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Steven Farrell and Todd RobinsonSteven Farrell and Todd Robinson like to do things together, and this year they have lined up a couple of dual events – running in the Boston Marathon next month and marrying in September. But first things first. They are... Read more
Neighbors remaining ‘vigilant’ on next move A controversial proposal to convert a three-decker at 96 Milton Ave. into a 24-unit lodging house was withdrawn before a scheduled Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on Tuesday. The project architect told community... Read more
To the editor: After 382 years and the collaborative effort and support of students, parents, civic and community leaders, public officials, educators and district administration, Boston Latin School recently named its first ever black administrator,... Read more
A new community service officer will take over duties from retiring Sgt. John Burns, the C-11 district’s longest-serving sergeant, who is leaving the post after 22 years. Sgt. Brian Dunford, a Dorchester native, has “the perfect traits and qualities for... Read more
The 10th annual Adams Corner Crawl — billed as a final salute to Sgt. Adam P. Kennedy, who was killed in action in Iraq in 2007— is set for Sat., April 8. The pub crawl was launched by Kennedy’s cousins, Lauren Woods and Jill Reardon, who say the event... Read more
Feds threats called ‘fear-monering’ In response to the top national law enforcement official vowing to hold back funds from cities that flout federal immigration law, the Massachusetts attorney general accused U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions of fear-... Read more
Sen. Elizabeth Warren plans to join Sen. Bernie Sanders Friday night at a rally in downtown Boston. According to the Washington D.C.-based Our Revolution, the senators plan to discuss "economic justice and resisting the Trump agenda." Sanders is... Read more
Father Dan Finn, a faith and community leader, especially among the Irish, in Dorchester since 1980, left his longtime post as pastor of St. Mark’s parish two years ago, but he didn’t go very far. After a bit of rest and travel, the native of Kanturk, Co... Read more
Real estate developer James Baker is proposing a three-story commercial building for a high-profile corner of Savin Hill Avenue and Sydney Street, featuring a first-floor neighborhood market. The building would replace what is now a boarded up, defunct... Read more
The 11th annual Dorchester Chili Cook-Off will bring the heat an otherwise cool March weekend with some fierce, but friendly competition at the IBEW Hall on Freeport Street. Distinguished “foodie” judges, who shall be kept a secret until the day of the... Read more

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