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Ellen Landers, who ran the counter at Hingham coffee shop, gets a night on the town, from her customers

January 31st, 2020 Comments Closed

HINGHAM — A couple dozen customers of Ellen Landers, who opened the Atlantic Bagel & Coffee shop in Hingham every morning for more than 20 years, out to dinner to celebrate Landers’ retirement. Lucca’s in Rockland Landers was joined by her daughter Jamie at the night out at Lucca’s in Rockland. Landers arrived at 3:30 in the morning to get ready for the daily rush of customers. The Hingham Anchor did a full story on…

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South Shore Conservatory holds “Winter Blues” gala

January 29th, 2020 Comments Closed

QUINCY — South Shore Conservatory celebrated marked the start of its 50th anniversary celebration at its Chase Away the Winter Blues gala, which was held on January 25, 2020 at the Boston Quincy Marriott. More than 250 guests attended the gala, which raised $250,000 to support the organization’s programs. All photos by Bill Brett

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ALS One raises more than $250,000

January 27th, 2020 Comments Closed

RANDOLPH — More than 600 people attended the ALS One’s 5th annual fundraiser, which was held at Lombardo’s in Randolph. The event, held on Saturday, January 25, 2020, raised more than $250,000 to support research into the devastating disease. For more information on ALS One and the amazing work that they do, click here. All photos by Bill Brett

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500 guests turn out to help Jake Kennedy mark his 65th birthday

January 20th, 2020 Comments Closed

BOSTON — More than 500 guests turned out Saturday night for the surprise 65th birthday party for Jake Kennedy, who with his wife, Sparky, founded the annual Christmas in the City. Saturday’s party was held at the Seaport Hotel. The night also served as a fundraiser for the Jake Kennedy ALS Fund, which has a goal of raising $1 million for ALS research. Jake was diagnosed with ALS and it is not the first time…

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Project 351 celebrates 10 years of student participation in their communities

January 19th, 2020 Comments Closed

BOSTON — More than 500 attendees packed Faneuil Hall for the 10th annual “Launch Day,” when Eighth Grade students from each of the 351 cities and towns in the state set out to volunteer for service projects in their communities. WBZ-TV anchor Lisa Hughes served as the day’s emcee and the CBS Boston channel had a complete report that you can view here. Others on hand to support the young people were Governor Charlie Baker…

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