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East Boston festival takes a break

Italian celebration sidelined by costs, fund-raising woes

For the past 14 years, East Boston's three-day Italian festival has drawn thousands to Central Square. For the past 14 years, East Boston's three-day Italian festival has drawn thousands to Central Square. (Italia Unita)
By Meghan Irons
Globe Staff / June 5, 2009

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The sausage chow down will not happen this year. There will be no crooning by Sicilian-born singers. (Full article: 654 words)

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