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Quincy Rotary raises money to support scholarships; honors our own Bill Brett

May 7th, 2023 Comments Closed

QUINCY — Big hats, bow ties, and bourbon was the fundraising theme at the Quincy Rotary’s Kentucky Derby party. The sold-out fundraiser was held at the Neighborhood Club in Quincy. Money raised is directed back to the local community to support educational scholarships to Quincy’s high school seniors. A special part of the evening was a surprise, when the Rotarians honored Bill Brett with the coveted Paul Harris Award, which recognizes service above self. In…

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Boston turns out to celebrate Mel King’s 89th birthday

March 28th, 2023 Comments Closed

[ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON OCTOBER 23, 2017] SOUTH END — Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, former Mayor Ray Flynn, and numerous other city officials, South End residents, and students turned out recently at the McKinley School for a birthday celebration to recognize community leader/author/former politician Mel King. Called a “Son of the South End,” King is perhaps best remembered as a community leader who challenged Flynn in 1983 to be Boston’s mayor after then Mayor Kevin White…

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Annual Mary Ann Brett Food Pantry breakfast supports Dorchester community

March 19th, 2023 Comments Closed

DORCHESTER — More than 150 guests attended the 14th annual St. Patrick’s Day weekend breakfast to benefit the Mary Ann Brett Food Pantry. The breakfast is held in the basement hall of the old St. Margaret’s Church, next to the actual food pantry that helps hundreds of local families each year. The breakfast has become an a “must stop” for state and local politicians and is among the hottest tickets on the political calendar. But…

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Hingham’s The Snug celebrates 20th anniversary

January 23rd, 2023 Comments Closed

HINGHAM — A full house was on hand to help Ed and Ellen Brown celebrate the 20th anniversary of their Hingham bar and restaurant, The Snug, a regional favorite that has become a gathering place for those looking for an authentic Irish spot. Among those at the gathering at the Hingham Square eatery were state Senator Patrick O’Connor and the Steve Lindsey Band. All photos by Bill Brett

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Vigil for Ana Walshe on Cohasset Town Common

January 12th, 2023 Comments Closed

COHASSET — Hundreds of people turned out on Thursday night for an inter-faith vigil on Cohasset’s Town Common for Ana Walshe, a 39-year-old mother of three, who was last seen on Jan. 1. She was reported missing on Jan. 4 and the search for her is ongoing. All photos by Bill Brett

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