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More news on the connection between professional firefighters and canceral Emmys for pieces on firefighters

June 16th, 2019 Comments Closed

PHOTO BY BILL BRETT Channel 25/WFXT reporter Blair Miller with WCVB NewsCenter 5 anchor Maria Stephanos and Boston Fire Commissioner Joe Finn at an award presentation earlier this year. BOSTON — Two recent things have made the news and it is worth making the connection. Last night, among the dozens of New England Regional Emmy Awards presented to the region’s journalists, News 25 Boston reporter Blair Miller received two Emmy Awards for his coverage of…

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Martin’s Park now officially open — for all Boston’s children

June 15th, 2019 Comments Closed

WATERFRONT — The stunning new Martin’s Park, a universally accessible playground located along the Fort Point Channel, was packed with well-wishers and children anxious to try out the amazing new features at a ceremony on spectacular (weather-wise) Saturday. Martin Richard was eight years old at the time of the 2013 Boston Marathon. As the park was being planned, Bill Richard, Martin’s dad, said he did not want the park to be a memorial. Instead, he…

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Sneak Peek of Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame draws musicians, packed house

June 15th, 2019 Comments Closed

COHASSET — 250 guests attended the “Sneak Peek: Folk Americana Roots Hall Of Fame” co-presented by the South Shore Art Center & The Boch Center at the 64th annual Arts Festival Preview Celebration, which was held on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at the Art Center in Cohasset. The general public can attend the 64th annual ARTS Festival this weekend: Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16 (rain or shine) at the South Shore Art Center,…

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Recent Events

South Shore Habitat for Humanity raises $300,000 at gala

June 14th, 2019 Comments Closed

QUINCY — 400 guests attended the annual “High Heels & Hard Hats” gala that was held on June 7, 2019 at the Granite Links in Quincy. The event raised more than $300,000. All photos by Bill Brett

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Recent Events

Mass League of Community Health Centers holds annual awards gala

June 13th, 2019 Comments Closed

COPLEY SQUARE — 500 guests attended the Massachusetts League of Community Health Center’s 2019 awards gala, The Great Outdoors, where the state Majority Leader Ronald Mariano (D-Quincy), MassHealth Assistant Secretary and Medicaid Director for the Commonwealth Dan Tsai, and seven exceptional health center employees were recognized for their outstanding service to community health centers and the patients they serve. The event was held on June 7, 2019 at the Westin Copley Place hotel. As a…

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