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6 free Quincy things to do this weekend that aren't fireworks: Dinghy parade, live music
Kick off Quincy’s three-day waterfront celebration with maritime heritage activities, including a ceremonial cake-cutting at ...
23 events for seniors this summer on the South Shore. Some are air conditioned
When the temperature rises, South Shore senior centers invent new ways to keep summer a time for music, movies, art, good food and trips.
How Hingham is celebrating the Fourth: Parade and night drone light show
The switch is being done in part to lessen the potential harm to the environment and coastal wildlife from traditional ...
Love history of July 4 more than fanfare and fireworks? Perhaps these events are for you
Two free dramatizations will bring the revolutionary spirit of the 18th century back to life in Quincy on July 4. How to ...
Going to use pallets for your Fourth of July bonfire? Think again, fire department warns
The town's firefighters point out that burning wooden pallets as part of your bonfire is "NOT OK," according to a Facebook ...
20 beaches in Massachusetts are closed this week due to bacteria. Here's where
According to an announcement from the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) on May 30, the main beach at Walden ...
What are the laws on e-bikes in Massachusetts? Plymouth accident raises questions
Gage Lavoie, 13, was in a terrible e-bike crash in Plymouth, MA. Just what is an e-bike? There are three kinds, actually.
Not a lot of quantity in shows, but there's still quality. Start planning your weekend
The area has plenty of music, including Suzanne McNeil, Aldous Collins Band, Munk Duane, The High Kings and Little River Band ...
VOTE: Patriot Ledger/Enterprise High School Boys Tennis Player of the Year?
From dominant singles to dynamic duos, South Shore High School boys tennis certainly caused a racket on the courts this ...
Best golf courses in Massachusetts: See which ones are ranked by USA Today's Golfweek
USA Today's Golfweek section scores the country's top courses and releases a top 200 power rankings annually. On the two ...
VOTE: Patriot Ledger/Enterprise High School Girls Tennis Player of the Year
Readers can vote for the South Shore Girls Tennis Player of the Year until July 8. The award winner will be chosen based on ...
VOTE: Patriot Ledger/Enterprise High School Boys Volleyball Player of the Year
Cast your vote for the Ledger/Enterprise High School Boys Volleyball Player of the Year. Reader votes will make up 20% of the tally, with our four staff reporters (Eric McHugh, Jason Snow, Ryan ...