Beth McGrath

Beth McGrath REALTOR® at William Raveis Real Estate | Hingham 843-864-1722 / Beth.McGrath@raveis.com After nearly two decades in the corporate events industry, Beth McGrath — President of the Board of the Hingham Downtown Association, Co-President of the Hingham Newcomers Club, and a proud South Shore resident — turned her talent for relationship-building into a thriving … Read more

Shannon Brooks

Shannon Brooks Certified Nurse Practitioner/Owner of Skinplicity Medical Spa 508-807-0630, skinplicitymedicalspa.com A certified women’s health nurse practitioner, Shannon Brooks has always had a passion for skincare and wellness. After working in the aesthetics industry for many years, Shannon realized the power of being able to help women feel confident in their own skin. “It inspired … Read more

Lauren Grenier, Latanya Duncan and Katherine Peguero

Lauren Grenier, Latanya Duncan and Katherine Peguero Co-Founders of Bridgeway Wellness Center Weymouth, Marshfield, Brockton 617-446-3705 bridgewaywellnesscenter.com At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, three local women joined forces in a shared mission to provide accessible, compassionate mental health care to the South Shore community. Drawing on decades of combined experience in community-based services, Katherine … Read more

Nathalie Ais

Nathalie Ais Founder of ASERTIV ownyourvoice@ASERTIV.com | ASERTIV.com With her magnetic smile and boundless enthusiasm, Nathalie Ais is the sort of person who puts people at ease as soon as they meet her. A public speaking coach and keynote speaker, she specializes in teaching hesitant wallflowers how to stand confidently in front of an audience … Read more

Renate Devin

Renate Devin Founder of Boston School of Etiquette bostonschoolofetiquette.com After two decades in the fast-paced worlds of hospitality and finance, South Shore resident Renate Devin decided to put her expertise to work in a new way, preparing the next generation for professional and personal success. She knew from experience that while technical know-how opens doors, … Read more

Tides That Bind

Cohasset Maritime Institute rowers find community and healing on the water. Written by Laura DeSisto Photography by Kjeld Mahoney On any given day, except in the harshest of weather, you will find teens and adults of all ages plying the waters near Cohasset Harbor in coastal rowing boats, which they’ve launched from a small, wooden … Read more

Autumn Evenings at Island Creek

By Maria Allen Oyster season has arrived on the South Shore and nowhere is it more joyfully celebrated than at The Raw Bar at Island Creek Oyster Farm in Duxbury. On a crisp fall Friday afternoon, trays of freshly shucked oysters and golden IPAs set the stage for a dining experience that is equal parts … Read more

Untitled Poppies

Evocative still life photography by Melissa Diane Clayton By Maria Allen Every artist has a muse. Hanover photographer Melissa Diane Clayton finds much of her creative inspiration in her garden. Specializing in documentary-style portraits and still-life photography, she has developed a substantial body of work that captures the fleeting yet timeless beauty of cut flowers. … Read more

Our American Dream Cookbook

A new cookbook published by Cohasset-based Salty Days Media showcases recipes and inspiring stories from Samuel Adams’ Brewing the American Dream program. Photography Copyright c 2024 by Michael Piazza/Saint LUCY Represents Reproduced by kind permission of Salty Days Media Company LLC   If your idea of a perfect summer day includes a delicious home-cooked meal … Read more

Take Me Home, Country Way

From historic homes to neighborhood bakeries, Scituate’s Country Way is one of the South Shore’s most beloved back roads. Written by Richard Trust   Photography by Zoe Stoner Long before Routes 3 or 3A existed, Country Way was king of the roads in Scituate. The region was first settled by Europeans in the 1620s. The … Read more