Reach Thousands of People in the Quincy Area - Promote Your Group!

Quincy News and Announcements

Add Your News

Quincy, MA > Quincy News & Announcements

All Categories

Week in review: Contraception spat ends with compromise

Follow the link to see our roundup of the top national and international news stories of the week.

'Stupid Cupid' story slam in Quincy on Feb. 13

Massmouth will hold its first story slam in Quincy with the theme "Stupid Cupid."

Norwell siblings visit U.S. soldiers in Germany to deliver phone minutes

Norwell siblings Robbie and Brittany Bergquist founded Cell Phones for Soldiers in 2004 at the ages of 12 and 13.

Stoughton DPW warns residents about mailing

The Department of Public Works is letting residents know that a recent mass-mailing campaign isn’t affiliated with the town.

Plymouth County phone program helps seniors, disabled

The Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department is accepting names for the “Are You OK?” telephone program, which signs participants up for an automated...

Event will benefit food pantry and animal shelter in Weymouth

The third annual “Battle of the Bars-Karaoke Style” will be held on Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Weymouth Elks Lodge.

Today in the news: Purple squirrel spotted in Pennsylvania

Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, the top news and the quote of the day.

Christ Church Quincy plans family day on Feb. 20

Christ Church Quincy will sponsor a free

New Brockton police chief sworn in

Emanuel

Cops: Burglar cut power to Hingham home before breaking in

Police say someone cut the power to a Porters Cove Road home before breaking in and stealing a variety of jewelry and electronics on Thursday.

Valentine's event in Canton to benefit police dogs

The event at Especially for Pets at the Village Shoppes will benefit Vested Interest in K-9s, a nonprofit organization that provides bullet and stab protective...

Nomination papers available Monday in Norwell

Nomination papers for the May 19 town election will be available in the town clerk’s office starting Monday.

Eastern Nazarene College holding open house for adult and graduate studies

The Adult and Graduate Studies Division of Eastern Nazarene College will hold a open house for prospective students from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28.

Relay for Life Committee is searching for a volunteer

A local fundraising committee is searching for a volunteer to lead the planning and organizing of an event for cancer survivors, patients and their caregivers in late June. The...

Kindergarten signup in Quincy set for March 6

The Quincy Public Schools’ kindergarten registration for the 2012-13 school year will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 6.

Fire damages Holbrook home

The fire started outside the ranch-style house at 27 Hillsdale Road and spread to the interior of the building, a fire official said.

Today in the news: What does mortgage settlement mean for you?

Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, the top news and the quote of the day.

AROUND THE POUNDS: Purrkins, cat rescued from hoarder, needs home

Purrkins,

Firefighters respond to Holbrook house fire

Firefighters are currently on scene at a reported house fire at 27 Hillsdale Rd. in Holbrook.

Police charge Braintree man with heroin trafficking

A search of a 22-year-old Braintree man’s apartment uncovers heroin and Percocet, police said.

Taunton woman sentenced to 6-8 years in fatal OUI case

When Colleen Ingemanson

Norwell discount bookstore to close

Recent renovations and a high traffic location were not enough to keep Books & More in business.

Federal money pays for electronic records upgrade at South Shore Hosptial

South Shore Hospital has completed an upgrade to its electronic record system thanks to $1 million in federal money distributed by the state.

Four South Shore towns getting anti-pollution grants

The state has awarded four South Shore towns about $360,000 in grant funding that will be used to help mitigate coastal water pollution.

Eagle Scout gets praise from Braintree’s town council

The town council honored Braintree High senior William Mullin for installing new practice boards at the school’s tennis courts as high Eagle Scout project.

Scituate appoints accountant, part-time veteran’s officer

Scituate has a new full-time accountant and a part-time veterans service officer. On Tuesday night, selectmen hired Margaret LeMay of Halifax as town accountant, effective March...

Today in the news: Moms battle Facebook over breastfeeding

Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, the top news and the quote of the day.

Bridgewater State observatory to open for star-gazing

The

Man gets 15 years in shooting death of Brockton mechanic

Mario Burns, 39, was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the 2009 shooting death of Charles Cantave, a Brockton mechanic and father of three.

Cardinal Spellman students to switch to iPads

‘Jam-packed’ MBTA hearing anticipated in Hingham tonight

Officials are expecting a “jam-packed” meeting tonight as the MBTA holds its first hearing on the South Shore to hear feedback on proposed service cuts and fare hikes....

Forbes House Museum holding Lincoln Day activities

On Sunday, Feb. 12, the Forbes House Museum in Milton will offer an afternoon of activities to commemorate the Civil War.

Registration open for adult ed classes in Weymouth

Registration for a variety of adult education classes – from improving your golf game through hypnosis to learning Spanish – is under way.

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Regional coastal committee to hold first meeting Wednesday in Scituate

The controversy surrounding Marshfield’s sea wall committee comes as several South Shore towns launch a regional coalition to tackle coastal issues, including sea...

Cops: Randolph man stole pizza delivery driver’s car

Paul A. Pitts of Randolph has been charged with stealing a car from a delivery driver who had stopped to pick up a pizza. Police say he wound up getting into an accident in...

Abington birthday bash set for March 3

The Olde Abington Tricentennial Gala will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at the Massasoit Conference Center, 77 Crescent St., Brockton. It is the second event of...

Musicians from Japan to perform in Randolph

Members of the Kioi Sinfonietta Tokyo will make a stop at the Boston Higashi School in Randolph during the chamber orchestra’s first American tour, in April.

Cops: Randolph man stole pizza delivery driver’s car

Paul A. Pitts of Randolph has been charged with stealing a car from a delivery driver who had stopped to pick up a pizza. Police say he wound up getting into an accident in...

Today in the news: California same-sex marriage ban ruled illegal

Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, the top news and the quote of the day.

Cops: Burglars seen leaving Hingham home in VW Beetle

Police are looking for two burglars spotted leaving an Accord Pond Drive home Tuesday afternoon after smashing a rear door and stealing jewelry and other valuables.

Firefighters respond to Duxbury house fire

Firefighters are currently on scene at a reported house fire at 99 Bay Ridge Lane in Duxbury.

Pedestrian injured in Whitman-Hanson high parking lot accident

Police are investigating a pedestrian crash at Whitman-Hanson High School this afternoon that left one person with minor injuries.

Gas leak leads to evacuation in Weymouth

A gas leak

Rockland, Braintree and Quincy fire departments receive federal grants

Rockland, Braintree and Quincy have received a share of nearly $#1.8 million nin funding for fire safety.

Atlantic Symphony Orchestra comes to Hingham

The Atlantic Symphony Orchestra's annual Chamber Concert will take place on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the House of Prayer Lutheran Church in Hingham.

“Let’s Go to the Movies!” Cabaret at Ventress Library

The Ventress Library Cultural Series will present a cabaret called “Let’s Go to the Movies!” on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m.

Laura Jones talk on 'Generations' on harbor islands

Laura Jones of No. Weymouth will talk about her book, "Generations 1891 - 1940: Living on the Islands of Boston Harbor," on Feb. 16 in Quincy.

Animal Protection Center holding pet adoption event

The pet adoption special in February by the the Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts includes waiving fees for the first 14 pets placed into homes. ...