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Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Massachusetts Court Upholds Ban on Catholic Saint Statues (time.news) — Quincy's new $175 million public safety headquarters is at the center of a major court fight after Massachusetts' highest court upheld a ruling blocking Mayor Tom Koch from installing two large Catholic saint statues on the building. Twelve Quincy taxpayers, backed by civil liberties groups, argue the plan violates state constitutional limits on government endorsement of religion, while the city vows to keep fighting to honor first responders.
2. State Police trooper charged with assault after allegedly punching colleague in viral bar fight video (boston.com) — A Massachusetts State Police trooper is facing an assault and battery charge in Quincy District Court after a viral video showed a man repeatedly punching a colleague at the Reelhouse Marina Bay bar in Quincy. Police reports describe the victim briefly losing consciousness, staff stepping in to break up the fight, and Quincy officers responding to the late-night June 26 incident.
3. Boston's Best Bánh Mì: Where To Find This Vietnamese Classic From Boston To Quincy And Randolph (newbostonpost.com) — If you're craving bánh mì close to home, this Greater Boston guide highlights standout Vietnamese sandwich shops in Quincy alongside Boston and Randolph, with suggestions on what to order. It's a subscriber-only piece, but promises detailed picks that can help you discover new local favorites.
4. Box truck crashes at Braintree Split on I-93 and spills produce, snarling morning traffic (boston25news.com) — A box truck crash at the Braintree Split on I-93, just north of Quincy, left the vehicle torn open on the HOV barrier and produce scattered across the highway, backing up Friday morning traffic. Massachusetts State Police shut down two northbound lanes while emergency crews, including Quincy firefighter supporters, responded, and officials have not yet said whether anyone was injured.
5. Why Is Family Involvement Important During ABA Therapy? The Hype Magazine: Unveiling the Pulse of Urban Culture (thehypemagazine.com) — Families in Quincy considering ABA therapy will find this piece focused on why structured caregiver involvement is crucial and what to ask potential providers. It explains how programs labeled "ABA therapy Quincy MA" can differ in supervision, parent training, and discharge planning, and offers concrete questions to help you choose a good local fit.
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