Anne Driscoll making a difference in Emerald Isle By STACEY MARCUS “I arrived in Ireland with no phone, no home and no hairdresser,” said Anne Driscoll, an award-winning journalist, social … [Read more...] about Pluck of the Irish
Reach for the stars
Town’s artists over the moon about new home By MEAGHAN CASEY Artists may have been lured to Swampscott by the beautiful waterfront in years past, but it was often a solitary existence — until … [Read more...] about Reach for the stars
Swampscott sailing program celebrates half-century mark
By DAVID LISCIO Nautical historians will tell you Swampscott is best known as the New England town where the fishing dory and the lobster pot were invented. But over the past half century, while … [Read more...] about Swampscott sailing program celebrates half-century mark
Crossing the Channel
Swampscott men tackle the ‘Mount Everest of swimming’ By MEAGHAN CASEY There will likely be jellyfish, water temperatures dipping below 60 degrees, salt-water induced swelling of lips and … [Read more...] about Crossing the Channel
Sunny side up: Summer essential shopping list
Summer in Swampscott is finally here. Whether you're traveling to someplace exotic to celebrate in the sun or planning a relaxing staycation on 01907’s sandy shores, welcome the new season in style … [Read more...] about Sunny side up: Summer essential shopping list