Let the title defense begin. A strong third quarter surge proved to be the difference maker, as the Mustangs clipped Cambridge, 57-43. Jan. 10. With the win the Mustangs improved to 6-2 overall and 2-0 in the GBL. Trailing 23-20 at halftime, Medford stormed out of the gate in the third stanza potting 20 points to take a 40-33 lead entering the fourth quarter. Medford senior Tania Holmes spearheaded the attack with 23 points and five assists. Coach Leo Burke was happy with the intensity the girls played with in the second half to overcome a sluggish first half. Senior Katherine Continue reading >>>

The list above details the “protected classes” of people that are covered by fair housing laws. People often ask if a landlord can refuse to rent to smokers or students. Since smokers and students are not protected classes, fair housing laws do not protect them. The most obvious way to violate a person’s fair housing rights is to decide not to rent or sell to them. Less obvious discrimination includes: • Telling a real estate agent not to show the property to members of a protected class • Negotiating differently with a member of a protected class • Offering different information Continue reading >>>

by Cambridge PR Group PEABODY, MASS. (01/16/2012)(readMedia)-- As the first Americans projected to make less than their parents in the modern era, Generation Y is expected to be slower than past generations to enter the luxury-car market. With that in mind, Acura unveiled a concept version of its new affordable ILX compact sedan at the Detroit Auto Show last week. The Acura ILX will be priced below the larger Acura TSX sedan, carrying an MSRP well below $30,000 when it goes on sale this spring at Acura dealerships. Acura noted that, as its new entry-level vehicle, the ILX will address the Continue reading >>>

UnityUnity in the Foothills102 Prospect Street, Torrington, CT 06790www.unityinthefoothils.orgSunday Celebration at 10:30 a.m.Sunday School 10:45 a.m.MethodistFirst United Methodist Church21 Fern Drive, Torrington, CT 06790Rev. Barbara B. Shaffer, Pastor860-489-8084www.fumctorr.orgEmail fumctorr@sbcglobal.netSunday Service 9:30 a.m.Sunday School 10:45 a.m. - 1:45 a.m. Pre K thru AdultEvangelicalNorthfield Bible Church10 Camp Hill Road, Northfield, CT 06778860-283-9598 www.nccindependent.orgBible Doctrines Class: Sunday 9:00 a.m.Sunday Service: 10:00 a.m.Bible Study: Wednesday 7:00 p.m.Pot Continue reading >>>

It will be grape leaves and tabouli at The Mideast Kitchen, one of several ethnic-flavored restaurant opening or expanding in Quincy Center. Add an Indian restaurant, too, to the downtown mix and an expansion of Alba, which bills itself as a Mediterranean steak house. In recent years, the downtown area has added places to get falafel, Brazilian barbecue, Korean barbecue, Mexican and multiplying options for sushi and Chinese. Just outside the square, are Filipino, Pakistani and Vietnamese eateries and grocery stores. “It reflects a change in the population of the City of Quincy,” Continue reading >>>

By Lorenzo Recupero, Globe CorrespondentEverett’s Vondell Langston, a Globe All-Scholastic and two-time Super Bowl champion, verbally committed to UMass-Amherst Friday. Langston will be part of the first graduating class of recruits to go into Division 1 play as the Minutemen move to the Mid-American Conference (MAC) next season.Langston was a key player for the top-ranked Crimson Tide, who won their second consecutive Super Bowl in undefeated fashion in the fall. The Greater Boston League All-Star and second leading scorer in Division 1A (15 touchdowns) was a stellar two-way player for the Crimson Continue reading >>>

This is a regular column with items drawn from past editions of the Winchester Star. 1912 Town Elections After struggling to find enough candidates to fill the vacant Board of Selectmen seats two years ago, this year, the town has four candidates eligible for the vacant seats. 1962 Blood Drive The Greater Boston Chapter of the Red Cross made an emergency appeal for blood to offset a "severe shortage" of blood. UNICEF Mrs. William Cusack, a former alternate delegate to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and honorary vice chairman of the Massachusetts Council for UNICEF developed an Continue reading >>>

The Malden Redevelopment Authority, working with National Grid, had issued a request for ideas for the site. Although a few developers inquired, Bok’s group was the only one that submitted a final proposal. The 75-page document, along with last night’s presentation, will be published on the city’s website, www.cityofmalden.org, by Tuesday, Christenson said.

  Editor's note: The following is a press release. West Roxbury resident and Big Sister Marisa Proia and her Little Sister Jessica of Hyde Park, recently celebrated their one-year anniversary.   The Big Sister Association of Greater Boston asks for a minimum commitment of 12 months in their Community-Based Mentoring program, though many of our Big and Little Sister relationships last for several years, and even develop into lifelong friendships as the Little Sister becomes an adult. Big Sister wishes to congratulate Proia on making a difference in the life of her Little Sister as Continue reading >>>