Community Preservation Committee recommends spending taxpayers’ money to improve White Horse Beach access
At a busy meeting, it also backed an affordable housing project on South Street, and the purchase of 90 acres of former bogs.
PI Editor Mark Pothier receives the coveted Yankee Quill Award
Pothier was presented the award Saturday at the annual New England Newspaper & Press Association convention.
Drug raids yield more than 400 grams of cocaine
Four apartments were targeted in a multi-community operation that involved Plymouth, Kingston, and state police. Three people face charges.
Planning Board’s Kuehn steps down
She’s moved to Chicago after a five-year tenure that sometimes put her at odds with town officials, developers.
Firefighter accused of secretly recording his ex-girlfriend may face new charges after motorcycle crash
Richard Pimental, who has been on paid leave since November, is recovering from injuries after striking a utility pole.
Restaurant’s pitch for outdoor music denied after heated exchange between owner and Select Board member
Su Casa’s Erin Murphy says she was publicly ‘belittled and disrespected’ by Charlie Bletzer.
Holtec doesn’t need a permit to evaporate radioactive water from Pilgrim plant
The amount released annually falls under the NRC’s limit, according to the state DEP.
Savoring memories of savord in North Plymouth
The fruity Italian concoction remains a tradition, and something of a mystery, too.
Why you might be attracted to the Moth Ball
Plus, an Aerosmith tribute band is back in the saddle on the waterfront, Spamalot at Priscilla Beach Theatre, Divas with a Twist at The Spire, and more going on around town.
Suspect in church vandalism spree now faces gun-related charges
They stem from the FBI’s search of his car and Plymouth home.
State won’t let Holtec dump radioactive wastewater into Cape Cod Bay
Despite the expected ruling, activists say other options for disposing of it – especially through evaporation – also pose health hazards.
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Neither rain nor tent-assembling could deter these campers
A state program at Myles Standish State Forest introduces families to the great outdoors, even when the weather isn’t so great.
FBI searches Plymouth home of church ransacking suspect
It’s unclear what agents were looking for at the Micajah Pond Road address. Jonathan White, the suspect in the July 4 Kingston incident, is being held without bail.
Makepeace proposal to add more higher priced homes at Redbrook divides Planning Board
Developer says building affordable units has been challenging because of rising costs and income requirements.
Town’s director of inspectional services resigns
The reason for Nick Mayo’s unexpected departure is unclear.
Lights, camera, Amy Adams!
Film crew and cast come to town to shoot scenes for “At the Sea” on a blisteringly hot Tuesday.
First-edition books by ‘conscience of the American Revolution’ loaned to Mercy Otis Warren Society
A Revolutionary War reenactor contributes to the effort to recognize the Plymouth resident who played a key role in the 18th century fight for freedom.
A lack of volunteers is slowing down town government
I had to step down from two boards recently, but here’s why you might want to raise your hand and offer to serve Plymouth.
Police captain on paid leave while under investigation for alleged assault on his father
Jason Higgins denies the allegations made by his stepmother.
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