“This is what it has come to.” So begins the trailer for “Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior.” In director George Miller’s 1981 apocalyptic classic, rules of the road get […]
Author Archives: Mark Pothier - Independent Staff
Posted inGovernment
Haven’t voted yet? Here’s a last-days election guide.
Whether you’re anticipating it with dread, hope, or exhaustion – you can pick two – election day is almost here. Early in-person voting ended Friday and it’s too late to […]
Posted inReal Estate Sales
Take a look at September’s home sale numbers in Plymouth
This isn’t what real estate pros and prospective buyers were hoping for. Despite the Federal Reserve’s half-point cut in its benchmark interest rate last month, mortgage rates remain stubbornly high. […]
Posted inPolice & Fire
With a suspect facing murder charges, family and friends of Brent Berkeley grieve his senseless death
The community is grieving after a minor traffic incident in downtown Plymouth late Friday afternoon led to a shocking act of violence that left one man dead and another facing […]
Posted inPolice & Fire
Downtown shooting leaves man dead, suspect in custody
Part of downtown was blocked off for hours Friday evening after a late afternoon shooting in the Middle Street parking lot left one man dead and another in custody. Police […]
Posted inCulture
Bob Hollis, the man behind the Spire, receives Santos community service award
Ed Santos, who died two years ago at 93, was renowned for his philanthropic and volunteer efforts during an era when once-sleepy Plymouth was “coming of age.” One of his […]
Posted inGovernment
Traffic alert: Town warns of backups, detours due to Manomet paving work
Taking a minute or two to read this might keep you from getting stuck in Manomet traffic for many minutes. As part of a water main replacement project, the town’s […]
Posted inCulture Calendar
Scaring up Halloween happenings around town
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 […]
Posted inGovernment
Town builds a safer crosswalk, with mums, too
If you’ve driven on Sandwich Street near downtown in the last week, the patch of newly planted mums in front of the Plymouth Training Green may have caught your eye. […]
Posted inCulture Calendar
Time travel to the 17th century with the New Plimmoth Gard this weekend
You’re invited to submit a listing for this column: It’s easy. Just email your information to listings@plymouthindependent.org, at least 10 days in advance. A good quality photo without type on […]