E F Gilmore’s Newest Commander Lives to See Veterans Smile
Seeing the smiles on the faces of those he helps is what keeps Jason Thompson going every day. Thompson, a seven-year Army veteran, was named the latest commander of E.F….
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Man Dies After Stabbing Incident at Vinnin Square Stop & Shop
Police responded to a wellbeing check on a person in a vehicle parked in front of Stop & Shop in Vinnin Square Monday morning. The Essex County District Attorney’s Office…
Save the Glover! Receives $16,000 in New Support to Preserve Historic Farmhouse
Save the Glover! Has received $16,000 from a grant and two donors, as the non-profit organization continues its work to preserve the Gen. John Glover Farmhouse. “These generous gifts are…
Swampscott MCAS Scores Rise, but District Remains Near Middle of Peer Communities
Swampscott tends to hover around the median among comparable Massachusetts communities in MCAS results, even as the district’s students consistently score above the statewide average. Tests are administered to students…
Five Bands, One Big Cause: Swamp-Stock to Come to Swampscott
Swamp-Stock will rock the night on Thursday, October 1 as bands line up for non-stop music throughout the evening. The fundraising event is the first of its kind to support…
Swampscott Disability Fair Connects Residents to Resources
The Swampscott Commission on Disability hosted a disability fair on Saturday, September 26, attracting around 200 people of all ages to advocacy, support and information booths in the Swampscott Elementary…
Photos of the Week: September 19-25
Swampscott is gearing up for a no’easter this weekend.The storm is expected to bring coastal flooding, high surf, strong winds and rain to New England, according to The Weather Channel….
Swampscott MCAS Scores Outpace State, Show Strong Gains in Several Grades
The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System, or MCAS, results were released this week, and Swampscott students are consistently scoring above the statewide average. “We are immensely proud of the progress and…
S.U.R.E. – Tell Us Your Story: Ralph Edwards
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 Fall Drink?
It’s time for the Swampscott Tides’ weekly poll. The paper will ask the public a question, followed by a feature story highlighting the results the following week. No pressure. No…