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Duxbury Clipper The Duxbury Clipper is Duxbury's hometown newspaper since 1950. Email submissions to [email protected].

The Duxbury Clipper is an independent weekly newspaper covering the town of Duxbury, Mass. It was founded in 1950 by John and Roberta Cutler. Office is located at the corner of Tremont Street and Duck Hill Road in Duxbury. Our mailing address is Po Box 1656, Duxbury, MA 02331. Phone is 781-934-2811 and our primary emails are [email protected] or [email protected]

Get your backyard game on this summer
06/05/2026

Get your backyard game on this summer

The season for friendly competition has officially arrived. Outdoor games in your own backyard, on a field or on the beach are a hallmark of a Duxbury summer. For summer 2026, the best outdoor games are leaning toward a low-tech comeback prioritizing physical connection over screens. Whether you’r...

Welcome summer with Camp Wing
06/04/2026

Welcome summer with Camp Wing

On Saturday, June 6, Camp Wing will host the “Greet the Summer Fest,” celebrating its 90th year. The event will feature food and beverage trucks, an ice cream truck, face painting, photo booths and games, organizer Luci Scott said. The Locals and Sam Reid & The Riot Act will provide live music. ...

River rally: Duxbury boys varsity crew displayed its depth to capture its first boys eights team point state championshi...
06/04/2026

River rally: Duxbury boys varsity crew displayed its depth to capture its first boys eights team point state championship since 2022.

"It was an amazing send off for the seniors and a great display of the team we’ll be next year."

Late Sunday afternoon, following an inspiring team pep talk, members of the Duxbury first varsity boat descended onto the Merrimack River dock for one final race. As they provided the finishing touches, they glanced up to see the Duxbury second varsity boat fly past the competition and into first pl...

As they reconvened following a strong and significant second-place showing at sectionals, members of the Duxbury girls g...
06/04/2026

As they reconvened following a strong and significant second-place showing at sectionals, members of the Duxbury girls golf team felt a collective sense of relief and gratitude.

"The girls have worked extremely hard to get themselves in this position."

As they reconvened following a strong showing at the Foxborough Country Club on Wednesday, members of the Duxbury girls golf team felt a collective sense of relief and gratitude. While a first-place finish would have carried even more weight, they were pleased to earn second at South sectionals and....

Sports roundup, with updates on unified track, girls lacrosse, boys lacrosse, girls tennis, boys tennis and baseball:
06/04/2026

Sports roundup, with updates on unified track, girls lacrosse, boys lacrosse, girls tennis, boys tennis and baseball:

Unified Track The Dragons wrapped up a memorable season at the state meet in Natick on Wednesday. Duxbury placed 11th overall in Division 2 and received many strong individual and group performances. Andrew Kehoe sticks the landing. - Photos by Trevor Hass Anabella Williamson (first, 800; seventh, l...

Athlete of the Week: senior golf captain Marley HamiltonShe learned the game from her father and brothers and has carved...
06/04/2026

Athlete of the Week: senior golf captain Marley Hamilton

She learned the game from her father and brothers and has carved out her own legacy in the sport.

"Marley is someone who cares a lot about golf and her contribution to the team."

As a young kid learning the game of golf, Marley Hamilton exhausted herself trying to keep up with her father, Sheldon, and older brothers, Zach and Owen. She quickly realized doing so was impossible, which made the sport feel like an obligation rather than a passion project. Hamilton loved their wi...

Duxbury girls outdoor track captured the first state title in program history.Several athletes also won individual title...
06/04/2026

Duxbury girls outdoor track captured the first state title in program history.

Several athletes also won individual titles as the Dragons made a major statement.

"I’m so proud of everyone who stepped up."

With the Division 4 state championship on the line, and the powerhouse 4x400 ready to close out the day in Bridgewater, Duxbury girls track coach Kathy Earle briefly debated whether or not to tell the remaining runners what was at stake. After some quick thought, Earle realized it wasn’t much of a...

College Corner, by Mike Halloran:
06/04/2026

College Corner, by Mike Halloran:

Trinity College senior Jackson Moore (DHS ’22) and his Bantam varsity eight shell led from start to finish, holding off Wesleyan by 0.150 seconds to claim the NCAA Division 3 national title on Lake Natoma at the Sacramento State Aquatic Center in Gold River, California. The boat’s winning time w...

Gurnet Light is now in good hands
06/04/2026

Gurnet Light is now in good hands

Project Gurnet and Bug Lights has been awarded Plymouth Light Station, better known as Gurnet Light, by the Department of the Interior. Ownership of the lighthouse was transferred to PG&BL through the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act, which provides a process for transferring federal li...

Ecologist talks about horseshoe crabs in Duxbury Bay
06/04/2026

Ecologist talks about horseshoe crabs in Duxbury Bay

Talk to anyone who’s lived in Duxbury for many years about horseshoe crabs and you will hear stories about how these ancient animals were way more plentiful than they are today. They could be seen everywhere during the spring spawning season, coupled up and lining the shores at flood high tides fo...

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