Murder, Mayhem, Laughter Set Sail at Swampscott Library
The Delvena Theatre Company returns to the Swampscott Public Library on Wednesday, September 10, at 6 p.m. with a performance of Bon Voyage, Forever! The company will stage a live…
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Swampscott Shore Report: August 27 Beach Water Quality Results
Water quality results were lower than last week, as Swampscott faced more sunny days at the end of the summer. According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, water is…
Off-Duty Hero: Swampscott Officer Kevin Reen Honored for Saving Swimmer
Police Chief Ruben Quesada presented Officer Kevin Reen with the Lifesaving Award for rescuing a swimmer caught in dangerous surf conditions over the weekend. While off-duty on Saturday, August 23,…
Bridging Generations Through Art: Seniors and Students Shine at OMA Showcase
About 15 senior center artists and 26 students shared their work on Monday, as part of the Opening Minds through Art (OMA) showcase. “My highlight has been sharing this program…
Family-Run Boutique Brings Inclusive Style to Humphrey Street
Mary Cruz always dreamed of owning her own fashion business, proudly calling herself a “fashionista.” Throughout her life, Cruz has loved clothes and styling other people. She began selling clothes…
No Landfall, Big Impact: Hurricane Erin Pounds Coastal Massachusetts
While Hurricane Erin didn’t make landfall, it still caused major disruptions for coastal communities, especially in Massachusetts The storm, which is twice the size of an average hurricane, came closest…
Ty’s Grand Slam Lemonade Hits It Out of the Park for a Cause
With the sun blazing overhead on one of the last weekends of summer, nothing hits the spot quite like a cold glass of lemonade. That timeless, tart-and-sweet refreshment is exactly…
Swampscott Shore Report: August 20 Beach Water Quality Results
While all of Swampscott’s beaches are open, the water quality results for this week are slightly raised compared to past tests, seemingly in part to the steady rain the town…
UV Pilot Program Ends at King’s Beach as Officials Address Noise Complaints
The ultraviolet (UV) pilot program at King’s Beach wrapped up on Monday, and all equipment—except for the UV trailer—is expected to be dismantled by Friday, according to interim Town Administrator…
Beauport Ambulance Takes Over Emergency Services in Swampscott, Marblehead
As of last weekend, Beauport Ambulance Service, Inc. is now providing ambulance services in Swampscott. For the past ten years, Cataldo Atlantic Ambulance provided services to Swampscott and Marblehead. The…