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Plymouth

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Navigating the world of Medicare can often feel overwhelming, but it does not have to be. As an independent Medicare agent local to our community,...

<a href="https://www.plymouthpubliclibrary.org/blog/2021/01/15/dogs-101-what-is-your-dog-telling-you/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Press release from the Plymouth Public Library:</a> January 15, 2021 <img data-src="https://www.plymouthpubliclibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Banners_Winter_2021-20.png" data-sizes data-srcset /> Dog owners: it is vital to be able to "read" you dog, so that you can interpret their behavior and prevent bad behavior (like biting). Join us to learn how from an expert! On Tuesday, January 19th at 4:00 PM, Cathy Acampora, Plymouth County Extension, Dog Safety Instructor, will be presenting virtually along with her trusty canine assistant, Merida. Meet Cathy and Merida as they demonstrate the proper ways to act and behave around dogs you know and dogs you are not familiar with in your neighborhood. Please register in advance and you will be emailed the Zoom link details. Follow <a href="https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=PPL&amp;curID=480684" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">this link</a> to sign up. If you have any questions, please contact Outreach Services Library, Tom Cummiskey, email tcummiskey@ocln.org, phone 508-830-4250. <hr /> This press release was produced by <a href="https://www.plymouthpubliclibrary.org/blog/category/events/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">the Plymouth Public Library</a>. The views expressed are the author's own.

<a href="https://www.plymouthpubliclibrary.org/blog/2021/01/15/dogs-101-what-is-your-dog-telling-you/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Press release from the Plymouth Public Library:</a>

January 15, 2021 <img data-src="https://www.plymouthpubliclibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Banners_Winter_2021-20.png" data-sizes data-srcset />

Dog owners: it is vital to be able to “read” you dog, so that you can interpret their behavior and prevent bad behavior (like biting). Join us to learn how from an expert! On Tuesday, January 19th at 4:00 PM, Cathy Acampora, Plymouth County Extension, Dog Safety Instructor, will be presenting virtually along with her trusty canine assistant, Merida. Meet Cathy and Merida as they demonstrate the proper ways to act and behave around dogs you know and dogs you are not familiar with in your neighborhood. Please register in advance and you will be emailed the Zoom link details. Follow <a href="https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=PPL&amp;curID=480684" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">this link</a> to sign up.

If you have any questions, please contact Outreach Services Library, Tom Cummiskey, email tcummiskey@ocln.org, phone 508-830-4250. <hr /> This press release was produced by <a href="https://www.plymouthpubliclibrary.org/blog/category/events/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">the Plymouth Public Library</a>. The views expressed are the author's own.

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Plymouth Public Library Shares Dogs 101: What Is Your Dog Telling You?

