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Coming up on the Swampscott Patch calendar: 2026 Peabody Community Market
Hey hey Swampscott! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How dangerous are today's rip currents off Swampscott's shoreline?
- Which Swampscott athletes earned Bay State Games sportsmanship honors?
- What did a Swampscott transport company pay in the MassHealth fraud crackdown?
Also on today's calendar: 2026 Peabody Community Market and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 77, low: 63.
- Saturday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 72 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rip Current Danger Warnings Issued Across North Shore, MA Coast (patch.com) — Swampscott beachgoers are being urged to use extra caution in the water after the National Weather Service issued rip current warnings along much of the Massachusetts coast. Officials advise swimming near lifeguards, floating instead of fighting the current, and signaling for help if you can't escape, following a recent fatal incident on the Cape. 
• North Shore Student-Athletes Earn 2026 Bay State Games Sportsmanship Awards (patch.com) — Student-athletes from Swampscott High School were among more than 40 Bay State Games competitors honored statewide for outstanding sportsmanship, character, and leadership. Coaches selected the winners across eight sports, with each recipient receiving a certificate and medal recognizing how they carried themselves on and off the field.
• Poor recordkeeping muddies latest target of MassHealth fraud probe (commonwealthbeacon.org) — A Swampscott-based company, RM Transportation, previously paid $380,000 to settle allegations it improperly billed MassHealth for rides that weren't needed, as part of a broader statewide crackdown on medical transportation fraud. The latest case targets a Worcester operator accused of millions in false claims, while officials work to tighten recordkeeping and protect Medicaid funds.
📸 Around Swampscott
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Swampscott
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★ Featured events ★
- 2026 Peabody Community Market →
Community Covenant Church, 33 Lake St, Peabody
3:00 pm - Nancy Schultz to Speak about the Glover Farmhouse at the Goldthwait Reservation August 23 →
Historical Talk,
4:00 pm - The Meditations →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
8:00 pm - Tickets now on sale for Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts →
Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts,
1:00 pm
Sunday August 23
Wednesday August 26
Saturday September 5
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Other local events
- Orientation for new students
Thurgood Marshall Mid Lynn, MA 01902 - Toddler Storytime & Craft
Lynn Public Library 5 North Common Street, Lynn, MA 01902
10:00 am - Tye Dye on the Lawn
Lynn Public Library 5 North Common Street, Lynn, MA 01902
2:00 pm - Duke Robillard →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
8:00 pm - Deric Dyer - Music & Stories from a Life of Touring with Tina Turner and Joe Cocker →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
7:00 pm - ABRAXAS: New England's Premier Santana Tribute →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
8:00 pm - Barry Goudreau's Engine Room →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
8:00 pm - Jimmy Tingle: The "Radical" Middle- Why Would a Comedian Run for Office? Film Screening + Q&A →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
8:30 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Thursday September 3
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
📣 Swampscott Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I'm looking for a reputable, reliable general contractor for some projects.
any recommendations? or suggestions to avoid? (Nextdoor Pine Hill Hub)
- Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Delivery Driver(09805) - 430 Paradise Road in Swampscott. Apply here.
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Salem. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Swampscott here.
🗞 Nearby News
Salem
- Salem State Students Tackle Community Projects Across City (patch.com)
- Salem To Restore Historic City Hall Doors As Part Of Salem 400+ (patch.com)
Marblehead
- NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT: Step inside the Marblehead Food Pantry (marbleheadcurrent.org)
Ok Swampscott! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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