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Mass: Senate approves school nutrition bill

The Massachusetts Senate has approved a bill designed to ban the sale of high-calorie sodas and salty and sugary snacks in elementary and high schools.

Mass: Senate approves anti-bullying legislation

The Massachusetts Senate has unanimously approved a bill designed to clamp down on school bullies.

Norfolk D.A.: Inquest scheduled in Bishop case

Norfolk district attorney Willian Keating announced Thursday that a judge has scheduled an inquest April 13 through 16 into the 1986 shooting death of Amy Bishop's brother in Braintree.

Rockland: Church ceiling collapse sends one to hospital

A construction worker has been flown to a hospital for treatment after part of a ceiling collapsed at a church in Rockland.  

Fire officials say a 20-by-30 foot section of ceiling collapsed in the lower level of Holy Family Church on Thursday morning.

Plymouth: 1820 Courthouse Consortium meets Thursday night

The 1820 Courthouse consortium was created by the town of Plymouth since to improve the 1820 Courthouse corridor in the downtown area, and first met back in November 2009.

Marshfield: Local officials look to tighten penalty on suspects who flee from police

A bill sponsored by State Representative Jim Cantwell will correct what he calls a major lack of criminal justice penalties or suspects who try to evade police.

Scituate: Officials hope it won't rain on their parade

Scituate Parade officials have concerns about the weather for Sunday - the day of the St. Patrick's Day parade.

Hingham: Approval of school budget vote expected tonight

The Hingham Board of Selectmen plan to cast a vote Thursday night on the School Committee's reccommended budget.

Brockton: Accused killer expected to be arraigned on new charges

Accused killer Keith Luke is due back in Brockton Superior Court Thursday morning-- but for an entirely different case than the murderous rampage he is accused of going on over a year ago in the city of Brockton.

Plymouth: Patrick expected to speak before AFL-CIO this afternoon

Governor Deval Patrick and his Lieutenant governor expected to make a stop in Plymouth this afternoon, both at separate times speaking before the AFL-CIO’s -  91st Annual Convention of the Massachusetts Building Trades Council.

Massachusetts: Senate to debate anti-bullying legislation

The Massachusetts Senate is scheduled to debate a bill designed to clamp down on school bullies.

Carver: Forum held on cyber-bullying, sexting, and substance abuse

Massachusetts: Senate set to vote on school nutrition bill

Massachusetts: High court upholds gun lock law

The highest court in Massachusetts has upheld the constitutionality of a state law that requires gun owners to lock weapons in their homes, a ruling seen as a major victory for gun control advocates.

Plymouth: County Commissioners tackle budget; revisit talk of dissolving county government

A challenging financial forecast and the relevancy of county government were at the forefront of the Plymouth County Commissioners meeting Tuesday night.