Hingham Hull Religious Leaders Association Respond to Synagogue Hostage Situation

Photo by Cole Keister January 17, 2022 by the Hingham Hull Religious Leaders Association To the Community: In heartfelt and prayerful response to the recent hostage taking at Congregation Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, we write as members of the Hingham Hull Religious Leaders Association, representing a variety of Christian, Jewish, and Unitarian Universalist …

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“Do Good, Feel Good”

Glenn Mangurian January 3, 2022 Submitted by Glen Mangurian For the second year in a row, Covid has cast a shadow on our holiday experience and increased our anxiety about 2022. I recently read about the “Do Good, Feel Good” phenomenon. Psychologists tell us that if a person makes someone else feel good in any way, shape, …

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Opinion: Dear Santa

December 6, 2021 Submitted by Glenn Mangurian Dear Santa, I know this is a busy time of year for you. I hope you, Mrs. Claus and the elves are safe and healthy at the North Pole. Last year when I wrote to you, our family was wearing masks, washing our hands often and socially distancing. This year …

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Opinion: Hingham Parents Know Best

November 30, 2021 by Drew Wallace COVID has become a tool of the Hingham Public School (HPS) District to assert control. Early on, when the disease was unknown and without therapeutics, you could never be too cautious. Almost two years later, with mountains of data and impact across age groups, the HPS District still beats the drum …

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This Thanksgiving the Hingham Food Pantry Serves Nutrition and Love

Photo courtesy of Hingham Food Pantry November 15, 2021 by Glenn Mangurian For many of us Thanksgiving is symbolic with football, food and family. Yet, many of our neighbors are struggling to put food on the table. Yes, in Hingham we have families that must stretch their resources to provide for food, housing and health …

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Let Freedom Ring – November 11, 2021

Photo by Thomas Loizeau on Unsplash. November 11, 2021 by David T Sargant You will hear bells on November 11, 2021 throughout your Town at 11:00 AM. It likely will be a cold and blustery day, not unlike those in the past, and more importantly, the day to commemorate the 103rd anniversary of the end …

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Living with Disability in Hingham

October 18, 2021 by Glenn Mangurian There are places I remember All my life though some have changed Some forever, not for better Some have gone and some remain All these places have their moments With lovers and friends I still can recall Some are dead and some are living In my life I’ve loved …

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Opinion: August 26, 2021 and Subsequent Days That Will Live in Infamy

Dave Sargent (courtesy photo) August 30, 2021 by Dave Sargent Imagine the US leaving Hawaii when it was a territory, to the Japanese. Compare the Taliban to the Japanese whose military had murdered between 100,000 and 200,000 helpless Chinese military prisoners and civilians and the rape of 10s of thousands of Chinese women during the …

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Opinion: Back to School (with Pens, Backpacks and Face Coverings)

Glenn Mangurian August 30, 2021 by Glenn Mangurian Yes, it’s that time of year again. Students are stocking up on supplies including masks again. School districts across the country are grappling with the challenges of providing quality education while protecting the health of students, faculty and staff. While we thought we were headed toward recovery …

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