Female jogger stabbed in quiet neighborhood

ROSSMOOR – A 28-year-old woman was cut and stabbed Tuesday night in what police believe was a random attack as she jogged through this quiet community seldom touched by violent crime. The attack was reported shortly before 9:15 p.m. in the 3200 block of Bostonian Drive, next to the play fields of Rossmoor Elementary School. It's a wide street, lighted by street lamps, and neighbors said it's a popular route for joggers and people walking dogs well into the evening. "It's a close, safe neighborhood," said Linda Fatone, 63, a retired court clerk Continue reading >>>

Rossmoor Jogger Attacked, Police Search for Suspect

Orange County Sheriff’s Deputies are searching for a man who attacked a female jogger on Bostonian Drive in Rossmoor Tuesday night. The attack was reported at 9:11 p.m. on the 3200 block of Bostonian Drive, according to Orange County Sheriff's Department Lt. Lloyd Downing. The suspect was last seen on a BMX bike. Police have not yet released a detailed description of the suspect. The search and the investigation are ongoing. The assault was not sexual in nature, and the victim will recover from her injuries, said Downing. “We don’t know why he attacked her from behind. He was very angry,” Continue reading >>>

Barbosa, Melo connect Celtics to Boston’s Brazilian community

Stop someone on the streets of any American city and ask them what comes to mind when they think of a typical Bostonian and the word “Irish” will likely be somewhere near the top of the list. The city’s strong Irish heritage has been one of its hallmarks since large numbers of Irish immigrants began settling there in the 1840s. It has permeated nearly every facet of Boston’s culture and nowhere is this more evident than in the name of the city’s legendary NBA franchise, the Boston Celtics. Fans of the Celtics (and other Boston franchises) are often stereotyped by other fans as rowdy, Continue reading >>>

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Roberta Walsh has long known the power of volunteering. For decades, the cheery owner of the Bostonian Motel has been pitching in, flipping burgers, installing playground equipment, organizing fundraisers, to better her community. To recognize that work, MPP Laurie Scott awarded Wilberforce resident with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal on Oct. 9. “I’m pleased to be here in Wilberforce this morning for the presentation of a Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal to Roberta Walsh. The community has benefited from Roberta’s longstanding, unselfish commitment to making Wilberforce Continue reading >>>

Cheers to ‘Cheers’! The Boston-based 30-minute sitcom celebrates 30 on 30

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About Viewer Discretion TicketWatch Get Daily discounts and offers on sporting events, plays, concerts, museums and other events around town Contributors Matthew Gilbert is the Globe's TV critic.Sarah Rodman is a staff TV and music critic for the Boston Globe. Michael Brodeur is the assistant arts editor for the Boston Globe, covering pop music, TV, and nightlife. Katie McLeod is Boston.com's features editor. Rachel Raczka is a producer for Lifestyle and Arts Entertainment at Boston.com. Glenn Yoder is an Arts Entertainment producer Continue reading >>>

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Andrew Ference Announces He’ll Play in Czech League, Offers to Buy …

Andrew Ference Announces He'll Play in Czech League, Offers to Buy Bostonians a Beer Listen up, Bostonians. Andrew Ference is willing to buy you a beer. All you have to do is join him in the Czech Republic, which is where the Bruins' defenseman will be playing during the NHL lockout. Ference announced on Twitter Wednesday that he'll be heading overseas on Oct. 7 -- barring a new CBA. He'll be joining Ceske Budejovice of the Czech Extraliga, which Continue reading >>>