Daily Archives: September 22, 2011

Library Corner: Fall Story Times

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

The Marshfield Mariner, September 21st, 2011 Fall story times will begin at Ventress Memorial Library beginning this week.  Three Story Times will be offered:  Tales for Tots — appropriate for infants through 3-year-old and their caregivers — will consist of … Continue reading →

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Existing Home Sales Rise, Beating Forecast

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

By Shobhana Chandra, Bloomberg News for The Boston Globe, September 22nd, 2011 Washington — Sales of previously owned homes rose more than anticipated in August as investors scooped up distressed properties with cash. The 7.7% increase left purchases at a … Continue reading →

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Rate on 30-year mortgage stays at record 4.09%

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

By Derek Kravitz AP Real Estate Writer / September 22, 2011 WASHINGTON—Fixed mortgage rates hovered at record lows for a third straight week. They are likely to fall even further now that the Federal Reserve said it would shuffle its holdings … Continue reading →

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FHA, Fannie, Freddie seek new options to offload REO Properties

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

Lesson learned from Houston’s foreclosure mess? By Tom Kelly Inman News™ Share This Lenders have always viewed real estate investors with a wary eye. It seems all investors are grouped into flip-and-run speculators with little skin in the game, no … Continue reading →

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Library Corner: Upcoming Events

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

The Marshfield Mariner, September 21st, 2011 Thursday, October 6th, 6:30 p.m. Reginald Fessenden Wireless History Lecture and Artifact Display with Dave Riley, Derek Gunn and John Kaczorowski. Tuesday, October 25th, 6:30 p.m.  Adult Halloween Program titled “Witches:  Salem and Beyond” … Continue reading →

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Book Sale is Saturday

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

The Marshfield Mariner, September 21st, 2011 The Friends of the Ventress Memorial Library in Marshfield will hold their semi-annual booksale on Saturday, September 24th from 10 a.m to 2 p.m.  Come browse an extensive collection of books, music and videos.  … Continue reading →

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Flu Shots are Available

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

The Marshfield Mariner, September 21st The Problem:  It’s flu season, and people are starting to wonder where and if they need flu shots. What is the flu, or influenza?  The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses … Continue reading →

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MHS Golf: Rams edged by Dennis-Yarmouth

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

The Marshfield Mariner, September 22nd, 2011 The Marshfield High golf team opened its season with a 255-264 loss to Dennis-Yarmouth at Dennis Pines Golf Course.  The Rams were led by senior Nick Petrosino, who shot a 41.  Several first varsity … Continue reading →

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Scituate Calendar September 23rd through 30th

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

The Marshfield Mariner Friday, September 23rd: Karla Bonoff performs at The River Club Music Hall, 78 Border Street at 8 p.m. Peter Mundt performs at The Sands End Cafe, 14 Marshfield Avenue, Humarock Saturday, September 24th: Accoustic Phase performs at … Continue reading →

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Pembroke Calendar September 22nd through 30th

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

The Marshfield Mariner Thursday, September 22nd: Flydown’s Acousticized Live Band Karaoke at British Beer Company, 15 Columbia Road, Pembroke.  781 829-6999 or visit http://www.britishbeer.com Friday, September 23rd: Arctic Playground will perform at British Beer Company, 15 Columbia Road, Pembroke.  781 … Continue reading →

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