Town Meeting wrap-up: Gun ban stays, Jenney Pond dam gets funding, school building maintenance change rejected.
Plymouth’s legislative body takes care of business during a mostly sedate session.
Jimmy Tingle provides laughs to keep us from crying
Plus, ‘Penguin Lessons’ at Plimoth Cinema, spring classes at the Plymouth Center for the Arts, LeAnn Rimes at Memorial Hall, and more happenings.
Plymouth’s ‘Hands Off!’ rally draws huge crowd
Saturday’s gathering, one of many across the nation, was held to protest policies and actions of Trump, Musk.
‘Four the Shore’ collaboration brings local brewers together
Companies say the annual project taps into the craft beer industry’s unique nature.
Town Meeting preview: Much ado about guns, money for Holtec land, zoning for Costco (maybe), and funding a dam project
Those are among the 41 articles up for consideration at Saturday’s gathering of Plymouth’s legislative body.
Select Board withdraws its support for allowing firearms in public buildings, parks
The issue is still likely to be debated at Town Meeting Saturday, and a non-binding referendum question will be on the May election ballot, over the objections of Canty, Mahoney.
What can be done about people who trash Prestige Way?
From couches to mattresses to tires, the North Plymouth road has become an illegal dumping ground. Sadly, there are others.
How to avoid getting a parking ticket this season
Meters and pay stations are back online in the downtown and waterfront area. Here’s what you need to know.
Nursing program is critical to health of Quincy College’s Cordage campus
With the profession’s ranks depleted, more students are finding it’s a surefire career path.
Raise a glass that comes from the garden: The Botanical Drinkable serves up healthy elixirs.
Plus, an environmental update meeting, comedy at the Spire, arts and crafts downtown, and much more going on around town.
‘Plymouth Argyle is America’s Team’
Local supporters meet early on match days to root on a UK soccer team while drinking beer and coffee.
Suspect in Redbrook thefts gets 15 months in jail for probation violations
Judge cites ‘the safety of the public’ in sentencing Sunny McDonough.
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State Police scour woods off Route 3 after discovery of a human skull
The remains, which will undergo DNA testing, could have been there for as long as five years.
Pinehills condo owners’ suit over water leak woes moves forward
Couple alleges they weren’t told about costly fixes needed at Winslowe’s View.
Dispute will delay Water Street sewer line repairs until at least December
The town is at odds with the troubled project’s contractor over how to deal with pipe settling.
Nathaniel Philbrick’s ‘Mayflower’ takes on new meaning for this newcomer
From Billington Sea to Speedwell to Winslowe’s View, deeper connections are made on a second read.
Why did my property taxes increase by so much?
It’s a tricky subject to make simple, but here’s a breakdown of why your bill may rise by more than 2 ½ percent.
Firefighters, others find comfort in Rio
Not the city, but an enthusiastic black lab on a mission to make people feel better.
It’s spring and the arts are in the air
Plus, ‘Irish Voices’ at the library, a wine pairing dinner, The Young Dubliners at the Spire, the Philharmonic at Memorial Hall, and much more around town.
These dishes were everyday meals growing up in North Plymouth. Now they’re fancy fare.
Simple recipes have made their way on to high-end menus.
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