Ben Affleck spotted in North End

Ben Affleck, pictured with Paul Barker, owner of Pauli’s in the North End, on Thursday.handout

Ben Affleck is home. The actor/director/Red Sox fan was spotted in the North End on Thursday, where he chatted with Paul Barker, owner of Pauli’s restaurant.

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