Scituate News

On a visit expected to highlight a state-funded dredging project and a visit to Hingham Square, Governor Deval Patrick brought along an unexpected $2.4 million for the reconstruction of the Route 3A rotary in Hingham.

Share + Nov 5, 2009 12:17 pm US/Eastern PEMBROKE Pembroke policeA say they have foundA the man who stole a collection can full of donations to fight breast cancer.

Molly pinch-hit for Murphy at a therapy gig at the Paul Pratt Memorial Library earlier this fall when Murphy was sprayed by a skunk - an occasional hazard for any active dog.

Selectmen in Sturbridge have backed a proposed $12 million solar energy facility being built on 12.4 acres on 197 Clark Road, the Telegram & Gazette reports.

Maryellen Rogers at the church in 2004, when the vigil was begun. Maryellen and Jon Rogers think they've seen the future of the Catholic Church: lay-led parishes.

Note to Governor Patrick; "Where is the leadership?", "Am I talking to the leadership?", and "Who's in charge?" will not be tolerated in Barnstable.

City councilors voted to pay a $300,000 settlement to the dispatchers union at a Finance Committee meeting on Wednesday night.

Nurse practitioner Margaret Tonelli gave a swine flu vaccine to Leigh Concessi of Wakefield yesterday as TJ Moore of Andover held her hand at Brigham and Women's Hospital.

Share + Oct 25, 2009 6:45 pm US/Eastern Reporting Sera Congi SCITUATE Volunteers sign up in shifts to keep vigil at St.

Like a songbird calling another out, one male humpback whale may make another change his tune.

Share + Oct 20, 2009 5:23 pm US/Eastern Scituate won't be vaccinating anyone just yet for the H1N1 virus and many other towns are waiting as well.

Scituate town and school officials have canceled plans for H1N1 swine flu vaccinations in the schools next month because state and federal officials have advised local health boards there is not an adequate supply of the medicine.

Buoy #44018 off Nantucket was in a unique position to observe the " double Nor'easters " of the past few days.

Share + Oct 16, 2009 12:47 pm US/Eastern Reporting Eileen Curran SCITUATE Scituate is a town used to weathering storms, so this October Nor'easter isn't putting people in a panic, but it has already caused one boat to lose its mooring.

Following a six-month nationwide search, Montserrat College of Art announced yesterday it has hired a new president, Stephen D. Immerman, 56, of Scituate.

Mary Lurgio knows firsthand the treasures to be found at the Scituate Art Festival.

Share + Oct 9, 2009 10:21 pm US/Eastern Reporting Christina Hager SCITUATE 1 of 2 Joe Kelly, with his son Michael.

By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service WASHINGTON - The Boston Archdiocese must reveal its plans for the property of a parish closed five years ago under a massive reconfiguration effort if it intends to forgo paying a six-figure real-estate tax bill, a Massachusetts judge said.

A Massachusetts court has ruled against the Boston archdiocese in a case involving the tax-exempt status of unused parish property.

Four groups are interested in taking over the legendary Minot's Ledge Light from the Coast Guard, which no longer wants it.