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Heather’s Law was signed and passed by Gov. Deval Patrick Wednesday. The law makes it so a person charged with or convicted of an offense resulting in the death of a family member would not be allowed custody of the remains of the deceased person without an appeal in court.

A 10-week lecture series on water-related issues will begin Wednesday, Jan. 15, at the South Shore Natural Science Center Opening the series will be a lecture titled “Adventures in Sustainable Seafood.”

The South Shore Art Center is presenting an art exhibit by Mary Taylor titled “Fashion Conscience: Thought, Choice, Style” at Paul Pratt Memorial Library in Cohasset.

Could it be that one of Quincy’s proud neighborhoods is named after a man who was not the legendary figure handed down in history but a onetime pirate and bit of a rascal? The city’s Environmental Treasures Program was on the case Saturday.

Blue Hills Regional Technical School is accepting applications for residential and commercial additions, alterations and repairs for the 2014-15 school year.

"Frozen," the Disney movie produced by Quincy native Peter Del Vecho, won the Golden Globe on Sunday night for best animated feature film.

We have an interesting new admit at NEWC, whose name comes from the distinctive whistling sound of his species.

As Bill Handrahan approaches 90 in the new year, he reflects back on a life of not only sacrifice for his country but also a world of entertainment, humor, and good sportsmanship.

You’ve probably noticed the building more these last few months now, because  of the new sign in front of it.  Situated on the busy Southern Artery, Route 3A, is one of Quincy’s historic buildings known as the Souther Tide Mill.    Here on the Town River sits  a post-and-beam building that is one of only five tide mills left in the United States.  Souther Tide Mill was once the only mill in the country to have retained both a grist mill and saw mill.

Sam Berns, a 17-year-old high school student with the very rare premature-aging disease progeria, died Friday. Sam was the subject of the critically acclaimed documentary “Life According to Sam” that aired on HBO in October. He also appeared on Katie Couric’s talk show “Katie” in the fall, where he was recognized by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft.