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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
The magic of a great children’s book hinges on the writer’s ability to engage the imagination of the young, distractable minds. The beautifully written and illustrated picture books created by Duxbury author Brian Lies are the perfect example of this. Lies has become well known for producing books with clever storylines and vibrant depictions of … Read more
By Matt Tormey Gala photo by Kjeld Mahoney South Shore Hospital’s 19th Annual Moonlight and Miracles Gala will once again light up the night on October 15th at Weymouth’s Union Point. Contributions from this annual fundraiser are dedicated to further expanding the array of services offered by the hospital’s Grayken Center for Treatment. Behavioral health … Read more
Paula Hoss, founder and CEO of CLN&DRTY Natural Skincare, shares her daily self-care regimen. By Maria Allen Photos by Ben Eaton Kingston resident Paula Hoss has always been interested in health and wellness but it wasn’t until she became a mother and began reading the labels on her skincare products that she had a wake-up call. … Read more
By Maria Allen, Photo by Megan Kubasch For more information on The Collective Co., visit theccsouthshore.comtheccsouthshore.com Working remotely certainly has its perks, but when your office space is a kitchen table it can end up being distracting and socially isolating. Such was the case for Marshfield resident Rachael Meyers, who upon having children decided to leave … Read more
NVNA and Hospice Celebrates Anniversary with Grace Campaign By Matt Tormey, Photo by Scott Eisen Left to Right: Michelle Cully, Renee McInnes, Barbara P. Bush, Mike O’Reilly, Jane Steinmetz, Bob Terravecchia. Over the past year, NVNA and Hospice has been celebrating its 100th anniversary. To commemorate this incredible milestone, the NVNA and Hospice Charitable Fund … Read more
A South Shore boutique specializes in youthful fashions for the whimsical, wicked and wild. Text and photography by Kate Rogan of Ellie Finn Photography Model: Emma Sullivan “Fashion,” says Mary Marathas, owner of Cattivo, “is a way of speaking without saying a word.” For the Chicago native, whose first job at 16 was working as an assistant … Read more
A Norwell home gets a first-floor update. By Jennifer Sperry, Photography by Derrick Zellmann Gordon and Annellen Pulsifer have owned their Norwell property on the North River since 1999. “We knew right away it was a special place, with water views from every room,” explains Gordon. Over the years, while raising their two sons, they updated … Read more