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Thursday, January 24, 2008

In Uphams Corner, couple unites at health center

Carmen Caban, left, planted a kiss on the cheek of her longtime companion and new husband Luis Gonzalez. The couple, who have been together for more than three decades, were married last Friday at the Uphams Corner Health Center. Photo by Katherine McInerney

TOP STORIES
Davis huddles with C-11 activists on gang violence
Weekend sweep makes for busy day at courthouse
Police hunt for clues in Tuttle Street murder

Clinton, Obama camps compete for Boston votes

Menino signals shift in school models, zones

Cleaning chemical fouls Mattapan library site



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Key Catholic school advisor sees "renaissance" ahead
John Fish, the CEO of Suffolk Construction who is a member of a committee overhauling Dorchester and Mattapan's Catholic school system, laid out his vision for the project's future- and addressed some lingering questions about the reconstruction of local school buildings in an interview with the Reporter.

Hockey hero O'Sullivan trades blades for patrolman's badge

Chris O'Sullivan, of the well-known Neponset hockey clan, has crossed a new blue line. The former NHL player was sworn in as a Boston Police officer last month. O'Sullivan is shown above after his swearing-in ceremony with three of his brothers (l-r) Tommy, Shaun and Peter. At right, Chris is shown wearing no. 19 during his stint with the Calgary Flames. Photos courtesy O'Sullivan family/ Calgary Flames Hockey Club.
Plus: Latest Dot puck prospect headed for the Heights





On the Waterfront
The good, the bad, and the unfinished work of
reclaiming Dorchester's shoreline
 


Dorchester History
by Peter F. Stevens
Artwork courtesy of Celia McDonough
 

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