Frank Schroth

Leo Corcoran, 85; founder of Caritas Communities

from The Boston Globe

Far more successful than he could have imagined when he was growing up with seven siblings in a Dorchester three-decker, P. Leo Corcoran was in his late 50s when a brush with a serious illness prompted him to look more closely at his life and those around him. (Read the full story here.)

Quincy moves on in tournament; Milton falls

from Wicked Local Milton

An inning and a half into the Quincy Wood Bat Baseball Tournament first-round nightcap between Quincy and North Quincy high schools, all of the lights went out, casting Adams Field into nearly a half hour of darkness. (Read the full story here.)

A frank talk with Kathy Fagan, candidate for Board of Selectmen

Kathy Fagan is one busy woman. She is the mother of two, who is actively involved with Cradle to Crayons, a non-profit that equips homeless and in-need children with the basic essentials they need to feel safe, warm, ready to learn and valued, and is a current member of the Milton Board of Selectmen. And she is running for re-election. It makes for a busy day.

These South Shore runners are more than marathoners

A couple of Milton runners who planned to run in last Monday’s marathon, were profiled in a piece in Wicked Local Milton; Josh Nemzer and Steve Murray. They discuss what they think about when they run, how they prepare, etc. You can find the story here.

China Day Trail Symposiusm

Celebrating Historic Trade Connections within Massachusetts and Across the World – an event coordinated by the Forbes House Museum

Pre-registration in required. Space is limited. Register today: info@forbeshousemuseum.org or call 617-696-1815.

For complete biographies of the schoar speakers to be featured an more information on this event, please visit www.chinatradetrail.org.

WHERE:  The Boston Athenaeum / 10.5 Beacon St / Boston, MA

WHEN:    April 24th from 9:00-12:30

Weymouth girls earn track & field victory against Milton

from The Patriot Ledger

Jill Glover, Emily Clark, Jill Corcoran and Melissa Darling turned in stellar performances on Tuesday to lead the Weymouth High girls track & field team to an 89-47 victory over host Milton. (Read the full story here.)

Event: The Dirt on Garbage

MadScience returns to town with a fun filled hands-on workshop for children (grades 1-6).

Space is limited so advance registration is required for this workshop.  Stop by the Childrens Room to sign up.

WHEN:   Thursday, April 22 @ 1:30pm
WHERE:  Childrens Room  / Milton Public Library