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Pup Caught in Crossfire, Cops to the Rescue|Chopper Concern|Commander the Seal's Tragic Tale: Boston's Most-Read Stories

A sad story with a silver lining, a sky-borne curiosity, and a hat-tip to some great (if unhappy) reporting.

Paw of Duty: Boston Officers Foot the Bill for Dog Shot in Dorchester

Sgt. Thomas Brooks and officers Brian Smith and David Lanteigne paid for the dog's surgery after it was injured in an overnight shooting.

Those Loud, Low-Flying Helicopters Are Nothing to Worry About

But Boston Police still had to reassure a few people

Boston Seal's Death Chronicled in Tragic, Belated Report

Commander died in April at the New England Aquarium. Boston Magazine reported the details Monday.

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