Before Nahant became a quaint beach town with tree-lined streets and greenery, it was desolate and treeless, akin to Easter Island. “The reason they needed trees was because, in colonial times, they … [Read more...] about How Nahant got its trees
Archives for December 22, 2023
Sew envious
As a kid, Karlene Ball was constantly being dragged to the fabric store by her mom. On the weekend’s, they would hop over to Joan’s in Saugus to pick up materials for sewing, with Ball often sighing … [Read more...] about Sew envious
Heather Goodwin is a self-proclaimed sea hag — and proud of it!
The lifelong resident of Nahant has spent most of her career in art, working first as a silversmith before launching “Sea Hag Studios” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sea Hag Studios is an embrace of … [Read more...] about Heather Goodwin is a self-proclaimed sea hag — and proud of it!
Coco Clopton is a Triple Threat on and off the field
In the world of high school athletics, there are standout athletes, and then there's Swampscott High School’s 17-year-old Coco Clopton. A true triple-threat athlete, Clopton has excelled in field … [Read more...] about Coco Clopton is a Triple Threat on and off the field
A step into Halloween on Stetson Avenue
Every October, homeowners around the country transform their lawns into spooky scenes of ghosts and ghouls. In Swampscott, residents need to look no further than Stetson Avenue for the “mecca” of … [Read more...] about A step into Halloween on Stetson Avenue