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Monday, April 15, 2013

Upload a Photo of That Special Dog in Your Life, Win $25 Gift Certificate

Add a picture of your dog and you could win a $25 gift certificate in our Picture of the Week contest.

Some dogs are almost human, others are pure canines. Yet, no matter how many dogs you have in your life, there is always that one special dog.  If you've taken a great picture of your dog, share it with Patch and your neighbors. Let us know in the caption: the name of your dog, your name, what town you're from and any other information you think we should know. This is part of Patch’s Spring Picture of the Week series, where we’re asking you for your best pictures on a certain topic each week. We’ve added a little incentive. The winning submission will get a $25 gift card, plus bragging rights. We’ll be taking photo submissions each week from 5 a.m. Monday through noon Friday. Voting will begin at 4 a.m. Saturday and end at 9 a.m. Monday, …

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Louisa Hufstader

10:43 pm on Friday, April 26, 2013

Your dog is as beautiful as she is accomplished, Daniel. She has no need of prizes awarded by mere humans!   more ›

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Senate President Murray: Reexamine Criteria for Sex Offender Registration

Plans for the new legislative session include updating sex offender laws, corporate manslaughter, and continued funding for infrastructure repairs.

Senate President Therese Murray's speech to the Senate First and foremost, I want to thank the people of the Plymouth and Barnstable District – the towns of Bourne, Falmouth, Kingston, Pembroke, Plymouth and Sandwich – for allowing me to continue to serve as their voice in the Massachusetts Senate. It is because of their steadfast support and unwavering faith that I have the great opportunity to stand here with you today. I want to thank my family and friends – my daughter Lauren, my sisters, my brothers-in-law, my cousins, my nieces and my nephews – for your love, your encouragement, and your guidance. You have always served as my rock, my foundation, and I am forever grateful for your support. I also want to say hello to my good friends …

MaryLou0

10:40 am on Thursday, January 3, 2013

These ex post facto laws don't stop future abuse of children. Did they protect the victims of Sandusky or Lanza? 97% of sex crimes are completed by people NOT on the registry and by people trusted by the victim and their parents (we're talking children, not public urination or downloading porn or streaking - all crimes which will get you on the registry). Here are recidivism studies, registry …   more ›

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Today in Plymouth

Five Things You Need to Know Today: New Year's Day

It's the first day of 2013, and here's what you ought to know.

1. It's the first day of 2013; make this day, and this year, a good one. 2. Looking to make some changes in the new year? Check our listings of gyms, yoga and pilates studios, and other local businesses that can help you meet your goals. 3. Boy Scout Troops 47 of Plymouth will collect your clean Christmas tree and recycle it for a donation of $8. Tree pickup will be New Year’s Day starting at 8 a.m. This service is for Plymouth residents only. Call Simon at 508-746-7349 or send email to trees@troop47plymouth.org. Boy Scout Troop 64 will pick up and recycle Christmas trees Jan. 5 for $8 per tree. Call or text Jonathan Edson at 508-728-5282 or email imjedson@aol.com and leave your name, address and phone number.  For a donation of $10, Cub …

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