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Polish fest highlights a corner of Dorchester culture

BOSTON – Rainy weather Sunday failed to put a damper on the second annual Polish Festival celebration in Boston, as churchgoers streamed out of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church in Dorchester, some in traditional Polish garb and others waving Polish flags to march a few blocks to the Polish American Citizens

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Flags for the fallen ripple over Boston Common

BOSTON – Under a blistering afternoon sun, volunteers dotted Boston Common digging tiny holes to plant miniature American flags on Wednesday, preparing for an annual Memorial Day observance. Passersby stopped to snap pictures, while military families and friends paused to reflect on the fallen. "This event has brought a lot