Headlines

• Cohasset: Don’t miss The Prom! The Cohasset Dramatic Club’s latest musical comedy delivers laughter, heart, and show-stopping numbers Oct. 23–26 at the Scituate Center for the Performing Arts. - Cohasset Anchor

• Hingham: Peel Pizza Co. in Hingham is now Hook Pizza Co.! The popular local pizza spot has rebranded with a new menu featuring subs, chicken tenders, and more. The Hingham location at 73 South Street leads the change, with other locations in Milton, Cohasset, Duxbury, and Falmouth likely following. - Boston Restaurants

• Pembroke: Pembroke Rescue Needs Help! Buddy and Friends Animal Rescue is facing soaring veterinary bills and has launched an emergency fundraiser raffle, with a $100 gift card up for grabs this Friday. The organization says every dog gets top-notch care—but they need the community’s support to keep helping pups in need. - Newsbreak

• Quincy: A Massachusetts judge has halted the installation of statues of St. Michael and St. Florian on Quincy’s new public safety headquarters amid a lawsuit citing separation of church and state. The city plans to appeal, while the ACLU-backed residents argue that government buildings should remain religiously neutral. - NBC Boston

Upcoming Events

• An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe: Thursday, October 16, 6:30 PM - 8:10 PM - Plymouth: Experience a haunting theatrical performance with dramatic readings of Edgar Allan Poe’s most chilling tales and poems. The event will also explore the story of Plymouth's Lizzie Doten, a 19th-century spirit medium who claimed to channel Poe. The cost is $18 per person, or $13 for members, and advance registration is required to choose an arrival time. - Hedge House

• Mysterious Massachusetts at Plymouth Public Library: Friday, October 17, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM – Plymouth: A talk on paranormal history across Massachusetts - Plymouth Public Library

• Alden Historic Site Haunted House & Local Seen Pop-Up: Friday, October 17, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Duxbury: Get into the Halloween spirit at the Alden House’s haunted house event featuring spooky fun and local vendors from The Local Seen. Costumes are encouraged! – Alden House

• Live Music at G Pub: Friday, October 17, 9:00 PM – Midnight – Plymouth: Local and regional bands will perform rock, indie, and party hits. No cover. - G Pub

• Ian Motha Live: Friday, October 17, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Plymouth: Singer-songwriter Ian Motha will perform a set of originals and covers in the taproom. - Untold Brewing Scituate

• Friends Book & Bake Sale: Saturday, October 18, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Pembroke: Community fundraising event with books, baked goods, etc. - Pembroke Public Library

• The American Big Band Experience: Saturday, October 18, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Hingham: A performance by Dan Gabel’s 18-piece authentic jazz big band at Carr Amphitheater, South Shore Conservatory. 

• Weymouth Water Lantern Festival: Saturday, October 18, 3:30 PM – Weymouth: Experience the magic as hundreds of glowing lanterns float across the ocean at George Lane Beach. Voted #1 Festival by USA Today, this enchanting evening is perfect for friends and family. Tickets are required and can be purchased in advance at Water Lantern Festival

• Jen Kirby Live: Saturday, October 18, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Scituate: Singer-songwriter Jen Kirby will perform a set of originals and covers in the taproom. - Untold Brewing Scituate

• Guided Bare Cove Walk: Sunday, October 19, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Hingham: A nature walk in Bare Cove Park. Meet at the parking area at 52 Bare Cove Park Drive. 

• Pup-kin Patch Dog Adoption Beer Garden: Sunday, October 19, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Quincy: Beer garden + adoptable dogs + fall vibes. - Marina Bay boardwalk / Break Rock Brewing

• Back to Gardening School: Seed Saving: Wednesday, October 22, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Scituate: Learn how to harvest and preserve seeds from crops like sunflower, squash, tomato, cilantro, beans, corn, and amaranth with guidance from Friends of Holly Hill Farm. - Untold Brewing Scituate

Local Business Feature: Zserbo Bakery Reopens This Saturday!

Pembroke’s beloved Zserbo Bakery is welcoming customers back this Saturday, October 18 at 8 AM! Classic favorites return alongside new fall desserts, plus grab-and-go breakfast sandwiches, soups, and salads—perfect for a cozy weekend treat. Our readers also voted Zserbo Bakery the Best Spot for a Sweet Treat this Summer! Stop by and give them a warm welcome back! - Website

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