Maureen Forry

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The first observance of Dorchester Day, in June of 1904, took place under a tent on Savin Hill. A celebration of local history and pride, it was also meant to protect an urban wild with a panoramic view from a frenzy of new development. But by the beginning of the 20th century, the fast pace of change in Dorchester was hard to ignore. Over the fifty years after its annexation to Boston, in 1870, Dorchester’s population would increase more than ten-fold.

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Two weeks ago, on Sat., May 17, Blake Finnegan, 9, and Natalie Adkins, 11, were named Little and Young Miss Dorchester. On this coming Sunday, June 1, wearing their new crowns and sashes on display, they will join in the fun of Dorchester Day, riding in the annual parade. Among 16 contestants, Finnegan and Adkins impressed event coordinator Annissa Essaibi-George and a panel of judges with their strong essays, confident stage presence, and charismatic on-the-spot responses.

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Two restaurants located along the Dorchester Avenue corridor – King Do and Pizza 24 – are making news this month, with both having recently hosted abutter’s meetings to discuss their hopes about permits. In March, King Do bakery and restaurant, which has long held court at 1229 Dorchester Ave. in Glover’s Corner, relocated up the street to 1154 Dorchester Ave. in a space formerly occupied by Van Shabu.

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Ray Liriano, a musician and painter, sits in front of his drum set inside a second-floor studio inside 55 Morrissey Blvd. It’s his office and creative space, and it’s tucked into a corner of a building that once housed radio station control rooms, sound-proofed studios, and offices for the Greater Boston Media Company.

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On May 16, Saint Brendan Elementary School students sat criss-cross applesauce on the floor of Father Lane Hall, excitedly staring at the curtain draped across the stage in front of them. Backstage, the 15 girls in the school’s drama club tried to sneak peeks through the curtain while shaking out their nerves. Before rehearsals began 12 weeks ago, most of the girls knew “wicked” as just another adverb.