In August, a formal reveal of the Frederick Douglass sculpture by 99-year old Nahant artist Reno ‘Ray’ Pisano highlighted the official dedication of a new Lynn park named after the prominent … [Read more...] about Pisano had a hand in history
People & Places
Tamy-Fée Meneide
When George Floyd was murdered by a police officer on May 25, 2020, Tamy-Feé Meneide heard a call to action. Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22 years in prison but … [Read more...] about Tamy-Fée Meneide
This is a walk you’ll talk about
The Nahant Heritage Trail is a coastal walk where you can take a break from the loud traffic and bright lights and enjoy panoramic seascape views. The 1.4-mile trail brings walkers deep into Nahant … [Read more...] about This is a walk you’ll talk about
A woman for all time
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
Every picture tells a story
A mixture of renaissance and royalty — that might be the best way to describe Swampscott's Edythe Comins Baker. From being a political activist to volunteering on countless charitable and … [Read more...] about Every picture tells a story