Plymouth voters who prefer to cast their ballots in person will likely have to do more driving, starting with the May 17 town election. The Select Board Tuesday voted […]
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A place for those who served the country to connect, prosper, and contribute
Bryan Wille wants everyone – not just veterans – to know about the Plymouth Area Veterans Center. “It’s my passion,” said Willie, who is site manager at the facility, which […]
Grand finale: July Fourth group to disband after this year’s parade, fireworks
This year’s Fourth of July parade and fireworks display will be the last one organized by the volunteer organization that has overseen the events for decades. What happens after that […]
Avian flu believed to have spread to North Plymouth, Long Beach
As feared, the town’s presumed outbreak of avian flu is no longer contained to Billington Sea. The H5N1 virus that is likely infecting birds in Plymouth has spread from the […]
Plymouth’s apparent avian flu outbreak said to be state’s ‘largest ever’
State officials are calling the apparent presence of avian flu in Plymouth the largest such “outbreak in wild birds that we have seen in Massachusetts since the virus arrived in […]
Thin ice hampers collection of birds likely killed by avian flu
On a recent afternoon, Dave Gallerani looked out from his deck at ducks and swans swimming on Billington Sea. But on closer inspection, the scene was far from idyllic. He […]
Officials warn of ‘additional outbreaks’ of bird flu in Plymouth
Plymouth officials are warning residents to assume that the avian flu is present in town, and that the outbreak extends beyond the Billington Sea area, where about 70 dead birds […]
Avian flu could be to blame for dozens of bird deaths at Billington Sea
Plymouth officials are working with the state to determine whether dozens of dead birds found at Billington Sea were killed by avian flu. Karen Keane, the town’s director of public […]
The beer will keep flowing at Mayflower Brewing
Fans of Mayflower Brewing Company’s offerings on tap and in cans can rejoice. Owner Drew Brosseau said Friday that he believes he has found a way to save the Plymouth […]
A struggling Mayflower Brewing tries to avoid tapping out
Drew Brosseau says he’s hoping to save Mayflower Brewing Co., his 17-year-old pioneering craft brewery in the Plymouth Industrial Park that has gained a reputation among beer drinkers throughout New […]