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Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Hingham Fire Department To Host Open House (patch.com) — Hingham families are invited to the Fire Department's annual open house on Oct. 24 at Station 2 on HMS Essington Drive, featuring live fire and rescue demonstrations. Residents can meet local firefighters, enjoy games and food trucks, and get hands-on training with fire extinguishers while learning key fire safety tips.
2. 10 Historic Massachusetts General Stores Full Of Penny Candy And Old Fashioned Finds You Can't Buy Online (takingthekids.com) — Hingham readers get a nice shout-out here, with The Barrel on Main Street highlighted as a historic local favorite for penny candy, deli sandwiches, and picnic-ready treats. The piece also spotlights nine other classic general stores across Massachusetts, making it a handy guide if you're up for a nostalgic, candy-fueled day trip beyond town lines.
3. High school roundup/scores: Blue Hills rolls behind Elizabeth Green's hat trick (bostonherald.com) — Hingham sports fans can celebrate a tight boys soccer win, as Hingham edged Scituate 4–3 with two late goals, including a game-winner from Aidan Holmes. The roundup also lists dozens of other high school scores across soccer, volleyball, golf, cross country, and more, giving a broad snapshot of how neighboring South Shore and Eastern Massachusetts teams are faring this week.
4. Women's Recovery Court Celebrated (vineyardgazette.com) — Women connected to the Hingham District Court and other courts across Massachusetts can access a specialized recovery court program that supports treatment instead of traditional sentencing. A recent celebration in Edgartown honored the program's growth, highlighted success stories, and underscored that women from the Hingham court region have a dedicated pathway toward recovery and rebuilding their lives.
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