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What's cooking at South Shore CC

Raffael's will provide food service for at the club, which is renovating its function rooms and restaurant. Boston Globe, 11/19/09

50 years of community

Congregation Sha'aray Shalom is a hub of Jewish life on the South Shore and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Boston Globe, 11/12/09

Talbots said to be refinancing debt

Talbots Inc. has hired an adviser to help it refinance about $225 million in debt, two sources said. Bloomberg News, 11/10/09

Trends bode well for housing market

Local home prices and inventories continued to fluctuate in October, but may soon benefit from a regional rebound. HouseSavvy.com, 11/9/09

3A rotary fix gets $2.4 million from state

Governor Patrick (with Hingham official Betty Foley) announced the grant during a visit to the South Shore Friday. Boston Globe, 11/6/09

Some building permit fees to increase

As of this week, those seeking building permits, or gas, electrical and plumbing inspections will pay a higher price. Boston Globe, 11/4/09

On track?

Two years after Greenbush train service was restored, the question remains of whether its use justifies its cost. Boston Globe, 10/29/09

Thousands of doses to dispose

Over 14,000 doses of prescription and other medications were collected at the Police Department’s first pill disposal day. Boston Globe, 10/26/09

Linden Ponds files for bankruptcy

Erickson Retirement Communities filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and has agreed to sell. Baltimore Business Journal, 10/21/09

All are welcome at the Abbey

The monks at Glastonbury Abbey attract a diverse congregation to a bucolic retreat in Hingham. Boston Globe, 10/18/09

Mixed signals in housing market

Home sales in September rose from a year earlier, but prices declined as inventory remained high. Housesavvy.com, 10/10/09

Questions linger over death of Hingham teen

The mother of Matthew Healey wants Ohio officials to make clear that her son died of the swine flu virus. Boston Globe, 10/9/09

Hingham firm faces $38,000 of OSHA fines

Sealcoat Inc. has been accused of exposing its workers to excessive levels of silica at a job site in Medford. Boston Globe, 10/8/09

Everything from amps to zithers

If it's audio or music equpment, Andy Bergsten (right, shown with Craig Burmeister) probably has it. Boston Globe, 10/8/09

First step for Hingham rotary fix

The state agreed last week that there's problem at the 3A rotary, but the solution is still a long way off. Boston Globe, 10/1/09

'A gift to all who knew him'

Mourners filled St. Paul Parish to pay their respects to Matthew Healey, who died shortly after starting college in Ohio. Boston Globe, 10/1/09

DPW seeking bids for truck scale

The Department of Public Works is accepting bids until Oct. 13 for a new truck scale at the transfer station. Boston Globe, 9/25/09
(Barry Chin/Globe staff)

Friendship: It's what they do

The Friendship Clubs of the South Shore are celebrating 10 years of service and a new home in Norwell. 9/27/09

Questions over official's departure

The building commissioner's recent retirement has sparked conflicting comments by his lawyer and town officials. Boston Globe, 9/12/09

A toast to beer

Thousands hoisted beer mugs and glasses during the 24th annual Octoberfest celebration in Hingham.


Boston Globe, 9/28/09

New York law firm spreads the wealth

Garrett Bradley of Hingham is one of four Massachusetts officials to receive large out-of-state contributions. Boston Globe, 9/18/09
Happy ending for abandoned dog

Happy ending for abandoned dog

While his former owner is still missing, the Saint Bernard found near Accord Pond last month has a new home. Boston Globe, 7/24/09