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Maureen Forry-Sorrell

@maureenforryso.bsky.social

Proud member of team #dotnews and #bostonirish. Marketing & Sales Pro | Disability Advocate | Rare Disease Mom | Poodle Enthusiast | Co-publisher Boston Irish Mag. Originally from Dorchester, currently in Newton MA. www.dotnews.com

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My wife just caught this video of a dolphin in Pine Neck Creek in Port Norfolk @universalhub.com @dotnews.bsky.social

10.03.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 5
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Editorial: Give β€˜em hell, Michelle www.dotnews.com/2025/editori...

05.03.2025 14:36 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 4
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The JFK Library and Museum in #Dorchester announced that it is "temporarily closed until further notice" β€” sources tell @dotnews.bsky.social it's due to an Trump executive order impacting federal probationary workers

18.02.2025 20:40 β€” πŸ‘ 124    πŸ” 66    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 26
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The '3.5% rule': How a small minority can change the world Nonviolent protests are twice as likely to succeed as armed conflicts – and those engaging a threshold of 3.5% of the population have never failed to bring about change.

On civil disobedience:

www.bbc.com/future/artic...

18.02.2025 03:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Poodle #1 won first round of Pretty Pretty Princess. Poodle #2 wasn’t pleased.

25.12.2024 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This morning I woke up with a tightness in my chest and a sad wistfulness that I couldn’t place. Driving home from school drop off it hit me: it’s 20 years since my mother passed away. Here’s a piece I wrote years ago that serves as my eulogy. www.bostonirish.com/commentary/2...

17.12.2024 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There is a special need for toys for ages 10-12! Let’s do this!

10.12.2024 21:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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As a parent of a Newton public schooler, I can’t thank them enough for including Stool Building in their curriculum and reminding me of the glory that is β€œWaiting for Guffman”. youtube.com/clip/UgkxSsa...

07.12.2024 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just saw Six: The Musical at the Emerson Colonial Theatre, and wowβ€”what a show! It’s smart, funny, and full of energy, with some truly incredible performances. If you’re looking for something fun and fresh to see this season, I can’t recommend it enough. Check out my review over on BostonIrish.com!

07.12.2024 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Maybe the station official was the girl they were fighting about.

05.12.2024 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Six The most comprehensive source for Touring Broadway Shows, Touring Broadway Tickets, Touring theater information, Tickets, Gift Certificates, Videos, News, Features, Reviews, Photos, Group Tickets.

I cannot recommend Six the Musical highly enough. Fun, clever and omg the VOICES those women have! Do yourself a favor and see it while it’s in Boston. boston.broadway.com/shows/six-2/

05.12.2024 07:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mayor Fuller announces that she will not run for a third term.
figcitynews.com/2024/12/mayo...

04.12.2024 06:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Fig City News: Requesting your financial support – Fig City News

As a member of another local newsroom, I can’t expound enough on the need for financial support from the community. Join me in donating to Fig City News- it is more important than ever to support small, independent news sites! figcitynews.com/2024/12/fig-...
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#supportlocal

04.12.2024 12:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank God for special educators. We are lucky to work with some incredibly talented teachers who have improved my life and the lives of my children. #disability #specialeducation

03.12.2024 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Yon fanmi imigran a la rechΓ¨ch de yon kay nan mitan yon tanpΓ¨t politik Istwa sa a te jwenn sipΓ² Sant Pullitzer. Se Lily Qian ki te fΓ¨ ilistrasyon yo pou WBUR. EntΓ¨vyou pou istwa sa a te reyalize nan lang espΓ nyΓ²l. Sthoughton – A kΓ¨lke pa de otowout la, an fas yon ponp ga...

Simon's series is being published in Haitian Creole by the Boston Haitian Reporter - here's part 2
bostonhaitian.com/content/yon-...

03.12.2024 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The cover of the forthcoming humorous contemporary fantasy IF WISHES WERE RETAIL with the added text "Now on Netgalley and Edelweiss+"

The cover of the forthcoming humorous contemporary fantasy IF WISHES WERE RETAIL with the added text "Now on Netgalley and Edelweiss+"

One (1) clueless genie PLUS one (1) wisecracking teenager PLUS one (1) failing mall equals one (1) summer none of them will ever forget.

