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Talk of a twister as Florence blows through North ShoreBy Thor Jourgensen | September 18, 2018 11:55 PM
A mid-morning tornado warning Tuesday sent students scurrying into school hallways and gymnasiums. But it was a microburst in Saugus
Swampscott and Nahant schools join International Day of PeaceBy Bella diGrazia | September 14, 2018 8:55 PM
SWAMPSCOTT — A large-scale active art installation will take over Linscott Park in the hopes of spreading a peaceful message.
Swampscott is considering a ‘Big Blue’ fire truckBy Gayla Cawley | September 10, 2018 9:07 PM
SWAMPSCOTT — The town could be taking its “Big Blue” pride to another level, as the fire department is considering
A reflective start to Swampscott High’s football seasonBy Steve Krause | September 7, 2018 8:45 PM
SWAMPSCOTT — Today, when the Swampscott High football team opens its season at Blocksidge Field against Greater Lawrence Regional Tech

Sports

Today’s ScheduleBy Steve Krause | September 16, 2018 9:32 PM

MONDAY Golf Austin Prep at St. Mary’s (3) Arlington Catholic at Fenwick (3) Lynnfield at Rockport (3) St. John’s at

School Sports Roundup: Inzana, Swampscott blank TritonBy Daily Item Staff | September 14, 2018 11:17 PM

Big Blue quarterback Graham Inzana had a huge night for the Swampscott football team Friday, throwing for three touchdown passes

School Sports Roundup: Saugus defense helps secure win against ClassicalBy Daniel Kane | September 13, 2018 10:07 PM

Behind a great team defensive effort and some timely goal scoring, the Saugus boys soccer team earned a 2-0 victory

Second-half outburst lifts Danvers past SwampscottBy Mike Alongi | September 12, 2018 10:53 PM

DANVERS — Thanks to an offensive explosion in the second half, the Danvers girls soccer team took down Swampscott, 6-1,

Business

A plan to convert a Swampscott mansion into condos is moving forwardBy Gayla Cawley | June 5, 2018 6:19 PM

SWAMPSCOTT — Plans to redevelop a historic seaside mansion and carriage house on Puritan Road into six condominiums are moving

Starbucks was closed Tuesday afternoon for anti-bias training. Not every North Shore customer was happy about it.By Thomas Grillo | May 29, 2018 5:42 PM

LYNN — Starbucks Coffee Co. customers on the North Shore were disappointed Tuesday when they learned the cafes closed early.

Rents are going up on the North ShoreBy Thomas Grillo | April 17, 2018 1:54 PM

LYNN — Rents in southern Essex County continue to rise, fueled by demand from tenants seeking refuge from even higher

Less is best in some Swampscott neighborhoodsBy Gayla Cawley | April 1, 2018 11:44 PM

SWAMPSCOTT — A proposed zoning change is aimed at reducing the number of housing units allowed in two residential neighborhoods.

Police/Fire

Police log: 9-19-18By Daily Item Staff | September 18, 2018 8:36 PM

All address information, particularly arrests, reflect police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility

Police log: 9-17-2018By Daily Item Staff | September 16, 2018 8:10 PM

All address information, particularly arrests, reflect police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility

Shots fired in Swampscott send Clarke Elementary School into lockdownBy Gayla Cawley | September 13, 2018 9:14 PM

SWAMPSCOTT — Shots were fired on Norfolk Avenue Thursday afternoon, forcing nearby Clarke Elementary School to go into lockdown. Swampscott

Police Log: 9-13-18By Daily Item Staff | September 12, 2018 9:09 PM

All address information, particularly arrests, reflect police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility

Lifestyle

The Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA plans to open an early learning and childcare center in SwampscottBy Gayla Cawley | August 9, 2018 7:40 PM

SWAMPSCOTT — The Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA is aiming to address the shortage of high-quality childcare in the three main communities

Big Blue gets green: Swampscott awarded a $249,779 Green Communities grantBy Gayla Cawley | July 25, 2018 6:31 PM

SWAMPSCOTT — The town of Swampscott has been awarded a $249,779 Green Communities grant, which will be used for environmental

Swampscott library is ready for the next chapter with plans for a renovationBy Gayla Cawley | July 12, 2018 3:02 PM

SWAMPSCOTT — The third floor of the Swampscott Public Library is about to get a facelift, with plans for more

Hunger Series: Grocery gap exists in Lynn and RevereBy Gayla Cawley | June 25, 2018 6:51 PM

There are multiple supermarkets in Lynn and Revere, but the problem is they may not be accessible to many people

Opinion

Letter to the editor: Come out and voteBy Emma Perez | August 30, 2018 8:27 PM

Here’s hoping primary day will not be the best kept secret this year. I am hoping that this year’s primary

Krause: The house has history. Mine.By Steve Krause | August 20, 2018 7:25 PM

SWAMPSCOTT — A few weeks ago, a video of Paul McCartney going back to the old Liverpool homestead made the

The court of common senseBy Zachary Cotto | June 10, 2018 9:38 PM

The great news is Swampscott’s White Court is poised to start a new chapter in its 122-year-old history as the

Costing out a challengeBy Zachary Cotto | June 4, 2018 10:28 PM

The hand-lettered sign on a Swampscott High School Class of 2018 student’s cap Sunday read “Game Over — Insert $30,000

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