There are many kinds of artists – Somerville poet Kirk Etherton explains…

Arrests:
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Craig Thomson, 51, of 50C Memorial Rd., December 16, 4:51 p.m., arrested at 400 Somerville Ave. on a charge of larceny over $250.

Christopher Doherty, 36, of 824 Allen Rd., Wolfeboro, NH, December 16, 6:08 p.m., arrested at Park St. on a charge of disorderly conduct.

A body was discovered near the intersection of Interstate 93 and Route 38 Sunday. Foul play is not suspected, so authorities are not releasing the name of the deceased man.

Police were called to a George St. residence Sunday morning in response to a report of a knife wielding man barricaded in the house, along with members of his family.

Singing for their suppers, Adela & Jude are on that dusty road less travelled.

By Blake Maddux

AnaMaria Broding and Matthew Moran are a musical duo that performs under a moniker that is made up of their middle names: Adela & Jude.

Many years prior to meeting, Moran attended the New England Conservatory, while Broding earned a full scholarship to study piano at Berklee College of Music. She later pursued graphic design.

Replacing McCarthy overpass with ground-level boulevard to undergo environmental review

– Photo by Elizabeth Sheeran

McGrath Highway is one step closer to coming down after the state Department of Transportation (MassDOT) released a final report recommending that a six-lane boulevard design replacing the McCarthy overpass undergo an environmental review. Separately, MassDOT has also agreed review the possibility of a four-lane option.

By William C. Shelton

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It’s coming on Christmas,
They’re cutting down trees,
Putting up reindeer,
Singing songs of joy and peace.
Oh I wish I had a river
I could skate away on.
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– Joni Mitchell

A few days before my eighth Christmas, I confronted my mother with my growing suspicion that Santa Claus was a hoax. To her credit, she was truthful and forthright in her response.

By Joseph A. Curtatone

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The Board of Aldermen took great steps this month toward keeping our community affordable and leveraging new development to enhance residents’ job and career opportunities. Three votes made this happen.

Popular City afghans have been redesigned, depict various historic sites in Somerville

Looking for the perfect holiday gift to show your Somerville pride? Look no further! The city is now offering a brand new, full color, and machine washable afghan, that highlights many local historic landmarks and events, including the Raid on the Powder House; the Round House; Somerville High School, West Branch Library; Somerville Museum; and other special assets. The afghan can be seen here on the Historic Preservation Commission’s website (www.somervillema.gov/historicpreservation) and on display at City Hall.