Faces + Places
Going Bananas
Scituate’s Jesse Cole hits a homer by dreaming up a fun new version of baseball, The Savannah Bananas
5 Questions with Renee McInnes, CEO of NVNA and Hospice
Across the United States, home health and hospice agencies are facing more challenges than ever. South Shore Home, Life & Style sat down with the leader of the region’s largest independent home care and hospice agency, Renee McInnes, MBA, RN, CEO of NVNA and Hospice, to discuss her strategy for changing the narrative for home … Read more
Women Who Rocked History
Plymouth author Nancy Rubin Stuart details the lives of strong women who challenged the norms of their days. By Dave Kindy Photography by Jack Foley If it’s true that “Well-behaved women rarely make history,” then you might think that Nancy Rubin Stuart’s books are all about fractious females. They are not-at least not by modern … Read more
It Takes a Village
10 Women who help to make life great at The Pinehills. Written by Stephanie Neil Photography by Kate Rogan When most people think of The Pinehills, they think about beautiful homes, miles of walking trails, award-winning golf courses, and convenient shops, services and restaurants. However, some of the greatest (and often-overlooked) features of … Read more
Movie Studio Maven
Hingham’s Marina Cappi is transforming New England’s film industry one movie studio at a time – and making history in the process. By Juliet Pennington Photography by Derrick Zellman When Marina Cappi was a little girl, her grandfather told her that she could be whatever she wanted to be, and do whatever she wanted to … Read more
Resurfacing: Sisterhood, Sharks and Storms
Writer Laura DeSisto’s recently published memoir “Resurfacing: Sisterhood, Sharks and Storms” is an inspiring story of self-discovery. We recently chatted with the Cohasset author to find out more about her creative process and hear how learning to scuba dive brought her a sense of peace and a new lust for life. Q: What inspired you … Read more
Perfect Harmony – A Q+A with Guitarists Jon and Juli Finn
Husband-and-wife guitarists Jon and Juli Finn reveal how a shared passion for music brought them together and continues to inspire them each and every day. By Maria Allen Photography by Sam Haddix Photography Jon and Juli Finn are accomplished guitarists, singer/songwriters and recording artists who have graced the stages of prestigious concert venues around the … Read more
Chasing the Cup With Charlie Coyle
Local Athlete makes it big playing with the Boston Bruins. By Dave Kindy Photography by Derrick Zellmann From the time he was a young boy playing pond hockey and street hockey, Charlie Coyle has dreamed big. Like countless other young people from across New England, the Weymouth native was smitten with the storied Boston … Read more
NVNA and Hospice’s The 12 Celebration
Molly and Fedor Smith Christine Falvey, Anthony Messina, Gina Vita, Thom Baer Jane Steinmetz, Renee McInnes, Ellen Zane Elena Kirkiles, Laura Winters Jack Falvey, Patty Krumholz, Josh Krumholz Gerry Lynch, Jeff Lynch, Kathy Morely, Kitty Pinch Kristen Walker, Richard Walker, Dana Norton, Tom Norton Joe DeStefano, Michelle DeStefano, Jason Clifford, Tracy Clifford, Sarah Crossman PJ … Read more
Hello South Shore
After over a year of staying close to home due to the pandemic, this summer is going to be all about getting outside, supporting local businesses and enjoying the wonderful things to see and do on the South Shore. If you need a little inspiration, South Shore Chamber of Commerce is launching a new initiative … Read more
Keeping Things Rolling at Funtastics
By Jennifer H. McInerney – Photography by Jack Foley Patti Miller, the founder of Funtastics in North Scituate Village, remembers vividly (and fondly) the very first child who signed up for her gymnastics program in 1987-a 3-year-old girl named Siobhan. Fast-forward 33 years: Siobhan Karlberg now sits behind the Funtastics reception desk reminiscing with Miller about … Read more
Stay Golden
A Scituate entrepreneur’s stylish lifestyle brand is an ode to New England. Story and Photography by Kate Rogan Scituate resident Robbin Mangano is a natural storyteller. Whether bringing a client’s story to life via her public relations and social media marketing company, Wave Collective, or documenting her life on the South Shore to her more … Read more
Where the Heart Is
“Becoming Home” celebrates five generations of a Scituate family under one roof. Written by Jennifer H. McInerney Photography by Jack Foley Author Kirsten Hunt Kowalski, a self-proclaimed “Navy brat,” moved 10 times during her childhood before her family finally settled in Scituate. As Kowalski details in her debut novel of historical fiction “Becoming Home,” the … Read more
Great Expectations for Cohasset Harbor
Cohasset Hospitality Partners is aiming to breathe new life into the town’s waterfront district by restoring the glory to several seaside restaurants and enhancing harbor access for tourists and locals alike. Written by Moira McCarthy Like any classic beauty, Cohasset has great bones. Its quaint downtown lends itself to browsing through shops, sipping lattes at … Read more
Right on Target
Hanover’s Crazy Axes offers a fun form of stress release. By Matthew TormeyPhotography by Jack Foley The South Shore’s sharpest new entertainment destination is Crazy Axes Ax Throwing in Hanover. The family-run business was open for less than six months before the coronavirus shutdowns began but has already proven to be a South Shore favorite. … Read more