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Newly divorced and facing an empty nest at home, Mattapan resident Angel Babbitt, 44, asked herself what’s next. The answer, she decided, is to run. A marathon is on the horizon for her this weekend, as she is a member of the Pioneers Run Crew, a Dorchester-based group hosting its third annual alternative to the legendary Boston Marathon – “26.TRUE” – the number a nod very

This year’s theme, “This is My Time,” brought in over 600 entries from K-12th grade Bay Area students of all backgrounds and ethnicities. Students submitted art, essays and videos sharing the challenges they and their family and community have faced over the last year and their dreams for a post-pandemic future. This year’s best in class and honorable mention winners include remarkable students of Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Taiwanese and other ethnic backgrounds. Eac...