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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ALONG THE BANKS OF THE CHARLES RIVER — The family of David G. Mugar, who along with the late Boston Pops maestro Arthur Fiedler transformed Boston’s July Fourth concert into an internationally recognized event, unveiled a statue in Mr. Mugar’s honor. The statue is along the Charles River at the Esplanade, where Mr. Mugar oversaw the annual televised concert and fireworks for produced the Fourth of July on the Esplanade for 43 years before stepping…

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HINGHAM — 200 guests attended the inaugural Catholic Community Fund of Greater Boston golf tournament and fundraising dinner at the Black Rock Country Club, which raised $230,000 to support the efforts of the Archdiocese and various nonprofit organizations in the Boston area. CCF Chairman Arthur Boyle introduced Cardinal Sean O’Malley, who explained the CCF’s goals. Also in attendance was Bishop Mark O’Connell and several archdiocesean priests. Jim Fagan served as the event’s emcee and auctioneer.…

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DORCHESTER — 200 guests gathered at Florian Hall in Dorchester to raise money and support for PAWS New England, which rescues “abandoned, neglected, and abused dogs from high-kill shelters and desperate situations, provide them with veterinary care and much needed TLC, and bring them to New England where we place them in safe, loving homes.” The event was hosted by attorney Kristin Thurbide from the law firm KMT of Marshfield. For more information, click here.…

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