Jessica Wright January 29, 2025 By Linden Ponds Linden Ponds, an Erickson Senior Living-managed retirement community in Hingham, Ma., is proud to announce the grand opening of Granite Commons, an exciting expansion within its continuing care neighborhood. The grand opening celebration offered community members the chance to participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tour the new spaces, and …
January 29, 2025 On New Year’s Day, Massachusetts legislators took the oath of office and ushered in the 194th legislative session. Like many of us, this is a reflective time of year for lawmakers, one in which they look back on the past session’s successes and look forward to the priorities for the coming one. …
January 29, 2025 Submitted by Blackbird Wellness This February, experience an evening of deep relaxation, connection, and mindful movement at Blackbird Wellness in Hingham with two special Assisted Yoga Stretch events designed for friends and couples. Whether you’re celebrating Galentine’s with your best friend or looking for the perfect date night with your partner, these …
January 29, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer Welcome to “Five Minutes With” — Anchor’s new feature to help us get to know our neighbors. Everyone has a unique story to tell, so let’s get to know each other a bit more! Have someone you’d love to spend five minutes getting to know? Email us at …
January 29, 2025 Geri Duff In 1947 all 5th and 6th grades were transferred to the North School, formerly the Personnel-Training Building of the Bethlehem-Hingham Shipyard. Bob Skilling remembers going there in the 1940s and that if the steam plant in the shipyard shut down during the winter, you couldn’t go to school because they sent the …
January 28, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer During the third of eight presentations on the $70.4 million fiscal 2026 preliminary school operating budget proposal to the school committee Monday night, Supt. of Schools Katie Roberts shared the good news that the elementary Spanish teacher positions earlier earmarked to be cut have been restored, along with …
January 28, 2025 By John Mannion Knock Out Cancer was founded to raise funds and awareness in the fight against breast cancer, inspired by Janice Mannion’s courageous battle with the disease. Although Janice passed away in March 2016, her determination to continue the fight and beat cancer remains the driving force behind this impactful event. …
January 27, 2025 By Meteorologist Michael Page A magnitude 3.8 earthquake occurred just off the coast of York, Maine Monday morning, and was widely felt across the South Shore. The earthquake was about 8 miles underground, sending waves of energy towards Massachusetts. The shaking took place around 10:22 AM, with many in Boston, Hingham, Cohasset, …
January 27, 2025 Submitted by Christina Godfrey On January 9th the Savage Godfrey Gallery opened it’s second exhibition of art. Land+Sea combines four regional artist’s work; Susan Ahearn, Michael Coyne, Michele Lauriat, Aron Leaman. The exhibition runs through March 14th, 2025. A reception will be held on Friday, February 7th from 6-8 p.m. Susan Ahearn’s …
January 27, 2025 By Beth Porter In honor of President Jimmy Carter’s recent passing, we are profiling South Shore Habitat for Humanity this month, and getting to know new Executive Director, Erin McGough. Beth: You are relatively new to your position, correct? Tell me what drew you to Habitat for Humanity. Erin: The mission of making homes affordable …
