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
People & Places
Saving the planet one light switch at a time
Calling all Swampscott electricity users! You may be helping the planet in more ways than you think. That is if you are using Swampscott Community Power, a community-based program under … [Read more...] about Saving the planet one light switch at a time
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?
The play’s the thing
Two years ago in pre-COVID times, many of us didn’t even know about Zoom — a cloud-based communications app. Although it provided convenience and changed the way we work and connect, some say that … [Read more...] about The play’s the thing
Postcards from the past: Dick Symmes and Dick Murray find a picture-perfect way to celebrate their birthplace
By Sandi Goldfarb Dick Symmes and Dick Murray have built a lifetime of memories, one postcard at a time. The Swampscott natives, who each celebrated their 91st birthday last summer, have been close … [Read more...] about Postcards from the past: Dick Symmes and Dick Murray find a picture-perfect way to celebrate their birthplace