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Bills target maintenance of flags at veterans' graves  The American and commemorative flags that will soon dot the landscape, especially in cemeteries and memorial grounds, are as much a part of the New England landscape as spring flowers. But these symbols of pride and respect can actually be the cause of frustration to families of service members, groundskeepers and the veterans services workers who struggle to maintain them.  Read More Lotto players dream of winning $300M jackpot  Friday's Mega Millions jackpot of $304 million will be the eighth largest jackpot in the history of Mega Millions, which began in 1996, Mass. State Lottery spokeswoman Beth Bresnahan said. Read More VIDEO: Surprise state inspections nail Quincy salons Unannouced state health inspections resulted in three nail salons on Hancock Street in Quincy being fined several hundred dollars each. Inspectors say violations are common at the state's 8,000 hair and nail salons. Last year, 604 salons were cited for violations that included unlicensed employees, unsanitary tools and lack of sterilization. Read More TODAY'S WEATHER: Cold, but most of the snow passes to the south Open this story for the seven-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Read More Holbrook man arrested on second OUI charge, assaulting Abington police officer Slumped over and unresponsive at the wheel of a car, a Holbrook man lashed out at police officers when awoken, hitting and kicking them before being arrested on his second OUI charge, police said. Read More Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara hasn't let controversy affect his performance  Zdeno Chara has been vilified throughout much of the hockey world for the check that resulted in serious injuries for Montreal's Max Pacioretty. Chara has patiently addressed the incident while off the ice, and played some of his best hockey, as well. Read More NOTHING BUT NET: Catching up with local athletes Links to news about local athletes, updated frequently. Subscribe to this page in an RSS feed. Read More Protecting the graves of veterans  The American and commemorative flags that will soon dot the landscape, especially in cemeteries and memorial grounds, have sometimes been the target of vandals. Should those who desecrate the graves of veterans be given enhanced penalties? Take our poll. Call 781-340-3157 and leave a short message that we might post as an audio letter. Post a comment or click Ledger or click Enterprise to e-mail us. Call 781-340-3157 and leave a short message that we might post as an audio letter. Read More |  Special Sections
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