Parade, parties dodge the raindrops
Dorchester Day is a test of endurance&emdash;whether you're marching the parade, or hoofing it nearly 9 miles to hit as many house parties as possible.

Turnpike boss puts Dot on tourists' maps
On Tuesday afternoon, Dorchester finally was put on the map. Turnpike Boss Matthew Amorello was at the Blake House to unveil a new tourist map highlighting hot spots for visitors to Dot.

State rep candidate's properties make city's
list of abandoned buildings
Two properties owned by State Rep. candidate Willie Mae Allen have been on the city's list of abandoned properties for nearly a decade. These are only the latest revelations about the field running in the sixth Suffolk that point to three candidates dogged by troubled pasts.

In Lower Mills, dam's future a hot topic
A debate is being waged about what should be done with the Baker dam in Lower Mills. Historical preservationist want to see the dam remain, but that might not be the best solution for the dam's wildlife.

C-11 one of 3 districts to participate in new e-lert crime system
Three Boston Police districts, including C-11 in Dorchester will participate in a new e-lert system that seeks to quickly provided targeted crime information to residents.

Yawkey league baseball stars to square off against military
A team of Yawkey League All-Stars will square off this week with a team of armed forces All-Stars.

Middle schoolers turn ideas into action at City Year forum
Local middle schoolers presented their plans for making their communities a better place to live at the first annual Civicon, held last Thursday at the Freedom House in Grove Hall.

SCO program offers seniors free care, choices
A new state program offers qualifying seniors free access to health care.

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