When the town was first hiring for a position at the library, Alyce Deveau said she was asked if she would stay on for a full year. When she agreed, the town immediately hired her. Now, 38 … [Read more...] about One chapter ends and another begins
People & Places
A salute to two stalwarts
Peter R. Beatrice Jr. and Peter Sack were remembered in October by town residents as passionate people who were generous with their time. Beatrice sired a family that became a part of the … [Read more...] about A salute to two stalwarts
He wonders where the time went
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
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?