Get an advance copy of IF WISHES WERE RETAIL on Netgalley and Edelweiss+ NOW!

02.12.2024 22:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m so bummed to miss this! But you should go and tell me how it is.

30.11.2024 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Joyfully celebrating 46 years dodging turkey at the T-day table. #onlyhams

29.11.2024 14:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Residents challenge City on Newton Highlands Village Enhancement Project [UPDATED]. figcitynews.com/2024/11/resi...

27.11.2024 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Attacks against people with developmental disabilities are very high, but mainly behind closed doors by someone entrusted with their care. Heartening to see Danvers turn out for one of their own, and it’s crucial that we understand exactly how vulnerable this population is.

27.11.2024 22:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Attack on a disabled man in Danvers sparks outpouring of support and charges against 4 teens Three 15-year-olds and a 14-year-old have been indicted in the beating of Christopher β€œDucky” Anderson, the Essex County district attorney’s office announced Tuesday. Warrants were issued for two more...

Danvers has rallied behind a well-known community member who is developmentally disabled, after authorities say he was badly beaten by a group of teenagers last month.

27.11.2024 22:04 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

Please give me a follow on Boston Irish Magazine’s page. Thanks, friends!

25.11.2024 21:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The December 2024 Boston Irish Music & Arts Calendar is packed with events celebrating Irish culture in Boston. Whether you're a longtime supporter of Irish arts or new to the scene, there's something for everyone to enjoy this season.
bostonirish.com/arts/2024/bo...

25.11.2024 21:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

@edforry.bsky.social looks familiar

23.11.2024 21:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Porsha Olayiwola and Bing Broderick inside Just-Bookish, a new book store and community gathering space that they plan to open this month on the ground level of Dot Crossing, a new mixed-use building at 1469 Dorchester Ave. in Fields Corner. Seth Daniel photo

Porsha Olayiwola and Bing Broderick inside Just-Bookish, a new book store and community gathering space that they plan to open this month on the ground level of Dot Crossing, a new mixed-use building at 1469 Dorchester Ave. in Fields Corner. Seth Daniel photo

Just Bookish, the long awaited community space and bookshop in Fields Corner, celebrates its grand opening today at 11am. Here’s a preview story by @clovettboston.bsky.social in The Reporter in August. www.dotnews.com/2024/booksto...

23.11.2024 14:25 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
A city rendering shows a proposed reconfiguration of a Blue Hill Avenue intersection.

A city rendering shows a proposed reconfiguration of a Blue Hill Avenue intersection.

Neighbors review latest plans for Blue Hill Ave re-design
#Dorchester #Mattapan www.dotnews.com/2024/neighbo...

22.11.2024 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Shows image of gathering from last year's event and names this year's honorees at the 2024 Hidden Heroes & Sheroes event on Nov. 22, 2024, 6 p.m. at 6 Norfolk St., Dorchester.

Shows image of gathering from last year's event and names this year's honorees at the 2024 Hidden Heroes & Sheroes event on Nov. 22, 2024, 6 p.m. at 6 Norfolk St., Dorchester.

Friday in #Dorchesterβ€” Hidden Heroes & Sheroes event at the Great Hall in Codman Square

20.11.2024 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Above: Marisa Meldonian, Samantha Pardo, Eliza Novick, and Divya Varghese at one of the Women's History Trail markers on Washington Street opposite Mother's Rest Park in Four Corners. Seth Daniel photo.

Above: Marisa Meldonian, Samantha Pardo, Eliza Novick, and Divya Varghese at one of the Women's History Trail markers on Washington Street opposite Mother's Rest Park in Four Corners. Seth Daniel photo.

The Boston Women’s Heritage Trail has officially launched Sidewalk Stories, a series of trail markers highlighting historic women at nine different locations in #Dorchester www.dotnews.com/2024/women-s...

20.11.2024 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 57    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

And the only thing standing between you and the answer is $700

20.11.2024 00:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dogs are the best because sometimes it’s fun to go to the doctor and the diagnosis is either A) indigestion or B) certain death in a matter of hours.

20.11.2024 00:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0