It may come as a surprise to those who aren’t experienced surfers that there is a specific method of preparing when, where, and how to catch waves on any given day. What may be more surprising is that … [Read more...] about Riding the wave of Nahant’s surf culture
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An Olympian holds court
She calls it "The Gigi Method," and tennis players got an on-court tutorial in early August at the Nahant Tennis Club with former two-time Olympic gold medalist and 17-time major winner in doubles … [Read more...] about An Olympian holds court
Swampscott native caught first glimpse of a star
Kim Hughes-Floutsakos remembers the first time she met NBA superstar Giannis "The Greek Freak" Antetokounmpo. It was 2001 and the Swampscott native was teaching English in a suburban Athens … [Read more...] about Swampscott native caught first glimpse of a star
Ocean House Surf and Skate ride a wave of success
Amber O'Shea and Tim Oviatt have come a long way as owners of Ocean House Surf and Skate. The surf-and-skate shop had humble beginnings. The business started in Salem in 2011, with Oviatt selling … [Read more...] about Ocean House Surf and Skate ride a wave of success
Field of vision: Town’s foresight helps make new Blocksidge a ‘point of pride’
By STEVE KRAUSE On Sept. 2, 1918, just over two months before World War I would end on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, Cpl. John Enos Blocksidge of Swampscott, who had enlisted … [Read more...] about Field of vision: Town’s foresight helps make new Blocksidge a ‘point of pride’