Duxbury fire, police and the harbormaster spent two days over the weekend trying to free a pick-up truck and front end loader that became stuck off Powder Point Bridge Friday morning.

When Eliphas Weston married Priscilla Peterson he became the first Weston to hold land on Powder Point. Priscilla was the Pilgrim George Soule’s great granddaughter and she had inherited the property from her father, Isaac Peterson.

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Town meeting voters ap- proved more than $400,000 for various unexpected expenses as a result of the February bliz- zard more commonly referred to as "Nemo."

The Clipper is live at the 2013 Town Meeting. Check back in regularly for updates on results.

7 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, the third night of Town Meeting has commenced with Articl 23. 

As a huge storm lingers off the coast of Duxbury, many areas of town are experiencing massive flooding and some areas may see additional snow before the storm moves off the coast. The Clipper's Karen Wong traveled around Duxbury before and during the storm to give us a first hand glance at the impact of the storm. 

Ms. Leighton’s fifth grade class challenges you to be smarter than a Duxbury fifth grader!

Smarter Than a Duxbury Fifth Grader is Thursday, March 14 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Duxbury Performing Arts Center. The Alden PTA would like to welcome you to a night of laughter and fun as the Duxbury fifth graders show their mad skills in a challenge against some brave few who are willing to find out if they are smarter than a Duxbury fifth grader. Tickets are $10 per adult, $5 per child, $30 max per family. Participating fifth graders do not need to buy a ticket. For more information on the event you may contact Lori Mullin This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Mollie O’Hara This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Ms. Girouard’s and Ms. Leighton’s fifth grade classes challenge you to be smarter than a Duxbury fifth grader!

Are you looking for a winter workout? Have you a family member who has suffered from Alzheimer disease? Here is an opportunity for you to participate in an event that will benefit your workout needs and benefit folks with Alzheimers and their families.  Are you aware that of the Americans aged 65 and over, one in eight has Alzheimer Disease?

Duxbury Coach Bob Sullivan called Notre Dame the best 10-10 team in the state. But that didn’t seem to scare his Lady Dragon basketball team, as they treated the Cougars like they would any other .500 team and dominated inside in the first eight minutes while on their way to a 57-39 semifinal win at Massasoit Community College on Wednesday night in Brockton.