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Settling In – Winter in Scituate

I like the “you never know” aspect of living here. In a matter of hours, we can go from seaside serenity to a howling mass of ferocity. Today, the ocean is churning like the witches cauldron from Macbeth. Surfers have been sighted in the inner harbor! But with the cold, also comes peace. The town has a feeling to it now. It seems to be settling in. People have been reporting glimpses of snowy owls, deer, coyotes, and the volley of gun shots heard from duck hunters. Dogs - this town is a dog lovers paradise - are still being walked, their owners layered and hooded up. Some ponds and…

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March 21, 2022

Ordinary Time: Nothing Ordinary About Spending Time in Scituate

Wikipedia defines Ordinary Time as “the part of the liturgical year in the liturgy of the Roman Rite, as revised in 1969, which falls outside the two great seasons of Christmastide and Eastertide, or their respective preparatory seasons of Advent or Lent.” While clearly our current time is outside this…

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March 6, 2022

Have You Heard About The Trail?

So, I was looking through some notes in preparation to write this article, and I found this: “coldest night yet; glass 34 midnight 8 to 12 South; schooner came ashore at the Gurnett and went to pieces in 20 minutes; all hands lost; oiled my jacket.” The quote is taken…

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February 14, 2022

Coming Home – Ties to Ireland

My grandparents were both born in Miltown Malbay, a small town in County Clare, Ireland. Bridget and John did not know each other when they both lived there. They met after emigrating to Boston. When Bridget was being courted by her soon to be husband John, they took a day…

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January 23, 2022

Scituate History and Herstory

More than the story of past events, history tells us who we were, who we are, and even who we might be. Scituate history predates 1620 and the arrival of the Pilgrims in Plymouth and encompasses stories of bravery, adventure, accomplishment, patriotism and persistence. History encourages curiosity and, if done…

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December 19, 2021

January – Creative Ideas for the New Year

The month of January, named after Janus, the Roman god of gates and doorways, symbolizes transitions. Janus had the wisdom to look back on life, to reflect on the past, and possessed the joy of embracing whatever the future would bring. It is known for its emphasis on the importance…

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November 25, 2021

Holiday Shopping With That Home-Town Feeling

Shopping. Hmmmmm. Well… For some of us, it has to be done. To put a really sweet spin on it, here’s a “gift” for you; how about we all get pleasure out of this shopping by attending Scituate Open Studios on Friday, December 3, 2:00-7:00 p.m. I can promise this:…

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November 10, 2021

Fall Harvest and the Spirit of Giving

Scituate Visitors Center: What's Up? Folding down the back seats of my car, I loaded and stuffed the seven foot cosmos that my neighbor Tom and his lovely daughter Allie helped me cut down for the trip to the recycling center located on the Driftway. What a growing season we've…

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October 28, 2021

Fall: A Great Time To Be In Scituate

Scituate Visitors Center: What’s Up? A tour of the Harbor on the “EZ Rider” before our friend Fran puts it to rest after this very busy summer! Great! We had enjoyed watching the tours offered by Fran as he and his crew picked up mariners for transport to and from…

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October 18, 2021

Scituate: So Many Reasons to Visit

Scituate Visitors Center: What’s Up? Old Glory is in full splendor on the lawn of the Susan Phippen House at 125 Mann Lot Road. She reigns in respect and tribute to our brave Scituate veterans of the United States military. The “Sea of Support” is a display of 937 American…

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October 15, 2021

Spend the Day in Humarock

Scituate Visitors Center: What's Up? Humarock, so named for the gentle sound of the surf rolling through the rocks at the silver sandy beach - the “humming rocks” - is a worthwhile day trip. St. Theresa's Chapel, a stone and wood structure set upon a hill, was built for the…

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October 7, 2021

Full Moon Tower Tour and Coffee

Full Moon Tower Tour and Coffee In Swedish, it's kaffe; in Turkish, it's kahve; in French, Spanish and Italian; it's café; in Swahili, it's kahawa; in the good old U.S.A., it's coffee, that universal brew that starts the day!  Whether you have your early morning Joe, your mid-morning break of…

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October 4, 2021

Visit Scituate This Fall

  Event: Fall for Scituate   Scituate Visitors Center: Before You Rake Those Leaves Before you pick up the rake and commit your day to yard work, think about the last few really leisurely days we share before those leaves drift down. The roads to Scituate are paved with natural…

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June 24, 2021

Creativity and Fun of All Kinds in Scituate

Scituate's abundant natural resources foster the desire to create original art, as evidenced by the many and varied hand crafted items available in our shops. From shells to stitches, beach sand creations  to imaginative cuisine, our shopkeepers offer goods and services to please the home, the palate, and for gift-giving.…

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