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Swampscott Considers Testing Temporary Flood Barrier at Preston Beach
Fire Department Rides to Salem for ‘Salute to Sebastian’
Clarke School Gets Colorful Makeover with Arts Exhibition
Swampscott Police Identify Man in School Security Concern, No Crime Suspected
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Constitution Discussion Group Opens Conversation to Senior Center

Brendan CassidyAugust 20, 2026August 20, 202602 mins

Every other Friday, a group of local seniors meet to discuss current political events and how they relate to the U.S. Constitution. Members often share different opinions on certain topics,…

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PorchFest Returns to Swampscott With Congressional Candidate Dan Koh Taking the Stage

Monica SagerAugust 20, 2026August 20, 202603 mins

Swampscott PorchFest is back on August 29, and it will feature one special guest who will not only be performing on the 85 Monument Ave porch but also appear on…

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Eviction Case Against Lincoln’s Landing Delayed Two Weeks Amid Dispute Over Rent Checks

Monica SagerAugust 20, 2026September 6, 202604 mins

The eviction case against Lincoln’s Landing was continued for two weeks amid a dispute over documents and whether two rent checks had cleared the bank. “I prefer that you work…

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Waters on the Water: Connections the Highlight of Harbormaster’s Workday

Brendan CassidyAugust 19, 2026August 20, 202604 mins

Even when he isn’t working, Swampscott Harbormaster and Police Lt. Bill Waters keeps a radio on his hip, listening to a channel used for distressed calls from local mariners. During…

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Swampscott Native Wins State Amateur Golf Championship

Brendan CassidyAugust 19, 2026August 20, 202603 mins

After a long week of driving, chipping and putting, Swampscott native Aidan Emmerich dominated the final round of the 2026 Massachusetts Amateur Golf Championship on July 11, claiming the prestigious…

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Swampscott High School at No. 58 in Massachusetts Rankings, Up 40 Spots

Monica SagerAugust 19, 2026August 20, 202602 mins

Swampscott High School placed No. 58 among Massachusetts’ public high schools in new rankings from U.S. News & World Reports. The rankings included 353 of the 408 public high schools…

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Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts Sets Eyes on Opening at Former Hawthorne-by-the-Sea Site

Monica SagerAugust 19, 2026August 19, 202606 mins

The Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts will open by Labor Day weekend.  Last December, Town Meeting approved an RFP allowing for a lease of up to 30 months from…

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Lincoln’s Landing Eviction Case Highlights Broader Concerns Over Humphrey Street Business Turnover

Monica SagerAugust 18, 2026August 20, 202606 mins

As the eviction case against Lincoln’s Landing returns to court Thursday, a review of historic records shows that a number of businesses have come and gone from the same Humphrey…

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Spotted Lanternflies Found in Swampscott, State Officials Confirm

Monica SagerAugust 17, 2026August 19, 202602 mins

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) has confirmed the presence of the invasive spotted lanternfly in Swampscott. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive sap-feeding insect from Asia.The insect was…

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Meet the Candidates: 6th Congressional District

EditorAugust 14, 2026August 19, 202601 mins

The Swampscott Tides had the opportunity to interview the seven candidates running for 6th Congressional District Representative, presented below in alphabetical order. Click a link to read an interview and…

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