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Deck the Halls for Derby Street Shops, Holiday Shopping is Officially Underway!

Let's face it: The 2024 Holiday shopping season is officially underway! Derby Street Shops is the place to be to get all your gifts AND have fun at the same time! They have a ton of events coming up including Mom's Night Out, Holiday Touch a Truck, and Santa stopping by to say hello! Those are just SOME of the fun events they have scheduled, you can check out their calendar here for the entire list. 
Derby Street Shops will also have extended hours in November and December for convenience and there are exciting new businesses joining their already impressive portfolio. 
General Manager of Derby Street Shops Caroline Regan Hessberg, and South Shore Chamber Vice President Julie Williams joined us to talk all about it: 

What Does Thanksgiving Mean? An Afternoon at Plimoth Patuxet Museums

The South Shore's Morning News went on a field trip to see our friends at Plimoth Patuxet Museums and explore the living history sites. Rob and Beth thought this was the perfect opportunity to ask the professionals at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, "What does Thanksgiving Mean?". Associate Director of Indigenous Education Timothy Turner, and Deputy Executive Director Richard Pickering, sat down with the morning crew to discuss the importance of native recognition on this holiday, as well as the importance of community connection. Listen below to hear our special feature of this incredibly important place in history. 

Brake for Owls... Paws N' Claws with Zak Mertz of New England Wildlife Centers

Did you know we have several owl species here in Southern Massachusetts? We need to watch out for our feathery friends because once the winter darkness sets in, it can be a more risky time for owls. Since the sun sets earlier, that means owls are out hunting earlier...and that can coincide with rush hour traffic! CEO of New England Wildlife Centers, Zak Mertz, explained to us how they see an uptick in injured owls being brought to their wildlife hospital and some helpful tips us humans can utilize to keep these beautiful birds safe! Check out the story here and also listen to our full interview below.
New England Wildlife Centers has their open house coming up in December and you don't want to miss it! Zak talks all about it in the interview as well:

It's OKAY to Say NO... to Holiday Stress! Living and Practicing by Design with Dr. John Hayes Jr, MD

We can always rely on Dr. John Hayes Jr., MD to calm our nerves and gives us the best health tips. This week on his segment, Living and Practicing by Design, the Doctor prescribed us permission to say NO to overloading ourselves this holiday season.
You see, stress is heightened this time of year. Financially, emotionally, physically - the holidays can really load the weight upon our shoulders. If you feel like you need some rest and the family party is beckoning you...don't add to the stress and just sit one out...it's okay, Dr. John Hayes said so! Listen in as we discuss this topic and you can read the blog post from Dr. John Hayes here. 

Kitty Business or Keyboard Pranks...Same Thing!? David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. Breaks it down for this Week's 'Tech Talk'

We always love having ACT Smart I.T.'s David Snell on for his weekly segment, Tech Talk, because he can give us all the best tips for being safe on the internet and also teach us some new tricks for being on the internet.
Did you know that there are a bunch of keyboard short cuts that can make working on your computer a little bit tricky? Sometimes, people know this and do it on purpose for prankster purposes. Also sometimes, it is just your resident kitty tip-tapping over those keys! Listen in as we discuss keyboard shortcuts and how to keep your workspace safe when you step away for those holiday breaks. You can also read David's full blog here. 

Diane Jordan Shows us the Way to Have Positivity this Holiday Season - More Comfort Mondays from Natural Body Works in Kingston

It is officially the start of Thanksgiving week so it was only natural we kicked the holidays off by checking in with More Comfort Mondays from Natural Body Works in Kingston. 
Diane gave us a step-by-step spiritual support process for spreading positivity to our loved ones. She also explained how we can sometimes absorb emotions and stress from our loved ones and how this process can help in alleviating that. Listen in as Diane relaxes us with her spiritual support so we can be ready to step into the holiday season with love and support for others. 

The South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, November 22nd, 2024

Welcome to another edition of "The South Shore's Morning News" week in review. In this episode Rob and Beth start with Rogers Williams Park Zoo Executive Director Stacey Johnson about the special programs coming up for the holidays including the "Holiday Lights Spectacular". Then, we check in with our tech guy David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham about a scam involving shopping deals that seem too good to be true. Then author Diane Parrish joins us to talk about her new novel: "Something Better". Finally, Rob has started growing a beard for the winter. What do you think? we talk with Cheryl from Old Salt Barber Shop in Marshfield about beard grooming tips. 

No Gym? No Problem! Living and Practicing by Design with Dr. John Hayes

We are approaching New Year's Resolution season and it is always a popular choice to commit to a fitness regimen once January 1st comes around. Dr. John Hayes stopped by our studios for his weekly segment, Living and Practicing by Design to discuss the importance of prioritizing exercise wherever you may be... even in the comfort of your living room! In fact, Dr. John Hayes says it is all about making small, impactful changes that will lead you down a better path of health. Listen to the full interview below and read his blog post here. 

Rob Gets Beard Grooming Tips from Cheryl the Barber

Rob is entering a new decade so he's decided to try something he has never tried before - growing a beard! The only issue is that Rob needs a little bit of tips and tricks for proper beard maintenance and grooming. We brought in the professionals - Barber Cheryl Dunn from Old Salt Barbershop in Marshfield. They are located on Ocean Street and Cheryl has been a professional barber for over 40 years! Listen in as Rob gets the beard rundown from this legendary barber!

Cast from 'The Weir' Joins Us in Studio - The North River Theatre Show with Dates in November and December

Rob and Beth are big fans of theatre here at The South Shore's Morning News so they were delighted to welcome in the main cast members from The North River Theatre's production of The Weir. Opening Friday November 22nd, this play from famous Irish playwright and screenwriter, Conor McPherson, is a journey of human emotion, connection, and some spookiness tucked in between.