New late-night food option, a small business gets a little bigger & more!

Plus, my honest review of a new shimmery energy drink by Marylou's!

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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As soon as I saw the shimmer, I headed to my local Marylou’s to test both the regular and sugar-free versions!

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Boston Brick Co. is building a bigger future for LEGO fans in Massachusetts!

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Plymouth is inviting the community to come together for the launch of a first-ever Community Baby Shower! Donations are now being accepted at different locations, and those interested in attending can sign up now!

To learn more, check out the full article by clicking here.

South Shore late-night workers and visitors have a new reason to look forward to Fridays!

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Duxbury Beach Reservation, Inc. has announced the winners of its 2026 T-shirt design contest!

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The Abington Board of Health is urging residents to take simple, practical steps to reduce the risk of tick exposure at home- and even if you don’t live in Abington, these tips will work to protect you too.

To learn more, check out the full article by clicking here.

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