from The Patriot Ledger

The Jim Bowes Era got under way Friday night as his Milton High School football team defeated Brookline, 34-0, at Brooks Field.

In his first campaign as a head coach, Bowes watched his team play through the wind and rain, while jumping out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. (Read the full story here.)

from The Patriot Ledger

Christine Gurskis is out as Milton High School girls hockey coach, despite a combined record of 49-9-7 over the last three seasons, including back-to-back Division 2 state runner-up finishes in 2007 and 2008.

Gurskis said she submitted her resignation letter late last month and broke the news to her players early this past week. She called saying goodbye to the Wildcats “one of the most difficult things I’ve had to do because I am so passionate about coaching.” (Read the full story here.)

from Wicked Local Milton

Quincy police plan to seek an assault and battery charge against a deputy police chief on the Milton Police Department who allegedly struck a woman in the face late Thursday night.

Quincy Police Chief Paul Keenan said the woman sought and was granted a restraining order Friday afternoon in Quincy District Court against Milton Deputy Chief Paul Nolan. (Read the full story here.)

Stop & Shop is offering discounted flu shots in select pharmacies.

As of yesterday dn through Nov. 26, the supermarket chain is offering its affinity card holders $10 off on a $30 immunization.

Shots will be administered by store pharmacists. You can learn more here.