North Shore Woman Wins First 'Colossal Millions' Lottery Grand Prize

The Lynn woman won the first $1 million grand prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery's "$15,000,000 Colossal Millions" instant game.

Rainy Forecast Cancels Swampscott Earth Fest On Town Hall Lawn

A Saturday washout forced the cancellation of the Swampscott Earth Fest on Town Hall Lawn on Saturday.

Swampscott 'Blue Envelope' Program Aims To Break Down Barriers

The voluntary program provides a tool for those on the autism spectrum to convey essential information to officers during an interaction.

Cahill 5K Set for Sunday, May 4th

5K Race and 1 Mile Walk To Benefit Anchor Food Pantry and Rotary Club Cahill Scholarship

Swampscott Yacht Club Donates Polar Plunge Proceeds Toward School Trip

Funds raised during the New Year's Day plunge will go toward student scholarships for the Swampscott eighth-graders' trip to Washington D.C.

Swampscott Earth Fest Back For 4th Year In 2025

This year's free event will be at the Town Hall Lawn on April 26.

U.S. Rep. Moulton To Speak At North Shore Vietnam Veterans Breakfast

The free breakfast for veterans and their families will be held at the Swampscott Senior Center on Friday morning.

Swampscott/Lynn King's Beach Town Hall Set For Next Week

A forum at the Lynn Auditorium will discuss plans to clean up King's Beach, including the proposed UV Light pilot program.

Swampscott Free Retirement Readiness Event At Senior Center

The event focusing on both financial and social-emotional needs is set for March 22 at the Swampscott Senior Center.

Swampscott Glover House Preservation Efforts Find Bermuda Connection

A Save The Glover House delegation traveled to Bermuda to connect over shared Revolutionary War history.

Swampscott To Host 'Black History Is Our History' Event Tuesday Night

Swampscott Unites, Respects, and Embraces Diversity will host the free event Tuesday night at Swampscott High School.

Swampscott Seeks Volunteers For Several Board, Commissions

The town is seeking several residents to fill openings on municipal committees.

Swampscott ReachArts To 'Cease Operations' In May

The local group behind PorchFest and Made By 01907 said it will wind down activities following the passing of leader Heidi Shear.

Swampscott Black History Celebration Set For High School

Swampscott-based poet Enzo Silon Surin will speak and help lead a community panel discussion.

Swampscott To Host Capt. Jennifer Harris Remembrance Ceremony

The Sunday ceremony will be to commemorate the 18th anniversary of her death while serving her country in Iraq.

Swampscott S.U.R.E. Founding Member A Local Black Excellence Honoree

Ralph Edwards is being honored as a Local Black Excellence honoree by the North Shore Juneteenth Association.

Swampscott 'Trash Talk' Committee Seeks 2 New Members

Residents interested in reducing, reusing and recycling are invited to join the Solid Waste Advisory Committee.

Swampscott Big Blue Bargains Sets Grand Reopening At Clarke School

The community thrift store will open at the former Clarke School Extension next month.

North Shore Disabled Veterans Raise Money For LA Wildfire Relief

The DAV Disaster Relief Program was created in 1968. Since the program's inception in 1968, over $19.5 million has been disbursed.

Swampscott New Year's Polar Plunge To Benefit 8th Grade Trip

This year's plunge will benefit the middle school trip to Washington D.C.

Swampscott Big Blue Bargains To Open At Former Clarke School Extension

The Swampscott School Committee approved a one-year lease for the nonprofit thrift and consignment store Thursday night.

North Shore Mental Health Summit Looks To Bridge Generations

The Swampscott-Lynn DAV is looking for veterans and teens to attend the 'Together we Thrive' summit on Tuesday at Swampscott High School.

Swampscott's 'Hidden In Plain Sight' Explores Teen Opioid Abuse

The public is invited to Matthew Bocchi's presentation on loss, addiction, recovery and healing Tuesday night at Swampscott High School.

PATCH LETTER: 'Serving Veterans Is A Choice And A Duty'

Swampscott-Lynn DAV Jeffrey Blonder published this letter to Patch on Veterans Day.

Swampscott Life-Savers: Cardiac Arrest Victim Meets First Responders

The 72-year-old man greeted the team that helped save his life at the post office in August.

North Shore Disabled American Veterans Hurricane Relief Fund

The E.F. Gilmore Chapter of the DAV is providing support for those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

HERO Act Information Session Set For North Shore Community College

The E.F. Gilmore Disabled American Veterans will host the session featuring the Executive Office of Veterans Services and local officials.

Shining A Light On Possible Swampscott King's Beach Cleanup

Sen. Brendan Crighton told the Select Board that there is optimism about UV light treatments and challenges surrounding an outfall pipe.

Former Gov. Charlie Baker Honored With Leadership Award

The Swampscott resident and current NCAA president was presented the "Woody" Woodhouse Award in honor of the Tuskegee Airmen legacy.

Swampscott Community Power Electric Rates To Rise In November

The new rates are locked in for three years for those who do not opt out of the program.

Swampscott 'Save The Glover House' Push Gains Steam Ahead Of Rev 250

Select Board member Doug Thompson said the town needs to be more proactive in pressuring the developer to act on the historic building.

Swampscott Power Outage Puts Residents, Businesses In Dark Tuesday

Officials said the outage early Tuesday afternoon at one point knocked out power to all of Paradise Road.

Swampscott Seeks Community Life Center Task Force Members

The town is looking for volunteers to determine the need and feasibility of a potential new community life center.

Swampscott Town Yard Sale, PorchFest Set For Saturday

The town is hosting two events this weekend after a successful Swamptoberfest this past Saturday.

Free Swampscott Post-9/11 Veterans Breakfast Set For Sept. 11

Veterans who have served since the 9/11 terrorist attacks are encouraged to attend to learn more about available benefits.

Swampscott To Create Community Life Center Task Force

The committee will help assess community needs and use town meeting-appropriated funds to determine the need or feasibility of a new center.

Swamptoberfest Celebration 2024 Set For Town Hall Lawn

The annual town party will include live music, a beer garden, lawn and children's games.

Signs Of Change Coming To Swampscott's Troubled King's Beach

While new signs provide clear warnings on water quality, a long-pursued solution to cleaning the beach water remains the mission.

'JAWS' Screening Set For Swampscott's Fisherman's Beach

The classic summer thriller will be shown on an LED screen on the shores of the ocean on Monday night.

Swampscott-Lynn Veterans Beach Party Returns For 2024

The Swampscott-Lynn Disabled American Veterans will host the event on July 27 at Red Rock Park.