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People and Places
Stylin’ in Swampscott
Katy Jackson never imagined that she would one day become the owner of Spinale and Company Hair Design on Humphrey…
A love for labs
MaryEllen Fletcher, chair of the Swampscott Select Board, is not only a public servant but also a dog breeder and…
Swampscott remembers a public servant
Donald Hause died at age 64 on Sept. 18, 2024, after a 10-year battle with cancer. He is remembered by…
Life & Style
A HEALTHY PODCAST
The Health Department recently launched a podcast called Local Public Health: Conversations Exploring Public Health on the North Shore in…
A Hart of gold
Lauryn Hart raised nearly $2,000 to combat domestic violence as part of the hiking fundraiser. Swampscott resident Lauryn Hart put…
Paddling their way through the summer
A fleet of young paddleboarders could be seen off the coast of Eisman’s Beach each day throughout the summer. The…
Swampscott Yacht Club bowls over Beringer
Swampscott Yacht Club members Matt Bachman and Chris Swartz made their club proud this summer when they took first and…
From Swampscott’s weight room to national champion
Swampscott has had a plethora of great high-school athletes throughout its rich history in different sports. One Swampscott graduate might…
Sports & Leisure
A Hall of Fame calling for Fred Doyle
Believe it or not, five undefeated seasons, eight Northeastern Conference championships, and a coaching record of 180-45-1 are only a few of the accomplishments that track and cross country coach…
Big Blue back-to-back
Most baseball players who go on to play at high levels can recall their Little League days – just ask them. Lifting trophies doesn’t hurt the memory bank either. It’s…
Arts & Entertainment
Seaside Youth Club fosters connection
Seaside Youth Club aims to be a welcoming place for Swampscott pre-teens to relax, connect, and express themselves. Founded in…
Reno Pisano: A legacy in sculpture
Nahant lost an artistic treasure in April when sculptor Reno “Ray” Pisano died at the age of 101. The artist,…
Artistic evolution: Stefanie Timmermann
Stefanie Timmermann’s art style has varied widely throughout her career. The native of Germany first moved to Swampscott in 2009.…
Past & Present
Historical Commission teaches school heritage
The Swampscott Historical Commission recently held its seventh exhibition at ReachArts, highlighting artifacts that celebrate the town’s school history. The…
History served in Nahant
Community members turned the clock back on tennis this summer at the Nahant Country Club in honor of the sesquicentennial…
Food & Drink
An ‘alchemy’ of Scandinavian and Asian cuisines
Most towns on the North Shore would be lucky to claim a great restaurant specializing in either Asian or Nordic…
A one-stop shop comes to Nahant
Residents will no longer have to travel across the Causeway to get a carton of eggs and a gallon of…