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A retro store just opened, local history news & more!
Plus, 7 Massachusetts-based books you might want to check out!
Dianna Carney & Camilo Díaz
November 10, 2025
Welcome to this week’s edition of Community Connections!
The mission of this newsletter is to highlight small businesses, bring people together, and encourage community connections. We do this by publishing our articles on Substack, where they can be read for free. Every week, this newsletter sends you a curated selection of our articles that are most relevant for the upcoming week ahead. From local events happening in Southeastern Massachusetts to small business news, this newsletter aims to help you start every week feeling more connected with your community.
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The Haverhill-born entertainer will join the judging panel during week 9, which celebrates the show’s 20th birthday party theme.
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Get ready to add these Massachusetts-based books to your to-be-read pile!
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The retro toy and game store that opened its doors at the Kingston Collection just over a week ago on Halloween, has launched its new gaming space.
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A local police department successfully recovered a GPS-equipped surface drifter named “Pablo the Turtle” on Wednesday morning, rescuing the research device from Wills Island.
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The Sandwich Public Library has announced they’ll be hosting a unique musical event that bridges Indigenous storytelling with contemporary performance art.
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Olympic gymnast and hometown hero Frederick Richard is set to return to Stoughton for a special community event!
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The event is open to all community members who wish to pay their respects and show appreciation for veterans.
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In a touching display of compassion and dedication, Kingston Animal Control successfully rescued an injured seagull from Grey’s Beach this week.
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A beloved piece of Roxbury history may soon receive official landmark status.
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