Alexandra Weliever
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USA TODAY’s Women of the Year: Marlene Sallo advocates for access, children, civil rights
USA TODAY’s Women of the Year honors Marlene Sallo, former executive director of the Disability Law Center in Massachusetts. → Read More
Veterans find camaraderie while rowing with the Hull Lifesaving Museum
After the pandemic stalled plans, Hull's Lifesaving Museum has begun a monthly rowing program for veterans to get together and exercise on the bay. → Read More
College admissions. Pandemic. School safety. Students say they are stressed out.
There are a lot of reasons students are stressed, from the pandemic, to adjusting to in-person learning, to college and more. Read their stories here. → Read More
Sushi, spring rolls, sea bass: Asian flavors spice up Nomai, Hingham's newest restaurant
Nomai, a new restaurant from Brian Moy, the restaurateur behind the popular Chinatown spots Shōjō and China Pearl, has opened in Hingham. → Read More
'They're showing up': Quincy supports former high school basketball player battling cancer
Former Quincy High hoops start Priscilla Bonica was diagnosed with brain cancer. Now her community has rallied around her on the basketball court. → Read More
Slain Boston police officer's funeral arrangements made in his hometown, Braintree
Boston police officer John O'Keefe died on Jan. 29 after being found unresponsive outside a Canton home. His funeral has been scheduled for Monday. → Read More
Three people rescued from overturned fishing boat in Scituate
Three crew members of an overturned fishing vessel were rescued Tuesday in Scituate. → Read More
Here are 5 things to know about celebrating Tuesday's Lunar New Year in Quincy and beyond
Lunar New Year will mark the Year of the Tiger on the first day of February. Read how the holiday is celebrated on the South Shore and beyond. → Read More
'We have a sausage guy': Weymouth's Mad Hatter is more than just big Irish breakfasts
The Mad Hatter moved to its new location in Weymouth three years ago, and with a new head chef, the restaurant is looking to expand its dinner menu. → Read More
Power is out for some already on South Shore as blizzard begins
Forecasts say parts of eastern Massachusetts could receive more than two feet of snow over the course of the weekend. → Read More
South Shore braces for 1 to 2 feet of snow, strong winds for 'all day' Saturday storm
A nor'easter forecast for Saturday, Jan. 29 is expected to bring strong winds and at least a foot of snow to the South Shore. → Read More
Banh mi in Braintree: Vietnamese sandwiches stuffed with all the fixings at new eatery
Banh Mi Hem is a new eatery in South Braintree Square that specializes in Vietnamese sandwiches. → Read More
'True hall-of-famer': Cerebral palsy never slowed down No. Quincy's Mike Leith on the court
North Quincy alum Mike Leith never let cerebral palsy slow him down. A 1976 graduate, Leith was inducted into the school's Hall of Fame Jan. 21. → Read More
Quincy resident honored by Boston Celtics for charity basketball tournaments
A Quincy resident has worked the past few years to raise money for his community in the Philippines through basketball and table tennis tournaments. → Read More
Stressful times for a respiratory specialist. Rockland man relaxes flying huge kites.
John Herr, of Rockland, discovered a unique passion amid the pandemic lockdown: flying 60-foot octopus kites. → Read More
What does an expanded police 'civil rights unit' mean to Randolph?
The expansion is part of the department's wider effort to shift how it polices Randolph's diverse community. → Read More
Hot seat: Fireplace settings at South Shore restaurants knock off winter's chill
In the depths of this week's arctic blast, a restaurant with a fireplace is just the place to cozy up with a good meal or glass of wine. → Read More
Fish tacos, steak pho, kimchi fries: Braintree's Lychee Bistro is about 'making food fun'
Lychee Bistro & Lounge is Braintree's newest restaurant offering Asian fusion takes on fish tacos, steak pho, kimchi fries and more. → Read More
Sledders hit the slopes across the South Shore. Here are some popular spots.
Families spent Friday and Saturday heading to their favorite sledding spot after Friday's snowstorm. Here's a list of some of the more popular spots. → Read More
It's time: Here's where you can skate for cheap (or free!) on the South Shore this season
Looking for open ice-skating time near you? Check out our list of rinks that offer public skating times here. → Read More