Humans of Hingham Archives ~ Hingham Anchor

Making a difference: Newly-retired Hingham Fire captain looks back on his years of service

Captain Rob Keyes of the Hingham Fire Department (Courtesy Photo). April 19, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer Captain Rob Keyes, a longtime resident, retired recently after serving with the Hingham Fire Department for more than 33 years in different roles, including 12 years as an EMT on ambulance runs, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) coordinator, and …

Fighting Fires With Kevin Bliss

Photo by Joshua Ross Photography April 5, 2021 by Laura Winters Kevin Bliss has been a firefighter for the Hingham Fire Department for the past decade and a half, and he is our latest Human of Hingham. Today, we’ll help you get to know him better, including how he came to be a firefighter, his …

Hingham couple celebrating 70th Valentine’s Day together

Photo courtesy of Ann and Don Campbell; the Custom House in Boston February 14, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer There’s no time like Valentine’s Day to honor longtime Hingham residents Ann and Don Campbell, who will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on April 1. Counting the years they were together before they got married, this will …

Meet Local Gothic Author, Matthew Pungitore

Matthew Pungitore is a lifelong Hingham resident and author of Gothic fiction. With two books currently published, Fiendilkfjeld Castle and Midnight’s Eternal Prisoner: Waiting For The Summer, Matthew is preparing to release his third book in February. The book, The Report of Mr. Charles Aalmers and other stories is an anthology in the style and …

Award-winning Hingham resident carries on her work in son’s memory to help find a cure for kidney disease

Photo courtesy of Elise Warhaftig December 1, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer Hingham resident Elise Warhaftig said she was “really surprised” when she learned she was chosen as the recipient of the 20th-anniversary NephCure Kidney International Humanitarian of the Year Award. She has raised nearly $1 million for this cause over the past 12 years. …

Staying Safe with Hingham’s Elementary Safety Officer Katelin McGillicuddy

Photo by Joshua Ross Photography. November 23, 2020 by Gabrielle S. Martin Katelin McGillicuddy serves the community as Safety Officer for Hingham’s elementary schools. Safety Officer McGillicuddy is married with two children, ages three and one; she also owns an old English bulldog. She grew up here in Hingham. After attending Sacred Heart University for …

‘Grandpa Davis’ was loved by all

January 14, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer George Irving Davis maintained a youthful spirit and a zest for life throughout his 103 years, 70 of which he spent in the same house near Hingham Centre. Davis — who passed on earlier this month — was affectionately known as “Grandpa” to his granddaughters, Brittany Francis and …

The Voice of the Harbormen and Women Honored

Hingham High School’s public address announcer calling a game this year for girls soccer. Monday, November 9, 2020 – Story and photos by Joshua Ross Whether it’s high up in the booth at the multi-use field, court-side at a basketball game, or crammed into the announcer’s box at Pilgrim Ice Rink, you’ll find Greg Partyka …

Making Rounds with Frontline Nurse Anna Dupras of South Shore Hospital

by Gabrielle S. Martin The Hingham Anchor is honored to highlight Anna Dupras, a nurse at South Shore Hospital. Dupras has seen first-hand what it’s like at the frontlines of defense against the ongoing coronavirus pandemic; we are grateful to share her experiences and perspectives through this interview. Dupras grew up here in Hingham and …

Crack a Cold One with Michael Sartor of Shakesbeer

November 2, 2020 by Gabrielle S. Martin (photos courtesy of Michael Sartor) Michael Sartor has been a Hingham resident for the past decade and a half, living here in town with his wife Jessie and their three sons. Sartor practices law full-time in Boston while also balancing the Shakesbeer Brewing business which he and Jessie …