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Snapshot: Majority rules

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:56:21 GMT

Percentage of females, 2010 By Matt Carroll, Boston Globe | May 16, 2013 Click here to see a larger, interactive version of this chart. Additional town-by-town snapshots....

New fashion blogger selected for Braintree's South Shore Plaza

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:27:19 GMT

The South Shore Plaza has selected a stylist for the summer, a new position they hope is an asset to the community while promoting brands and stores throughout the mall.

Dorchester men arrested on drug charges in Braintree

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:36:04 GMT

Two men from Dorchester were arrested on Tuesday after allegedly selling heroin and cocaine to an undercover police officer.

Fore River Railroad bridge set for an upgrade

Tue, 07 May 2013 20:48:41 GMT

A state grant will help the renovation of the 100-year-old bridge, which carries trains that transport items out of the Fore River Shipyard.

Braintree anticipating modest increase in state funding for coming budget

Mon, 06 May 2013 22:10:37 GMT

Braintree is expecting modest increases in funding from a preliminary state budget recently approved by the House of Representatives, a local lawmaker says.

Braintree Scanner Tales: Scams and drunk driving arrests in Braintree

Mon, 06 May 2013 16:57:22 GMT

Another victim to South Shore Plaza TV scam, Braintree man charged with OUI, Milton man found drunk behind the wheel

Local blood business closes Braintree manufacturing plant

Fri, 03 May 2013 22:10:08 GMT

A Braintree firm specializing in blood equipment manufacturing is closing its Braintree offices, the company announced Wednesday, and eliminating 320 jobs to accommodate the company's new focus in Mexico and Asia.

Braintree Mayor proposes meals tax

Thu, 02 May 2013 19:28:26 GMT

Braintree Mayor Joseph Sullivan has officially proposed a meals tax for Braintree residents, which is estimated to generate $900,000 annually for the town.

Boys gymnastics may get second chance as official high school sport

Wed, 01 May 2013 22:11:04 GMT

The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association's board of directors decided today to reconsider its vote in January to drop boys gymnastics from its roster of sponsored athletic activities.

Historic steam engine to return to Braintree after 125 years

Wed, 01 May 2013 18:29:19 GMT

After four years of searching, and a significant amount of coordination, a 125-year-old steam engine is about to make its return to Braintree.

Braintree Scanner Tales: Woman allegedly sells pills to Braintree cop, Georgia permit not enough for man found with gun

Wed, 01 May 2013 01:50:58 GMT

Woman allegedly sells pills to Braintree cop, Georgia permit not enough for man found with gun

Braintree Fourth of July parade shrinks, organizer resigns

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:50:01 GMT

A year after Braintree spent some $100,000 on its biggest and most expensive Fourth of July celebration, planners have pared down the budget, and lost a key organizer along the way.

Braintree man wins $4 million lottery ticket

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:00:24 GMT

A Braintree man has claimed a $4 million grand prize from the Massachusetts State Lottery, and will collect a $2.6 million lump sum.

Braintree Habitat for Humanity steps up search for a location

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:50:46 GMT

Habitat for Humanity will hold a community walk at Sunset Lake on Saturday as the group tried to find the perfect place to build its next home.

Quincy police look for bank robbery suspect

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:33:39 GMT

Quincy Police are looking for a man accused of robbing a bank Thursday evening.

Atlantic Symphony to end successful season at Braintree venue

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:51:16 GMT

Saturday's concert at Thayer Academy will consist of works by Copland, Brahms, and John Kowles Paine.

Bomb threats shut down Braintree High; school to reopen Friday

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:07:42 GMT

Two notes that threatened explosions at the school were found Thursday morning, and there will be additional security when school resumes Friday morning.

Third arrest made in Braintree online meet-up gone bad

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:20:03 GMT

Police have made a third arrest in an armed robbery involving three people allegedly scamming a man one met on the Internet.

Snapshot: Money/honey

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:56:21 GMT

Average income per person, 2010

Braintree selects new fire chief

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:08:09 GMT

Lieutenant James OBrien was chosen as fire chief over four other internal candidates, and will be sworn in on May 9.

Braintree police chief reflects on the Watertown manhunt

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:05:31 GMT

In a question-and-answer session, Braintree Police Chief Russell Jenkins recounts with a sense of awe and accomplishment how Braintree contributed to stopping the apprehending the suspects behind the deadly Marathon attack.

Weymouth man accused of car break-in in Braintree

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:59:36 GMT

A Weymouth man was arrested early Thursday after allegedly breaking into a car on Walnut Avenue.

Online meeting led to armed robbery, Braintree police say

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:39:49 GMT

Police arrested two women and are seeking a third suspect who allegedly robbed a man who agreed online to meet one of the women.

Braintree police chief assisting in Watertown manhunt

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:16:54 GMT

Police Chief Russell Jenkins, who is part of the Metro Rapid Response Team, was in Watertown Friday morning assisting Boston police. .

South Shore health group offers bigger grants

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:30:52 GMT

With 10 years of offering small community grants to organizations throughout the South Shore, the Blue Hills Community Health Alliance will start a new initiative this year, offering up to two larger grants to organizations worth the cause.