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Framingham Chef 'Redeemed' on Cutthroat Kitchen... Almost
Upside down and on a tightrope, the Aussie-born chef took a second shot Wednesday night on the Food Network's most challenging cooking show.

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Upside down and on a tightrope, the Aussie-born chef took a second shot Wednesday night on the Food Network's most challenging cooking show.

Police were on the scene Wednesday evening.
A building, reportedly behind Bertucci's, was spewing smoke Wednesday night in West Roxbury.
The "Lyftie Awards" tallied up the top destinations in Boston.
Part of a parking pilot in Cambridge.
These are the laws that are effective as of January 1, 2017.
A post-holiday revamp's a-comin'.
Voters in November agreed to a ballot initiative that would open recreational marijuana shops in early 2018. Legislators voted to postpone.
Babcock Place would add an additional 62 apartments to the neighborhood, in addition to the tower proposed earlier this year.
Proposal would institute a fine for members who broadcast or stream audio/video from the floor.
What are you doing New Year's Eve? How about a free show and fireworks?
Come to Copley and we'll light the menorah...
Alastair Mclean will appear Wednesday night on the Food Network.
Smoke from the fire damaged several businesses on Concord Street Monday night.
The hurt 21-year-old was in serious condition.
The holiday was weekend was a busy time for the Brookline Police Department.