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  1. Curtis Hall Pool Opening Soon for SummerRead the original story w/Photo

    1 hr ago | Patch.com

    Soon, you'll be able to cool down in a city pool any day of the week. The city announced on Monday that Boston's 10 Centers for Youth and Families city swimming pools and one city beach will stay open every day of the week starting on June 29. The Curtis Hall pool is included in the initial opening.

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  2. Casey At-Grade Opponent Blames Race for DecisionRead the original story w/Photo

    1 hr ago | Patch.com

    The state department of transportation, informed by years of public feedback, has made the decision to demolish the Casey Overpass and replace it with an at-grade network of roads to be built in 2014.

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  3. I-93 N Closed Tonight; Free Ferry Rides AvailableRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | Patch.com

    Showers and the possibility of T-storms will continue into the evening. High: 72, Low: 56. 2. I-93 northbound closed tonight: The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will continue its cleaning and maintenance of the I-93 tunnel through Boston tonight, shutting down the entire northbound side through the city from exit 16 through the ... (more)

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  4. Needham High Names New Boys Hockey CoachRead the original story

    Yesterday | Patch.com

    As the Needham Rockets hockey teams slip on their skates for a new season, they will answer to a new head coach.

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  5. Did You See This Rainbow Over JP?Read the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | Patch.com

    A powerful but brief storm hit the Boston area last night, and as most summer storms do, this one brought a reward.

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  6. 39, Other Key MBTA Bus Routes to Be Improved This SummerRead the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | Patch.com

    The 39 Bus route which runs through Jamaica Plain will be part of an MBTA plan to make the busiest bus routes faster.

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  7. Is West Nile Virus Coming to Wakefield?Read the original story

    Yesterday | Patch.com

    After a particularly tough year for the West Nile virus in 2012, state health officials are bracing for what could be another busy summer for the mosquito-borne illness.

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  8. Storm clouds loom over Jamaica PondRead the original story w/Photo

    Monday | Boston Herald

    Here's a photo sent in by a reader ... "It was mostly sunny with some innocent clouds in Jamaica Plain and then suddenly these dramatic dark storm clouds moved in over Jamaica Pond.

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  9. Is That Hail in JP?Read the original story w/Photo

    Monday | Patch.com

    The afternoon thunderstorms have brought more than just the usual rain and wind to Jamaica Plain.

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  10. Mayor Menino announces Boston pool openingsRead the original story

    Monday | Boston.com

    Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced today that the city will begin staffing 10 pools and one beach seven days a week in preparation for the end of the school year and a hot summer.

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  11. Making a splash: Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino announces pool openingsRead the original story

    Monday | Boston.com

    Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced today that the city will begin staffing 10 pools and one beach seven days a week in preparation for the end of the school year and a hot summer.

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  12. Police Warn Against Ransom Extortion Scam in BostonRead the original story

    Monday | Patch.com

    Boston Police are warning residents about a varied phone extortion scam that involves victims being called and told that a loved one or family member is being held captive, or will be harmed, unless a ransom is paid.

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  13. Police: Drug Lab Scandal Has Led to Brockton Crime WaveRead the original story w/Photo

    Monday | Patch.com

    As ex-chemist Annie Dookhan awaits court appearances while ordered to home confinement , violent crime in Brockton has surged.

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  14. Top 20 complaint calls to Boston City HallRead the original story w/Photo

    Sunday Jun 16 | Boston.com

    Driven by an sharp increase in smart phone requests, the number of reports to Boston's constituent service program has surged in recent years, rising 35 percent since 2010.

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  15. Yelp's Top 10 JP Restaurants RevisitedRead the original story

    Sunday Jun 16 | Patch.com

    In April, Jamaica Plain Patch published the top 10 highest-rated Jamaica Plain restaurants as ranked by Yelp.

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  16. Simon Rios: To Papo, with loveRead the original story

    Saturday Jun 15 | SouthCoastToday.com

    It was during the summer in Montevideo when I came to know my father - for me a half a lifetime ago.

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  17. Felix G. Arroyo launches campaign for mayorRead the original story w/Photo

    Saturday Jun 15 | Boston.com

    Calling himself "a son of Boston," Councilor at Large Felix G. Arroyo officially launched his campaign for mayor of Boston on Saturday at the South End housing development where his family lived when he was born.

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  18. Minding Your Beeswax in JPRead the original story

    Saturday Jun 15 | Patch.com

    Ever wanted to melt your own honeycomb into beeswax? Maybe you just like being around bees.

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  19. William Costa Jr., 57, of Taunton, managerRead the original story

    Friday Jun 14 | Boston Herald

    William Costa Jr. of Taunton, formerly of Dighton, died Thursday at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer.

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  20. Is West Nile Virus Coming to Charlestown?Read the original story w/Photo

    Friday Jun 14 | Patch.com

    After a particularly tough year for the West Nile virus in 2012, Massachusetts health officials are bracing for what could be another busy summer for the mosquito-borne illness.

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