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Review finds 10,000 affected by drug lab scandal

The number of people who have been prosecuted using evidence tested by former chemist Annie Dookhan now stands at 10,000.

Menino’s diabetes likely triggered by multiple conditions, doctor says

Mayor Thomas M. Menino had several medical problems that likely brought on his diabetes, one of his doctors said.

Powerball jackpot jumps to $500m

Massachusetts had already sold nearly $1m in tickets by midday Tuesday, and lottery officials expect even higher sales this evening as people chase the record jackpot.

Officials determining if Quincy, Hanson fires were arson

The latest blazes involved two unoccupied buildings and may be linked to a string of arson fires in at least six communities in recent weeks.

An image from Kinfolk, a food quarterly headquartered in Portland, Ore., which focuses on homey and outdoorsy dining and living.

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The unstyled look of hipster food magazines

The latest trendy food and lifestyle magazines are driven by a desire to exist outside the mainstream food world and all that goes with it.

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Somerville eatery makes much of the humble spud

PotatoFreak is tucked away in Cobble Hill Plaza, a small strip mall a few miles and light years from Union Square. But they can really turn out a spud.

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Boston changes, but French-inspired Mistral remains constant

The food at Mistral always meets a certain standard, and the menu features many of the dishes it has for years.

High school football playoffs | Division 1a

Barnstable stays the course against Lincoln-Sudbury

A year ago, Barnstable led Lincoln-Sudbury at halftime but lost their semifinal game. This year, the Red Raiders coasted to a 28-7 win for their first Super Bowl berth since 1995.

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Globe Talk: Boston Fashion is Smart

Join Jay Calderin of Boston Fashion Week and Christopher Muther, fashion reporter for the Boston Globe for a discussion and audience Q&A.

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Asia Graves (center) spoke to Liliana Guandique (left), 17, and Lenisha Carter, 16, in Washington, D.C., in October.

From victim to impassioned voice

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‘Jack Lemmon’ is frivolous fun

Steve Wynn, left, and Robert Kraft talked to reporters about their casino plan for Foxborough on Dec. 5, 2011.

Steve Wynn may bid for casino in Everett

How to donate to Globe Santa

At NewBridge on the Charles in Dedham, a retirement community and assisted living facility, residents participate in an art therapy class for Alzheimer’s patients.

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Art therapy to treat dementia?

Jake Bartlett stepped into his snowboard at Sugarbush Mountain. Ski area operators have high hopes for the season.

Climate change threatens ski industry

Solmate Socks, made in Vermont. The extra one comes in handy

8 made-in-New England gifts

The cover of Alicia Keys’s “Girl on Fire.”

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Alicia Keys’s sensual ‘Girl on Fire’ burns bright

Molly Tobin was shocked to discover the graffiti painted on the door at Wheaton.

After anti-Semitic graffiti, Wheaton rallies

As residences rise, downtown builds a new vitality

Andris Nelsons, a possible contender as BSO’s music director, will lead the orchestra in Verdi’s Requiem.

BSO announces new Tanglewood season

“I got them all to talk,” said Joe Smith, a former Boston disc jockey.

Former DJ’s interviews with stars set to go public

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At 29. Jon Lester is coming of the worst season of his career.

Why trading Jon Lester is a bad idea

The Globe’s Peter Abraham explains why he thinks trading the Sox pitcher for a Royals prospect would be a bad move.

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Steve Wynn may bid for casino in Everett

The Las Vegas casino developer who failed to persuade Foxborough to accept a $1 billion gambling resort is investigating land on the Mystic River in Everett.