Recently, Swampscott High School hired Jaymie Caponigro, Class of 2017, as its next girls varsity soccer coach. Though Caponigro is only 24, she believes she’s ready for this challenge of leading the … [Read more...] about SHS alumna comes back to lead the Big Blue
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Riding the wave of Nahant’s surf culture
It may come as a surprise to those who aren’t experienced surfers that there is a specific method of preparing when, where, and how to catch waves on any given day. What may be more surprising is that … [Read more...] about Riding the wave of Nahant’s surf culture
An Olympian holds court
She calls it "The Gigi Method," and tennis players got an on-court tutorial in early August at the Nahant Tennis Club with former two-time Olympic gold medalist and 17-time major winner in doubles … [Read more...] about An Olympian holds court
Swampscott native caught first glimpse of a star
Kim Hughes-Floutsakos remembers the first time she met NBA superstar Giannis "The Greek Freak" Antetokounmpo. It was 2001 and the Swampscott native was teaching English in a suburban Athens … [Read more...] about Swampscott native caught first glimpse of a star
Ocean House Surf and Skate ride a wave of success
Amber O'Shea and Tim Oviatt have come a long way as owners of Ocean House Surf and Skate. The surf-and-skate shop had humble beginnings. The business started in Salem in 2011, with Oviatt selling … [Read more...] about Ocean House Surf and Skate ride a wave of success