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COVER: Meridian community gears up for big projects Opportunities for Meridian residents are expanding. Find details inside about the Boys & Girls Club’s future gym, plans for a new YMCA facility, upcoming road projects and more.
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ON THE TOWN Fans of local chef Franck Bacquet have been clamoring for his cooking since last year when he closed Le Coq Rouge in west Boise. Fans, you can rejoice, because Bacquet has joined Angell’s as executive chef.
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SPORTS
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Meridian Rangers and Mountain View Toros both 10-runned on opening day of AA American Legion baseball state tournament.
The Boise Co-op has found a home for its second location: The Village at Meridian. The large retail complex might seem like a surprising choice, but here’s why the co-op says it’s a good fit.
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