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North Quincy High to face NH school in TV quiz show final

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:39:31 GMT

The first ever Governors Cup Challenge in WGBHs High School Quiz Show will feature State Champions North Quincy High School competing against the New Hampshire champs in a show airing on Sunday.

New company picked to run MBTA commuter ferries between Boston, Quincy and Hull

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:12:21 GMT

For the first time in more than a decade, a new company will operate the MBTAs commuter ferry service between Boston, Quincy and Hull, officials said.

After rash of vehicle break-ins, Quincy police say lock your cars

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:24:09 GMT

Quincy Police are warning residents to lock their cars following several break-ins to unlocked vehicles throughout the month of May.

Quincy officer's First Amendment lawsuit against the city moves forward

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:02:12 GMT

A first amendment lawsuit featuring a fired Quincy officer will move to the next step in court proceedings after a judge decided there wasnt enough evidence to dismiss the lawsuit.

Quincy council rejects C-Mart application for second time

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:26:43 GMT

For the second time, Quincy city councilors denied a proposal for an Asian supermarket slated for North Quincy in a tense debate that has become almost as much about race as it has about traffic.

Federal law complicates medical marijuana debate in Quincy

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:17:52 GMT

Quincys City Council will contemplate new rules regarding medical marijuana treatment centers that may essentially bar any from opening in the city.

MBTA to launch faster, more informative 'T-Alerts' system; old system to be discontinued

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:43:41 GMT

The MBTA says riders will soon be able to receive faster, more reliable, and more informative alerts, via text and e-mail, about sudden service delays and disruptions and planned changes.

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....

Quincy High School honored for environmental action

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:00:58 GMT

L-R: Secretary EOEEA Richard Sullivan; Quincy Planning Director Dennis Harrington; Representative Tacky Chan; Representative Bruce Ayers; Award Committee Chair Ursula King; MA DOER Deputy Director Lisa Capone; Quincy High School Principal Frank Santoro; MA DOE Program Coordinator Lauren Greene, Sustainable...

Photos show mystery aircraft over Quincy is not a drone

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:40:25 GMT

Photos of one of the planes flying overhead in Quincy show that, despite suspicions, the aircraft is not a drone.

Quincy recognized for drug work in White House report

Thu, 09 May 2013 22:03:02 GMT

The Quincy Police Department's use of Narcan to treat drug overdoses was cited, and could be an example for other communities.

Low-flying aircraft causing concern in Quincy

Thu, 09 May 2013 18:21:43 GMT

A small, low-flying aircraft has been causing a fuss in Quincy this week, with many questions still unanswered about what the aircraft is doing and who is operating it.

North Quincy High students meet at for SPEAK Now! at State House

Wed, 08 May 2013 19:43:43 GMT

Photo courtesy of Rick Stockwood Students from North Quincy High joined nearly 200 others from across the state to meet at the State House for a SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)-sponsored SPEAK Now! (Students Promoting Education and Knowledge) event. Students...

Buses to replace trains on part of Red Line on May 11 to 12, 18 to 19

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:35:00 GMT

Buses will replace train service on a portion of the Red Line for the next two weekends, according to the MBTA.

Quincy fire displaces two families on Vassall Street

Tue, 07 May 2013 21:08:38 GMT

Two families have been displaced after a fire ripped through a two-story, two-unit home on Vassall Street early Tuesday morning.

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.

Average property tax bill expected to rise $100 in Quincy

Tue, 07 May 2013 19:15:10 GMT

The budget for fiscal 2014 includes increases in many areas, and help pay for teachers, police officers and firefighters.

Quincy Marina Bay project shrinks by 30 units

Mon, 06 May 2013 19:41:26 GMT

A two building apartment complex proposed for Quincys Marina Bay has been reduced in size a third time, bringing the total number of units down from 382 to 352.

MBTA launches campaign to protect T employees from assaults

Mon, 06 May 2013 18:27:53 GMT

The MBTA is launching a new campaign to warn riders not to assault T employees. Think twice before putting your hands on T staff. We will find you, arrest you and prosecute you, says Transit Police Chief Paul MacMillian in a recorded public service announcement that will soon air in all T stations.

Quincy's Patriot Ledger alleged victim of theft

Fri, 03 May 2013 19:14:08 GMT

Quincy police are investigating the apparent theft of a large amount of cash from the Quincy Patriot Ledger.

Quincy Scanner Tales: Over 60 marijuana plants found in Quincy home

Fri, 03 May 2013 18:30:20 GMT

Quincy Police arrested two people on Thursday after finding a large-scale marijuana growing operation at one of the couples Quincy homes.

South Boston man arrested for "train surfing" at North Quincy station

Thu, 02 May 2013 16:13:10 GMT

A South Boston man was arrested on April 26 for allegedly trying to train surf at a North Quincy MBTA station.

Quincy Scanner Tales: Police look for armed robbery suspects

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:15:38 GMT

Quincy police are looking for two suspects who allegedly robbed a woman at knifepoint.

Video | MBTA takes steps to boost safety, security throughout system

Wed, 01 May 2013 23:41:43 GMT

The temporary extra patrols of well-armed police officers and soldiers in MBTA stations are gone. But, the quest to bolster the long-term safety of the public transit system is far from over.

Father Bill's CEO John Yazwinski given Lions Club Community Service Award

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:08:34 GMT

Quincy Lions Club has given John Yazwinski, CEO of Father Bills & Mainspring, the 2013 Frank McCauley Community Service Award, a decision organizers said was unanimous.