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This photo was taken at a press conference on Feb. 19, following a string of violent incidents at Brockton High School.

Stricter cellphone policy for Brockton High School approved amid reports of violence

The state’s largest high school has been thrust into the spotlight after repeated episodes of violence led four School Committee members to request that the National Guard be sent in to restore order.

Man found dead in water at park in Plymouth
The man, whose identity has not yet been released, was found Saturday in the water near 255 Water St., Plymouth police said.

Marshfield woman sought after alleged attack put two police officers in hospital, officials say
A Marshfield woman with a history of violent encounters with police is being sought under a default warrant after she allegedly assaulted two officers last week during a mental health check and then failed to show up for her arraignment.

Ash Street Jail may be in its final days

Sheriff Paul Heroux wants to close the Ash Street Jail in 18 months and move inmates to the Bristol County House of Correction after some renovations there.

123-year-old jewelry store in Brockton is closing
"Once you get into your 80s and look down the road, all you see are people getting sick or having broken bones," owner Gladys Rysman said. "So before we got into that, we thought we would simplify life.”

Plymouth Thanksgiving parade highlights ‘the price of freedom,’ as it honors veterans
The parade kicked off the week leading up to Thursday’s holiday and looked forward to the December holiday season, with some marchers wearing red velour Santa Claus hats.

Outdoor ice skating rink to open in downtown Quincy
Sharpen your skates and get ready to bundle up. An outdoor ice skating rink is coming to Quincy.

Quincy’s longest-serving mayor faces off with repeat challenger Tuesday
Quincy voters will decide Tuesday who will be the next mayor of the state’s seventh-largest city.

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MBTA worker touches third rail in North Quincy Station, sustains minor leg burn

The worker was treated and released from Boston Medical Center. 11:45 a.m.

70-year-old man reaches settlement with Diocese of Fall River over sex abuse suffered at age 8

Claude Leboeuf, who recently reached a settlement with the Mass. diocese over sexual abuse he suffered at age 8, said Wednesday he is speaking out because “my voice was taken away from me for all those years.” 7:07 a.m.

Brockton schools finance officer notifies officials of whistle-blower claim after he was put on leave

A longtime financial officer for the Brockton school district began ringing alarms about overspending and a potential budget shortfall as early as July 2022, more than a year before officials announced a $14 million deficit last month, according to the man’s attorney and emails he shared with the Globe. 8:00 p.m.

The shelter, which opened last month at Eastern Nazarene College, was the target of a neo-Nazi rally over the weekend.

‘We want a welcoming community’: Shelter for migrant families sparks divisive debate in Quincy

State officials and the Christian liberal arts college are expected to discuss the shelter and provide more details to residents during a community meeting Tuesday night. 7:45 p.m.