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South Bay and new AMC Theater host Red Carpet night for Dorchester young people

December 21st, 2017 Comments Closed

DORCHESTER — More than 300 young people from around Boston enjoyed an exclusive Red Carpet experience and special movie premier event of “Star Wars – The Last Jedi” at the new AMC in South Bay. Just in time for the holidays, this event showcases community engagement Event hosted by Martin Richard Foundation, Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester, and lead sponsor EDENS, owner of the South Bay Boston. The event was held on Dec. 20,…

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Photographers at work, our own Bill Brett on the scene

December 18th, 2017 Comments Closed

This is a gallery of photographs that is being kicked off with some images sent to us by Bill Brett’s former Boston Globe colleague George Rizer. We’ve added a few more images that have come in from area photographers.

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A dedication to honor Dennis “DJ” Simmonds

December 17th, 2017 Comments Closed

Randolph — The Randolph High School gymnasium was dedicated in the memory Dennis “DJ” Simmonds, a Boston Police Department patrolman who suffered a serious concussive head injury caused by a homemade bomb while pursuing the Boston Marathon bombers in Watertown in 2013. Simmonds, a member of Randolph High’s class of 2004, died about a year after the blasts (and after returning to work) from a cerebral hemorrhage. Officer Simmonds, who had been a standout high…

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ALS One holds 3rd annual Snow Ball for

December 15th, 2017 Comments Closed

KINGSTON — More than 300 guests attended the third annual ALS One Snow Ball, which raised $100,000. The event was held on Dec. 8 at Jones River Trading. The auction was emceed by Jim Fagan. All photos by Bill Brett.

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Hundreds turn out for the festive Mistletoe Ball

December 11th, 2017 Comments Closed

COPLEY SQUARE — More than 300 guests attended 71st annual Mistletoe Ball, which was held on Nov. 25, 2017 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza hotel in Boston. This festive annual tradition was started by a group of Boston area women in 1946 on the heels of World War II and during the Greek civil war. All photos are by Bill Brett.

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