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The Lead Out Foundation raises $10K to aid local family fund ramp and medical equipment

February 14th, 2023 Comments Closed

HINGHAM — The Lead Out Foundation hosted 100 South Shore guests at Tosca’s to raise money to support kids and adults with mobility challenges. The LOF raised $10,000 during the night of live music, silent auction and good times. The money raised on Feb. 11 will be used to fund a ramp and durable medical equipment for a family in need. The LOF’s mission is to make “life easier for those individuals and families within…

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Griffin Foundation raises more than $1.5 million to support Boston children’s charities

February 12th, 2023 Comments Closed

SEAPORT — 1,600 guests attended the Corey C. Griffin Foundation’s Boston Winter Ball, which was held at the Omni Boston Hotel in the Seaport District. The event raised more than $1.5 million (now more than $9.7 million total since the Foundation’s started) to support the Foundation, which partners with Boston’s most innovative non-profits focused on underprivileged youth as well as those with medical challenges. Through the Foundation’s partnerships with leading academic and healthcare organizations, we…

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Hingham’s The Snug celebrates 20th anniversary

January 23rd, 2023 Comments Closed

HINGHAM — A full house was on hand to help Ed and Ellen Brown celebrate the 20th anniversary of their Hingham bar and restaurant, The Snug, a regional favorite that has become a gathering place for those looking for an authentic Irish spot. Among those at the gathering at the Hingham Square eatery were state Senator Patrick O’Connor and the Steve Lindsey Band. All photos by Bill Brett

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Vigil for Ana Walshe on Cohasset Town Common

January 12th, 2023 Comments Closed

COHASSET — Hundreds of people turned out on Thursday night for an inter-faith vigil on Cohasset’s Town Common for Ana Walshe, a 39-year-old mother of three, who was last seen on Jan. 1. She was reported missing on Jan. 4 and the search for her is ongoing. All photos by Bill Brett

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Annual Mighty Quinn Polar Plunge brings scores to Wollaston Beach on cold day

January 8th, 2023 Comments Closed

QUINCY — A large and brave crowd joined 8-year-old “Mighty” Quinn Waters for the third annual Polar Plunge at Wollaston Beach on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. Quinn, who lives in Weymouth, was easy to spot on the beach standing at the starting line with his mom, Quincy Police Officer Tara Waters. Among those who turned out to support the Waters family at the annual fundraiser were members of the South Boston L Street Brownies who…

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