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Friendly politics on the menu (Caitlin Castello for the Boston Globe)It was a chance for old friends to catch up Thursday when Governor Deval Patrick (left) and Newton's mayor-elect, Setti Warren, met for lunch.
If you were one of the many people peeking into the windows of Johnny’s Luncheonette in Newton Centre on Thursday afternoon, your eyes did not fool you: That certainly was Governor Deval Patrick dining on French fries and a fish sandwich with mayor-elect Setti Warren. Boston Globe, 11:04 a.m.

Educators tout the value of experiential learning

Community service, internships, and jobs not only let teenagers help society, they provide experience that will help them throughout their college years, a group of educators said Thursday at a conference in Brookline. Boston Globe, 11:39 a.m.

Newton cyclist seriously hurt after being hit, dragged by car in Natick

A 30-year-old Newton bicyclist underwent surgery Friday for serious injuries he sustained when he was hit by a car and dragged more than 800 feet in Natick Wednesday evening, police said. Boston Globe, 11/20/2009

Magical 'Carousel' comes to Newton's Turtle Lane Playhouse

Musical theater folks are always searching for triple threats: actors who can dance, sing, and act. But Derek Raposo ups the ante. As the carnival boy in "Carousel," which opens Friday night at the Turtle Lane Playhouse in Newton's Auburndale section, the 27-year-old from Boston will also perform tricks from his professional magic act. At left, Gillian Gordon (Louise) and Raposo (Carnival Dancer) rehearse. Boston Globe, 11/19/09
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I've been a whirlwind this week. Highlights: I've been working well into the wee hours almost every night, but I will indeed make my deadline tomorrow, even with a reasonable bedtime tonight. I finally got the enclosures (driving and parking directions) printed up for Steph's Bat Mitzvah invitations. 11/19/09
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