Large Lion’s Mane Jellyfish Present in Hingham Waters; Use Caution

Photo courtesy of Hingham Harbormaster June 15, 2020 by Laura Winters This weekend, throughout Hingham Harbor, including the Inner Harbor, sightings of numerous large jellyfish were reported. The jellyfish are assumed to be Lion’s Mane jellyfish, which have been spotted in waters throughout New England. These are known not only for their size but also …

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Town Meeting is just around the corner: No heels, please!

Photo by Joshua Ross June 15, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer For the first time in the town’s nearly 400-year history, Town Meeting voters will wear face masks and be seated more than the now-required six feet apart — in contrast to the usual congenial conversations among friends, neighbors, and other attendees — due to …

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Senior Night Awards and Scholarships

June 14, 2020 Story and Photos by Joshua Ross Sitting 6 feet apart and donning masks, the Class of 2020 came together for the second time in one day after being apart for months.  After the parade in the morning, the seniors returned to the High School’s all-purpose field to receive their class awards and scholarships. …

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HHS Class of 2020 Car Parade Photos!

Photo by Joshua Ross Photography June 13, 2020 photos by Joshua Ross Photography This morning was the perfect weather for the Hingham High School’s Class of 2020 Senior Car Parade. Crowds gathered (safely) to watch the senior class cruise down Main street escorted by the Hingham Police and Hingham Fire Departments. Seniors decorated their cars, …

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East Elementary School Holds Spirit Day

Ayla McLeod filling the heart of the East Kindness garden with her painted rock June 12, 2020 submitted by Dawn Murray, East Elementary School PTO President (Courtesy Photos) On Tuesday, June 9th, East Elementary School celebrated ‘East Spirit Day 2020’ on what would have been its annual Field Day at school. The theme was “Together …

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Fifth-grade teacher Joan Kilban shares family memories of PRS

Joan Kilban’s PRS Kindergarten Class 1979-1980 June 16, 2020 shared by Joan Kilban, 5th grade Plymouth River School Teacher (courtesy photos) My time at Plymouth River School began when I was a six-month-old infant.  My parents, looking to move to the South Shore, were brought to the then-five-year-old Plymouth River School by their real estate …

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Derby Academy Presented Diplomas to 39 Graduates on ‘Derby Day’

Derby Academy Grade 8 student Brooke Hansen, of Hingham, waves to faculty and staff from a distance during Derby Academy’s 229th Derby Day Graduation Exercises on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, in Hingham. While an in-person graduation ceremony wasn’t able to be held due to COVID-19 precautions this year, graduating students and their families reimagined the …

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MBTA Ferry Service To Resume June 22; Commuter Rail Schedule to Increase

Photo Credit: Boston Harbor Cruises June 10, 2020 (From the MBTA website) Although ridership remains low, the MBTA is preparing to significantly ramp up service across all modes of transportation as part of Phase 2 of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan. On June 22, Commuter Rail service will be increased and ferry service will resume on …

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Celebrating ‘Kirk’ and his 48-year Hingham Public Schools legacy

June 10, 2020 by by Carol Britton Meyer Jim Kirkcaldy — affectionately known as “Kirk” to his colleagues and friends — is retiring this month after spending his entire 48-year career at Hingham High School, first as a social studies teacher and later as K-12 director of social studies, and loving every minute of it. …

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