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 Wednesday, December 31, 2008
There was much ado in Dorchester in 2008: New schools, the housing crisis, political scandal
Above is a sampling of images of stories making the news in 2008. Clockwise from top left Pupils lined up for the first day of school at the Pope John Paul II Academy in Neponset. Photo by Molly Feit; City life activists set up a blockade on a foreclosed three-decker on Semont Road. Photo by Pete Stidman; But City Councillor Chuck Turner, accused of bribery, refused to stand down; he's challenging his accusers. Photo by Pete Stidman; State Sen. Dianne Wilkerson resigned her office in the wake of a public corruption scandal. Photo by Chris Lovett
THIS WEEK'S TOP
STORIES Feeney reign a model of 'unity' politics Investment pays off for Fields Corner shopping center Kenneally is raising funds, mulling run for at-Large seat New
director takes helm at Geiger Gibson
Center Dot tenor is bringing cabaret act to next level Man indicted for Elder Street murder Chairman breaks with DiMasi as Speaker's vote nears Software firm claims Cahill swapped campaign donation for contracts
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