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A little bit of old Italy lives in Framingham

Columbus Club members have been an extended family for 100 years, enjoying bocce and fellowship at the same Fountain Street location.

Should Mass. pass legislation to allow physician-assisted suicide?

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Out back, a honeysuckle by any other name

This morning I took a picture of something I have never seen in my backyard. It’s pale green and is growing in the shadows next to the lily of the valley.

A whale jumps out of the water in Gloucester

Watch as a whale jumps out of the water in Gloucester.

BAY STATE GAMES
Summertime, and the games are evolving
In recent years, the Bay State Games has looked to stay relevant through increasing opportunities in swimming and other sports.

ON THE MOVE | BRION O’CONNOR
For the road less traveled, try a gravel bike
Mike Rowell of Bedford rides a Swiss Army knife-type rig that’s as comfortable on dirt as it is on asphalt.

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WEST OF BOSTON

Natick begins building long-awaited bike trail

In May, contractors began a $12.1 million project to construct the town’s segment of the Cochituate Rail Trail, a paved recreational path in Natick and Framingham.

SOUTH OF BOSTON

Raynham’s fire chief retires after nearly half a century

James T. Januse ended a decades-long tenure at the Raynham Fire Department when he retired as fire chief at the age of 65.

NORTH OF BOSTON

Medford to start work on new $34 million library

In October, contractors are set to begin demolishing the existing 60-year-old library to make way for the new 44,000-square-foot facility.

WEST INFORMER

Rocket launches, picnics, and a very long hike

The Discovery Museum in Acton is holding an activity to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.

WEST CALENDAR

West Calendar: What’s happening this week

The deCordova Museum and Sculpture Park has unveiled several new temporary outdoor sculptures this summer.

Newton

Newton eyes suspension of new landmark designations

A group of Newton city councilors is proposing the temporary suspension while the city considers whether to make changes to the regulations.

NORTH INFORMER

Outdoor concerts, walking tours, and a high school reunion

Visit the Malden Public Library during a night of live outdoor music. Don’t forget your dancing shoes!

NORTH CALENDAR

North Calendar: What’s happening this week

Phillips Academy invites students and their parents to a free college fair, which is open to the public from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 18.


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