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3 days ago | 
patriotledger.com | David SMith |David Smith
Priest dies 2 days after being hit by car while bicycling David R. SmithFather James B. Doran, 68, of Milton, was pronounced dead on Friday, May 9, at the Boston trauma center where he had been taken after the noontime accident near the Blue Hills Trail Side Museum, the DA's office said. The driver of the SUV, an 85-year-old man from Hyde Park, was not injured. The cause of the crash is under investigation, according to the DA's office.
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1 week ago | 
patriotledger.com | David SMith |David Smith
Brave as a soldier, skilled as a craftsman but proudest as a father and husband. That is how many will remember Joshua Curtis, according to his obituary. The children survived unharmed. Owen, 6, is the only child of Josh and his wife, Barbara. Curtis earned several medals for heroism, bravery and skills during his 10 years in the Army as an infantryman, according to his obituaryHe retired honorably as a Sergeant 1st Class.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | David SMith |David Smith
Hungry? We've got you. The South Shore YMCA will bring together 30 businesses and brands offering the best food and drink the area has to offer with the annual Taste of the South Shore on May 7 to raise money for the YMCA's youth sports programs. This is also Asian Restaurant Week, which runs through May 11.
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1 week ago | 
patriotledger.com | David SMith |David Smith
Food truck delicacies abound in this weekly South Shore Friday event. Find out where David R. SmithFood Truck Fridays kicks off in Weymouth on May 2nd and runs through September 12th (excluding July 4th and August 29th). The event will feature a variety of food trucks, live music by Four In A Row, and family activities. Attendees can enjoy food from vendors like Ellie's Treats, Thyme Traveling, and Cousins Maine Lobster, among others.
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2 weeks ago | 
patriotledger.com | David SMith |David Smith
A Pembroke youth sports photographer charged with exposing himself to a boy in a Hanover sports facility bathroom has hired a high-profile lawyer. Brockton-based attorney Kevin Reddington, who is representing Lindsay Clancy, now also represents the Pembroke man charged in the alleged Starland incident. Reddington has represented many high-profile clients, including Boston Red Sox slugger Mo Vaughn and Catherine Greig, the girlfriend of notorious mob boss James “Whitey” Bulger.
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2 weeks ago | 
patriotledger.com | David SMith |David Smith
Island Creek is hiring staff for the raw bar, which will be located at 99 Autumn Lane. In the post, the company said it is having a sale on gift cards to use at the new location. The company launched a new Instagram account for the Seaport District location, @rawbar_seaport, in tandem with the announcement. The account will provide updates as details take shape. Also, people can use it to check it out and purchase gift cards or apply for work. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
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3 weeks ago | 
patriotledger.com | David SMith |David Smith
Marshfield is really going to the dogs, or at least it will be on Sunday, as part of a weekend of South Shore events that also includes the sounds of soft rock in a city known for its hard granite, herring on the run and an evening of dancing and drinks at the yacht club to keep things classy. So what is all this about? Keep reading to find out, and apologies ahead of time if you go back to work on Monday wondering with a dash of adult envy why your job can't have a bounce house in the break room.
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3 weeks ago | 
patriotledger.com | David SMith |David Smith
Several South Shore restaurants have opened in April, with more anticipated openings throughout the summer. Jojo's, a bakery and charcuterie board shop, opened in Weymouth's Shaw's Plaza. Shipwrck'd in Hull received a seasonal liquor license and is hiring. Doctor's Island Brewing in Hull is holding a soft opening for the 2025 season. A Pembroke couple will open Massachusetts' first two Baya Bar locations in Weymouth and Marshfield.
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1 month ago | 
patriotledger.com | David SMith |David Smith
April school vacation is coming up quickly, and so is the need to plan for it. With the week off for kids and still a work week for many parents, winging it isn't always an option. Luckily the South Shore has no shortage of things to do − both week-long and one-day events covering everything from getting outdoors to getting on stage. The one catch is that many of the programs require registrations, so now is the time to get cracking on seeing what's out there to before all the slots get filled.
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1 month ago | 
patriotledger.com | David SMith |David Smith
WEYMOUTH − Temu and Wish can try their darndest with all their flashing coupons, gimmicks and penny-or-less promises, but for truly free stuff free and clear, feel free to stop by the bi-annual Weymouth Clothing Giveaway this Saturday at Weymouth High School. The giveaway will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 12 in the school's cafeteria. Parking and admission to the event are, well, you know ... free.
