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Old Minot Light

The first Minot Light: No photographs of the original structure exist that I am aware of, but there are some depictions, and it looked something like this: Realizing the danger that the great number of rocks surround Cohasset Harbor and … Continue reading

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Winter on Massachusetts Bay

With what seems like the longest New England winter in a decade nearly over, here is a look back some photos of harbors, lighthouses and ocean views that were taken around Massachusetts Bay over the past several icy, cold months. … Continue reading

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Happy Holidays!

Several of the harbors around the south shore are celebrating holiday spirit, including Cohasset, where they have a lobster trap tree, and Scituate, where a nice wreath was recently hung up on the Lighthouse:

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Boston Harbor Fishing Boats

The outer Boston Harbor has once again become a fertile fishing ground. Boats converge on the ledges and flats to pursue both lobsters and fin fish, coming from the harbors of South Boston, Hingham, Hull and Winthrop, among others. Below are … Continue reading

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Picture of the Week: November Full Moon

November’s full moon last week: As seen at dusk, from high at the top of Whitney Woods in Cohasset, overlooking Massachusetts Bay.

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Picture (s) of the week: Views of Minot Light at Dusk

Below are several evening photos of Minot Light off the coast of Scituate and Cohasset. Minot light at dusk, as seen from the Cohasset shores:  Moonrise over Minot Light: Minot light as seen from due west, with the moon high … Continue reading

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Fishing off Minot and Cohasset Cove

A fishing boat sits off Cohasset Cove, early on a sunny July morning: The Minot area, located off Scituate and Cohasset is a good area for fishing and visiting by boat. We have written about it in the past (link … Continue reading

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A calm summer day at Minot Light

Yesterday was a calm and bright day off the coast of Boston’s South Shore. The seas around Minot light are very calm in this photo, which is a contrast to how rough they often get during a storm: Its hard … Continue reading

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The full moon rising over the South Shore

April 25th was the unique combination of a full moon, a sunset moonrise, and a clear night in which the moon can be seen!  Here is a view of the moon rising over the South Shore, from Black Rock beach … Continue reading

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Sunrise over Minot Light

This morning’s clear skies to the east made for a good sunrise photo opportunity. The subject was Minot Light and the rocks off Black Rock Beach in Cohasset. From this location, Minot Light is almost due East, as is the … Continue reading

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