HINGHAM — The Cushing Choir set the tone for another successful fundraiser at Hingham’s Black Rock Country Club. The choir is made up of students. Over a hundred guests attended the annual executive fundraiser hosted by Ted English and Mike Sheehan to support the Cardinal Cushing Centers, a set of education and support facilities for developmentally and intellectually challenged adults and children operated by the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi. Both men have been…

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BOSTON — More than 250 guests attended the Irish Cultural Center’s event for the inaugural Brian J. Donnelly Award for Leadership in Public Service, which was given to former state representative James T. Brett, president and CEO of the New England Council. Held at the Omni Parker House Hotel in Boston, the event recognized the work of former US Reprensentative Donnelly who, like Jim Brett, had deep roots in Dorchester. Donnelly, who served in Congress…

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SOUTH BOSTON — The city paused recently to mark the 42nd anniversary of the South Boston Vietnam Memorial in a ceremony that included special guest US Marine Corp Lt. General Christopher Mahoney, a Weymouth native and Holy Cross graduate. The memorial, located on East 1st Street in M Street Park, was erected to honor the 25 local men who died while serving in the Vietnam War. You can view the City’s video of the entire…

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HINGHAM — Coming off a 14-5-2 season last year, the Hingham High Harborwomen hockey team is poised for another great year and the community turned out to support them. More than 150 guests attended the fundraiser to support the Hingham High School Women’s Hockey program. (For more on the team, click here.) The evening was hosted by the Booster Parents. The music was provided by Back Nine and Jim Fagan served as the auctioneer to…

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