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Wayland
Rabies case confirmed in Wayland raccoon
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has confirmed at least one case of rabies in a raccoon in Wayland. According to DPH representative Anne Roach, the animal tested positive for the virus last week.
Scituate
Scituate searching for a new town accountant
A little over a year after Scituate officials found someone to replace their longtime town accountant, officials will begin the process anew.
Back Bay
Detours, parking restrictions planned for weekend races
Drivers can expect detours and parking restrictions across the city this weekend as thousands of runners take to the streets to finish the last mile of the Boston Marathon, and pay tribute to law enforcement officials killed in the line of duty.
Brookline
New York Times publishes Brookline High School senior's 'daring' college essay
The New York Times published the college admissions essay of a Brookline High School senior on its website last week, calling it both daring and risky.
Dorchester
Tickets still available for Dot Day 10K Cocktail and Cash Golden Gala
As Dorchester Day nears so do all the great events that make up the celebration, including the 10K Cocktail and Cash Golden Gala.
Back Bay
Canadian letter-writer pledges support to Boston
A Canadian with a deep affection for Boston is hoping his words of encouragement can help bring not only solace but also financial support to people and families recovering from the Boston Marathon bombings.
Newburyport
Pilot program lets bikes board rush-hour commuter trains between some Newburyport-Rockport stations
The MBTA launched a pilot program this month that allows passengers to bring bikes aboard commuter rail trains between certain stations on the Newburyport-Rockport line during morning and afternoon rush hour travel times.
Jamaica Plain
Curious tar-covered cat rescued from Boston construction site is up for adoption
A curious cat wandered into a Boston construction site and found himself in some serious tar-ouble.
Snapshot
Community budget per person, 2012
Take the town budget and divide by the number of residents, and you get this chart. See where your town ranks. Summer communities -- with high warm weather populations but low permanent populations -- dominate the list. Wealthy communities, such as Weston, Lexington, and Cohasset are also ranked high.
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