Patriot Seafood of Salem claimed first place Sunday in the second annual chowder contest at Harbor Fest, held at Fisherman’s Beach. The event, originally scheduled for Saturday but postponed due…
The Swampscott Garden Art Walk is under new leadership this year, with a renewed focus on creativity and community connection. Swampscott Recreation is stepping in to lead the Garden Art…
The Seaglass Village, which works to help seniors maintain their independence, has received a $30,000 grant from the Women’s Fund of Essex County. The grant is meant to support subsidized…
The Swampscott Senior Center is inviting residents to lace up–or take off–their shoes for a nostalgic sock hop on June 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. Attendees will be able…
Many young riders, and even some parents, often disregard bike maintenance and safety, according to Swamspscott police officers. “It’s not really a thing kids pay attention to,” said Officer Kevin…
Jennifer De Leon was 19 years old the first time she read a book by a Latina author, a moment that inspired her to become an author. “The books that…
Swampscott’s Veterans Services Department is set to honor Memorial Day with multiple ceremonies throughout the weekend. Memorial Day is a day of remembrance in the United States that is observed…
Swampscott resident Libby Ritchie is making her mark more than 3,500 miles away in Cannes, France this week. Ritchie’s seven-minute, short film, Spread, is a part of the Cannes Film…
Owning a cafe has been a long-time dream for Scarla Morel. As a child, Morel pictured a coffee shop or tea store that she would run. In high school, she…
When driving by or walking near Fisherman’s Beach, onlookers might see three to six boats actively fishing. For Mike Gambale and John Ingalls, it’s a way of life. Generation after…
