Blue skies and big trucks return to town
Photos by Karen Wong | May 25, 2022
After a two-year pause due to COVID, the annual Touch-A-Truck event returned to the Steele Athletic Complex for the fifth time on May 14. Sponsored by the Duxbury High School Class of 2024, the event raised funds for the class and Father Bill’s/Mainspring. #gallery-1 {...
John Magnarelli’s memoir
Local veteran to showcase new book on May 31By Susan Hunter
Clipper Reporter | May 25, 2022
John Magnarelli, adjutant of Duxbury’s American Legion Post 223,and Brooke McDonough, Duxbury Senior Center Media Manager,admire Magnarelli’s recently published memoir of his experiencesas a soldier in the Vietnam War. May 5, 1970 was “much like any other day in Viet nam,” writes John Magnarelli in...
Taking it slow
Selectboard approves new speed limits for 2 roadsBy Susanna Sheehan
Clipper Editor | May 25, 2022
The speed limit on Bay Ridge Lane and Bayview Avenue has been reduced to 25 miles per hour. On Monday, the Select board voted 4-1 to lower the speed limit on these two roads from the current 30 mph. The Duxbury Highway Safety Advisory Committee...
40B around again
28 homes proposed for 13 acresBy Matthew Nadler
Clipper Editor | May 25, 2022
An approximately 13-acre piece of land off North Street is the location for the latest proposed affordable housing development in Duxbury. “Keene’s Mill Village,” would consist of 28, three-bedroom, single-family homes, seven of which would be affordable. The development would be built on two separate...
Let’s go to the (science) fair
editor@duxburyclipper.com | May 18, 2022
For organizer Ritamarie Benoit, her favorite day of the year is the day of the science fair. Benoit said, “For me, this year, the attendance was especially rewarding since this year was really about reigniting the passion for this event in kids after two years of...
The Clipper visits…Veterans Service Officer Mike Thorp
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After two long years, Duxbury’s Memorial Day parade is finally back. But for the past 12 years, every day, Veterans Service Officer Mike Thorp has been at his post in...
The informative discussion series you’re missing: ‘Duxbury Talks’
Program gives residents a chance to ask questions of town officialsBy Martha Himes
Clipper Reporter
When Tony Kelso inter viewed at the Senior Center for his job as Program Coordinator, he pitched an informal conversation series. That pitch got him hired and has become “Duxbury...
John Magnarelli’s memoir
Local veteran to showcase new book on May 31By Susan Hunter
Clipper Reporter
John Magnarelli, adjutant of Duxbury’s American Legion Post 223,and Brooke McDonough, Duxbury Senior Center Media Manager,admire Magnarelli’s recently published memoir of his experiencesas a soldier in the Vietnam War. May...
Let’s go to the (science) fair
editor@duxburyclipper.com |
For organizer Ritamarie Benoit, her favorite day of the year is the day of the science fair. Benoit said, “For me, this year, the attendance was especially rewarding since this year...
Same dog, new tricks
Duxbury author Victoria Coe’s latest books give a favorite character a new audienceBy Matthew Nadler
Clipper Editor
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It’s the return of GradNite
Organizers look to revive annual Duxbury High School event after two-year absenceBy Maureen Herrmann
Clipper Reporter
Since entering kindergarten in September 2009, the Duxbury High School Class of 2022 has been preparing for the most poignant day of their academic career – graduation. It is fair...
Blue skies and big trucks return to town
Photos by Karen Wong
After a two-year pause due to COVID, the annual Touch-A-Truck event returned to the Steele Athletic Complex for the fifth time on May 14. Sponsored by the Duxbury High School...
Let’s go to the (science) fair
editor@duxburyclipper.com |
For organizer Ritamarie Benoit, her favorite day of the year is the day of the science fair. Benoit said, “For me, this year, the attendance was especially rewarding since this year...
Duxbury 2022: The Prom returns
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John O’Donnell, 64
John “Jake” O’Donnell, 64, passed away on Feb. 6. He was the son of the late Frederic and Josephine, he was predeceased by his wife, Malia Grop penbacher Cox, his...

Charlotte Worrall Corey, 94
Charlotte Worrall Corey passed away peacefully on May 2 in Needham. Charlotte was born in Honolulu in 1928. She was the daughter of J. How ard Worrall and Mar garet...

Vivian Tremante, 96
Vivian Tremante, 96, of Redding, Connecticut, passed away on April 18. She was the loving wife of her late husband James Tremante Sr., and devoted mother of her only son,...
Are you ready for the summer? Crossroads is.
Photos by Karen Wong | May 25, 2022
Crossroads’ inaugural clean-up camp event on May 7 brought together everyone who loves Crossroads. Current and former campers, counselors, families, philanthropic companies and staff members worked side by side in...

College Corner
By Mike Halloran
Clipper Staff | May 25, 2022
Sophomore lacrosse player Eugénie Rovegno (DHS ’20) and her No. 5-ranked Washington and Lee women’s lacrosse team escaped with a 13-11 win over No. 12-ranked Wesleyan in the third round...

Question of the Week
By Mary Beth Goldman | May 25, 2022
“Mint Oreos. I even have them in my yogurt!” - Kellan Colleary, 9 years old “Chocolate chip!” - Sabrina Duckman, 10 years old “Vanilla cookies with M&Ms!” - Mikaela Morgan, 11 years old “My mom makes...
Readers’ View: Thanks for making the All-Sports Tag Sale a success
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The All-Sports Tag Sale to Benefit Crossroads thanks the many folks who donated and purchased lots of terrific sports items on May 7, helping us raise a record $8,800 this...
Reader’s View: Duxbury will pay the price for police reform bill
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Chief McDonald had to come before the Selectboard and explain, in detail, how Duxbury is going to be short 11 police officers going into the busiest season for the town....
Reader’s View: Thanks for making a writer’s day
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Huge thanks to Erin Wiesehahn and the Chandler School community for celebrating my new Make Way for Fenway! chapter books publication (their “book birthday”) with me on May 3 and...
Track teams battle at Patriot League meet
Weiler, Boudreau, Ruel, 4x100 all take 1st place among strong competitionBy Trevor Hass
Sports Editor/Reporter
sports@duxburyclipper.com, Twitter: @DuxburySports
The Dragons fared admirably at the Patriot League Championships at Hingham High last Monday. The boys captured second place with 106 points and the girls took 11th with 20 points. ...
‘Close forever’
Girls lacrosse team celebrates Senior DayBy Trevor Hass
Sports Editor/Reporter
sports@duxburyclipper.com, Twitter: @DuxburySports
These seniors were freshmen when coach Kelly Jurgens rejoined the Duxbury girls lacrosse program, and she’s loved the spirit, energy and athleticism they’ve brought since day one. She called them...
College Corner
By Mike Halloran
Clipper Staff
Sophomore lacrosse player Eugénie Rovegno (DHS ’20) and her No. 5-ranked Washington and Lee women’s lacrosse team escaped with a 13-11 win over No. 12-ranked Wesleyan in the third round...
The Memorial Day parade, ceremonies return
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After a two-year absence, the Memorial Day parade returns on Monday, May 30 the Duxbury American Legion will be conducting a full Memorial Day program. Ceremonies will be held at...
Attention DHS seniors, parents
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Pilgrim Child Care Preschool is seeking two photos of any 2022 DHS graduate who attended PCCP to include in its “then and now” graduation ad that will appear in the...
Early deadline for Memorial Day
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Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the Clipper is on an early deadline for its Wednesday, June 1 edition. All editorial copy, including letters to the editor, stories, photos, obituaries,...