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H1N1 flu clinic set for Nov. 24

The town is restricting vaccinations to pregnant women, their household contacts, and babies. Town of Scituate, 4:45 p.m.

Veterans honored at luncheon

Over 150 people gathered at the River Club to celebrate Veteran’s Day, like Cub Scouts Wolf Den of Pack 128 (above). Boston Globe, 1:02 p.m.

Kindergarten tuition to rise

The school committee voted to increase the tuition of full-day kindergarten, costing parents an additional $200. Boston Globe, 11/11/09

Ticket booth dedicated to high school athlete

Family and friends of Tim Mahoney, a former lacrosse and hockey player killed in a car accident two years ago, gathered at the high school to dedicate a new ticket booth and picnic area.

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

Town Meeting balances 2010 budget

At Special Town Meeting, about 100 residents cut spending by about $340,000 to balance the budget for this fiscal year. Boston Globe, 11/5/09

more news

- Therapy dogs lend an ear, and more
- Boston Globe 11/6/09
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- Boston Globe 11/5/09
- Church vigil celebrates 5 years
- Boston Globe 10/23/09
- Seawall repairs bid award on hold
- Boston Globe 10/22/09

Neighbors on the 'net

The weather-forecasting site
hinghamweather.com
is going strong, even after
its founder finished
high school and began college.

The Dish

Eggs are just
part of the story
for people who
raise chickens
in the suburbs.

Joan's prior servings

On music

Jin Kim (left) and Larry Wolfe speak about classical music
at the James Library in Norwell
Sunday afternoon.

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