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Barnstable County

William Hall

Barnstable-Hyannis

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Falmouth

Brockton

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Hingham

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Weymouth

Norton

Stoughton

Braintree

Mansfield

Pauli's

Thirteen years ago, on what should have been just another quiet Fourth of July weekend, a small family-run sandwich shop in Boston’s North End made a decision that would change its future forever. Without a big advertising budget. Without a marketing department. Without knowing whether anyone would even care. The Barker family built a lobster roll so ridiculously oversized that it made people stop, laugh, argue and, most importantly, pay attention. They called it the USS Lobstitution. What happened next became part of Boston food lore.
The first story appeared in the neighborhood newspaper (North End Patch). The idea was celebrated by some and criticized by others. A rival restaurant questioned the audacity of using so much of New England’s most treasured ingredient for what many dismissed as a publicity stunt. But the debate only fueled the story. One television station became several. Food writers took notice. National media soon followed. Before long, the little sandwich shop tucked into Boston’s North End had become one of America’s most recognizable destinations for lobster rolls.
That one outrageous idea transformed Pauli’s.
Over the next thirteen years, the family-owned restaurant became a fixture on national television, including shows like the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and Good Morning America, while earning coverage from countless local, national and international news outlets. More importantly, it established an identity that still defines the restaurant today: if customers loved something, Pauli’s wasn’t afraid to dream a little bigger.
As imitators emerged over the years, the family never stopped innovating. The original USS Lobstitution eventually gave way to the six-foot, 15-pound Lobzilla, once again capturing headlines and reminding people where the oversized lobster roll phenomenon began.
Today, thirteen years after the sandwich that changed everything, the Barker family returned to where the story started. Standing proudly in front of the USS Constitution, the historic ship that inspired its name, family members and employees gathered to unveil the USS Lobstitution 2.0. A new 15-foot long lobster roll overflowing with approximately 20 pounds of fresh lobster meat, it is the biggest lobster roll Pauli’s has ever created.
But for the Barker family, the sandwich represents far more than size. It represents the belief that a small family business with a bold idea can compete with anyone. It represents every early morning, every late night, every risk taken and every obstacle overcome over the past thirteen years. And perhaps most importantly, it is a reminder that originality cannot be manufactured.
“As we’ve watched restaurants unveil their own giant lobster rolls over the years, we’ve never been upset,”
said Paul Barker, owner of Pauli’s. “If anything, we’ve been proud. It told us that one crazy idea from a little family business in Boston made people think differently. But every once in a while it’s important to remind people where that idea began.”
He continued, “We didn’t have investors. We didn’t have a giant marketing budget. We just believed that if we were willing to work harder, think bigger and have a little fun, people might notice. Thirteen years later, we’re still here, and we’re still dreaming bigger.”
While the USS Lobstitution 2.0 is available for large private parties, corporate gatherings and special events ($1,999.99 USD) Serves 80-100, the Barker family says the biggest sandwich they’ve ever built isn’t just about making headlines.
Throughout the remainder of 2026, as Boston celebrates its 250th anniversary, Pauli’s will donate several USS Lobstitution 2.0 sandwiches to military service members, veterans and first responders as a way of thanking the people who dedicate their lives to serving others.
“It felt right,” Barker said. “The original USS Lobstitution was inspired by one of America’s greatest symbols, the USS Constitution. As we celebrate this country’s 250th birthday, we wanted this anniversary to stand for something bigger than us.”
Thirteen years ago, the USS Lobstitution introduced America to a family business that refused to think small.
Today, the Barker family isn’t simply unveiling an even bigger lobster roll. They’re celebrating the idea that imagination will always outlast imitation, that passion can still outperform marketing budgets, and that sometimes the biggest stories begin in the smallest kitchens. Pauli’s is the 2026 Best of Boston winner for Best Gigantic Lobster Roll presented by Boston magazine and is ensuring they honor that title. 
For more information please visit: <a href="https://paulisnorthend.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://paulisnorthend.com/</a>

Local Event: The Lobster Roll That Changed Everything: Thirteen Years Later, Pauli’s Unveils USS Lobstitution 2.0

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"Show your spirit - join the parade," the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1383888598604138/posts/4700150823644549/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mid Cape Cod Community Page says</a>.Photo: Shutterstock

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July 4 Barnstable Village & West Barnstable Fourth of July Parade

"All are welcome to participate and are encouraged to sport their red, white &amp; blue," <a href="https://artsbarnstable.com/event/centervilles-independence-day-parade-celebration/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">says Arts Barnstable</a>.Photo: Shutterstock

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July 4 Centerville Bike Parade

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United States Postal Service

"he traditional fun run starts at the Hyannis Port Post Office on Longwood Avenue," <a href="https://www.capecodchamber.org/events/fourth-of-july/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">says the Cape Cod Chamber</a>.

Local Event: July 4 Hyannis Port Parade

July 4 Hyannis Port Parade

"he traditional fun run starts at the Hyannis Port Post Office on Longwood Avenue," says the Cape Cod Chamber.

"The parade begins at 11 a.m. on School in front of the post office, then turns left on Main Street and continues down Main Street to the former Cotuit Elementary School," <a href="https://www.capecodchamber.org/events/fourth-of-july/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">says the Cape Cod Chamber</a>.Photo: Shutterstock

Local Event: July 4 Cotuit Parade

July 4 Cotuit Parade

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"The Falmouth Fireworks Committee is thrilled to be presenting our 2026 display on Saturday, July 4 at 9:00 PM," <a href="https://falmouthfireworks.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">says the Falmouth Fireworks Committee</a>.Photo: Shutterstock

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July 4 Falmouth Fireworks

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