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Plymouth has hopes of major movie work
PLYMOUTH. The residents of Plymouth will vote Saturday on a non-binding ballot question on a proposed movie studio, a move that would help make Massachusetts a hotbed of Hollywood activity for years to come.

 

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Goodall all good with local kids
BOSTON. She’s a voice for humanitarian and environmental efforts worldwide, a United Nations Messenger of Peace and the only human recognized for being accepted into chimpanzee society.

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Two nabbed in ’07 slaying of teenager
BOSTON. Two teenagers will be charged for their alleged connection to the shooting death of 13-year-old Luis Gerena last year, Boston Police announced Thursday.

 

Spring It’s a walk in the park  Simon Ching and Paula LaGuerre pass through the blossoming beauty of Peters Hill in the Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain during their lunch break Wednesday.

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Metro moments with the Mayor
Got a question for the Mayor? Here's your chance to ask him. Vote for which question you want Mayor Menino to answer in our weekly Metro Moments with the Mayor column or submit your own question.  

 

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T Q+A with General Manager Dan Grabauskas
Help us choose a question for the MBTA. Click here to voice your public transportation concern to General Manager Dan Grabauskas. It’s your turn to weigh in.

 

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City blocks
It’s often said that Boston is a city of neighborhoods. Each week, Metro will toss a dart at a map of the Hub, then provide you a snapshot of what we’ve found.

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News in brief
NEWTON. Mayor David Cohen is reportedly expected to announce Friday if he will seek re-election next year, with the city facing a $12 million override vote on May 20 and Cohen himself facing calls to end his decade-long run.

 

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Fiery truck crash jams Comm. Ave.
ALLSTON. A wayward medical truck careened into several cars near one of the city’s wildest intersections Thursday morning before coming to a stop two blocks further and exploding.

 

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No quarter for renters as housing woes grow
BOSTON. Foreclosures in Massachusetts reached another peak through the first quarter of 2008, and renters who live in multifamily homes are starting to feel the crunch, according to a pair of reports released yesterday.

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Gov. may revisit casinos
BROOKLINE. Despite a recent high-profile defeat, legislation to legalize casino gambling in Massachusetts “may yet come back,” Gov. Deval Patrick said yesterday.

 

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Scooter sales spike
BOSTON. As drivers stumble over rising gas prices, more are finding that two wheels are better than four.

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Health care workers rally for union rights
BOSTON. Health care workers will rally in the Longwood Medical area today for the right to “free and fair” elections to join unions. 

 

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Newton mayor backs off salary hike
NEWTON. Mayor David Cohen has rescinded his budget request for a raise that he made earlier this week, under intense pressure with the city facing a budget override and a hefty price tag for its new high school.