STONEHAM -- When Lissa Dutra purchased her dream house a little over a year ago from a family that lived there 50 years, the 28-year-old therapist had grand plans. She wanted to make it a showcase and create a second-floor office out of the spacious carriage house. Her dream changed dramatically with the addition of boyfriend Derek Wilkins, two dogs, ... (Full article: 274 words)

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