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$8,460 Legal Bill Sparks Tension on Swampscott Select Board as Grishman Alleges Unauthorized Spending
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Community Honors Espresso the Whale with Memorial at Beach Bluff Park

Monica SagerSeptember 13, 2025September 14, 202503 mins

About a dozen people gathered on Saturday to unveil a memorial for Espresso the Whale, honoring the sea creature that washed ashore twice in 2024. The humpback whale, nicknamed “Espresso”…

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Swampscott to Host Mental Health and Wellness Conference March 14

Monica SagerMarch 11, 2026March 12, 202602 mins

Various town departments will host a Mental Health and Wellness Conference and Fair on Saturday, March 14 at Swampscott High School. The free conference and wellness fair, themed “Thriving in…

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Who Is Running For Board of Library Trustees?

Monica SagerApril 3, 2026April 2, 202601 mins

Debbie Friedlander Debbie Friedlander did not respond to the Swampscott Tides’ request for answers to questions sent to all candidates. She also serves on the Poet Laureate Selection Committee and…

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Swampscott Center for Performing Arts Wins Liquor License, Entertainment Permit Delayed Again

Monica SagerJune 8, 2026June 9, 202604 mins

Among some concerns from neighbors and the Select Board, the Swampscott Center for Performing Arts’ liquor license was approved but the discussions around the entertainment licenses were again postponed to…

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The Swampscott Library Celebrates The Music of The Past

Swampscott High School StudentsJune 26, 2026June 26, 202603 mins

This is a contribution from a Swampscott High School student, as part of the Swampscott Tides Big Blue Student News selection.  Story by Sasha Fafel The Swampscott Public Library hosted…

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‘I See Art’: Hundreds Pull Classic Cars onto Town Hall Lawn

Brendan CassidyOctober 11, 2026October 14, 202603 mins

Swampscott resident Doug Dubin approached town officials 15 years ago with the idea to host a car show on the Town Hall Lawn. Dubin originally planned for 25 or so…

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From Hobby to Handmade Success: Karlene Ball Stitches Together Community Through Sewing

Monica SagerJune 25, 2026June 26, 202603 mins

Karlene Ball has been into the sewing world since she was a child. Although she wanted nothing to do with sewing when her mother practiced the craft, Ball has since…

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‘We’re Going to Be Slammed’: Swampscott Library Braces for Marblehead Budget Fallout

Monica SagerApril 6, 2026April 8, 202604 mins

Marblehead’s Abbot Public Library may be able to stay open for three days a week under the town’s 2027 fiscal year budget, but the Swampscott Public Library is still bracing…

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When Life Gives You Lemons, Drew Domelowicz Makes a Business

Lauren BakerAugust 6, 2026August 6, 202602 mins

With one refreshing gulp and a burst of citrus flavor, a classic summer favorite is brought to life by Sunny Daze Lemonade. Owned and operated by Swampscott resident and 15-year-old…

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Swampscott High Launches Student Advisory Board to Amplify Student Voice

Swampscott High School StudentsMay 21, 2026May 21, 202601 mins

This is a contribution from a Swampscott High School student, as part of the Swampscott Tides Big Blue Student News selection.  Videos by Noah Weirl, story by Davit Movsesyan Swampscott…

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