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‘We Are Not Giving In’: Hundreds Protest Trump’s Agenda at No Kings Rally in Swampscott
The rain did not deter North Shore residents from gathering at King’s Beach in Swampscott on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump and his administration’s actions over the past six…
School Committee Approves Three Union Contracts
The Swampscott School Committee unanimously approved new contracts for the education support professionals, tutors and teachers. Contract negotiations between the unions and the School Committee began in November, according to…
Swampscott Man Charged in Major Fentanyl Bust
A Swampscott man was arrested and charged with trafficking more than 200 grams of fentanyl. Luis Alfredo Mercedes was arrested by the Lynn Police Department on Monday, June 9, according…
Swampscott to Host Meeting On Veterans Crossing Housing Project
Swampscott will host a neighborhood meeting on Thursday, June 12 at 6:30 p.m. at 889 Burrill Street to review schematic design plans for the Veterans Crossing housing project. In recent…
My Brother’s Table To Host Event To Combat Summer Hunger
My Brother’s Table will host its More than Meals summer event on June 25 to celebrate the organization’s mission of providing nourishing meals served with hospitality. The event will take…
Swampscott Introduces Free Beach Wheelchairs
Starting on June 30, Swampscott’s beaches will become more accessible thanks to two donated beach wheelchairs available for free public use. Swampscott received two donated beach wheelchairs, marking the first…
Learning Through Play: Lavender Lane Early Learning Center Nurtures Children
For Emily Hartmann, it was always in the cards for her to open a daycare. “I always loved working with children,” Hartman said. “I worked at a children’s theater when…
Swampscott Author Explores Global Jewish Wedding Traditions
With her latest book, “100 Jewish Brides: Stories from Around the World,” long-time Swampscott resident and author Barbara Vinick is taking readers on a journey through customs across six different…
Former Swampscott Police Captain Dies at 97
Former Swampscott Police Captain Joe McHugh died at his home in Fort Myers, Florida on June 3. He was 97. “The family and friends of Capt. McHugh are in our…
Swampscott Farmers Market Supports Local Businesses and Builds Community
Adil Zihri gets up every day at 4:30 a.m. to begin preparing food to be sold at his stand at local farmers markets around eastern Massachusetts. Of each market, he…