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Probably due to our decision to run a picture of it in our post about the competition, the Paragon Carousel in Hull has won the Partners in Preservation competition sponsored by American Express. The carousel won the popular vote in the competition and is therefore guaranteed to receive a preservation grant at this time. Additional grants will be announced on June 16. more ›

The first day of 2008 came and went on Wednesday,and Boston sports teams are now all undefeated this year. Or, in other words, no one's set the tone of the new year through a game. more ›

--A woman from Blackstone was hit and killed by a snowplow. 50-year-old Rita Plante had to walk on the road after parking her car and heading to her home. According to O'Ryan Johnson, "Plante carried groceries and walked with her back to traffic when authorities said a white Ford extended-cab pick-up truck with a plow struck her from behind about 5:30 p.m." more ›

During Restaurant Week, which runs from now to August 17 (skipping Saturday, August 11), you can eat three-course lunches for $20.07 and three-course dinners for $33.07 all over town. more ›

Growing up Beard on Bread was a staple in our parent's kitchen. Bostonist has been familliar with James Beard and his books on almost anything available; outside cooking to eating better for less money. After James Beard’s death two decades ago Julia Child helped to create the James Beard Foundation to preserve and promulgate America's culinary heritage. Gothamist told us about the non-profit troubles that the foundation has gone through in the past year. Scandal and outrageous sponsorships aside, the James Beard Foundation has just handed out the 2005 awards and several locals have received a nod. more ›

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