A day later, the teen’s body was discovered…
SPUR, Inc. is ensuring that homeless children and adults throughout the area receive holiday gifts and essential items they need. “Through this drive, we’ve seen what a tremendous impact very…
An audience packed into the Swampscott High School auditorium on Sunday afternoon, getting out of the snow and into the groove of some holiday jazz music. The Blue Big Band,…
