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Snapshot: Majority rules

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:56:21 GMT

Percentage of females, 2010 By Matt Carroll, Boston Globe | May 16, 2013 Click here to see a larger, interactive version of this chart. Additional town-by-town snapshots....

Hornstra Farms expands its milk production, calf by calf

Thu, 09 May 2013 20:27:26 GMT

Several baby cows, or calves, have made an appearance at Hornstra Farms Hingham and Norwell locations, the newest arrivals in the farms efforts to slowly but surly grow their dairy farm.

Snapshot: Money/honey

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:56:21 GMT

Average income per person, 2010

South Shore health group offers bigger grants

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:30:52 GMT

With 10 years of offering small community grants to organizations throughout the South Shore, the Blue Hills Community Health Alliance will start a new initiative this year, offering up to two larger grants to organizations worth the cause.

Snapshot: Historic sites

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:56:21 GMT

Historic places per 10,000 residents.

Snapshot: Off roading

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:56:21 GMT

ATVs per 10,000 residents in 2012

Norwell's Diggins joins double 1,000 club

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 03:34:00 GMT

Sarah Moomaw, Globe Correspondent It was a senior night that will live forever in Norwell girls' basketball history. Six minutes into the second quarter, senior center Brenna Diggins grabbed her 1,000th career rebound as the Clippers went on to defeat...

Valentine's dessert event at the Norwell's James Library postponed

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:53:19 GMT

With a huge snowstorm heading toward the region, the Valentines Dessert Tasting at the James Library has been rescheduled to Friday, Feb. 15, at 8 p.m.

Snapshot: Crime watch

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:56:21 GMT

Violent crimes* per 10,000 residents, for 2011 *Murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault

Funeral service this Saturday for Eleanor Norris

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:28:52 GMT

A funeral service for Eleanor Norris, who died in late November at the age of 100, will be held this Saturday at 2 pm at the First Parish Unitarian Church in Norwell.

Funeral service this Saturday for Eleanor Norris

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:28:52 GMT

A funeral service for Eleanor Norris, who died in late November at the age of 100, will be held this Saturday at 2 pm at the First Parish Unitarian Church in Norwell.

Norwell teens rescued from swamp

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:47:41 GMT

It took local and state police, firefighters, helicopters, and dogs, but three 14-year-old Norwell boys were eventually rescued from a frigid swamp in Wompatuck State Park Tuesday night.

Photo gallery: South Shore chefs share their recipes

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 10:06:59 GMT

Four master chefs from around the South Shore share their holiday secrets, bound to satisfy your guests or yourself. View recipes and pictures here....

Why you shouldn't use salt to melt ice

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 20:44:19 GMT

Zach Mertz of the New England Wildlife Center writes about why salt is not the best solution to melting winter ice.

Quincy police arrest man suspected in five bank robberies

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:58:14 GMT

Police believe the man have have been involved in bank robberies in Quincy, Weymouth, Norwell and Braintree since early November.

Snapshot: Property tax review

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:56:21 GMT

A chart showing state aid in communities south of Boston.

South Shore Ballet Theatre performs 'The Nutcracker' Dec. 8-9

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 19:20:01 GMT

Four performances of Tchaikovsky's classic will be staged in December at Derby Academy in Hingham, with all the lead roles played by dancers 17 and younger.

Story of sick Norwell girl goes national; social media attract support

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:10:23 GMT

When 5-year-old Caroline "Calle" Cronk was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor two weeks ago, her parents were shocked and devastated. But in the time since then, the family has been lifted up by an overwhelming outpouring of support both in Norwell and across the country. A Facebook page for Calle has garnered over 8,000 "likes" and the family has been contacted by Taylor Swift's agent.

Snapshot: College-bound

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:56:21 GMT

A chart comparing public school class size in communities south of Boston.

Scituate prepares for Community Thanksgiving

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 19:54:43 GMT

Anyone from any background is invited to the dinner, which begins at 11:30 a.m. Thansgiving Day, and organizers are trying to expand the invitation to Norwell, Hingham, Cohasset, Hull, and Marshfield

Hedlund looks ahead to new term in state Senate

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 18:32:23 GMT

The Republican incumbent defeated his Democratic challenger by more than a 2-to-1 margin, and talks about his priorities for the next term.

Hedlund reelected to state Senate

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 04:37:17 GMT

Hedlund, one of four Republicans in the state Senate, defeated Democratic challenger Genevieve Davis.

New Norwell eatery 'Windy City Dogs & More' celebrates grand opening

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:59:30 GMT

A new Chicago-inspired eatery called Windy City Dogs & More will celebrate its grand opening at 43 Washington St. in Norwell this Saturday, Nov. 3.

Why rats can make great pets

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:30:01 GMT

Dr. Greg Mertz, a veterinarian at the New England Wildlife Center, has not only had rats as clients, he's had them as pets. They're pleasant and easy creatures to take care of, he says. He also discusses common maladies for rats and how to treat them.

Top Twitter accounts to follow as Hurricane Sandy approaches Massachusetts

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:04:32 GMT

Who should you follow on Twitter as Hurricane Sandy approaches Massachusetts? Here are a few of our recommendations.