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A Focus on Nature

Marshfield photographer John Grant captures vibrant winter wildlife images. By Judy Enright  |  Photography by John Grant Known for his eye-catching images of New England wildlife, Marshfield photographer John Grant happily admits that he’s found his calling. “We all know success when we all find our own dreams,” says Grant, quoting guitarist Pete Townshend from … Read more

Iconic Accessory

By Laura DeSisto There is perhaps no more iconic structure on the South Shore than Minot’s Light, a lighthouse perched on Minot’s Ledge just 1 mile offshore of Scituate and Cohasset.  Originally built in 1849, a new light was installed in the edifice 45 years later, with a 1-4-3 flashing cycle. Not long after that … Read more

Winter Warm Up

21 Ways to keep cozy and entertained when the weather is frightful Written by Moira McCarthy There’s something about winter that is just so … cozy. Thankfully, the South Shore has no shortage of inviting indoor destinations. Whether you feel like sipping a warm drink by a fire, playing a round of golf (for real!), … Read more

Falling in Love with Local Cuisine

Marshfield’s newest dining hot spot, Liv, serves up creative, sustainable meals and a sense of community. By Maria Allen Photography by Danielle Robertson and Maria Allen Many chefs talk about the importance of using fresh ingredients. However, Marshfield’s newest buzz-worthy restaurant, Liv, is going the extra mile by sourcing many of its products directly from … Read more

Gift Guide

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The Rise of Rustic Marlin

Q+A with owners Melanie and Brian O’Neil By Maria Allen Product styling and photography by Ladybug Photography Portraits by Jack foley Specializing in hand-painted signs, decorative wood blocks and personalized home accessories, Rustic Marlin is mecca to seasonal decor lovers. The Hanover-based company is an inspiring made-in-America success story. We sat down with owners Melanie … Read more

Holiday Light Spectacular

If you’re the kind of person who enjoys driving by displays of twinkling holiday lights, you’ll want to mark your calendar for the Marshfield Holiday Light Show. This is the first year that this traveling holiday light show will be setting up on the South Shore and it is the only drive-through holiday light spectacular … Read more

Empowering Women: Gail Petersen Bell

Gail Bell

Gail Petersen Bell Broker & Senior Vice President at Compass 18 Shipyard Drive, Suite 3C, Hingham  781-844-3277   gail.petersenbell@compass.com gailpetersenbell.com What sets you apart as a realtor? I’ve been a regional top-producing broker for a very long time and have worked on many types of transactions, but I specialize in luxury properties, new construction, antique homes … Read more

“Cecelia Cicada” Art at The James Library

“Cecelia Cicada” Part of The James Library’s exhibition “In Noticing,” this captivating mixed-media creation was made using gold candy wrappers and oil paints on canvas. Artist Elizabeth Noble, who lives outside Boston and frequently visits family in Plymouth, often incorporates found scraps of paper and other objects into her works. “Cecelia Cicada” is part of … Read more

Better Together

She’s Local launches the first annual South Shore Conference for Women By Maria Allen After driving from her home on Cape Cod to attend the sold-out She’s Local MetroWest Conference for Women last year, Michelle Woodbrey, CEO of 2Sisters Senior Living Advisors, felt both inspired and motivated. Marching up to the event’s organizer, She’s Local … Read more

Revealing Rivershed Records

By Gabrielle Martin The Southern-style restaurant The Rivershed in Scituate is known for hosting talented musicians from the South Shore and beyond on its barn-board stage. Owner Kara Tondorff started the label Rivershed Records in May of this year in an effort to increase her involvement in the music industry. She wanted to make it … Read more

Walking in Her Shoes

Plimoth Plantation

Having served as the executive director of Plimoth Plantation for the past 10 years, Ellie Donovan reflects on the importance of public history, the much-anticipated return of the Mayflower in 2020 and what inspires her most about the South Shore’s famed living history museum. By Maria Allen and Photography by Dan Cutrona Can you describe … Read more