Marill and Tom Demakes. By PAUL HALLORAN The list of organizations that benefit from the generosity of Tom Demakes is long, yet the focus is fairly narrow. And that’s just the way he wants … [Read more...] about Like a good neighbor, Demakes is there to answer the call
People & Places
Doing good across the globe
Swampscott High School student Laura Gilberti bonds with a young child from Nicaragua during the school's service trip in April. By MEAGHAN CASEY While some teens dream of sun, sand and … [Read more...] about Doing good across the globe
A true Patriot
Tom Stephens (#45) played five seasons with the Boston Patriot franchise, New England's first professional football team. By RICH FAHEY They were a band of brothers, the men who first brought … [Read more...] about A true Patriot
A novel career
Local author Julie Johnson has published six contemporary romance novels. By STACEY MARCUS For those of you who think fairy tales don’t come true, take a moment to meet Swampscott High School … [Read more...] about A novel career
Miles to go before he sleeps
Rich Malagrifa stands atop Mount Katahdin, the highest mountain in the state of Miane, as part of his journey across the Appalachian Trail. | Photo: Courtesy of Rich Malagrifa By STACEY … [Read more...] about Miles to go before he sleeps