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Local last-minute gift ideas, a rare bird lands in Massachusetts & more!
Plus, how your library fines can now help the community!
Dianna Carney & Camilo Díaz
December 22, 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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A tropical bird more at home in the steamy wetlands of the Deep South crash-landed in a New Bedford backyard!
To learn more, check out the full article by clicking here.
D.B. Gurney Company, the oldest continuously operated business in Whitman, and the world’s oldest manufacturer of specialty cut tacks and nails, has been recognized not only for its long-standing contribution to the industry but also for its commitment to the local community.
To learn more, check out the full article by clicking here.
The event, held in honor of Tommy’s Place, will be collecting blood donations to support the Boston Children’s Hospital’s young patients.
To learn more, check out the full article by clicking here.
For students dreaming of working with animals while making a tangible impact on conservation efforts, this internship couldn’t come at a better time.
To learn more, check out the full article by clicking here.
The Bridgewater Public Library is offering residents a unique opportunity to clear their overdue fines while supporting those in need this holiday season.
To learn more, check out the full article by clicking here.
The Town of Middleborough celebrated a major achievement this week as its Water Department was honored.
To learn more, check out the full article by clicking here.
With store shelves getting emptier by the day and the aisles (and parking lots!) getting busier, it’s time to skip the big box chaos and look a little closer to home!
To learn more, check out the full article by clicking here.
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