SQUANTUM — The city of Quincy and military supporters gathered at the intersection of E. Squantum Street at Parke Avenue to dedicate the square in the memory of Lance Corporal Christopher Donahue (USMC), who was killed in action on May 19, 1969 in Da Nang, Vietnam. Among those on hand for the dedication were members of Donahue’s family, along with Mayor Tom Koch, retired General Joe Dunford (USMC), and singer, Mass. State Police Sergeant Dan Clark (ret.).…

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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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QUINCY — More than 400 guests attended the Adam Presidential Center’s kickoff fundraising dinner that honored former Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and his wife, Lauren, for their distinguished service to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The event was held at Granite Links in Quincy. Opening remarks were by Quincy Mayor Tom Koch, with other speakers including General Joseph Dunford, USMC (retired). Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, US Representative Steve Lynch, and former Lieutenant…

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QUINCY — A large and brave crowd joined 8-year-old “Mighty” Quinn Waters for the third annual Polar Plunge at Wollaston Beach on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. Quinn, who lives in Weymouth, was easy to spot on the beach standing at the starting line with his mom, Quincy Police Officer Tara Waters. Among those who turned out to support the Waters family at the annual fundraiser were members of the South Boston L Street Brownies who…

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