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Innovation in Action: Swampscott School District Teaching
Swampscott Invited to Weigh In on Traffic Traffic Safety at Stetson and Franklin
Snow Emergency: Friday, February 20 Parking Ban
A Stroke of Genius: Students and Seniors Create Art, Bonds
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Swampscott Sounds: September 1 Primary Election

Lauren BakerSeptember 1, 2026September 1, 202601 mins

Experience the Swampscott Primary Election in this audio story by reporter Lauren Baker. Interviewee 1: Katie Dupont Interviewee 2: Mary Hobbins Interviewee 3: Jared Sprague Interviewee 4: Isabelle Harvey Interviewee…

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Swampscott Seniors: Graduates to Head to Nation’s Top Schools

Monica SagerMay 29, 2025June 2, 202503 mins

The Swampscott High School seniors will graduate on Friday, and this year many got into very selective colleges.  Swampscott seniors will graduate on Friday, May 30 at 6 p.m. The…

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576 Tickets and Counting: Swampscott Rethinks Parking Rules Amid Growing Safety Concerns

Monica SagerJuly 21, 2026July 22, 202606 mins

The Swampscott Police Department issued 576 parking citations in the first six months of 2026, a pace that could surpass the town’s average of 860 citations per year from 2023…

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School’s In Session: Swampscott Students Start New Year

Brendan CassidySeptember 2, 2026September 3, 202603 mins

After putting down pencils and picking up Wiffle ball bats and popsicles for the last couple months, students and parents made their way back to Swampscott’s three schools Wednesday morning…

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Retiring Teacher Peter Franklin Urges Swampscott High’s Class of 2026 to Embrace Every Opportunity

Swampscott High School StudentsJune 8, 2026June 9, 202602 mins

This is a contribution from a Swampscott High School student, as part of the Swampscott Tides Big Blue Student News selection.  By Joey Blood The Class of 2026 officially graduated from…

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‘Someone Who Works Miracles’: Special Education Teacher Named Teacher of The Year

Brendan CassidySeptember 18, 2026September 22, 202602 mins

A normal week of work for Jolyn DeGeorge includes filing a lot of paperwork, extensive planning for the near future and collaborating with colleagues. Her favorite part, however, is spending…

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Under Helm of New Coach, Girls Tennis Serves Up Scorching Start

Brendan CassidyApril 17, 2026April 19, 202603 mins

Swampscott Public Schools Lead Nurse Emily Cilley has added coaching the girls tennis team to her list of responsibilities this season, and the Big Blue couldn’t be off to a…

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Resident Helps Save Glover with Cardboard Regatta Boat Design

Brendan CassidyAugust 13, 2026August 13, 202602 mins

Swampscott resident Scott Leisner was walking around in Salem with his family last year when he heard a wave of commotion. Drawn in by the excitement, he walked over to…

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With Community’s Help, TLC Brings Holiday Magic to Nearly 60 Families

Monica SagerDecember 9, 2025December 10, 202503 mins

Santa has a bit of a helper in town this year, as Swampscott’s Toys for Local Children (TLC) is ensuring that every family has toys and warm clothing to unwrap…

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Swampscott Author Makes Case for Universal Basic Income in New Book

Monica SagerJuly 1, 2026July 1, 202605 mins

Swampscott resident Richard Frenkel explored how automation, globalization and public policy have reshaped wages, proposing a universal basic income as a way to address growing economic inequality. Frenkel presented his…

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