Holidays are Here! Share the Spirit of the Season on Patch

From your best holiday recipes and gift ideas, to special traditions you cherish with family and opportunities to give back, we want it all!

Father-Son Duo's 'Massachusetts Song' Goes Viral

Long car rides inspired Dana Edelman and his 11-year-old son Jaiden to create "The Massachusetts Song (You Athol)," which has had more than 10,000 views on YouTube in less than a month.

Happy Holidays from Patch to You!

A big thank you to all our users for the incredible contributions you bring to Patch sites all year long.

Better Business Bureau Alerts Consumers How to Protect Their Identities during Data Breaches

Plymouth Arrest Log: Shoplifter Caught with Drugs

This is an excerpt from the Plymouth Arrest Log. Where arrests or charges are mentioned does not indicate a conviction.

Plymouth Funeral Announcements: Plymouth Woman’s Club Member, 84

Death notices and funeral announcements from Plymouth funeral homes for Friday, Dec. 20.

Artist Exposure Gallery Holds Mother-Daughter Exhibition

5 Things is a daily snapshot roundup of information on events, happenings and other news in town.

Winter Adventure Day Trips in New England

These trips are all a tank of gas (or less) from home.

Review + Trailer for 'American Hustle': Art of the Con Meets Art of Filmmaking

R-rated film opens wide in theaters Thursday night.

What Christmas Song Drives You Crazy?

What song is making you wish for Dec. 26?

Leyden St Pilgrim Plymouth MA c1908 Postcard

Help a Local Family with Breast Cancer Medical Costs

[VIDEO] Fun Holiday Apps for the Whole Family

From personalized postcards to online gift guides, these mobile apps are a great resource during the holiday season.

Secret Service Investigating 'Massive Data Breach' at Target

Credit and debit card information of millions of customers could be at risk.

How Bad Are Massachusetts Drivers?

A new survey finds Bay State drivers are actually among the best.

5 Things to Know Today

Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.

State Unemployment Rate Edges Higher Than Nation's

The Bay State jobless rate was 7.1 percent in November. That's a bit higher than the national average of 7 percent.

Hill & Partners team Michael McMahon and Marisa Pacheco featured on "South of Boston" show to air Sunday 12/22

BBB Warning: Smartphone Apps May Share Your Information

What’s Your Favorite Christmas Special?

Tell us the one you go back to every year.

Plymouth Arrest Log: Repeat Shoplifter Resists Arrest

This is an excerpt from the Plymouth Police Log. Where arrests or charges are mentioned does not indicate a conviction.

Plymouth Funeral Announcements: Plymouth Harbor Lobsterman, 83

Death notices and funeral announcements from Plymouth funeral homes for Thursday, Dec. 19.

Easy Ways to Dress Up Your Christmas Cookie Recipes

Here's how to boost the wow factor of your favorite holiday cookie.

Christmas Fun Facts

How much will we spend this year? And what's the best-selling Christmas song of all time? Find the answers below.

Plymouth Redevelopment Authority Annual Meeting, Manomet History Book Group

5 Things is a daily snapshot roundup of information on events, happenings and other news in town.

LEGACY - Mother, Daughter ART Exhibition

Six Ways to Save Your Sanity During the Holidays

Here’s how to head off every seasonally stressful situation.

Pilgrims Landed in Plymouth Dec. 18, 1620

Today, Dec. 18, the Mayflower landed in Plymouth.

Unique Hand Made Jewelry

Community Update

Plymouth Arrest Log: Boston Woman Arrested for Shoplifting

This is an excerpt from the Plymouth Arrest Log. Where arrests or charges are mentioned does not indicate a conviction.

What’s Your Favorite Christmas Movie?

Do you like the old black and white classics or prefer more recent offerings?

I Navigated Healthcare.gov And Lived To Tell About It

Affordable Care Act pulls through for self-employed writer.

12 Best Jobs For 2014 That Pay Up To $60 Per Hour

Here are some high-paying jobs that offer financial and career security.

State to Private Employers: Send Your Workers Home Early Tuesday

The Secretary of State asks private businesses to send their employees home before 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Plymouth Funeral Announcements: Dec. 18

Death notices and funeral announcements from Plymouth funeral homes for Wednesday, Dec. 18.

Sold: $360,000 Three-Bedroom Home

A sampling of recently sold homes in Plymouth. The following information was provided by newenglandmoves.com.

Five Local Causes Looking for Help

Your neighbors are looking for help this holiday season.

How Credit Cards Can Make Your Household Budget Work Better

Using a credit card can help your family better track monthly expenses. Here's how one couple did it the smart way.

How Much Extra Would You Pay for 'Made in the USA'?

American-made goods can sometimes be 80 percent more expensive than foreign imports.