Despite years of being wrong or the scientific evidence that proves a buck-toothed rodent in a burrow in Western Pennsylvania cannot predict the weather, Punxsutawney Phil still holds court each Feb. 2. Post By Carol Beggy When I was working as a “co-op” student at the Boston Globe, I talked the city desk editors into letting me return “home” to Western Pennsylvania to cover the 100th anniversary of Punxsutawney Phil’s weather prediction. That day 31…

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DORCHESTER — On January 28, 2018, Project 351 celebrated the Class of 2018 with an event at the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum. The nonprofit organization brings together eighth-grade students from each city and town in the state together as a way to build communication and create a dialog. Among those who supported Project 351 at the event were: Gov. Charlie Baker and his wife, Lauren; the Kennedy Library and Gourmet Catering; Sam Carson…

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MANCHESTER, NH — James T. Brett, CEO and President of The New England Council, had an interesting column published in the Manchester (NH) Union Leader about the need for immigration reform. From the op-ed:”The time has come for our leaders in Washington, D.C., to take action to ensure that America continues to build upon our proud history as a nation that embraces newcomers for the potential they hold as valuable members of our society.” You…

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FENWAY — More than 1,000 guests attended the 19th annual Big Night party, concert and fundraiser to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay. The event, which was held on Jan. 27, 2018 at the House of Blues, raised $1.8 million and was emceed by Billy Costa and Jenny Johnson. Since the inaugural gathering in 1998, Big Night has raised more than $30 million to help foster 12,000 one-on-one friendship between young people and…

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TUBBERCURRY, Co. Sligo, Ireland — Bill Brett took this amazing photograph while on a trip to Ireland in 1985. The man in this photo is Tom Scully, who is riding his bike in Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo, where the Brett family traces its roots. PHOTO TAKEN BY BILL BRETT

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