Quincy man ID'd as kayaker pulled from Boston Harbor. What we know

Officials say kayak of Tri Trinh, 72, of Quincy, entered the water from a beach in Quincy. Trinh's body was recovered from Boston Harbor.
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Mark Ockerbloom leaves Boston 25. Where's he going next?

Longtime WFXT-TV (Boston 25) news anchor Mark Ockerbloom is officially leaving the television station. Ockerbloom, who currently anchors the 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 10 p.m., and 11 p.m. news shows, will sign ...

The South Shore football stars who just missed our top 10, part 2

We recently asked: "Who is the greatest South Shore football player?" But not every legend made the list. Here's the best ...
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Beloved zoo gorilla leaves Boston to help endangered species survival

Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Franklin Park Zoo in Boston to go start a family at another zoo in Pittsburgh. Little Joe is 33 years old. Later this spring, Franklin Park Zoo will welcome two young ...
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Karen Read's Lexus SUV auction canceled by private bid

The vehicle's owner accepted an outside offer, believing it would be higher than what the auction would generate. Karen Read was acquitted of murder charges in June 2025 after a second trial. The SUV ...

BC High rugby coach sees career milestone as 'celebration of the team'

The BC High rugby coach was surprised by balloons and a commemorative ball after the Eagles' win over Belmont on Thursday, ...
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WWII Navy vet dies with no family. Public needed to attend his funeral

A visiting hour will be in St. Joseph the Worker Church in Hanson at 10 a.m. A funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. Burial will take place at Cedar Knoll Cemetery in Taunton. Those interested in ...
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Four-star South Shore quarterback recruit announces college commitment

Enter Sandman. Enter Peter Bourque. After decommitting from the University of Michigan in February, the four-star quarterback recruit from Hingham and Tabor Academy will attend Virginia Tech (and ...

Could Quincy's controversial saint statues go all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court?

ACLU lawyer Jessie Rossman and Becket Fund lawyer Joe Davis argued on opposite sides of Quincy's saint statue case before the ...

Here’s what each Quincy city councilor is doing with $14,700 raise

Some Quincy city councilors are deferring a controversial $14,700 raise, while others are keeping or donating it. Here’s ...
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Forbes names this MA university a 'New Ivy,' school employers love

While Ivy League schools are typically regarded as the most prestigious universities in the country, according to Forbes, Massachusetts is home to another exceptional college: Tufts University. Forbes ...
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Is football the next sport to add a Super 8 tournament? MIAA vote suggests yes

Massachusetts high school football might be hopping on the Super 8 train. The possibility of adding a Division 1A "elite" tournament to the sport's playoff structure took a big step forward on ...