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By day, James Kukstis makes his living penning stories for Wicked Local, covering the Marshfield beat. In his off hours, however, he swaps his writer’s hat for a brightly colored knit beanie and fires up the oven at his Scituate home to pursue his other passion—baking. Known as Mr. Butterscotch, Kukstis operates a small-but-mighty side … Read more
Looking for a new way to stay active this winter? You may want to consider trying your hand at the fastest-growing sport in America—pickleball. Often described as a hybrid of tennis, badminton and ping pong, pickleball has been around since 1965, but recently experienced a meteoric rise in popularity. Up until recently, there weren’t many … Read more
Elevate your game day menu with these seriously delicious recipes. Text and photography by Kate Bowler It’s a big day for football fans, but it’s an even bigger day for snack lovers. Super Bowl Sunday is the perfect occasion for classic game day dishes like wings and nachos, but don’t be afraid to introduce your … Read more
Photography enthusiast Jamie Bossart grew up in Marshfield and loves snapping pictures of the South Shore landscape. “Although I am not a photographer by trade, taking pictures is a huge passion of mine and I would love to do something with it someday,” says Bossart. “One of my favorite things is going for walks at … Read more
5 South Shore dining spots we’re excited to try out this year. Osteria Vivo Restaurant & Bar When They Opened: November, 2021 What to Order: Lobster and Oxtail Bolognese and an Espresso Martini From acclaimed restaurateur Jimmy Burke and wife Joanie Wilson comes a new Italian eatery dedicated to providing an exceptional blend of … Read more
January is the perfect time of year to purge what isn’t working in your life and establish some positive intentions for the days ahead. Here are few local businesses dedicated to providing simple tools, products and therapies to help refresh your mind, body and home. By Maria Allen Free Your Mind Did you know that … Read more
Photos: Jack Foley If you’re a fan of shopping local, you’ll want to check out Mayflower Mercantile. Last fall, the owners of Full Circle Homes, opened this new retail shop filled with unique decor and products created by local makers and artisans. Located at 4 Mayflower Road in Plympton, at the Main Street junction, the … Read more
A local couple’s passion for saving historic homes inspires a new hit television show. Written by Jennifer H. McInerney Photography by Jack Foley and Nicole Gowan For a decade now, Plympton residents Jen Macdonald and Mike Lemieux have been saving historic South Shore homes from demolition and restoring them to their former glory. The co-owners … Read more
Local Athlete makes it big playing with the Boston Bruins. By Dave Kindy Photography by Derrick Zellmann Charlie Coyle of the Boston Bruins Charlie Coyle once played for Weymouth High School From the time he was a young boy playing pond hockey and street hockey, Charlie Coyle has dreamed big. Like countless other young … Read more
Take your decorating up a notch this year by creating an evergreen yule ball with fresh greenery from your backyard. By Maria Allen, Photography by Kate Rogan Landscape designer and flower farmer Elise Freda is best known for cultivating spectacular dahlias and other summertime blooms in the fields at Crooked Barn Flower Farm. As the … Read more
Learning the history behind the holiday at Plimoth Patuxet Museums. By David Kindy Think you know about Thanksgiving? Think again. This fall, Plimoth Patuxet Museums will be commemorating the 400th anniversary of the First Thanksgiving with the launch of a new exhibit, “We Gather Together: Thanksgiving, Gratitude, and the Making of an American Holiday.” On … Read more
By Maria Allen, Photos by Julie Ryan Photography Outside Kimberly Butler’s Milton home, a one-of-a-kind flag waves in the breeze. Artfully assembled using long strips of red and white Gingham and a rectangular patch of blue fabric with white stars, this “rag flag” is both beautiful and meaningful to its creator. A dental hygienist by trade, … Read more