SOUTH BOSTON (by way of Kentucky) — Bill, Carol and the whole Bill Brett Boston team want to wish Sister Evelyn a happy and blessed 105th birthday. This photo is from Bill’s fifth book “Boston: Irish,” which came out in 2014. Bill took this photo after spotting Sister Evelyn walking in South Boston. They talked and she told him about how she made her outfit. When they met, she was still living in South Boston…

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RANDOLPH — 600 guests attended the Friendship Home’s 12th annual Circle of Friends Gala, which was held on March 5, 2020, at Lombardo’s in Randolph. The gala raised more than $500,000 to support the Norwell-based organization that has as its mission “to enrich the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families by providing quality respite care and support services in a safe and caring environment.” All photos by Bill Brett

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KINGSTON — 250 guests attended the Emmy’s Angels 3rd annual Hearts for Hearts gala at Indian Pond Country Club on Saturday, February 29, 2020. The gala was held in memory of Emily Cipolletti and was organized by her siblings (Peter, Kate and Charlotte, who are featured in Bill Brett’s sixth book, “Boston: Game Changers”) in support of Boston Children’s Hospital. Emily passed away in 2016 from a rare heart disease. The money raised will support…

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WEST ROXBURY — Even though he is recuperating from triple bypass surgery, West Roxbury “Lord Mayor” Richie Gormley is preparing for the annual Co. Roscommon banquet, which is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the Irish Social Club of Boston. Music will be provided by Erin’s Melody. The event will run from 5 to 10 p.m. This photo of Richie is from Bill Brett’s fifth book, “Boston: Irish,” which was released in 2014.

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BOSTON — Some media pros never stop creating. Liz Brunner, former TV anchor turned communications consultant, and award-winning radio show host Candy O’Terry join forces with Dan Thibeault to give their first Podcast Bootcamp on Friday, Feb. 28, in Boston. The daylong session is designed to help those new to the medium get started as well as help polish offerings for those who have already started their own podcast. For more information and to sign…

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