Children in the Precinct: Parents Show Youth The Ropes
Of the hundreds of people who will walk into the polling location at Swampscott High School for Tuesday’s Primary Election, many will not be able to vote themselves for quite…
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Rain No Match for Sign-Bearing Supporters on Election Day
Residents holding campaign signs lined the street corner outside the entrance to Swampscott High School on Essex Street early Tuesday morning, waving to motorists as they pulled into the school…
First Voters of Primary Election Day Line Up to Fill in Ballots
Minutes before the clock struck 7 a.m. on Tuesday, a small line of voters gathered outside of the Swampscott High School doors, ready to cast their ballots when the polls…
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…
Lancaster Withdraws From 6th District Race, Throws Support Behind Nguyen
Dr. Mariah Lancaster has dropped out of the race for the 6th Congressional District seat, endorsing State Rep. Tram Nguyen. “This is the election of a generation and, in the…
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…
Swampscott Native Turns Love of Baseball Into Documentary on Banana Ball Player
Swampscott native Brendan Norton has always considered baseball “romantic.” He played the sport in high school, playing first base, pitcher and outfield for the Big Blue. But as his baseball…
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….