94-year-old woman dies in crash, other driver cited

Nov. 29, 2010   Leave a Comment  

Braintree police were sad to learn that a 94-year-old Hull woman, who was the victim in a two-car accident on Tuesday, died of her injuries at South Shore Hospital on Saturday. Esther E. Chandler had been driving northbound on Quincy Avenue when a second car turned left from the right lane, causing Chandler’s car to [...]

Siobhan Magnus bombs National Anthem at Quincy political rally

Oct. 30, 2010   76 Comments  

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Joe Biden would have sounded better

Joe Biden and Dems stump in Quincy

Oct. 30, 2010   Leave a Comment  

Biden spoke passionately about what he feels is at stake this election (John Stephen Dwyer for Blast Magazine)

QUINCY — The race for the 10th Congressional District of Massachusetts is a close one in an election that many view as pivotal. Norfolk District Attorney William Keating is running to succeed retiring fellow Democrat Rep. William Delahunt. Hoping to tip the scales in Keating’s favor, Vice President Biden appeared today at a rally in [...]

Local “Gone Baby Gone” actress charged in Quincy burglary

Oct. 19, 2010   Leave a Comment  

This October 15, booking photograph released by the Quincy Police Department shows Jill Quigg, arrested after police said she broke into a neighbor's apartment. Quigg won acclaim for her South Boston accent in the 2007 film "Gone Baby Gone." (Quincy Police Department)

Jill Quigg checked into detox for heroin addiction

The Ocean Club at Marina Bay welcomes Sounds of Ibiza this September

Sept. 10, 2010   1 Comment  

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“Sounds of Ibiza” plays this Sunday

Report: Quincy police lieutenant injured when grill explodes

May 29, 2010   Leave a Comment  

A Quincy police lieutenant suffered second-degree burns on Friday when his propane grill exploded, the Patriot Ledger reported. Kevin Tobin was burned on his right leg, right arm, and left hand. He was treated and released from Massachusetts General Hospital. His uncle, Quincy District Court chief magistrate Arthur Tobin told the Patriot Ledger that the [...]

The dangers of home oxygen and smoking

Feb. 2, 2010   2 Comments  

QUINCY — Home oxygen equipment is a lifesaver. A medical device, it allows patients with breathing problems to stay in their homes and lead a normal life. But like any medical device, it can be deadly. In Massachusetts several fatal fires have moved investigators to look more deeply into the dangers of home oxygen, especially [...]

Viva Mexico … in Boston

Nov. 30, 2009   1 Comment  

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A Texas immigrant tempers encroaching winter blues with spice done right

Psychsoftpc to offer NVidia’s 3D gaming kit

Oct. 29, 2009   2 Comments  

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This is probably the closest you’ll ever get to a holodeck.

Betsey Johnson Fashion Show

Aug. 13, 2009   Leave a Comment  

Betsey Johnson fashion show

Blast was at front and center at the Betsey Johnson fashion show in Quincy. Check out the video for her latest creations.