DORCHESTER — 300 guests attended the “Laughter Heals” comedy night fundraiser to support the work of the Maura Wilkins Foundation. The event was held on Nov. 7, 2024 at Florian Hall in Dorchester. Comic Lenny Clarke, one of the night’s special guests, presented Joyce Hogan with the 2024 Light Bearer Award. Hogan was honored for her love, service, and dedication to helping people in recovery. She is beautifully depicted in the “Light Bearer” poem, and…

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HANOVER — A strong “witches brew” full of great costumes, great food and an amazing DJ (Amanda Carr) made this year’s Halloween bash one to remember at Alba on 53 in Hanover. The restaurant was the site of the costume contest, which was hosted by South Shore MC Jim Fagan along with celebrity judge Bill Brett. All photos by Bill Brett

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SEAPORT — 1,700 New England Council members and guests from throughout the region gathered at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport for the Council’s 2024 Annual Celebration. The event celebrated the achievements and contributions of the 2024 New Englanders of the Year: Special guests included Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, U.S. Representative Lori Trahan, and Boston Red Sox Chairman Tom Werner. The audience also enjoyed musical performances by Michelle Brooks-Thompson, a Springfield, MA, native and…

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BOSTON — It was a day of special gatherings to mark the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party and the start of a multi-year commenoration of the American Revolution and in 2026, the nation’s semiquincentennial — it’s 250th birthday. The Hingham Historical Society is a partner for the events. All photos by Michael Blanchard

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