Photos of the Week

Swampscott’s skies turned orange this week thanks to the fires in Canada and Minnesota. Canada has reported 888 active wildfires, as dry vegetation, drought conditions, hot weather and lightning are…

There were a lot of festivities around town this week around July 4 and the 250th anniversary of the country. If you missed the town fireworks on July 3 or…

It’s the Fourth of July weekend!! Swampscott will host its fireworks and festivities Friday night. The live music, food trucks, breweries and fun will begin at 5 p.m. Fireworks will…

The hot topic on social media and on the beaches this week was the meat tent popup. Many have joked that Essential Foods Direct has been the one thing that…

Eagle Scouts and Gold Scouts were both honored this week. Swampscott Troop 53 members Adrian Laporte and Aiden Tat were officially declared Eagle Scouts and honored with an induction ceremony…

The Class of 2026 graduated! The 166 seniors marked the end of their high school journey adn the beginning of new opportunities ahead. “Today we celebrate your accomplishments, but I…

It was prom week! Check out photos of the sparkly gowns, sharp tuxedos, and perfectly coordinated corsages and boutonnieres. Students talked with the Swampscott Tides and Big Blue News about…

It was a big week for athletics in Swampscott. The spring sports season has proven to be a successful one for Swampscott High School athletic programs, with four teams reaching…

It was Town Meeting week in Swampscott, and it – surprisingly to some – only lasted one night. The town voted on 14 articles, approving all but one when Swampscott…

Swampscott girls tennis won three times this week, extending their streak to 15 wins. The Swampscott Tides covered Monday’s game against Peabody Veteran’s Memorial High School, when the Big Blue…