The first thing to know about Vela Juice Bar is how to pronounce its name – with a soft E, like, fella. The word derives from “velum,” which means “sail of a ship” in Latin. “I wanted something that was different from your typical juice bar,” says Ana Walsh, who earlier this year set sail […]
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Posted inEnvironment & Health
Mother Nature has her way
The howling winds of Monday’s storm, which began raging in the early morning hours and continued into the afternoon, wreaked some havoc around town and made driving tricky, but Plymouth appeared to be largely spared the destruction that the powerful system caused in other parts of New England. Two deaths were reported, including one in […]
Posted inPolice & Fire
Georgia man charged with human trafficking after arrest at Colony Place
A Georgia man faces human trafficking charges after two women said the semi-trailer truck driver assaulted them at the Colony Place shopping plaza on Saturday. Plymouth Police said Akeem Shabazz, 27, of Dakula, Georgia, fled the scene in his truck before being pulled over. The women, ages 19 and 20, told police Shabazz picked them […]
Posted inCulture
Bright idea transforms Brewster Gardens into a holiday attraction
If you’re on the waterfront or Main Street Extension after dark, it’s hard to miss the welcoming glow of the holiday lights display that’s turned part of Brewster Gardens into a wonderland this month. The display, called Light the Night, is the bright idea of Christine de la Torre, owner of Sprezzatura Boutique at 1 […]
Posted inBusiness
No te preocupes (don’t worry), Anejo is still bringing its Mexican menu to Plymouth
Work on spicing up downtown is well underway at the old fire station building on Main Street. Anejo, with locations in Falmouth and Hyannis, is in the process of converting the former Sam Diego’s space into its third restaurant. Sam Diego’s closed its Plymouth restaurant in April after 28 years, following a deal it struck […]
Posted inGovernment
Brewster Garden stairs will reconnect park to Main St. Extension
It’s a step up for Brewster Gardens. A series of steps, to be precise. For years, people were able to walk through the park and climb stairs at the Emond Building to Main Street Extension. But over time, the stairs – which connected to the outdoor terrace of Café Strega – fell into disrepair and […]
Posted inBusiness Beat
Lack of restroom access in the business district is a ‘going’ concern
My morning walk/run route often takes me along the waterfront and through downtown. This time of year, it requires a certain degree of weather tolerance, good shoes – and a strong bladder. Trying to find a restroom in the business district off-season is like searching for something positive to say about the Patriots this season. […]
Posted inPolice & Fire
Traffic restrictions, road closures will be in place for trooper’s funeral services on Thursday
Funeral services for State Trooper Gregory Furtado, a Plymouth resident who died suddenly on Nov. 30, are expected to draw a large crowd of mourners to St. Peter’s Church on Court Street Thursday morning. Furtado, 41, was a detective assigned to the Cape and Islands District Attorney’s office. While expressing condolences during Tuesday’s select board […]
Posted inBusiness Beat
A general store with a specific vision, and an owner with strong opinions
Tatum Stewart is doing more than one thing at a time. Again. (Can we please not call it multitasking?) She’s contemplating a reporter’s question while keeping an eye on the activity at Plimoth General Store, her Main Street business that opened in June. It features just enough of a lot of things, filling a void […]