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
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
Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that aims to inspire individuals to give back to charitable causes in their community. It the perfect opportunity to make a donation to one of the amazing nonprofits on the South Shore. Here is a list of some of the local nonprofits making a difference in our community … Read more
Hingham Shipyard reels in Boston’s Briar Group to debut its first South Shore restaurant. By KELLIE SPEED Photography by BRIAN DOHERTY PHOTOGRAPHY and PAIGE ASHLEY HARDING PHOTOGRAPHY When Hingham Beer Works shuttered in 2020, we were anxious to see what would take over the space at Hingham Shipyard. Thankfully, The Briar Group, the folks behind … Read more
Fostering community one photo at a time. By MARIA ALLEN Photography by BROOKE BARTLETTA In a world that too often feels socially disconnected and politically divided, photography has become a tool for bringing diverse groups of people together and fostering a sense of unity. Inspired by French artist JR’s global Inside Out Project, Hingham photographer … Read more
10 Reasons to visit Duxbury’s newly renovated cultural gem. Written by Judy Fosdick Photography by Jack Foley Looking for an enriching fall excursion? Consider a trip to the Art Complex Museum (ACM). Nestled in the woods of Duxbury, this museum recently reopened following a two-year closure for renovations of its elegant building and surrounding grounds. … Read more
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South Shore Conservatory faculty artists Ed Sorrentino, percussion, Jeff Williams, piano, and Emily Browder Melville, voice, take center stage, joined by bassist Chris Rathbun and critically acclaimed jazz guitarist Gray Sargent, in a program that spans genres, with traditional jazz standards, selections from the Great American Songbook, Latin jazz, and blues. Guest artist Gray Sargent’s … Read more
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