The unrelenting heat and humidity of July reminded me of many an August from my youth. It also reminded me of a North Plymouth tradition that has fallen away for […]
Category: Culture
Why you might be attracted to the Moth Ball
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Neither rain nor tent-assembling could deter these campers
A driving rain did not dampen the enthusiasm as rangers eagerly taught families how to set up camp last weekend at Myles Standish State Forest, marking the return of a […]
Lights, camera, Amy Adams!
This may be the closest Plymouth gets to Hollywood East, the ill-conceived 2008 project to bring a major movie studio to town. (Spoiler alert: Those epic plans by now defunct […]
First-edition books by ‘conscience of the American Revolution’ loaned to Mercy Otis Warren Society
It doesn’t take long for a crowd to gather around Sean Considine and Michele Gabrielson as they stand in downtown’s Shirley Square. Though dressed in modern clothing, Considine has his […]
Holy Ghost Festa: A Portuguese tradition endures in North Plymouth, despite setbacks
The Holy Ghost Festa, scheduled for Holy Ghost Field on July 21, is Plymouth tradition that dates back over 100 years. The festival is a central part of Azorean culture […]
Pilgrim Hall preserves and perseveres
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Oh say, did you see? Scenes from Plymouth’s Fourth of July celebration.
Plymouth celebrated the Fourth of July on Thursday with its usual array of festive events – from an early morning road race to the hometown parade (including the state champion […]
How Plymouth’s Fourth of July festivities were saved from fizzling out
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Working with wood, creating joy
Manufacturers today produce products at high speeds in mass amounts, fueled by high-tech automation and – in some cases – AI. But Plymouth woodworking artisan Greg Iaquinto’s work isn’t about […]