Boston Red Sox outfielder Tony Conigliaro is carried off the field on a stretcher by teammates and the trainers of both the Red Sox and the California Angels after he was beaned by Angels pitcher Jack … [Read more...] about The tragedy of Tony C.
People & Places
Beth Adams, NFL deal with brain injuries head-on
By STEVE KRAUSE Looks can be deceiving. That’s true whether you’re sizing up a blind date or trying to figure out how healthy a person is. And it’s especially true with traumatic brain injuries … [Read more...] about Beth Adams, NFL deal with brain injuries head-on
Chapel renovation earns praise
By SANDI GOLDFARB Swampscott’s historic cemetery is a peaceful place. Mature trees shade walkways that wind through the well-maintained grounds, while the sounds of birds mingle with the gentle hum … [Read more...] about Chapel renovation earns praise
Pluck of the Irish
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
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