Invasive Garlic Mustard Weed Like Townwide Whack A Mole

Photo courtesy of Ally Donnelly May 7, 2021 by Ally Donnelly Once you know what it is. It’s hard not to see it everywhere. “It was literally waking me up at night,” says Ann Marie Schembri. “I’d see it in my dreams like whack a mole, popping up from the ground. My hand kept trying …

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Therapy dog brightens students’ days at Hingham High

Photo courtesy of Jessica Hoguet May 7, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer Taco — a friendly, affectionate nine-year-old chocolate lab therapy dog — has been visiting Hingham High School under the volunteer Dog B.O.N.E.S. program to support students’ social and emotional well-being during these challenging times. Dog B.O.N.E.S. is an acronym for Dogs Building Opportunities …

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“An Evening of Promise” Gala Benefits Maddie’s Promise Virtual Fundraiser – FREE for All to Attend

Photo by Barrie Smith Photography courtesy of Maddie’s Promise April 30, 2021, Submitted by Maddie’s Promise Maddie’s Promise, a non-profit volunteer organization funding pediatric cancer research, will hold an online gala benefit on Friday, May 21, 7:00-8:00 p.m. “An Evening of Promise” virtual gala is free to attend and anyone from anywhere can register at …

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Downtown Hingham Blossoms for Mother’s Day

May 6, 2021, Submitted by Mona K. Pohl for the Hingham Downtown Association The last year-and-a-half has been a roller coaster on many levels for everyone, to say the least. The good news is with the grand entrance of a beautiful spring, we are moving into better, more stable times and it’s reflected in the …

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Derby Street Shops Teams Up with Local Business, Irish Eyes Photography, to Capture Special Moments for a Cause with Hingham Pride Portraits Event on Sunday, May 16

Photo Courtesy of Derby Street Shops May 5, 2021, Submitted by Derby Street Shops WHAT: Derby Street Shops is partnering with local photographer, Irish Eyes Photography, to host a special event benefiting the Hingham Pride Project, a non-profit organization that works to increase LGBTQ+ visibility in the Hingham community and raise funds for community programs and activities for LGBTQ+ youth. …

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Line the streets for the HHS Class of 2021 car parade!

April 30, 2021 by Carol Britton Meyer In a huge show of support, family, friends, and other well-wishers will line Main Street on Saturday, May 15, to “hoot and holler” at members of the Class of 2021 as they pass by as part of the planned colorful, celebratory Senior Car Parade. The parade will start …

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Derby Street Shops Announces the Return of Its Outdoor Shopping Event, Shop to Table, and Its First Job Fair This Saturday, May 1

Shop to Table, Summer 2020; Photo Courtesy of Derby Street Shops April 30, 2021, Submitted by Derby Street Shops Coinciding with the incredible amount of new and upcoming store openings and warmer weather, Derby Street Shops announces its first Shop to Table outdoor shopping event of the season and its very first Job Fair this Saturday, May 1. During …

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Every Day is Earth Day

April 28, 2021- Submitted by the Cleaner Greener Hingham Committee Though the official Earth “Day” may have passed, that doesn’t mean you can’t look for additional ways to help lessen your personal impact on our ever-warming planet. Even making a few small changes in your life, can go a long way. Over time, our habits …

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