State begins takeover of Chelsea Housing Authority
The governor’s office is seeking the takeover of the troubled agency whose chief executive resigned amid an uproar over his $360,000 annual salary.
Casino bill being reworked over $10m shift in aid
Two top State House officials said the bill will likely be altered amid objections about a last-minute change to shift over $10 million from local aid to a horse-racing development fund.
Blue Cross, Fallon post big earnings
The state’s largest health insurers, citing seasonal improvements in their business, posted robust quarterly financial results.
Occupy Boston to face off against city in court today
Fearing a New York-style eviction, protesters are seeking court protection for their encampment at Dewey Square.
Andre Carter becoming a key player for Patriots
In his first year as a Patriot, Carter, who is as proficient at the piano as he is on the defensive line, has jazzed up the pass rush with nine sacks.
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Defensive lineman shares his love of piano
Andre Carter shows his talent for tickling the ivories.
Where did all the acorns go?
Once-ubiquitous acorns are in short supply this fall, a phenomenon that can ripple through the ecosystem and harm animal populations.
Romney takes no chances with TV
For a front-runner who has thrived in debates, former Mass. governor Mitt Romney continues to take a strikingly risk-averse approach to his second presidential campaign.
“[Mitt Romney] has all the urgency of a guy with four aces in his hand.”
Scott McLean, a political science professor at Quinnipiac
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Columnists
Metro
Patrick OK’s bed saving for nursing homes
Nursing home residents who are briefly hospitalized or leave to visit family will have their rooms held for them during their absences, under legislation quietly signed by Governor Patrick.
Business
A project to change the retail landscape
A developer in Somerville said it will open dozens of outlet stores in a massive project at Assembly Square, hoping to cater to Boston-area shoppers tired of trekking out to the suburbs.
Politics
Political Notebook
Obama to talk jobs bill in N.H. visit
Although details have yet to be released, President Obama is expected to hold an event Tuesday in Manchester as part of his effort to drum up public support for the bill.
Nation & World
N.Y. Occupy crackdown came without warning
The eviction early yesterday capped two intense weeks in which Mayor Bloomberg and his aides tried but failed to negotiate with members of Occupy Wall Street.
Sports
Bruins 4, Devils 3
Bruins beat Devils, up win streak to six
Last night’s 4-3 win over New Jersey was a game where all of Bruins coach Claude Julien’s moves were the stuff of a Coach of the Year.
Food and dining
Dining Out
In Back Bay, Forum thinks like a restaurant with big ideas
Forum is a two-level space, with a casual menu on the ground floor and a more ambitious version on the second.
Arts
Galleries
Watercolors that mirror historic marble frieze
Critic Cate McQuaid checks in on art shows in three local venues.
Special reports
Globe Spotlight Report
Under the influence
Full coverage of the Globe’s investigation into OUI acquittal rates.
Opinion
“The nation that still inspires the persecuted and downtrodden — that nation isn’t about to fade to gray.”
Jeff Jacoby
Ideas
“It may seem intimidating when we say you are going to help transcribe ancient Greek papyri, but it’s all about pattern recognition, and the brain excels at pattern recognition.”
James Brusuelas, an Oxford classicist who is part of the Ancient Lives team