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Local news for Braintree, MA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

5 hrs ago | TheBostonChannel

Masked Robbers Hit Local Bank

Police are looking for two men who robbed a bank in Braintree on Thursday. Two men, dressed all in black and wearing masks and armed with black handguns entered the Sovereign Bank on Rockdale Street shortly ...

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Wed Jul 23, 2008

Sentinel & Enterprise

Purple Heart winner says veterans deserve better services

The story, says William "Bud" Taylor, isn't about him. Taylor admits he welcomes press coverage for the Military Order of the Purple Heart, whose members recently elected him Massachusetts commander.

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Related Topix: Haiti, World News, Central America

Mon Jul 21, 2008

MySimmons Intranet

Middle School Librarian - Braintree, MA

Thayer Academy, an independent, co-ed, 6-12 college preparatory school, is seeking a librarian for its Middle School Resource Center.

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Related Topix: Libraries, University of Massachusetts System, Boston (University of Massachusetts System)

Sat Jul 19, 2008

Boston.com

Mayoral spenders at a loss

Several mayoral candidates learned last year that, as the adage says, "money can't buy happiness" - at least not when it comes to politics.

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Related Topix: Westfield, MA, Fitchburg Metro, West Springfield, MA, Quincy, MA, Weymouth, MA

Thu Jul 17, 2008

The Boston Globe

Senate panel to hold special sessions

A key legislative panel will meet eight times this summer and fall to weigh proposals for cracking down on sex crimes against children, lawmakers said Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Randolph, MA

Tue Jul 15, 2008

Pizza Marketplace

Uno blames overcharges on computer glitch

The Patriot Ledger : Patrons of an Uno Chicago Grill restaurant in Braintree, Mass., were recharged this month for every credit card bill incurred there during the past six months, an Uno corporate spokesperson ...

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Related Topix: Quincy, MA

Sun Jul 13, 2008

WBZ TV

Prosecutor Fought VT Murder Suspect's Release

When Michael Jacques came up for early release from probation, a prosecutor didn't think it was a good idea, telling a judge that as a twice-convicted sex offender, Jacques shouldn't go without supervision.

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Related Topix: Randolph, MA

Sat Jul 12, 2008

Huliq.com

Massachusetts Lottery Announces Mega Million Winning Numbers

Massachusetts lottery announced yesterday's Mega Million winning numbers which are 1-20-22-29-41 Megaball 35.

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Related Topix: Lottery, Middleboro, MA

Thu Jul 10, 2008

WBZ-TV

Misspelled Highway Sign Taken Down

Many drivers say the road signs in Massachusetts can be confusing. It doesn't help when they are misspelled.

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Related Topix: Offbeat

Tue Jul 08, 2008

WBZ-AM Allston

Mother in cancer case lost custody of older child

The mother charged with failing to give her 8-year-old son his cancer medication had prior involvement with state child welfare officials, and in one case lost custody of an older child.

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Related Topix: Plymouth, MA

Sun Jul 06, 2008

Boston Globe

Storms feel like Florida? Forecasters agree

No, Bostonians, you haven't stumbled into Florida. The weather has just felt that way in the past week or so, when almost daily bursts of thunderstorms have interrupted otherwise tranquil, if humid, afternoons.

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Related Topix: Taunton, MA, Weather, Somerville, MA

Fri Jul 04, 2008

Cw56.com

Missing girl case looked outward, turns to home

At first, the case of missing Brooke Bennett appeared to be a story of an abduction by an Internet predator who befriended the 12-year-old Braintree girl through her MySpace page.

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Related Topix: Randolph, MA

Wed Jul 02, 2008

Citizens for Open Government COG

If the mayors of Braintree, Weymouth and Quincy collaborated on...

Otis has 7,000 foot runways, and the state is struggling to make a go of the place as a National Guard base.

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Related Topix: Weymouth, MA, Quincy, MA, Barnstable Metro, Sandwich, MA, Mashpee, MA

Boston Herald

Grieving mom guns for bars

"My son died in the street and this bar had a part in it. I can't believe that they can help someone die and say, 'Oh, well,' and they don't face any punishment whatsoever," said Ann Feeney, whose son was ...

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Related Topix: Abington, MA, Brockton Metro

Mon Jun 30, 2008

WBZ TV

Brooke Bennett, 12, was reported missing in Brookfield, Vt., on June 25, 2008.

The head of the Vermont State Police says the uncle of a missing 12-year-old girl is a "person of interest" in her disappearance.

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Related Topix: Randolph, MA

Sat Jun 28, 2008

Boston Business Journal

Ground broken for Lynnfield apartment complex

The first large-scale luxury rental project broke ground in Lynnfield, Mass. on Thursday.

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Related Topix: Lynnfield, MA

Thu Jun 26, 2008

Cw56.com

Police search for missing 12-year-old girl

Vermont State Police are searching for a 12-year-old Braintree girl missing since she was dropped off at a Randolph convenience store Wednesday to meet a friend.

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Related Topix: Randolph, MA

Wed Jun 25, 2008

Islands

Culebra: Buy a Home Now on Puerto Rico's Jewel

Why Culebra? We chose this laid-back little island just a hop and a skip from the States partly because it offers some of the world's best beaches .

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Mon Jun 23, 2008

International Business Times

Circuit City annual meeting comes amid buyout talk

Investors hope to gain some clarity on the future of consumer electronics retailer Circuit City Stores Inc.

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Related Topix: Retail, Circuit City Stores, Best Buy

Sat Jun 21, 2008

Boston Herald

Use planes & trains - but skip the automobiles

"Take the T, it's going to be the easiest way in and out," said T General Manager Dan Grabauskas.

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