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. After surviving the Winter Storm Hernando, people can reward themselves during Local Eats Week, an annual […]
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Snow stories through the ages
As the Blizzard of 2026 nightmares begin to fade, it’s been a constant topic in my office of 9 people. Four of us compared it with the Blizzard of 78, much to the chagrin of the younger members born after the storm. Paul Fiocchi was a sophomore at what was then Southeastern Massachusetts University in […]
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Out cold: One of Memorial Hall’s boilers has failed
At what point do you stop pouring money into a car with sentimental value and a growing list of problems? It’s not a perfect analogy, but close enough to apply to Memorial Hall. The century-old downtown venue has been decaying for years. I first wrote about its sad state last July, after touring the space […]
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The $6 million buses may prompt huge change
As the price of hiring private bus contractors to transport students through Plymouth’s sprawling geography exceeds $6 million per year, public school officials are considering taking over the service. It’s the first time Plymouth Public Schools officials have put so much consideration into such an enormous move, one which would put the burden on taxpayers […]
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Prospective Costco gas station decision delayed by zoning board
As Plymouth and Kingston jockey for position in the race to attract a new Costco, the owner of the potential Plymouth site hoped a green light from the town to build a gas station on its land would accelerate it into the lead. But faced with opposition from some residents and the owner of the […]
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For once, All Things Plymouth was more than an online cage fight
Facebook’s All Things Plymouth page can feel more like a toxic waste site than community gathering place. With a purported 150,000 “members” – exceeding by two times the total of every adult and child in town – it’s often a steaming caldron of bad grammar stirring hate, ignorance, and racism. But last week’s crippling blizzard […]
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Philharmonic will play to the stars
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. Editor’s note: Due to storm fallout, please check with venues to ensure against cancellations or postponements. […]
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Power restored, roads open
Five days after a historic storm blasted through Plymouth, paralyzing most of the town for days, officials on Friday announced reopenings and a slow return to normal. Schools are set to reopen Monday. Roads are open along with most businesses, and libraries are expected to open on Saturday, along with the Manomet Youth Center, the […]
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TOWN DIGS OUT
Four days after a historic storm with hurricane-force winds dumped nearly three feet of snow on Plymouth, residents and emergency workers were still struggling to dig out. Utility workers expected to restore power to 99% of customers by midnight; town inspectors were touring to make sure roads are passable, and essential businesses throughout Plymouth – […]
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Thousands remain without power days after storm
Three days after Monday’s powerful blizzard blanketed Plymouth with 30 inches of heavy snow, causing widespread power outages and stranding thousands of residents in their homes, a return to normalcy remained out of reach for many. Eversource crews on Wednesday continued working around the clock to restore service to thousands of customers still without power, […]