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City Councilor Frank Baker looks to connect community with E-Alert system

Patrick Rosso — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:35:33 +0000

District 3 City Councilor, Frank Baker, has launched a district-wide email alert system, to target crime in the neighborhood. The new E-Alert system will notify residents in Dorchester of incidents and issues specific to their area.

Harris Creek oyster restoration effort planned

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:32:00 +0000

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources says state and federal officials are planning a major oyster restoration effort for Harris Creek on the Eastern Shore.

UALR women can't stop Delle Donne in 73-42 loss

Kurt Voigt — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 20:49:00 +0000

Arkansas-Little Rock knew what to expect in the NCAA tournament in its third consecutive appearance.

Delle Donne lifts Delaware women past UALR 73-42

Kurt Voigt — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:43:00 +0000

Elena Delle Donne made the most of her first NCAA tournament appearance on Sunday. Delle Donne had 39 points and 11 rebounds to lift third-seeded Delaware to a 73-42 win over 14th-seeded Arkansas-Little Rock in the Little Rock Regional.

Florida women hold on to beat Ohio State 70-65

Noah Trister — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:04:00 +0000

For about a week, Florida guard Jordan Jones listened to the chatter about how Ohio State felt insulted by the selection committee.

Ohio State women ousted by Florida 70-65

Noah Trister — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 16:28:00 +0000

Ohio State coach Jim Foster took a few steps out onto the court with his arms folded while his players came over for a media timeout.

No. 2 seed Maryland women beat Navy 59-44

David Ginsburg — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 15:42:00 +0000

When Maryland star Alyssa Thomas showed up for breakfast Saturday looking bleary-eyed, coach Brenda Frese suspected trouble.

No. 2 seed Mizzou falls to No. 15 Norfolk St 86-84

Dave Skretta — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:57:00 +0000

Missouri coach Frank Haith implored his team not to overlook Norfolk State. He spent all week trying to prove to his players that the Spartans were better than a No. 15 seed.

Grove Hall Book Group to meet Thursday night

Patrick Rosso — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:22:58 +0000

Looking for a good book but dont know where to start? The Grove Hall Book Group can help.

BC High knocks out St. John's Prep, headed to Super 8 final

Metro Desk — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:24:37 +0000

By Ryan Mooney, Globe Correspondent NORTH ANDOVER -- BC High didnt make it through group play unscathed, but the Eagles soared when it mattered most. BC Highs 3-2 win over St. Johns Prep at Lawler Arena Wednesday gives the Eagles (13-6-5) the season series with their Catholic Conference rivals, and,...

Dorchester's Jimmy Hayes playing for Chicago Blackhawks

Your Town — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:32:45 +0000

Jimmy Hayes is still skating 20 years after starting out as a toddler on the local ice. But now he is in the NHL. His family and former coaches say his sheer determination has landed Hayes on the Chicago Blackhawks, where he signed a three-year contract last year, after leaving Boston College.

UMass Boston occupiers move their encampment outdoors

Patrick Rosso — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:21:56 +0000

After occupying their campus center for 50 days, students and supporters occupying the University of Massachusetts Boston campus have moved their occupation outside.

New series on CBS, ABC hit ratings milestones

David Bauder — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:49:00 +0000

Illustrating unusual strength for new series, both "Person of Interest" on CBS and "Once Upon a Time" on ABC were the most popular programs on their networks last week.

Boston Fire Department promotes Dorchester firefighter to lieutenant

Patrick Rosso — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:04:58 +0000

Michael F. Guilfoyle a firefighter with Boston Fire Departments Engine 16, located in Dorchester, was promoted to Lieutenant Tuesday morning.

DCR submitting new application for Neponset River Greenway Corridor funds

Patrick Rosso — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:42:32 +0000

The Department of Conservation and Recreation is resubmitting its application to the US Department of Transportation for funding to complete sections of the Neponset River Greenway Corridor.

All-Dorchester Sports League to hold baseball, softball tryouts

Patrick Rosso — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:57:13 +0000

As spring comes to Dorchester, local youth are breaking out the bats and mitts for baseball season. The All-Dorchester Sports Leagues will hold a series of tryouts throughout the month of March and April for its girls softball and boys baseball teams.

Boston Collegiate Charter School honored for student achievement

Patrick Rosso — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:12:46 +0000

Dorchesters Boston Collegiate Charter School was one of the 14 charter schools across the nation honored by the New Leaders for New Schools Effective Practice Incentive Community for high student achievement.

Smith Leadership Academy Charter School in turmoil after layoffs

James Vaznis — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Charter school’s layoffs raise ire Several parents at a Dorchester charter school are calling for the ouster of the executive director and the chairman of the school’s trustees, following a firestorm over the layoffs of the principal and five other employees. The parents say the layoffs on Feb. 17 are jeopardizing the viability of Smith Leadership Academy Charter School and the education of their children by creating an unnecessary distraction just weeks before MCAS testing is to begin.