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Channel 5's 'Chronicle' Explores Watertown in Days Following the Marathon Bombings

The program airing Monday looks at the food, arts and business in town, as well as talking to people about the events of April 19.

WCVB Channel 5's "Chronicle" took to the streets of Watertown to look beyond the headlines of the hunt for the Boston Marathon Bombers and find the local gems and charm that make the town special.

The special episode of Chronicle, hosted by Anthony Everett and Shayna Seymour, airs Monday, June 17 at 7:30 p.m.

The show will touch on the events of April 19, including an interview with Watertown resident Jeffrey Ryan who gave first responders towels to use as tourniquets for Richard Donohue, the MTBA officer injured in the firefight in East Watertown.

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The primary focus, however will be the things that the town is known for: being a welcoming place blessed with an old world charm that's a mix of ethnicities, a destination for art, foodies, and businesses.

The crews stopped by Eastern Clothing, said owner John Airasian. They also visited Sevan Bakery, Deluxe Town Diner and Russo’s among other spots in town.

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Chronicle will also feature the New Rep Theatre and Athenahealth.

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