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The Oyster Bag

By Maria Allen The ultimate summertime tote has arrived, thanks to the ingenuity of oyster farmer Brooke Lovett, manager of Rocky Nook Oyster Farm in Kingston. Made from durable aquaculture materials, The Oyster Bag is both stylish and sustainable. “Everything that goes into making the bags is used on our farm, from the mesh we use … Read more

A Healthy Perspective

10 tips for living your best life in an upside-down world By Maria Allen During times of elevated stress, it is easy for basic elements of wellness—healthy eating, exercise and sleep—to fall through the cracks. This is certainly true during a global pandemic. Whether you spent the last couple months socially isolating, attempting to homeschool … Read more

Essence of New England

Living near the base of the Blue Hills in Milton, perfumer Sandy Carr has always had an appreciation for the natural beauty found in New England. After many explorations of the verdant wooded trails near her home, as well as bloom-filled city gardens and sandy beaches on the South Shore, she set out to create … Read more

Hometown Heroes

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused hardship for people around the world, including here on the South Shore, but it is heartwarming to know that there are individuals and organizations working tirelessly to help our community rise and thrive during this difficult time. We recently teamed up with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce to recognize … Read more

Bringing Beauty to the Beach

Written by Kate Rogan Photography by Derrick Zellmann “It was nice to see this neglected part of town come back to life.” — Charlie Robinson Charlie Robinson put pencil to concrete on the side of the Dalat building, a restaurant located across the street from Nantasket Beach in Hull. He carefully sketched the outline for … Read more

Homegrown Stoke

From surfboards and custom swimwear to music festivals and Mexicali cuisine, Dan and Jessica Hassett have built Levitate into a laid-back lifestyle brand that screams summer. Written by Jennifer H. McInerney Photography by Kjeld Mahoney There’s a distinctive flow—much like a crested wave rolling to shore—that connects the Levitate surf and skate shop with SlackTide … Read more

Local Books Celebrate Plymouth

“Plymouth Then & Now” Born and raised in Plymouth, Dan Rapoza is a self-taught photographer known for capturing dynamic wedding images, band photographs and family portraits. Fueled by a love for his hometown and an interest in local history, Rapoza published a photography book last year, titled “Plymouth Then & Now,”  (Wicked Whale Publishing, 2019). … Read more

A Passion for Printmaking

By Maria Allen Photography by Derrick Zellmann Situated in a sunlit storefront on Court Street, Inky Hands Print Studio and Gallery is dedicated to creating a sense of community around the art of silk screen printing. Owner Katharine LiBretto is a skilled artist whose works are regularly exhibited in London, Hong Kong and the USA … Read more

Stitches in Time

The Plymouth Tapestry Project depicts history in the making. Written by Jennifer H. McInerney Photography by Derrick Zellmann Standing back to admire a 6-foot-long swath of linen stretched across a custom-made wooden frame, Elizabeth Creeden confers with a group of embroidery stitchers about how to deal with Henry the VIII. They’ve already worked tirelessly on … Read more