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Big Blue Bargains Pledges to Match Donations for Jackson Park Track Replacement

Brendan CassidyJuly 24, 2026July 27, 202602 mins

Local nonprofit Big Blue Bargains has pledged to match up to $15,000 in community donations toward the construction of a new outdoor track at the Swampscott High School, town officials…

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Orangetheory Coach Prepares to Take on Chicago Marathon

Brendan CassidyJuly 23, 2026July 24, 202603 mins

Four years ago Sam Cooke started taking classes at Swampscott’s Orangetheory, a nationwide fitness studio that combines full-body strength training with cardio exercise. Cooke didn’t know at the time that…

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For Lisa Faia, a Lifelong Passion Takes Center Stage at 20 Years

Monica SagerJuly 23, 2026July 24, 202604 mins

Lisa Faia has wanted to own a dance studio for as long as she can remember. When she moved away as a fourth grader, many classmates wrote the same message…

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Former Pro Teaches Next Generation of Basketball Players

Brendan CassidyJuly 20, 2026July 21, 202603 mins

Swampscott native Chris Balliro believes in the value of repetition. After graduating from Swampscott High School as one of the Big Blue’s most decorated basketball players, Balliro played Division I…

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More Than a Match: World Cup Screenings Bring Community to Swampscott

Swampscott High School StudentsJuly 20, 2026July 20, 202602 mins

This is a contribution from a Swampscott High School student, as part of the Swampscott Tides Big Blue Student News selection.  Story by Sasha Fafel Soccer fans gathered at the…

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From Chasing the Cup to Changing Lives: Marco Sanchez Opens Project Human

Brendan CassidyJune 30, 2026July 1, 202603 mins

Growing up, Swampscott resident Marco Sanchez dreamed of winning the Stanley Cup. As he grew older, Sanchez realized that goal might not be attainable on the ice. He realized he…

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Salem State Tennis Alum Excited for Future with Big Blue

Brendan CassidyJune 26, 2026June 25, 202602 mins

The Swampscott High School boys tennis program was under new leadership this spring, with former Salem State University tennis player Kevin Merino-Rivas taking charge. The Big Blue finished 7-9 in…

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Swampscott Youth Lacrosse Collects Trio of State Titles

Brendan CassidyJune 26, 2026June 29, 202603 mins

Three Swampscott Youth Lacrosse teams — the fifth- and sixth-grade girls, seventh- and eighth-grade girls, and seventh- and eighth-grade boys — traveled to Harvard Stadium last week to compete in…

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Swampscott Alum Phill Witt Named Head Coach of Marblehead Girls Varsity Basketball Team

Monica SagerJune 25, 2026June 25, 202603 mins

Swampscott High School graduate Phill Witt will take over as head coach of Marblehead High School’s varsity girls basketball team. Marblehead announced Tuesday that Witt will assume the role for…

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Community, Camaraderie and Catching Pop-ups Collide at Coastal Co-Ed Softball

Brendan CassidyJune 24, 2026June 26, 202603 mins

Swampscott neighbors Tarek Donnolly and Matt Chadwell would rush out of work once a week to sit in traffic for over an hour to make it to their softball leagues’…

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