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The Boston Globe • • general
Key Points:
- The Boston Globe received nearly 50 voicemails from readers expressing affection and pride for the Boston accent, highlighting its role as a symbol of family, identity, and community.
- Sid McDonough, 84, shared his story of initially trying to lose his Boston accent while in the Navy but later embracing it as a treasured part of his identity.
- Many callers lamented the fading of the Boston accent among younger generations, linking it to a loss of cultural and regional connection.
- The newsletter also touches on various news briefs including Olympic highlights, a pregnant woman detained in Burlington, and the costly overhaul of Boston’s White Stadium.
- Readers are encouraged to listen to the voicemails and share their own stories by calling
