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article thumbnailAs the heat starts to increase this summer, Duxbury residents will pack up their blankets, umbrella and sunscreen and head for the beach.
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    Musings

    The last thing to happen is the ultimate. The next-to-last is the penultimate, and the second-to-last is the antepenultimate.
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    Baseball Champs

    The 2008 Rockhounds are the Duxbury Youth Baseball AAA champions. Front row: Danny Gerraughty, Andrew Kelly, Cole Sullivan, Jake Reagan, Matt Kelly, Nick Anabel, Taylor Kurker and Kurt Kennelly. Middle row: ...

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    Report Credits Skeiber, But Notes 'Legacy of Distrust'

    A report on the schools gave Superintendent Susan Skeiber a glowing review and was in general positive about the district, but repeatedly referenced a lingering mistrust between school officials and ...

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    A taste of the East

    A traditional Japanese tea ceremony at the Art Complex Museum on Sunday taught attendees the details behind the hundred-year-old practice.

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    Buggy Grant to the Rescue

    The newest addition to the Duxbury Fire Department may not be big, but fire officials say it will help them with rescues at the beach, town forest, and other places ...

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    Local Foundation Helps Kids Abroad

    It was Paulette’s story that inspired him.

    Skaters enjoy successful season
    Wed, Jul 02 2008 15:33
    The DHS Figure Skating Team had a very successful first year. In the first competition at the Colonial Open on April 27 they received 3rd place in the team spin event and 4th place in the compulsory...
    Break-in Leads to Leak Discovery
    Tue, Jul 01 2008 21:47
    A group of teenagers broke into the Percy Walker Pool Saturday night, apparently to simply take a swim. If they hadn't, however, emergency officials may have never discovered a potentially dangerous...
    Buggy Grant to the Rescue
    Tue, Jul 01 2008 21:43
    The newest addition to the Duxbury Fire Department may not be big, but fire officials say it will help them with rescues at the beach, town forest, and other places where a larger vehicle might have...
    Local Foundation Helps Kids Abroad
    Tue, Jul 01 2008 21:40
    It was Paulette's story that inspired him.
    Comcast Sets Deadline
    Tue, Jul 01 2008 21:31
    Take it or leave it.

    Tue, Jul 01 2008 21:28
    A report on the schools gave Superintendent Susan Skeiber a glowing review and was in general positive about the district, but repeatedly referenced a lingering mistrust between school officials a...
    Tue, Jul 01 2008 21:25
    The Board of Selectmen has appointed a new committee to study options for the historic Tarkiln Community Center on Summer Street.
    Tue, Jul 01 2008 21:24
    Athletic fees will increase $35 across the board next year, after a School Committee vote.
    Classic Baked Beans: A July 4th Tradition
    Tue, Jul 01 2008 21:16
    This 4th of July, gathering what you need for Boston baked beans will be infinitely easier than it was for our forefathers.
    Tue, Jul 01 2008 21:06
    Alexander Connell Noble, son of Louise and Bob Noble of West Ford Farm Road, graduated cum laude from Boston College in May.

    Tue, Jul 01 2008 20:56
    Come and explore the Alden House and “First Site” original homestead of Pilgrims John and Priscilla Alden on Saturday, July 5. Admission...
    Tue, Jul 01 2008 20:54
    he 19th Annual Divots For Duxbury will be held Sept. 8, at the Duxbury Yacht Club.
    Tue, Jul 01 2008 20:52
    The Senior Center will be closed on Friday, the 4th of July. Happy Independence Day!
    Tue, Jul 01 2008 20:49
    Join us on the evening of July 12th at 7:30 p. m. at the Kohler's home for another fabulous wine tasting!
    Tue, Jul 01 2008 17:28
    We applaud the School Committee's decision to move on from school counsel Stoneman Chandler and Miller at their meeting Wednesday night.
    Tue, Jul 01 2008 16:56
    The year was 1979. The old Powder Point Bridge still supported beachgoers, local heartthrob and star athlete, Colin McEvoy, was heading off to coll...
    Tue, Jul 01 2008 16:47
    The Board of Selectmen have increased fees for services and permits issued from their office and from the board of health, inspectional services and...
    Tue, Jul 01 2008 16:43
    Town Manager Richard MacDonald will be staying around for another three years.
    Tue, Jul 01 2008 16:41
    Join us for a visit to Tanglewood on August 3!
    Tue, Jul 01 2008 16:36
    The Doran Insurance Agency, headquartered in Duxbury, MA, announced that it will be sponsoring South Shore Conservatory's Summer Music Festival for ...
    Tue, Jul 01 2008 16:32
    Paul Cary Goldberg will be featured at the Helen Bumpus Gallery in Duxbury during July and August.
    Tue, Jul 01 2008 16:12
    Thursday, June 19 7:15 a.m. Caller reported neighbor on property at Trout Farm Lane is in violation of a no trespass order.
    Tue, Jul 01 2008 00:00
    The public is welcome at this all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast on Sunday, July 6 from 8-11:30 a.m. at the Corner Stone Lodge, 585 Washington Street....
    Mon, Jun 30 2008 00:00
    The DHS Figure Skating Team had a very successful first year.
    Mon, Jun 30 2008 00:00
    A traditional Japanese tea ceremony at the Art Complex Museum on Sunday taught attendees the details behind the hundred-year-old practice.
    Mon, Jun 30 2008 00:00
    July 4 falls on a Friday this year. Hold on to your hats. Members of the drinking classes will start toasting our Noble Republic on Thursday afterno...
    Fri, Jun 27 2008 16:23
    After 20 years with the same firm, the School Committee has hired new attorneys.
    Tue, Jun 24 2008 21:45
    The beach reservation's plan for a new building to replace the harbormaster's shack on the east end of Duxbury bridge was met with resistance from r...

    4th of July parade

    July 3rd
    Concert at DHS - 7:30 p.m.

    July 4th
    Road Race, 9am at DMS 

    July 4th
    Parade - Starts 2 p.m. at Hall's Corner
    Awards ceremony at 4 p.m. - DMS

    July 5th
    Duxbury Beach Party starts at 4 p.m.
    Bonfire around 9 p.m.

    July 6th
    Holiday breakfast - Cornerstone Lodge from 8-11:30 am 

    July 6th
     South Shore Bay Band at DHS  6 p.m.

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