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Hello Plymouth! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Winter getaways, gold and silver heat up, and Mars planetarium double feature + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

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📰 In the news

New England escapes and updates: Scenic Six spotlights winter getaways from Woodstock to Bar Harbor. USA Today readers named Plymouth’s Plimoth Patuxet Museums best open-air museum. Plus, Boston to Honolulu nonstop returns December 19 — get all the details.

State ramps up emergency response: Following a historic blizzard, crews at a Taunton house explosion encountered buried hydrants. Two were hurt. The National Guard helped clear snow in Plymouth, with residents urged to uncover hydrants — get all the details.

Structural warning prompts precautions: Plymouth River Elementary School in Hingham was evacuated Feb. 26 after snow raised fears of roof collapse near the cafeteria. Roofing specialists evaluated, and students and staff were bused away — read the full story.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Craft your own punched tin lantern
• Run St. Pat’s 5K at Mayflower Brewing
• Gentle yoga to calm and strengthen
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home

💎 Local business spotlight

Weekend pie situation: Craving a proper slice? The Yellow Deli Bakery turns out fresh-baked breads, sweets, and pies in downtown Plymouth. Easy, low-stress pickup when you want dessert to show up after dinner. Consider this your reminder to treat yourself this week.

For an instant mood lift: Flair Floral turns grocery-run blooms into “wow” arrangements, blending seasonal stems with a slightly wild, just-right style. Expect centerpiece-worthy bunches and little pick-me-ups that quietly brighten the living room, everything considered yet a touch untamed for an easy mood boost.

Swap chalk for obstacles: TA FITNESS turns training into play with ninja-style courses, community-led classes, and open gym for kids, teens, and adults. Build grip, core, and confidence, no ropes required. When routine feels stale, this is your midweek energy reset with challenge, laughs, and a crew that cheers.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

🫶 We got your back

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →

Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Check out my favorite online options →

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🐰 Photos with the Bunny @ Kingston Collection | Friday (3/13) at 2:00 PM – If you’re due for that once-a-year photo where everyone pretends rabbits are normal-size, the Bunny is back at Kingston Collection, in his garden by the Food Court next to Pages & Paws. Bring the crew, book online with code EASTER26, and snag a free 5×7.

⚽ Sports Equipment Swap @ Plymouth South High School | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – If your garage looks like a pro shop exploded, bring outgrown cleats and stray bats to the gear swap at Plymouth South High. Donate, swap, sell, or just browse, then feel smug about reducing waste, backing the Enviro Club, and scoring budget upgrades.

🍪 St. Patrick’s Day Cookie Decorating @ Plymouth & Cape Cod, Ma, Plymouth, MA | Saturday (3/14) at 6:00 PM – Trade the green beer for royal icing at a St. Patrick’s cookie decorating class on Main Street at All Good Art Studio. Beginner friendly, all supplies provided, and you’ll bring home piped shamrocks, polished details, and a bit of luck, not a hangover.

🏆 Pokémon Official Weekly Standard Tournament @ Round Table Games (Carver) | Sunday (3/15) at 12:00 PM – Prove you still know your Charmander from your Charizard. Round Table Games in Carver hosts Pokémon Standard Sundays, $5 to play. Expect a prize pack while supplies last, RTG Reward points, and the kind of bragging rights your kids pretend not to notice.

🎨 Acrylic Pouring Workshop @ MIY Studio | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Acrylic pouring is swirling into the studio with a family-friendly workshop where you’ll make two 5×7 masterpieces. No experience, all supplies, and they deal with the drop cloths, just $25 per person. Elementary-age and up, and kids under 12 need a registered adult.

🏫 Fundraiser for South Elementary School @ Mamma Mia’s Restaurants | Monday (3/16) at 11:00 AM – Skip cooking Monday, March 16, hit Mamma Mia’s in the Pinehills, and 15% of your food and soft drinks goes to South Elementary. Dine in or takeout, just flash the event on your phone, and yes, reservations help.

🚀 Boldly Going: Mars and the Universe @ Blake Planetarium at Plymouth Community Intermediate School, 117 Long Pond Road, Plymouth MA 02360 | Tuesday (3/17) at 7:00 PM – Craving an escape that doesn’t involve Route 3? Blake Planetarium’s double feature rockets you to Mars with Mae Jemison and Keith David, then cruises the cosmos with Tom Hanks. All ages, free parking, ticketless check-in, and tickets are online only, so plan ahead.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Plymouth report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 48°F – Low: 44°F – Precip: 15%

Patchy fog between 8am and 10am, then a slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A chance of rain before midnight, then a chance of rain and patchy fog. Cloudy. Low around 44, with temperatures rising to around 51 overnight. South wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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Tomorrow – High: 54°F – Low: 29°F – Precip: 60%

Rain likely and patchy fog. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of snow between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

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