The reason 93-year-old Mary McGinn has stayed in Swampscott for so many years can be summed up in one word: pride. Although McGinn was born in New York, she has spent the majority of her life in … [Read more...] about A woman for all time
Past & Present
A salute to two stalwarts
Peter R. Beatrice Jr. and Peter Sack were remembered in October by town residents as passionate people who were generous with their time. Beatrice sired a family that became a part of the … [Read more...] about A salute to two stalwarts
He wonders where the time went
These days, Clem Schoenebeck is renowned for his poetry ― but that hasn't always been the case. The Swampscott resident attended Pennsylvania State University and was a part of the school's … [Read more...] about He wonders where the time went
Who was Elihu Thomson?
Can you imagine a boy who wants to attend high school at 11 years old being told that he has to wait until he is 13? Can you imagine that boy being told he is not allowed to have books for two years? … [Read more...] about Who was Elihu Thomson?