Swampscott father and daughter poke fun at 1950s in podcast
SWAMPSCOTT — For Swampscott resident David Townsend, it started off as sharing bedtime stories with his daughter. Now, it’s a podcast series. When Towns... Read more.
Swampscott awarded $145,406 DOER grant to upgrade school HVAC systems
SWAMPSCOTT — The town’s effort of being more environmentally friendly has made its way into the schools. Swampscott was awarded a $145,406 grant from Th... Read more.
Item wins a New England Newspaper & Press Association award
WORCESTER — Some days this job takes a lot out of me. Then there are other days, when we get recognized for the work that we do. My colleagues and I headed ... Read more.
Lynn Police get less lethal weapons to fight crime
LYNN — The city’s police department got new weapons this week and their purpose is to reduce the use of lethal force. Thanks to $117,000 in funding from... Read more.
Body found on Nahant’s Short Beach
NAHANT — The body of a 73-year-old man was found on Short Beach early Saturday morning. Nahant Police received a 911 call at about 7:40 a.m. reporting a dead ... Read more.
Latinx Heritage Month celebrated in Lynn
LYNN — The walls of the Lynn Museum/LynnArts building are covered in pieces of art that celebrate the Latinx culture. While they will remain in place for th... Read more.
New Music Breakdown: Dan + Shay, Justin Bieber collaborate on wedding song
Beliebers (Justin Bieber fans) all over the world had their hearts broken twice this week. The first heartbreak was when the singer re-tied the knot with superm... Read more.
National Grid, Conservation Commission voice concerns on rail trail design
SWAMPSCOTT — The town may have to make changes to parts of its proposed rail trail plan after a number of issues were raised by National Grid. Swampscott&... Read more.
Parking phone app can be used in Lynn’s downtown
LYNN — City residents and those visiting the downtown area will finally be able to pay for parking on their cellphones. After securing a partnership with ... Read more.
Swampscott man out of his gourd with giant pumpkin
SWAMPSCOTT — All Tom Keenan wanted in his backyard was a vegetable garden. Instead, he ended up with a giant pumpkin patch. The Swampscott resident of nearly ... Read more.