March 26, 2020 (submitted by Alexis Lefort, Hingham resident and Compass Real Estate Agent. All photos courtesy of Alexis Lefort). Based on the beloved children’s book “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury, Liberty Pole is hosting its own version of a bear hunt to help get everyone (safely) out …
March 25, 2020 by Hilary Jenison (photo above of Nancy and John Thomas by Irish Eyes Photography) John Thomas, a long-time Hingham resident who lives on Stoddard Road, turned 80 yesterday and local neighbors wanted to make sure it was a birthday he’ll never forget. John and Nancy Thomas listen to neighbors sing Happy Birthday. …
March 25, 2020 Photo courtesy of Hingham Rocks When strolling around town for some much-needed fresh air, you may have noticed beautifully painted rocks nestled around the bases of trees, tucked into bushes or scattered throughout a garden. These “Hingham Rocks” are being painted and spread by our local neighbors to encourage, inspire and …
Hey, Hingham students! Let’s fight the social distancing boredom with a little friendly competition. The Anchor is delighted to announce our new contest that will help us all showcase what we are doing to help “flatten the curve.” Rock Painted by Paige Hutchison Week 1 begins today and we welcome all submissions of photos and …
March 17, 2020 by Hilary Jenison (Pictured above: the Bensten children go for a family Shamrock Hunt on Stanford Drive) While this St. Patrick’s Day feels very different for many of us amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, many Hingham neighborhoods got in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit today by creating a “Shamrock Hunt” for local children. …
March 15, 2020 compiled in partnership with Courtney Doyle, Clandestine Kitchen These are crazy, uncharted times we are facing but one thing we know for sure – there is unity in community. While we all need to protect each other through social distancing at this time below are ways we can continue to support our local …
March 14, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer January marked the Snug’s 17th anniversary. “We’re doing well. Business is up every year, and we continually see new faces,” said Ed Brown, who owns the Irish pub in downtown Hingham with his wife, Ellen Nally Brown. When asked what makes The Snug special, Ed had this …
Submitted by Lynn Barclay Executive Director Hingham Downtown Association March 13, 2020 Our downtown businesses are committed to staying open during these times & they need your support and business. The economic effects of this situation are very real, and we sincerely hope that your support of all local business will empower all to stay …
South Shore Ballet Theatre (SSBT) offers boys ages 7 through 12 the opportunity to audition to participate under full scholarship in its spring boys’ ballet program. The Boys’ Ballet Scholarship Audition, on Thursday, March 26, from 4 to 5 pm, at SSBT’s new facility at 45 Industrial Park Road, Hingham, allows selected students a full …
Derby Academy in Hingham, MA is pleased and honored to announce the appointment of Thomas J. Reid, as Interim Head of School for Derby Academy effective July 1, 2020. The search for the Interim Head began in January when the Derby Academy Executive Committee and Search Co-Chairs, Trustee Jeff Alexander P’24 and Caroline Counselman P’21,’24, …
