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On Natick football field, 70-year volunteer assistant is a voice of reason

Vietnam vet Scott Dixon is now in a good place, connecting and coaching kids at his alma mater with passion and purpose.

Are HOV lanes still useful on Greater Boston roads?

For many, the commuter rail is no easy ride

Riders complain about delays, crowded trains, not enough parking, the high cost of fares, and the lack of fare collection.

Net success for Canton’s Elizabeth Hamilton on and off court at Johnson & Wales

The former Globe All-Scholastic has played on four NCAA Division 3 tournament teams and is All-Great Northeast Athletic Conference Academic selection.

CATCHING UP WITH . . .
Sarah (Kent) Testo’s journey started as a four-sport athlete at Newburyport
The perennial Cape Ann League all-star is now a strength and assistant soccer coach at Keene State, her alma mater.

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Billerica’s Shawna Crowley was the MVP of the MASCAC Women’s Volleyball Tournament for champion Westfield State.

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LOCAL FARE

Japanese and Thai noodle styles come to Maynard

Why noodles for Harit Kongnakorn’s new venture? “I started with what I like, and I think other people like them just as much as I do.”

THE INFORMER

Winter wonderlights, outdoor sculpture, and holiday marketplace

In time for the holiday season, Burlington Mall is decorated to the theme of Santa’s Winter Wonderlights.

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What’s happening south of Boston

The women’s chorus Persephone’s Daughters will perform its fall concert in Plymouth.

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What’s happening north of Boston

The UMass Lowell Innovation Hub will host the panel discussion “Crowdfunding, Investing, or Both?” for entrepreneurs on Wednesday, Nov. 20.

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What’s happening west of Boston

The Ayer Shirley High School Drama Club presents the Noel Coward comedy “Blithe Spirit” on Friday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m., and on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 2 and 7 p.m.

BEVERLY BECKHAM

Cherishing a family photo, with all its flaws

Vanity. It used to be a sin. Now it’s an app that measures how attractive a face is.

BLOTTER TALES

Firefighters save dog while battling house fire

A dog is saved from a burning building, a woman tries to trade jewelry for gas, and other odd tales from local police blotters.

SALEM

Salem Winter Market returns for two weekends

Area residents have a chance to buy fresh foods and other locally produced goods when the annual Salem Winter Market returns for two upcoming weekends this season.


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