The Art of Afternoon Tea

Written by Jennifer H. McInerney Photography by Kate Rogan When strolling down Court Street in Plymouth, visitors now come upon a sight they’ve probably never encountered in America’s Hometown before: a gleaming red replica of a traditional British telephone booth. This seemingly out-of-place “phone box” fits right in on the sidewalk outside Shelly’s Tea Rooms, … Read more

Local Author Spotlight: Kevin V. Symmons Reveals How Writing Became His “Second Act”

Have you always enjoyed writing? Yes. I wrote my first “short story” when I was 11! But like many I took the road more traveled and got a BS and MBA then worked in industry for many years. What inspired you to start writing novels?  I had the good fortune to leave my business at … Read more

Shop Local Gift Guide

1) Alashan cashmere dress topper, available at Welch Company, 132 Front St., Scituate, welchcompany.com  2) Maple world map card case from Treeline & Tide, available at treelineandtide.com.  3) Emma J Shipley scented candle in bone china container with 24 carat gold accents, available at Trellis Home Design Shop, 28 South St., Hingham, trellishomedesign.com  4) Topo Designs Dopp … Read more

Where to Shop Local and Find Great Gifts

Boutique Hopping on the South Shore If you’re searching for the perfect present for a friend or family member, or just in the mood to treat yourself to a little self-care gift (after all, you deserve it), South Shore boutiques have got you covered. Offering inviting atmospheres and unparalleled customer service, these local businesses take … Read more

The Great New England Pumpkin Pie Contest

Pie Baking Contest

Plimoth Patuxet Museums invites professional and amateur bakers to submit their best pumpkin pie recipe for a chance to win prizes! Plimoth Patuxet Museums is delighted to gather the New England region around a very special table this fall that will celebrate pumpkin pie and reward bakers for their prize-winning creations. The Great New England … Read more

Cooking With Cranberries

Cooking with Cranberries

Massachusetts cranberry growers share their favorite family recipes in the spirit of the holiday season. Photography by Michelle McGrath PR As Massachusetts cranberry growers wrap up their 2020 harvest season and look forward to the holidays that lie ahead, a few local grower families (represented by Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association) have shared treasured family … Read more

Telling the Native Story

Kerri Helme helps preserve Wampanoag culture at Plimoth Plantation and beyond. By Lannan M. O’Brien Portrait photography by Julia Cumes Many people have heard the story of the English colonists’ journey to Plymouth in 1620 and their first interactions with the Wampanoag people. But too often, the portrayal of native history barely scratches the surface. … Read more

Better Together: She’s Local launches the first annual South Shore Conference for Women

South Shore Conference for Women

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 President Jen Maseda, Woodbrey shook her hand and said, “We need a conference like … Read more