Opinion:It Takes a Village to Overcome Senior Isolation and Loneliness

October 14, 2025 by Glenn Mangurian Third in a Series: Learning about the New Center for Active Living Project The Isolation Epidemic In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General released a report warning: America is facing an epidemic of social isolation and loneliness. He reported that one-in-two adults in America reported experiencing loneliness. When the report was published, …

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Notre Dame Academy: Inspiring Women Since 1853 — Visit This Fall!

October 13, 2025 Submitted by Notre Dame Academy Notre Dame Academy (NDA) Hingham, an independent, all-girls Catholic school sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, prepares young women in grades 6 through 12 to become critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and open-minded leaders. As the first all-girls day school in Massachusetts established in 1853, …

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Raising Harts Brings Halloween Fun to the South Shore with “Tricks + Treat”

October 10, 2205 Submitted by Raising Harts Raising Harts, a nonprofit supporting neurodivergent families, is deeply rooted in the South Shore community. Founder Candice Hartford, a Cohasset mom, leads a team with strong local ties including Board President Lauren Davides, a Hingham mom, Kristin Armstrong, Director of Grants and Sponsorships, and Brie Casey, Director of …

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Hingham Community Playground Grand Opening Celebrated

October 9, 2025 Submitted by Recreation  Commission Chair Vicki Donlan On October 8 the Hingham Recreation Commission celebrated the Hingham Community Playground’s official opening. The playground, located behind Town Hall, actually opened to an enthusiastic public on July 3 after closing for 9 months for a complete renovation. The original playground built in 1999 by …

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Featured Listing: 171 Fort Hill Street, Hingham MA

October 8, 2025 Submitted by Darleen Lannon 171 Fort Hill Street, Hingham MA: 5 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, 0.46 acres Property Listed For $1,375,000 by Darleen Lannon OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, October 12th 1:00-3:00pm Welcome to a Hingham treasure that beautifully marries historic charm with modern luxury. This fully renovated farmhouse has been thoughtfully reimagined for contemporary …

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New Student Services executive director outlines entry plan

October 8, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer Executive Director of Student Services Christine Panarese presented phase one of her entry plan, “The First 90 Days,” to the School Committee Monday night, sharing what she called the building of a “strategic roadmap for an effective district leadership transition.” Panarese was named to this position in early …

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Obituary: Theresa Ann Kachmar

With heavy hearts and deep sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Theresa, who left us on October 1st at the age of 60. The daughter of Leo J Mahoney, Jr. and Evelyn C Mahoney (Gibbs). Theresa was born in Quincy MA on March 12, 1965. Theresa grew up in Hingham and was …

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