Jamming in the Commons
Walking up to the gazebo in the middle of Swampscott Commons, the faint sound of guitar strings can be heard through the commotion of whizzing cars passing by on the street. Getting closer, Sandy Forbes, dressed in a blue aloha shirt and a tan safari hat, sits by himself on the bench, casually playing the […]
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MiraMar has a passion for printing
If you happen to be strolling down Swampscott’s downtown area, you might stumble upon a small shop on the corner of Humphrey and Redington streets filled with different types of printmaking artwork. Skulls, vehicles, and animals, all in different shapes and sizes, line the front of the shop as you walk in. They are all […]
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Rabbi’s combating antisemitism by helping others discover their Jewish pride
On Jan. 6, an antisemetic incident occurred in the town of Swampscott near Redington Street and Forest Avenue where a swastika was spray painted on one of the sidewalks. Six days later, the community rallied together at Linscott Park for a “No Place For Hate” rally, and at the forefront were two of the most […]
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