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Man dies in Vinnin Square parking lot incident
September 29, 2026
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Investigation Underway After Fatal Incident in Vinnin Square
A 59-year-old man died Monday morning from self-inflicted injuries after Swampscott Police conducted a well-being check on the occupant of a vehicle in the Stop & Shop parking lot on Paradise Road, according to the Essex County District Attorney's Office. The man, who was alone in the vehicle, received CPR at the scene and was taken to Salem Hospital. Swampscott Police and the District Attorney's Office are investigating, and police say there is no threat to public safety.
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Adult Sewing 101 Workshop Tonight at Swampscott Library
The Swampscott Public Library hosts a beginner-friendly sewing workshop in the Makerspace tonight, September 29, from 6 to 8 PM, led by Karlene Ball of Sew Envious, making reusable cleaning cloths.
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Itsy Bitsy Babies Session Today at Swampscott Library
The Swampscott Public Library holds its Itsy Bitsy Babies program today, September 29, from 11:00 to 11:30 AM in the Second Floor Meeting Room.
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