Swampscott Through Time: Trails and Sails Tour Spots
Jonathan Leamon serves as vice chair of the Swampscott Historical Commission and as president of Explorers Lifelong Learning Institute, based in Salem. Early photos taken by Stuart P. Ellis of…
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‘Feeling of Community’: New Reference Librarian Joins Swampscott
After working at two libraries in Oregon and earning a master’s degree in library science from the University of Washington in June, Brayten Funke left the Pacific Northwest for his…
Judge Dismisses Eviction Case against Lincoln’s Landing
Judge Leo Fama II officially dismissed an eviction case against Lincoln’s Landing restaurant on Thursday morning. The dismissal comes after continuations in two previous sessions at Lynn District Court. The…
A+ for Summer Fun: Swampscott Students Get One Last Hurrah Before School
The Swampscott Recreation Department is hosting an End of Summer Extravaganza for children before they return to school on Wednesday. The two-day festivities blend active play, teamwork and creativity. Children…
‘We’re Just Grateful’: 17 Homes Host DIY Concerts for Porchfest
Philip Bereaud often compares Porchfests to AirBnb or Uber. Bereaud explained anyone with a car can become a taxi driver with Uber, and people with a spare room can become…
Photos of the Week: August 22-28
The week was interrupted by the continued “service disruptions” at Town Hall. The town announced a “network disruption” on August 19, and it continues to impact Town Hall and other…
S.U.R.E. – Tell Us Your Story: Irma Zarinsky
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…
What’s Your Go To Beach Read Book Genre?
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….
New Senior Center Director Keeps Focus on Both Present and Future
In 2021, as Sabrina Clopton was interviewed by then-Senior Center Director Heidi Whear, Clopton didn’t know that one day she’d be sitting in Whear’s shoes. Following Whear’s retirement, Clopton took…
Swampscott Shore Report: August 27 Beach Water Quality Results
There beach quality seems very good for the final week of summer before school resumes. That said, it is important to check out signs posted at the beaches that indicate…