2025: A Year in Books

January 20, 2026 By Hingham Anchor Community Editor, Erin Blake Elefante We had the opportunity to speak with the lovely Jen Evans, Assistant Director, and the beloved Mrs. Sharon Moody, Children’s Librarian, at the Paul Pratt Memorial Library in Cohasset, MA, and they provided us with the most circulated adult and children’s items from the library during the …

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The Anchor Team’s 2025 Book Recommendations

January 21, 2026 by Erin Elefante Looking for your next great read? The Anchor staff is sharing their 2025 book recommendations, a curated list of favorite titles spanning genres and styles. The Women on Platform Two by Laura Anthony was absolutely one of my favorite reads of 2025.  It’s a story about female friendship and women’s …

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Linden Ponds’ Woodshop Supports Local Preschool Students

January 21, 2026 by Linden Ponds At Linden Ponds, an Erickson Senior Living community in Hingham, Mass., the sound of pounding hammers and scent of wood stain often fill the hallway just outside the on-campus woodshop, open to residents of all skill levels. Since the community opened 20 years ago, the woodshop has evolved from …

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See What Sets Inly Apart: Visit Day, January 23

January 16, 2026 Submitted by Inly School Inly School invites prospective parents to experience how caring, highly skilled teachers truly know each child and tailor learning to their strengths and pace. See how Inly’s Montessori+ approach builds independence, confidence, and academic readiness at an Admissions Visit Day on Friday, January 23, beginning at 8:45 AM. …

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Teen Production of Once Upon A One More Time Opens on the South Shore

January 16, 2026 by The Company Theatre A bold, funny and empowering fairytale remix arrives on the South Shore this winter as Once Upon A One More Time opens Friday, January 16, at The Company Theatre, featuring a full live band performing 23 of Britney Spears’ biggest hits. Hingham residents John Heffernan, Winslow Levin, and …

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The Crafty Place Announces Move to Larger Cohasset Location

January 16, 2026 The Crafty Place is preparing for an exciting new chapter, announcing plans to relocate to a larger studio space just minutes from its current Hingham location. The move will bring the beloved creative studio to 226 Chief Justice Cushing Highway in Cohasset, offering more room for projects, programming, and community gatherings. Construction …

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What Does MLK Day Mean To Hingham in 2026?

January 16, 2026 By Tim Miller-Dempsey for the Hingham Human Rights Commission As we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2026, some might wonder if this holiday has lost its relevance, a ceremonial nod to battles already won. After so many historic victories, we’ve seen a widespread pullback from diversity initiatives that were once …

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Starry Night: A fun evening to enrich lives through the arts

January 15, 2026 By Linda and Gerald Jones Local, exceptional access to the arts drew us to South Shore Conservatory (SSC) years ago. Enriching people through the arts inspires self-confidence, self-worth and self- expression. It did not take long for us to realize the powerful influence of the arts, especially for those who have had little or no …

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The Arc of the South Shore Celebrates Partnership with South Shore Bank

January 15, 2026 by South Shore Bank In a display of their ongoing partnership, The Arc of the South Shore has added “We Bank Local with South Shore Bank” on the sides of their fleet of vans, proudly celebrating the strong relationship they have built together. This gesture highlights the trust and support between the two local organizations …

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