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What's up Hingham! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What local anglers are catching off Hingham's piers this week
  • How Hingham's new-look Harbormen dominated Hanover in a 35-0 win
  • Why a Hingham pool party prompted two 911 calls but no charges

Also on today's calendar: River Rock Music Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Sunday: Not as warm with heavy rain, temps: high: 70, low: 64.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Massachusetts Fishing Report- September 10 , 2026 (onthewater.com) — Anglers along the Hingham waterfront are seeing intermittent runs of mackerel, squid, and smelt off local piers, part of a broader surge in fall fishing action. The latest statewide report highlights strong striped bass, cod, and tautog bites from the South Shore through Greater Boston, with specific tips on where and how to target fish close to home.
   

2. New starters make an immediate impact for Hingham in win over Hanover (wickedlocal.com) — Hingham football fans just saw their junior class power a 35-0 shutout of Hanover, highlighted by three rushing touchdowns from Justin Kosierowski and a 77-yard scoring pass from Liam Merrigan to Jay Kargbo. The Harbormen now turn their attention to their Sept. 18 home opener against Abington, giving local supporters an early chance to see this promising group in person.
   

3. Tiny turtles on the march, a highway bridge mishap, and a wild pool party (bostonglobe.com) — A delivery driver passing through Dedham twice called 911 about a wild-sounding pool party in Hingham, reporting vomiting guests and alleged drug activity, but police ultimately found no action was needed. The quirky incident appears alongside other unusual but non-emergency calls from towns like Stow, Hopkinton, and Wilmington, offering a light look at recent police logs.
   

4. Josephine R. Pattavine, 93 (thequincysun.com) — Family and friends in Quincy, Hingham, Norwell, and beyond are mourning Josephine R. Pattavina, 93, a devoted homemaker and founding supporter of what became The Arc of the South Shore. Her Funeral Mass is set for Monday, Sept. 14 in Quincy, with loved ones encouraged to honor her by supporting The Arc's Hingham-based work.
   

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Ok Hingham! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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