Brown, Warren clash in second debate

Senator Scott Brown and Elizabeth Warren sparred over his voting record and claims about her heritage as the two appeared in Lowell.

Senator Scott Brown made a point during the debate.

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Senator Scott Brown made a point during the debate.

Elizabeth Warren answered a question.

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Elizabeth Warren answered a question.

The candidates met before the debate began.

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The candidates met before the debate began.

Audience members arrived at UMass Lowell’s Tsongas Center before the event.

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Audience members arrived at UMass Lowell’s Tsongas Center before the event.

Supporters for each candidate were outside.

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Supporters for each candidate were outside.

Attendees of all ages were showing their colors.

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Attendees of all ages were showing their colors.

Mara Sidmore will play Lady Macbeth and Allyn Burrows has the title role.

‘Macbeth’ arrives in Medford

Founding members of the Actors’ Shakespeare Project, which is based in nearby Somerville, are opening new frontiers and are bringing “Macbeth” to downtown Medford.

Starter Clay Buchholz gave up eight runs in less than two innings.

Yankees 10, Red Sox 2

Red Sox are pummeled in New York

The Red Sox’ tailspin continued, this time at the hands, and bats, of the playoff-bound Yankees.

Bow maker Benoit Rolland, a recipient of the 2012 MacArthur Fellowship, was photographed at his home in Watertown.

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Four locals chosen for annual ‘genius grant’

The four Boston-area residents, including Watertown bow maker Benoit Rolland, were among 23 worldwide chosen for MacArthur Foundation “genius grants.”

Another accuser in Red Sox abuse case comes forward

A former Kansas City clubhouse attendant is the 20th man in the last nine months to accuse late Red Sox clubhouse manager Donald J. Fitzpatrick of sexual abuse.

MassHousing lends record $965m in 2012

The state’s affordable housing bank provided a record-breaking amount of financing as homeowners flocked to its new program for low-cost loans.

Patients benefit from reading doctors’ notes, study shows

A study from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center reported that patients had an increased understanding of their medical problems after seeing notes doctors wrote about them.

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Bobby Valentine gestured to fans after the team’s last game of the season at Fenway Park on Wednesday.

Red Sox unlikely to find game-changing manager

If the Red Sox decide to fire Bobby Valentine, there are no managerial candidates out there who will wow you.

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For James Santagati of Dorchester, the price he pays to get through the fare gates remains a comparative bargain. “I’ve been taking the T since I was 7,’’ the 57-year-old said.

Despite fare increase, MBTA’s popularity rising

MBTA ridership increased again in August despite the fare increase and service reductions that went into effect in July.

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Growing app market sparks fierce competition

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SEIU Local 615 attorney Ingrid Nava (left) and union president Rocio Saenz discussed details of the janitors contract Monday.

New England janitors, contractors reach deal

A strike was averted as the union representing 14,000 janitors reached a tentative deal with a consortium of cleaning companies.

Politics

Romney trails Obama in swing states, poll shows

A new poll shows likely voters favoring President Obama over Mitt Romney, 52 percent to 41 percent, in nine swing states.

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From left, Justices Antonin Scalia, Anthony Kennedy, Elena Kagan, and Stephen Breyer were at the traditional Red Mass on Sunday, a day before the new Supreme Court session.

Election’s winner may shape Supreme Court

The high court’s makeup could change, perhaps significantly, depending on who is elected president in November.

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Book Review

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‘In Between Days’ by Andrew Porter

The well-regarded short-story writer’s debut offers a portrait of a broken Houston clan struggling to find a fragile balance.

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Neil Silverman, 69,  a Framingham engineer

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