Meet the Candidates: Mike Minogue, Governor
Mike Minogue told the Swampscott Tides that he can’t argue with young people who say they can’t afford insurance in Massachusetts or to buy a home. “But we can change…
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S.U.R.E. – Tell Us Your Story: Sue Burgess
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 Favorite Swampscott Beach?
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….
Swampscott Sounds: Humphrey Street Block Party
Experience the Humphrey Street Block Party in this audio story by reporter Lauren Baker. Interviewee 1: Benjamin Franklin Interviewee 2: Phallin Oruma Interviewee 3: Jim Capone Band: Turtle on a String
Resident Helps Save Glover with Cardboard Regatta Boat Design
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…
Swampscott Shore Report: August 13
After some showers over the weekend, signs could be seen along King’s Beach warning residents not to swim. Forecasts during the week were clear, a trend that should continue through…
Meet the Candidates: Terrence Kennedy, Governor’s Council
Terrence Kennedy told the Swampscott Tides that he has made “a real difference” during his time on the Governor’s Council. “I truly believe that in terms of the people who…
Meet the Candidates: Diann Baylis, Governor’s Council
Diann Baylis told the Swampscott Tides that while she had a “genuine interest” in international law in law school, she wanted to pursue the “humanitarian aspect of it.” “I like…
Meet the Candidates: Tram Nguyen, 6th Congressional District
State Rep. Tram Nguyen said she knows that democracy is fragile and that “our entire system right now is at risk.” “If we were really hopeless, I would not be…
Meet the Candidates: Mariah Lancaster, 6th Congressional District
Mariah Lancaster told the Swampscott Tides that Congress needs members who understand not only the scientific impacts of climate change on residents but also how those impacts affect nearly every…