As the Patch editors look back at 2011, they are picking the biggest news stories of last year. Benjamin Paulin, Dover-Sherborn Patch Editor- The biggest news event of the year would have to be the death of Osama bin Laden. Not only did it help to bring some semblance of closure to the countless victims he affected but it also helped shift the focus toward the importance of our military and all they do overseas. Seal Team 6 gave us a glimpse of how ordinary men and woman from the United States can do extraordinary things in the face of danger. Michael Hardman, Regional Editor, Attleboro Patch…

As we enter 2012, Patch editors are looking back at 2011. In this installation, we weigh in on the "People of the Year." Jeremie Smith, Medfield Patch Editor - SEAL Team 6. This unit of military specialists accomplished its counter-terrorism mission in Pakistan in May when it successfully killed Osama bin Laden. The successful mission was celebrated throughout the country and SEAL Team 6 quickly became anonymous heroes. These men, in my opinion, are the Persons of the Year. For more on SEAL Team 6, click here to read TIME Magazine’s blurb on Person of the Year candidates. http://www.time.com/…

What is our best Boston sports event in 2011? Here's a clue they are named after an animal and are a wicked cool bunch. Usually, our editors are the ones asking the questions for the New Year's weekend, but we're turning the tables a bit. We've been asked for our top picks in movies, books, songs, person of the year, event of the year and best Boston sports moment. In round four, we give our top Boston Sporting event of 2011. After reading ours, please share yours with us in the comment section. Kelly Glista, Norwood Patch Editor-The Bruins winning the Stanley Cup, no contest. It shifted the …

What was the best song in 2011? Usually, our editors are the ones asking the questions for the New Year's weekend, but we're turning the tables a bit. We've been asked for our top picks in movies, books, songs, person of the year, event of the year and best Boston sports moment. In round three, we give our best song for 2011. After reading ours, please share yours with us in the comment section. Kelly Mello, Norton Patch Editor-Adele's "Rolling in the Deep." Adele has such a gorgeous voice, and it's about time America realized it. Though the radio has tried to run "Rolling in the Deep" into …

What was the best movie of 2011? Usually, our editors are the ones asking the questions for the New Year's weekend, but we're turning the tables a bit. We've been asked for our top picks in movies, books, songs, person of the year, event of the year and best Boston sports moment. In round two, we give our top films of 2011. After reading ours, please share yours with us in the comment section. Mike Gleason, Wrentham Patch Editor- The Adventures of Tintin. In a somewhat disappointing 2011 (Transformers and Twilight were both top grossers), I'd say the best movie I saw was the most recent. …

What were we reading in 2011? Usually, our editors are the ones asking the questions for the New Year's weekend, but we're turning the tables a bit. We've been asked for our top picks in movies, books, songs, person of the year, event of the year and best Boston sports moment. In round one, we give our top reads of 2011. After reading ours, please share yours with us in the comment section. Mike Gleason, Wrentham Patch Editor. The best book I read in 2011 was David Foster Wallace's Infinite Jest. Wallace's obscure sense of humor and ability to hold forth on a wide variety of topics, from …