MBTA to propose 23% fare hike, limited service cuts

Most service cuts would be spared under a budget-balancing plan that will be announced this morning by T officials.

This photo shows the mug shots of Allen Prue (left) and his wife, Patricia Prue, in connection with the murder of a Vermont teacher.

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Husband, wife charged in murder of Vermont teacher

A married couple who once snowplowed the driveway of Melissa Jenkins were charged today with murdering the 33-year-old mother of a two-year old boy.

Former President George H.W. Bush and Mitt Romney met in early December, 2011, in Houston.

George H.W. Bush to formally back Mitt Romney

The former president plans to endorse Romney at an event later today in Houston.

Wegmans is scouting Boston locations for supermarket

The New York grocery chain would consider a site in Downtown Crossing, the company’s chief executive said today.

Tea Party supporter Susan Clark of Santa Monica, Calif., rang a bell as supporters of the health care law shouted slogans in front of the Supreme Court Wednesday in Washington, DC.

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Justices seem open to keeping parts of health care law

In the final day of arguments, several Supreme Court justices seemed receptive to the idea that portions of the law can survive even if the individual mandate is struck down.

CHEAP EATS

At Dosa Temple, vegetarian Indian cuisine

This Southern Indian restaurant in Somerville has an extensive vegetarian and vegan menu.

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A feast of options for online reservations

Several start-ups are challenging the reign of OpenTable Inc., the go-to destination for Web reservations that has become vulnerable to competition because of its fees.

“Increasingly, presidents are represented by specialized counsel, and universities don’t have the same advantage.”

Jim Finkelstein,  a George Mason University policy professor

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Inside The Boston Globe

Once an icon for the Lakers, Magic Johnson may now become a symbol for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Magic Johnson group to buy Dodgers for record $2b

Top lawyer helped win many college chiefs’ perks

Framingham plant lifts Genzyme’s prospects

Brown transfers to Guard in Maryland
Red Sox manger Bobby Valentine, who had been a big advocate forJose Iglesias, said he saw a lack of confidence in him after an 0-for-3 game.

On baseball

For the Red Sox, offense again rules at shortstop

MUSIC REVIEW

At BSO, a Greek violin soloist takes up the baton
James Cobery, (standing, left), a vice president at The Kraft Group, addressed Foxborough town officials Tuesday night.

Kraft firm can publicly speak to Foxborough board in land dispute
In a speech Tuesday at the Boston Municipal Research Bureau, Mayor Thomas M. Menino said the stalled talks hurts schools.

Teacher contract talks with city at impasse
Bruce Springsteen performed Monday at TD Garden in Boston.

Names

Bruce Springsteen to play Gillette Stadium Aug. 18

Oldest living Red Sox still follows his team
“He’s my son, I’m happy with the decision,’’ Doc Rivers said after the Celtics’ 102-95 win over the Bobcats Monday night.

Celtics Notebook

Doc Rivers talks about his son’s decision to go pro

Hyde Park residents get rightful ZIP code

Metro

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“The unique nature of MGM’s plans . . . simply do not allow us to pursue the comprehensive MGM resort originally envisioned here,” said Bill Hornbuckle (left), MGM's chief marketing officer.

MGM pulls $600m Brimfield casino plan

The company will instead search for another location in Western Massachusetts.

Business

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Eric S. Rosengren, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.

Boston Fed chief warns against complacency

In a speech, Eric S. Rosengren cited positive economic signs but said the Fed must continue its stimulation efforts.

Columnists

Brian McGrory

Go first class for a change

Jeff Jacoby

From Reagan, a way for GOP to win young voters

scot lehigh

Must issues for Boston schools

Joanna Weiss

The ‘Mad Men’ of the GOP race

Kevin Cullen

Cutting corners at National Grid
Despite his troubles in 2011, John Lackey (right) is rehabbing with the Sox this year.

Dan Shaughnessy

Catching up with Red Sox pitcher John Lackey

BOSTON CAPITAL

The MBTA’s big debt problem

Innovation Economy

Former Vertica executive hears call of ‘big data’

Juliette Kayyem

A new ocean passage, with not enough rules

Yvonne Abraham

Mattapan verdict shows jury system works
Excited supporters cheer when Mitt Romney arrives for a campaign stop at the Machine Shed Restaurant in Rockford, Ill., in March.

Jeff Jacoby

Young voters should flock to GOP

Joan Vennochi

Romney’s Fehrnstrom problem

Nation & World

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EPA rule targets new coal-fired power plants

The Environmental Protection Agency imposed limits on heat-trapping pollution from new power plants.

Politics

Newt Gingrich spoke at Salisbury University in Salisbury, Md., Tuesday. His campaign said Tuesday that it is curtailing its efforts.

Newt Gingrich scales back his campaign

Gingrich is dramatically curtailing his campaign schedule and laying off about a third of his staff.

Sports

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Bruins 5, Lightning 2

Tim Thomas, Bruins strike back

Benoit Pouliot scored the deciding goal in the third period, but Thomas kept them in the game with some key saves.

Food & dining

Persian New Year is a time of renewal - and a traditional table

At family tables, traditional dishes evoke spring.

Arts

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Poet, playwright, and performer Michael Mack in ‘‘Conversations With My Molester: A Journey of Faith.’’

In ‘Conversations With My Molester,’ confronting memories of abuse

The abuse Michael Mack suffered as a child changed him in ways that took years to reveal.

Magazine

The cover for the March 25 2012 issue

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The cover for the March 18 2012 issue

Grover Norquist: Emperor of no
The cover for the March 11 2012 issue

Stoughton’s Lori McKenna is writing her heart out
The cover for the March 4 2012 issue

Putting college degrees to work

Opinion

“[Ronald Reagan] never had to tell young voters they should be ‘working like crazy’ to elect him. So many of them already were.”

Jeff Jacoby 

Ideas

“Even people with no direct experience with street life — whose exposure to the criminal underworld comes mainly from “The Wire” — have a sense that it is governed by its own set of rules and ethics.”

Leon Neyfakh