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Week in Review: Cavalia's 'Odysseo' Opens in Somerville

Also, the mayor pushes for an anti-casino ballot question, a Somerville native will be on national TV, and other top stories from the week.

Cavalia's 'Odysseo' Opens in Somerville Wednesday
The massive touring equestrian show officially opened in Somerville on Wednesday. We posted photos, videos and interviews about the people—and animals—who make the spectacle happen.

Somerville Mayor Pushes for Anti-Casino Ballot Question
Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone, who has opposed a casino proposal in nearby Everett, has joined a coalition of state leaders that is proposing a ballot question to repeal the state's 2011 gambling law.

Somerville Native Saves Dogs on Reality TV Show
Somerville native Stacia Gorgone stars in a new reality TV show that airs on TLC on Aug. 12. TLC is the same network that has brought us shows like "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo," "Extreme Cougar Wives" and "Little People Big World." The new show, "Boston Unerdogs," which is one-time special, not a series, follows Gorgone as she frantically works to find owners for homeless dogs through her dog rescue, KickAss K9.

Some 'Ting Nice Caribbean Restaurant to Open Aug. 15
The restaurant will serve a wide range of Caribbean food for on-site dining and takeout, and it will have a lunch special. It will open at the corner of McGrath Highway and Pearl Street.

Bay State Fencers Celebrates 10 Years in Somerville
This year, Bay State Fencers celebrates its 10th season in Somerville. The fencing school offers classes and workshops for people of all ages and abilities.

Palindromist Barry Duncan is August's Artist of the Month
Somerville resident Barry Duncan has been featured on NPR and is the subject of an upcoming documentary for his skills as a palindromist. He has also been named Somerville's Artist of the Month for August.

MBTA Collects Historic Revenue Despite Slight Ridership Drop
MBTA fares increased in the summer of 2012. In the first full fiscal year since the increase, revenue on the MBTA reached an historic high. Although ridership dropped, it didn't drop as much as predicted.


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