Spanish class keeps niños moving in Dedham

Special Town Meeting gave the Avery School and Dedham High School athletic complex projects key votes of support, upped Dedham’s meals and hotel taxes and voted to move the town’s adult zoning to Legacy Place this week.

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A frustrated Gov. Deval Patrick demanded Thursday that lawmakers return to Beacon Hill to complete work on sweeping education and sentencing proposals, and to further address the state's fiscal woes.

Boston Celtics players were out last night for “The Truth Strikes Again,” celebrity bowling tournament at Kings Dedham. The fundraiser was for Celtics Captain Paul Pierce’s Truth on Health Campaign and FitClub34 by Harvard Pilgrim, which is designed to empower and inspire young people to lead healthier lifestyles.

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Annual Super Megafest hits Framingham Sheraton this weekend with TV and movie heroes, villains, comic books and collectibles.

After driving 4,000 miles to gigs this year, folksinger Debra Cowan is really looking forward to her 25-minute drive this evening to sing at Amazing Things Arts Center in Framingham.

Erica Simone’s handy mobile application, UpperClass, can be used to check out buildings on Northeastern University’s campus, get an update on HuskyCard balances, or peruse the school’s sports schedule.

Citizens Bank will bring about 250 jobs to Legacy Place, and Dedham, when it moves to the $200 million open-air mall in mid-2010, according to a bank spokesman.

The Governor’s Council on Wednesday signed off on four of Gov. Deval Patrick’s picks to the Parole Board. Two of the nominees are reappointments: Pamela Lombardini has been on the board since January 2007, and Thomas Merigan has served since 2003.

American versions of India pale ale are usually hop bombs -- you get the flavor, aroma and bitterness of hops in every single sip and sniff of the beer.