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News on a python attack, a stranded ship and some shocking footage.

News on a python attack, a stranded ship and some shocking footage.

Town leaders are frustrated that the state still has no plan or timeline to clean up a high priority contamination site in the southwest corner of Hanover.

A city official is hoping a new city law will remove a West Quincy lab that tests people for drug and alcohol use from its current location in between two schools.

The FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force is seeking help from the public in identifying a serial bank robber known as the “Brim Beanie Bandit.” He is alleged to have robbed four banks, including ones in Stoughton, Quincy and Braintree.

Soon after becoming executive director of Marshfield Community Television, Jonathan Grabowski realized it had outgrown its Plain Street studio, and in order to expand, it would need a new space.

Youngsters are keeping their fingers crossed for a few nights with temperatures in the 20s now that a 35-by-65-foot skating rink in Green Harbor is set up, filled and waiting for freezing weather.

Town officials have scheduled a reception to celebrate a Braintree golf pro who has been nationally recognized for his work with veterans and children.