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Boston’s famous reject has died
The death has been made known of Danny Katzen, a hornist who is said to have auditioned 48 times for the second horn position in the Boston Symphony Orchestra before finally being given the job. Danny entered the orchestra in 1979 and played for 29 years, retiring in 2008. He performed in Leonard Bernstein’s final lifetime concert at Tanglewood and can also be heard on most of the Boston Pops’ celebrated recordings, as well as on the John Williams soundtrack of Schindler’s List.
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A Deep-Energy Renovation of Historic 26 Court Street in Boston
Setting goals is critical to the decision-making needed to transform a historic building into an all-electric, efficient building that maintains its design integrity. The project incorporated the space requirements of new building systems early in the project to plan for significant impacts at the basement, ceilings, and roof. Nearly half...
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At 9, He Was Banned From Delta for Pulling a Prank. Now He’s the Voice of Boston’s Logan Airport
Somewhere over the Eastern Seaboard in the early 1990s, a 9-year-old boy flying alone discovered the flight attendant call button. He pressed it. A flight attendant appeared. He switched the light off. He pressed it again. “I did it probably like 15 times,” Chris Donisi tells TODAY.com. When the plane...
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Locals weigh in on 'Love is Blind' and dating in Boston
The last of the remaining Boston-based couples on this season of “Love is Blind” said their “I do’s” and “I don’ts” on the popular Netflix dating “experiment” and reality show. With only the reunion episode left to air (out Nov....
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Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain Seeks New Owner as Landlord Plans to Double Rent for the Property
The Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain could close next year because the building owner is demanding a rent increase, unless a new owner buys the venue. “I'm hoping to have somebody else take it over,” said Jay Balerna, who started managing the live music venue with his brother, David, in 1987, according to The Boston Globe. Balerna has owned the property since buying his brother out in 2011.
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City of Lynn to host ‘A Salute to Our Veterans’ Veterans Day Breakfast and Ceremony
The City of Lynn will host “A Salute to Our Veterans” on November 11, 2026, to honor those who have served in the Armed Forces. The special Veterans Day event will feature both a complimentary breakfast and a formal ceremony. The day’s events are as follows:. •...
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Dracut High Dedicates Courtyard in Honor of Local Revolutionary War Veterans
DRACUT — In commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America, the Dracut School Committee and Dracut High School (DHS) recently dedicated the DHS Courtyard in honor of local soldiers who served in the Revolutionary War. On Thursday, Oct. 29, state legislators, School Committee members, faculty...
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The Art of Banksy Bringing 150+ Original Works to Boston This Month
Boston art fans will soon have the chance to get up close with some of the world's most recognizable street art. The Art of Banksy, a traveling exhibition featuring more than 150 original and authenticated works by the famously anonymous artist, opens Nov. 19 at Saunders Castle at Park Plaza in downtown Boston.
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Woburn native publishes first book turning cancer journey into a story of humor and hope
WOBURN - Woburn native Joseph Giannotti recently published his first book entitled “The Sleeping Cancierge” while undergoing cancer treatment. The book is a candid and often humorous memoir about cancer, caregiving, love, and finding laughter during difficult times. The book was inspired by Giannotti's wife, Sharon, who became...
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Tewksbury Public Library welcomes new assistant director Becky Rowlands
TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Public Library has welcomed Becky Rowlands as its new assistant director, bringing nearly two decades of public library experience and a passion for outreach and connecting readers with books. A longtime Lowell resident with roots in the Merrimack Valley, Rowlands said she was drawn to...
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Acton Lions’ Ski & Skate Sale: Same great gear in a new location
A longtime community tradition returns this November as the Acton Lions Club prepares to host its 45th Annual Ski, Skate & Gear Sale on Friday and Saturday, November 20–21. This year’s event will feature a new location at the Boardwalk Campus (Gates and Douglas Schools) on Spruce Street in Acton.
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Boston Birdies Golf Club Brings 24/7 Indoor Golf To Woburn, A Few Minutes From Wilmington Line
WOBURN, MA — Golfers can now tee off any time of day or night—and in any weather—at Boston Birdies Golf Club, a new indoor golf facility on Olympia Avenue in Woburn. The members-only club features four golf simulator bays, allowing players to experience courses from around the world while refining their game with advanced technology and AI-powered coaching.