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July 30, 2021 submitted by Diane DeNapoli The news of beloved American Icon Simone Biles withdrawal from the Olympic competition due to medical issues should serve as a turning point in our society about the importance of openly talking about mental health. When I searched for “what happened to Simone Biles,” headlines that …
Photo by Lynn Barclay July 18, 2021 by Nancy and Frank Mellen Our home at 182 North Street, known as the Samuel Lincoln House, was struck by a car on July 15th, crashing through the left front of the house and largely destroying the front den and various antiques, etc. It was a truly horrific …
Photo courtesy of The Rev. Tim Schenck June 29, 2021 by The Rev. Tim Schenck, Rector of St. John the Evangelist I still remember my first Fourth of July in Hingham. My family and I had moved to town in August of 2009 and all we heard about for the next 11 months was just …
Photo by Alvaro Serrano June 16, 2021, Submitted by James E. Haviland I have often wondered what happened to the Ernest Hemingway letter I “discovered” 50 years ago in the Hingham High School Library. A recent phone call to Hingham Public Library reference librarians Abby Bird McLean and Michael Achille gave me some answers. Here’s …
Photo by Carol Meyer June 15, 2021, Submitted by DJ MacKinnon, Atlantic Development We would like to thank the residents who attended our June 10 zoom community meeting regarding the future of the Parish Hall property at 107 Main Street. Atlantic Development is working with the Old Ship Church to repurpose the existing 3-acre Parish …
Photo provided by: Nina Wellford June 15, 2021, Submitted by the Old Ship Parish House Project Management Team: Dennis Hogan, Brian McPhillips, Diane Morrison, Ron Pollara, Nina Wellford, Tom Willson Regarding the recent opinion piece on the Old Ship Parish House by some of its nearby neighbors, the Old Ship congregation appreciates their concerns and …
Photo provided by: Nina Wellford June 8, 2021, Submitted by Stephen & Whitney Jiranek, Ginger Aborn, and John & Erin Spranger If you feel strongly about upholding Hingham’s well-preserved historic sites and character, it is crucial to be informed about the construction plans for the Old Ship Church and its Parish House. The strength and …
Where We Are From by Catherine Manning Before I begin, I would like to make two promises to you all about my speech. First and most importantly, my speech contains not a single joke about the whale watch. And secondly, my speech does not include the words “these unprecedented times.” Now, with that out of …
June 2, 2021 by Glenn Mangurian Dear High School and College Graduates, Congratulations to the Class of 2021! Even though graduation looks and feels different for you this year, the achievement is still the same. Your hard work, dedication, and mental toughness have led you to achieving this great accomplishment today. You are graduating in …
Photo courtesy of Weir River Watershed Association May 24, 2021 by Weir River Watershed Association “In nature, nothing exists alone.” – Rachel Carson Area nurseries need police details to direct traffic, and no one can get the landscaping companies to call back—it’s spring on the South Shore. Visions of showcase-worthy street views dance in our …