In its 15th annual "Boston's Best" edition, the Improper Bostonian named the Dorchester Reporter Boston's Best Neighborhood Newspaper. This marks the second time the Reporter has earned the honor, having been similarly recognized in 2004, the last time Improper made a selection in the "Neighborhood Newspaper" category.

Reporter owner and publisher Ed Forry said he was gratified that the hard work of the newspaper's staff was highlighted again by the magazine.

"In our business, you are always only as good as your next edition. That philosophy has served us well over our first quarter-century and we continue to work hard to find new voices that will help us tell Dorchester's stories for years to come," said Forry, who launched the Reporter as a monthly newspaper in 1983 with his wife, Mary Casey Forry. Mrs. Forry died in 2004, but is still listed as the publisher in each ed-ition of the newspaper.

"We are thankful to have such a strong team of reporters, editors and salespeople, who work diligently to tell the stories of this neighborhood that might otherwise go untold. I am grateful to Improper Bostonian for recognizing our staff's collective accomplishments."

The Dorchester Reporter and its companion website, dotnews.com, are owned and managed by Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. The Dorchester-based company also publishes the Mattapan Reporter, Boston Irish Reporter, and Boston Haitian Reporter.

Other Dorchester businesses recognized by Improper were C.F. Donovan's honored again as Dorchester's best neighborhood bar, and the Ashmont Grille, named best spot for a guaranteed good meal in Dorchester.

&endash; Brian Denitzio