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Holiday ‘crawl’ aims to give local businesses a boost www.plymouthindependent.org/holiday-craw...
Holiday ‘crawl’ aims to give local businesses a boost - Plymouth Independent
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December 15, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Holiday ‘crawl’ aims to give local businesses a boost www.plymouthindependent.org/holiday-craw...
ZBA member wants to develop land near proposed North Plymouth condos www.plymouthindependent.org/zba-member-w...
ZBA member wants to develop land near proposed North Plymouth condos - Plymouth Independent
It’s one of the most spectacular pieces of real estate in all of Plymouth, with beach frontage and expansive ocean views. It’s also just a few steps from where Pulte Homes wants to build a six-story 4...
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December 12, 2025 at 12:50 PM
ZBA member wants to develop land near proposed North Plymouth condos www.plymouthindependent.org/zba-member-w...
An architect’s take on Memorial Hall: We deserve better www.plymouthindependent.org/an-architect...
An architect’s take on Memorial Hall: We deserve better - Plymouth Independent
You’ve undoubtedly read the news that Plymouth’s aging Memorial Hall needs expensive emergency repairs just to deal with its latest water problems. A debate is underway on whether to spend a lot more ...
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December 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
An architect’s take on Memorial Hall: We deserve better www.plymouthindependent.org/an-architect...
At North Plymouth meeting, residents decry ICE tactics www.plymouthindependent.org/at-north-ply...
At North Plymouth meeting, residents decry ICE tactics - Plymouth Independent
Opinions on encounters between North Plymouth residents and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents dominated an emotionally charged Select Board session at Cold Spring Elementary School Tuesd...
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December 11, 2025 at 12:52 PM
At North Plymouth meeting, residents decry ICE tactics www.plymouthindependent.org/at-north-ply...
All aboard the Polar Express on North (Pole) Street www.plymouthindependent.org/all-aboard-t...
All aboard the Polar Express on North (Pole) Street - Plymouth Independent
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December 8, 2025 at 12:53 PM
All aboard the Polar Express on North (Pole) Street www.plymouthindependent.org/all-aboard-t...
Proposed e-bike rules hit roadblock: Riders don’t like them www.plymouthindependent.org/proposed-e-b...
Proposed e-bike rules hit roadblock: Riders don’t like them - Plymouth Independent
The e-bike regulations proposed by the Select Board in October seemed straightforward enough. All they were supposed to do was to make the increasingly popular electric bicycles safer for riders, as w...
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December 8, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Proposed e-bike rules hit roadblock: Riders don’t like them www.plymouthindependent.org/proposed-e-b...
‘A random person is funding my education’ www.plymouthindependent.org/a-random-per...
‘A random person is funding my education’ - Plymouth Independent
In this season of giving, it is important to express appreciation for the kindness shown by others. But that can be difficult when you need to thank someone whose name you don’t know. Ruby Blackwell u...
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December 5, 2025 at 1:11 PM
‘A random person is funding my education’ www.plymouthindependent.org/a-random-per...
A holiday season thank you from the Independent’s board of directors www.plymouthindependent.org/a-holiday-se...
A holiday season thank you from the Independent’s board of directors - Plymouth Independent
As the year winds down, the Plymouth Independent’s board of directors extends its thanks to you – our readers – for your continued support, and particularly to the many donors who are helping us bring...
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December 4, 2025 at 12:55 PM
A holiday season thank you from the Independent’s board of directors www.plymouthindependent.org/a-holiday-se...
Long-dormant memorials committee gets new members www.plymouthindependent.org/long-dormant...
Long-dormant memorials committee gets new members - Plymouth Independent
The town’s Memorials Advisory Committee, which has been unable to take any votes for a year because it lacked a quorum, will finally be able to do so again. The Select Board Tuesday appointed three ne...
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December 4, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Long-dormant memorials committee gets new members www.plymouthindependent.org/long-dormant...
Sheehan takes on her wealthy family in opposing North Plymouth condos www.plymouthindependent.org/sheehan-take...
Sheehan takes on her wealthy family in opposing North Plymouth condos - Plymouth Independent
It was no surprise that a succession of speakers Monday evening implored the town’s Zoning Board of Appeals to deny a permit for a controversial 40b condominium project proposed for North Plymouth. Re...
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December 3, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Sheehan takes on her wealthy family in opposing North Plymouth condos www.plymouthindependent.org/sheehan-take...
An early holiday gift: Free parking until April www.plymouthindependent.org/an-early-hol...
An early holiday gift: Free parking until April - Plymouth Independent
Some people believe there is “no place to park” in downtown Plymouth. It’s not true but nonetheless makes for robust complaining by social media posters. (As if we needed more of that.) But for those ...
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December 2, 2025 at 1:55 PM
An early holiday gift: Free parking until April www.plymouthindependent.org/an-early-hol...
He’s responsible for more than 100 square miles of water www.plymouthindependent.org/hes-responsi...
He’s responsible for more than 100 square miles of water - Plymouth Independent
Chad Hunter covers a lot of ground in his job. Make that water. As Plymouth’s harbormaster, Hunter’s domain is larger than you might think. It extends well beyond what’s visible from atop Coles Hill. ...
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December 2, 2025 at 1:52 PM
He’s responsible for more than 100 square miles of water www.plymouthindependent.org/hes-responsi...
Holiday Stroll weekend will get you in the spirit www.plymouthindependent.org/holiday-stro...
