By Jim Clark
Police officers were dispatched to the Nike Factory Store at Assembly Row on Sunday on a report of a shoplifter who had fled the store.
The suspect, James Perry, had been caught stealing from Kmart earlier in the day, so police were familiar with his clothing and appearance. The Nike store management the officers that Perry had taken off the hat and vest he was wearing in an attempt to throw them off.
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Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte
Thanksgiving is a day that always goes as planned. The meal is prepared and the family sits down and eats, engages in cheerful banter and everyone goes home fulfilled. Each family member gets along with the others and everything is wonderful. Not always.
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By NaBeela Washington
For many the Green Line construction in Somerville is a blessing. It brings increased opportunities for navigation and accessibility to Boston for residents and commuters. But for some, the changes have caused a stir for those living in close proximity to construction: major rat problems.
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The community was invited to join area veterans and local officials on Monday, November 19 the Holiday Inn Boston-Bunker Hill for a ceremony that celebrating East Somerville’s rich history and the legacy of Paul Revere.
The event kicked off with remarks from Lou Carrier, President of Distinctive Hospitality Group and Bryan Bishop, the Commissioner of Military Affairs and Veteran Services, followed by the unveiling of a new statue honoring Paul Revere at the corner of Washington St. and Inner Belt Rd.
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Dear Editor,
This Holiday season, I’d like to remind readers to thank a co-worker, friend or family member who has quit smoking, vaping, or using other nicotine delivery products. Many users say quitting is the hardest thing they have ever done and any amount of recognition can help someone stay quit.
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Thursday and Friday City offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. Starting on Thursday, November 22, trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will be on a one-day delay. There will not be street sweeping on Thanksgiving. Parking meters and residential parking permits will not be enforced on November 22 or 23.
Our View of the Times – November 21
Giving thanks for our blessings is normally an easy thing to do. We may often get caught up in the day-to-day trappings of scratching out a living, ducking misfortune, and seeking out an occasional highlight to add to our mental scrapbooks. Usually, though, we come around to feeling and expressing that special sense of appreciation and gratitude that comes in moments of quiet reflection just in time to validate ourselves as worthy recipients of such blessings.
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