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
By day, James Kukstis makes his living penning stories for Wicked Local, covering the Marshfield beat. In his off hours, however, he swaps his writer’s hat for a brightly colored knit beanie and fires up the oven at his Scituate home to pursue his other passion—baking. Known as Mr. Butterscotch, Kukstis operates a small-but-mighty side … Read more
Looking for a new way to stay active this winter? You may want to consider trying your hand at the fastest-growing sport in America—pickleball. Often described as a hybrid of tennis, badminton and ping pong, pickleball has been around since 1965, but recently experienced a meteoric rise in popularity. Up until recently, there weren’t many … Read more
Photography enthusiast Jamie Bossart grew up in Marshfield and loves snapping pictures of the South Shore landscape. “Although I am not a photographer by trade, taking pictures is a huge passion of mine and I would love to do something with it someday,” says Bossart. “One of my favorite things is going for walks at … Read more
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, Linda Hooley, Kitty Pinch Kristen Walker, Richard Walker, Dana Norton, Tom Norton Joe DeStefano, Michelle DeStefano, Jason Clifford, Tracy Clifford, Sarah Crossman PJ … 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
Liz Theresa Owner of LizTheresa.com Host of Liz on Biz Podcast Even the savviest business owners can struggle to get their message across. It is in these situations that Liz Theresa, owner of LizTheresa.com, works her magic. An online business coach, website designer and copywriting queen, she specializes in helping entrepreneurs and small business owners … Read more
Valerie McSorley Owner of south shore Hive southshorehive.com An award-winning special event producer with a knack for networking, Valerie McSorley has dedicated her career to bringing people together to learn, collaborate and form meaningful connections. She is the Owner & Founder of South Shore Hive, a unique and stylish coworking facility in Marshfield. Offering versatile workspaces equipped … Read more
Danielle Costello Owner of Sugarplum Nannies sugarplumnannies.com Sometimes necessity is the mother of invention. Such was the case for Danielle Costello, a Duxbury resident who spent 25 years working in the biotech industry before having children and subsequently establishing Sugarplum Nannies, a boutique childcare placement agency. Back in the spring of 2020, Costello found herself … Read more
Local author and art educator Amanda Davis discusses her debut nonfiction children’s book. By Maria Allen This year marks the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and offers an opportunity to remember and honor the lives lost that day as well as the courage of the first responders. For Weymouth resident Amanda Davis, … Read more
Offering a little something for everyone, hometown general stores continue to thrive on the South Shore. Written by Brendan Martin Coyne Photography by Jack Foley For centuries, general stores have been at the heart of many small New England towns, including here on the South Shore. These businesses provided whatever staples and provisions the locals … Read more