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Album Review: Calexico, 'Carried To Dust'
By Ross Dallas Too often, contemporary albums are a jumbled mix of singles rather than a coherent piece. There is no sense of reprise, and 10 out of 12 songs will serve as calk to fill in the cracks around two songs intended for airplay. So, I was delighted when I heard that Calexico was [...]
Dr. Dog's Last Day On U.S. Tour, 2008
By Ross Dallas You could tell they were tired. It was the last day of Dr. Dog’s longest tour to date, and that morning they were still drinking beer when some people are sipping their first cup of java. WERS was bustling that Friday. If people weren’t rushing to set up equipment, they were finalizing [...]
Police: Stuart And Tremont Intersection A Hub For Crime
By Ross Dallas It’s dark at the corner, except for the glowing white light of the 7-Eleven. A man in a heavy coat stands in front of the convenience store, holding the door for customers and asking if anyone can spare change. At 2:20 a.m., a police car flashes its lights, and those standing nearby [...]
Mass. Legislators, Residents Combat Graffiti
By Ross Dallas A bill that would ban the possession by and sale of spray paint to those younger than 17 years old in Massachusetts is expected to be referred to a committee next week. The bill sponsored by Sen. Michael Morrissey, intends to combat graffiti in the commonwealth. It was first filed in 2006 [...]
Mass. Coyote Trapping Bill Stirs Debate
By Ross Dallas A bill to allow more effective means of capturing and eliminating coyotes that threaten Massachusetts residents will soon make its way to a committee and receive a date for a public hearing.