Peter Blandino
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'It's been gangbusters': Busy opening days for Quincy Cannabis Co., city's first pot shop
After years of planning and procedural requirements, the Quincy Cannabis Co. has opened Quincy's first recreational marijuana dispensary. → Read More
Nor'easter to bring rain, heavy snow and potentially damaging winds to South Shore
A nor'easter is expected to bring rain, heavy snow and high wind gusts to the South Shore from Monday night through Wednesday morning. → Read More
Quincy's first recreational marijuana store is ready to open
After delays in obtaining state inspection, Quincy Cannabis Co., near the Fore River Bridge rotary, will open to the public. → Read More
'Granite's most special day': Short cuts go a long way at 'Saving by Shaving' charity event
Gov. Healey, Mayor Koch and New England Patriots players joined Granite Telecom's 10th annual 'Saving by Shaving' charity event. → Read More
Scituate's Irish Riviera gears up for annual St. Patrick's Day parade
On Sunday, March 19, Scituate will hold its annual St. Patrick's Day parade with two pipe and drum bands, nine musical acts and dozens of floats. → Read More
'Every day you have hope': Grieving Scituate family leads push to toughen fentanyl laws
The Shea family of Scituate is working with State Sen. Patrick O'Connor to toughen fentanyl laws after the overdose of 21-year-old Greg Shea. → Read More
In spring-like weather, hundreds celebrate Quincy's Winterfest on Presidents Day
Several hundred attendants gathered at Quincy Center on Presidents Day for music, light shows, sculptures, exhibitions and more. → Read More
'It's inspiring': Justice Day at New England Wildlife Center celebrates work program for inmates
Wednesday was Justice Day at New England Wildlife in Weymouth, where injured wildlife and prison inmates get a chance to get back on their feet. → Read More
South Shore rallies to support evacuated patients after Brockton Hospital fire
After a 10-alarm fire Tuesday morning, evacuated patients were transferred to various regional healthcare facilities by a "strike team" of ambulances. → Read More
Quincy's Lunar New Year Festival returns with a roar for 35th year
Quincy Asian Resources Inc. put on its 35th Annual Lunar New Year Festival on Sunday, Feb. 5. The well-attended event included dozens of performances. → Read More
'The South Shore has been through a lot': Local residents process string of tragedies
Ana Walshe's death in Cohasset, followed soon after by the killing of the three Clancy children in Duxbury, have drawn attention to the South Shore. → Read More
'Devastated and heartbroken': Duxbury gathers to pray after children killed, mother charged
The Holy Family Church in Duxbury held a candlelight vigil on Thursday night to offer prayers and consolation after the deaths of two children. → Read More
Local fishery and farm serve tacos and lessons to Scituate students
Mullaney's Fish Market teamed up with Holly Hill Farm to serve locally sourced fish tacos to all six schools in Scituate's school system on Thursday. → Read More
'Let us follow that example': Peaceful change, service highlighted on MLK Day in Cohasset
Cohasset's diversity committee organized the 19th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. → Read More
'Gong hay fat choy': Braintree hosts first Lunar New Year Festival
Performers, local businesses, town residents and officials came together to celebrate the Lunar New Year for the first time in Braintree. → Read More
'It can happen wherever': Cohasset residents grapple with news of missing mother as case unfolds
Residents are grappling with news in the Ana Walshe case as local and national media flood the small town. → Read More
Cold for a cause: Swimmers brave icy Wollaston Beach waters to support 'Mighty Quinn'
The North Quincy Polar Plunge was held as a benefit for the "Mighty Quinn" Waters, of Weymouth, a young boy who has battled cancer for years. → Read More
Prosecutor: Bloody knife found in missing Cohasset woman's home
Prosecutors said Brian Walshe didn't tell investigators he had spent hundreds of dollars on cleaning supplies at stores after his wife disappeared. → Read More
'Just imagine it': Abington reclaims historic 1948 fire truck, eyes money for restoration
Abington's historic 1948 fire engine was located by town resident Jane Clockadile, who is leading an effort to restore it to its original glory. → Read More
Quincy to ring in Year of the Rabbit with Feb. 5 Lunar New Year festival
Quincy Asian Resources Inc. will host its 35th annual Lunar New Year festival on Sunday, Feb. 5, at North Quincy High School. → Read More