Ed Baker
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Taunton teens hone skills, forge friendships at new Old Colony YMCA basketball league
"Everyone here is a really good person. When we play basketball, it's the best of times," Taunton High School student Jayden Lopes said. → Read More
Cancer survivors build physical and emotional strength at Old Colony YMCA exercise program
"I told my oncologist that she should tell everyone about the program," Lakeville resident Samantha DaCosta said. → Read More
'Big dreams': Here's why Easton church is opening a community center in downtown Taunton
The plan is to include a coffee bar and lounge "with a living room atmosphere," an ice cream walk-up window, a roof patio deck and a youth center. → Read More
NHL champ welcomes 'people pleaser' Sawyer the comfort dog to Taunton sober house
"He was the best left winger in the NHL and he fell from grace because of a complex brain disease called addiction," Kevin Stevens' sister said. → Read More
MA lawmakers OK'd sports betting. Here's how it will bring 'new life' to Raynham Park.
Raynham Park co-owner Chris Carney says park workers are "totally ecstatic" about being able to offer sports betting under a new law. → Read More
9 ponies rescued from Berkley horse farm, 4 other animals found dead, owner charged
The owner is being charged with animal cruelty. “There are some intentional aspects of the neglect,” Animal Rescue League Lt. Alan Borgal said. → Read More
9 ponies rescued from Berkley horse farm, 4 other animals found dead, owner charged
The owner is being charged with animal cruelty. “There are some intentional aspects of the neglect,” Animal Rescue League Lt. Alan Borgal said. → Read More
Despite 'bumps along the way,' Route 18 widening project nears end in Weymouth, Abington
A $57 million statewide roadway project is nearing completion and Weymouth officials expect the work will benefit development → Read More
Weymouth compressor station upgrades to address unplanned gas releases
Enbridge Inc. said upgrades are underway at the Weymouth compressor station site that will minimize gas emissions and improve the site's efficiency. → Read More
Why do people come to Columbian Square? A survey provides some clues.
Town consultants reveal why people visit Weymouth's Columbian Square, the business district's potential, and parking needs. → Read More
Mother's cancer battle inspires hip-hop album
Weymouth rapper Shawn Mics said his mother's battle with cancer inspired the album, "The Little Things." → Read More
Weymouth Town Council approves parking restriction in Columbian Square; meeting next week
Councilors approved a 30-minute parking restriction in front of Chella's Coffee Experience at the request of shop owners. → Read More
Weymouth mayor vetoes billboard ban, says town 'on the verge' of suing Cove Outdoor
Town Council President Arthur Mathews said the council plans to discuss the veto during its April 4 meeting. → Read More
'A guardian angel': Weymouth High student helps guidance counselor through seizure
A Weymouth High School sophomore is credited with summoning emergency health workers to aid a guidance counselor who suffered an epileptic seizure. → Read More
Volunteers needed to clean up Weymouth's herring run before migration
Weymouth Herring Run wardens are seeking volunteers to remove trash and overgrown brush from a fish channel to ease the migration of herring. → Read More
Quincy College to offer classes at Weymouth High School
Quincy College will offer Weymouth High seniors college-level credit courses in September and begin a business management bachelor's degree program. → Read More
Weymouth mayor says town taking ‘holistic approach' to improve coastline
Weymouth Mayor Robert Hedlund says his administration has a multifaceted plan to improve the town's coastal area. → Read More
'A hotbed of anti-slavery': Weymouth painting a window into town's abolitionist history
A copy of a historical painting unveiled in Tufts Library reveals how strong the anti-slavery movement in Weymouth was before the Civil War. → Read More
On time and on budget: Take a look inside Weymouth's Chapman Middle School
A tour of the Chapman Middle School under construction awed school officials and visitors. → Read More
Do you drive on Weymouth's Sea Street? The town wants to hear from you
Public input on renovating Beals Park is underway and some residents have traffic safety concerns on Sea Street. → Read More