When Marilyn Simon underwent two major shoulder surgeries this year, she faced a problem familiar to many older Plymouth residents: She couldn’t drive. For someone accustomed to being active, suddenly having to depend on others for transportation was significant. In March, she had rotator cuff surgery on her right shoulder. At the end of July, […]
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Plymouth Phil Explores ‘The Question of Sound’
What if you could make music without ever touching an instrument? Or sit in a concert hall where the music seems to come from everywhere all at once? The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra will explore “The Question of Sound,” a Nov. 7 concert that challenges audiences to think differently about music and how we experience it. […]
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‘Two Grannies on the Road’ with no plans to slow down
The canoe race hadn’t even started when another boat crashed into theirs, sending its occupants tumbling into the freezing April water. Beth Sobiloff and Marcia Rothwell, the two women behind the Plymouth-based travel show “Two Grannies on the Road,” were beginning to wonder what they’d gotten themselves into. They had agreed to compete in a six-mile […]
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Bronze sculpture honoring veterans to be unveiled at benefit
For Michael Duggan, the meaning of military service changed dramatically in the years following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Working for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Transportation Security Administration, Duggan watched young Americans leave for war in Iraq and Afghanistan. He saw families saying goodbye to sons and daughters, uncertain whether […]
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Haunted Plymouth comes to life
Plymouth’s history with ghosts goes back centuries. Stories of Victorian apparitions, unexpected noises, unwanted visitors. Even a voice at times. Some of us grew up in houses with ghosts. In Plymouth, we learn to live with them – because ghosts – whether real or imagined – appear to be all around us. Vicki Noel Harrington, […]
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Fall colors take the spotlight
As the days grow shorter, the air grows crisper and Plymouth’s spectacular autumn scenery takes center stage. Late October is a great time to get outside, from quiet woodland trails and colorful cranberry bogs to windswept beaches and waterfront walks. Whether you’re looking for an invigorating hike, a leisurely stroll or a quiet spot to […]
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Plymouth Philharmonic celebrates partnership with Memorial Hall
For generations of Plymouth’s classical music lovers, the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra and Memorial Hall have been closely linked. Now, the relationship is official. The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra has been named Orchestra-in-Residence with the Town of Plymouth at Memorial Hall, formalizing a partnership between the 112-year-old orchestra, the town and the historic performance venue at 83 […]
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Plymouth gets spooky for Halloween season
With Halloween approaching, Plymouth is getting into the spirit with ghost stories, séances, psychics, classic horror films, costume parties and plenty of less-frightening fun for kids. Here’s where to find something spooky between now and Halloween. With this much going on, the hardest part of Halloween may be deciding which place to haunt. If you […]
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Folk musician Adam Ezra to perform at Spire
“Folk” is the word Adam Ezra most often uses to describe his music. Americana works, too. Then there’s rock, country, pop and blues. In truth, the Adam Ezra Group, performing at the Spire Center for Performing Arts on Oct. 8, has spent 25 years demonstrating why musical categories can matter far less than the song […]
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Plymouth Seafood Festival to celebrate town’s history
Plymouth is known around the world for its history. But for generations, much of the town’s identity – and its survival — came directly from the sea. Fishing and shipping helped Plymouth thrive through the 19th century, as fisheries and seafood played a key role in the town’s economy and culture. Over time, however, that […]