Community-wide initiative helps turn backyard gardens into a source of fresh food for neighbors in need

QUINCY, Mass. (April 2026) — This growing season, South Shore residents are invited to dig in for a good cause. T...

By Eve R. Green.

The sweetest holidays bring out the most devoted fans. If you live in Southeastern Massachusetts and love chocolate, you should recognize these names: Dorothy Cox, Fedele’s, Gowell’s, Hilliard’s, and Skinner’s. They represent our locally famous, locally owned, locally operated, multi-generation chocolate shops. Yes, these sho...

As the snow melts and warmer days return,  the center of Marshfield offers an easy, feel-good outing close to home. From a cozy breakfast to local shopping and a relaxed brewery stop, this stretch is perfect for a simple day of exploring at your own pace.

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Duxbury Creamery will make goat cheese using a blend of milk from two breeds, Saanens and Nubians.

Through Duxbury Creamery, Elaine Philbrick and her small team have big plans as successor farmers at the Historic O’Neil Farm—thin...

Pulling off to the side of the road to pick up a few ears of corn strewn on an old card table, perhaps some tomatoes, zucchini, and summer squash, or maybe eggs, has always been such a satisfying experience in my travels. I miss the fields of butternut squash of my childhood, fields now lined with houses, green lawns, and ornamental trees. Yes, progress happens, peopl...