The year 2011 brought Hollywood, humor and controversy to town.
It also brought fire and water. In no small measure.
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There was a devastating fire and brutal flood, each of which landed hard hits on residents including destroyed residences and businesses and flooded homes.
And in each instance firefighters, police officers, public works employees and other town workers along with neighbors, friends and complete strangers rallied helping hands.
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These were among the topics that generated the greatest interest on the Swampscott Patch website.
On Thursday through Sunday we will list the Top 10 stories of 2011 in Swampscott ending with the top story on Sunday.
10) Heroin, Knife, Baton Found on Arrested Lynn Man
A Lynn man was ordered held without bail this afternoon after he allegedly attempted to steal items out of the bed of a pickup truck on Cherry Street Saturday morning.
9) VIDEO: Fire Ravages Humphrey Street Building
Firefighters from at least five towns battled a blaze at Kings Beach. March 2, 2011
8) Teacher Accused of Innaproproate Remarks Placed on Leave
The high school principal placed the teacher on leave Friday. Oct. 17, 2011
*Note: The website went live right before Thanksgiving in 2010. Since the site was relatively new early in 2011 this might have had an influence on the interest generated in a story on a given date.
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