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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 is uncertain. Matt Tavares, who with his father, Ken Tavares, co-chairs the six-member July 4 Plymouth Committee, told the Select Board Tuesday night that it […]

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Love animals? This rescue farm will train you to nurture them.

You’re invited to submit a listing for this column: It’s easy. Email your information to listings@plymouthindependent.org at least 10 days in advance. A good quality photo without type on the image – sent as a jpeg attachment – helps. Kendra Bond, director of the nonprofit Peace for All Animals Rescue, says there are “many parts” […]

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A Plymouthean in Paris: This local craftsman helped restore Notre-Dame to its former glory

In 2019, Michael Burrey watched television in horror as the steeple of the historic Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral collapsed during a devastating fire. He realized right away that the damage to this 1,000-year-old medieval masterpiece and World Heritage Site would require the efforts of thousands of craftsmen schooled in all-but-forgotten construction skills to restore it. […]

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Little Mermen plan to go big at Disney-themed holiday show

You’re invited to submit a listing for this column: It’s easy. Email your information to listings@plymouthindependent.org at least 10 days in advance. A good quality photo without type on the image – sent as a jpeg attachment – helps. The Little Mermen, which calls itself “Ultimate Disney Cover Band,” takes the stage at Memorial Hall, […]