By BRIDGET TURCOTTE Raffaele Balducci of Raffaele’s Hair Salon has been snipping hair and styling do’s on Humphrey Street for four decades. … [Read more...] about Life is beautiful: For four decades, Raffaele Balducci has been a cut above
People & Places
A change of art: Textures and patterns shape Tom Jefferies’ career decision
By MEAGHAN CASEY After decades of putting his artistic passions on the backburner, Tom Jefferies finally acknowledged it was a calling he just couldn’t continue to ignore. Jefferies, who was … [Read more...] about A change of art: Textures and patterns shape Tom Jefferies’ career decision
Living Swell
By Meaghan Casey Entering Diana James’ Living Swell boutique, customers are transported into another world — a world in which they can almost imagine being whisked out to sea, likely on one of the … [Read more...] about Living Swell
Scene in Swampscott: Class of 1967 Reunion
Members of the Swampscott High School Class of 1967 held their 50th reunion July 22 at Hawthorne by the Sea. A social gathering was held the night before at Fantasy Island and a service was held the … [Read more...] about Scene in Swampscott: Class of 1967 Reunion
Born to run: Peter Hale considered ‘the best Williams College track distance runner ever’
By Brion O’Connor Peter Hale, one of the most decorated track and field athletes in Swampscott High School and Williams College history, was no overnight success. His first competitive foray into … [Read more...] about Born to run: Peter Hale considered ‘the best Williams College track distance runner ever’