Holiday Stroll weekend will get you in the spirit - Plymouth Independent
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December 1, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Holiday Stroll weekend will get you in the spirit www.plymouthindependent.org/holiday-stro...
Old photos found at Town Hall set off forensic search www.plymouthindependent.org/old-photos-f...
Old photos found at Town Hall set off forensic search - Plymouth Independent
Have you ever had your plans for the day suddenly changed? Well, that happened to me not long ago when, just as I was walking into the gym, I received an email from Conor Anderson, Plymouth’s historic...
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November 29, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Old photos found at Town Hall set off forensic search www.plymouthindependent.org/old-photos-f...
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: Bert’s razing said to be imminent www.plymouthindependent.org/stop-us-if-y...
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: Bert’s razing said to be imminent - Plymouth Independent
Bert’s, the forlorn shell of a former restaurant at the beginning of Plymouth Beach, could finally be torn down during the second week of December, according to an attorney for the property’s owners. ...
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November 29, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: Bert’s razing said to be imminent www.plymouthindependent.org/stop-us-if-y...
Why there wasn’t a rain date for the Thanksgiving parade www.plymouthindependent.org/why-there-wa...
Why there wasn’t a rain date for the Thanksgiving parade - Plymouth Independent
When it rains during the annual Thanksgiving parade – like it did Saturday – Katy Thayer feels the impact at Uva, the wine bar she co-owns on Main Street. “When the sun was shining, we did probably ...
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November 26, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Why there wasn’t a rain date for the Thanksgiving parade www.plymouthindependent.org/why-there-wa...
Town backs off on imposing restrictions on National Day of Mourning www.plymouthindependent.org/town-backs-o...
Town backs off on imposing restrictions on National Day of Mourning - Plymouth Independent
The National Day of Mourning, the annual gathering to remember Native Americans and the suffering they endured through colonization, will take place again on Thanksgiving in Plymouth as it has for mor...
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November 26, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Town backs off on imposing restrictions on National Day of Mourning www.plymouthindependent.org/town-backs-o...
Some parents believe sex ed program for eighth graders goes too far www.plymouthindependent.org/some-parents...
Some parents believe sex ed program for eighth graders goes too far - Plymouth Independent
Should eighth graders learn that unprotected sex is especially risky, while deep tongue kissing is low risk and holding hands is not risky at all? Should they be taught what constitutes consent for ...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Some parents believe sex ed program for eighth graders goes too far www.plymouthindependent.org/some-parents...
Blues great James Montgomery is coming ‘home’ to Plymouth www.plymouthindependent.org/blues-great-...
Blues great James Montgomery is coming ‘home’ to Plymouth - Plymouth Independent
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November 24, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Blues great James Montgomery is coming ‘home’ to Plymouth www.plymouthindependent.org/blues-great-...
Wetter or not, they made the best of it www.plymouthindependent.org/wetter-or-no...
Wetter or not, they made the best of it - Plymouth Independent
The television ratings for Saturday’s Thanksgiving parade were probably up, thanks to a chilly rain that persuaded many people to take in the annual celebration from their living room instead of a sid...
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November 24, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Wetter or not, they made the best of it www.plymouthindependent.org/wetter-or-no...
Coughlin stepping down as Beth Israel Deaconess Plymouth president www.plymouthindependent.org/coughlin-ste...
Coughlin stepping down as Beth Israel Deaconess Plymouth president - Plymouth Independent
The top job is open at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth. Kevin Coughlin, president for the past nine years, will retire from that post early next year or after a successor is found. While the h...
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November 21, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Coughlin stepping down as Beth Israel Deaconess Plymouth president www.plymouthindependent.org/coughlin-ste...
After a year of frustration, a grieving father’s wish is granted www.plymouthindependent.org/after-a-year...
After a year of frustration, a grieving father’s wish is granted - Plymouth Independent
David Berkeley has spent nearly a year focused on one thing: Receiving permission from the town to install public benches in memory of his two late sons. On Tuesday, without discussion or fanfare, the...
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November 21, 2025 at 1:23 PM
After a year of frustration, a grieving father’s wish is granted www.plymouthindependent.org/after-a-year...
Plymouth Foundation unveils $500,000 improvement program for businesses www.plymouthindependent.org/plymouth-fou...
Plymouth Foundation unveils $500,000 improvement program for businesses - Plymouth Independent
The Plymouth Foundation is launching a façade improvement grant program for businesses downtown and along the waterfront. The private nonprofit foundation is committing $500,000 of its funds for the p...
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November 20, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Plymouth Foundation unveils $500,000 improvement program for businesses www.plymouthindependent.org/plymouth-fou...
Plymouth contractor gets nine-month jail term www.plymouthindependent.org/plymouth-con...
Plymouth contractor gets nine-month jail term - Plymouth Independent
A Plymouth home improvement contractor bilked Massachusetts homeowners out of more than $500,000, collecting deposits on swimming pools and other projects and never completing the work, Plymouth Count...
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November 19, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Plymouth contractor gets nine-month jail term www.plymouthindependent.org/plymouth-con...
Fernandes seeks to halt venting of radioactive vapor at Pilgrim www.plymouthindependent.org/fernandes-se...
Fernandes seeks to halt venting of radioactive vapor at Pilgrim - Plymouth Independent
State Senator Dylan Fernandes has introduced legislation that would prevent Holtec Decommissioning International from venting radioactive vapor at the former Pilgrim nuclear power plant in Manomet unt...
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November 19, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Fernandes seeks to halt venting of radioactive vapor at Pilgrim www.plymouthindependent.org/fernandes-se...