UMass Lowell’s growth creates benefits, strains

International students Moses Chilingwa (left) of Zambia and Vishal Bavishi of India waited for their appointments last month in the lobby of the UMass Lowell Inn and Conference Center.

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As the university takes property off the tax rolls while straining municipal services, city officials are asking it to consider making voluntary payments.

Eli Izaias, visiting from Brazil, waited in line outside Target in Somerville. The store opened at 1 a.m. Friday.

Diehard Black Friday shoppers fuel retail sales

One shopper spent 31 hours in line at the Target at South Bay Center, wrapped in five layers of clothing and carrying a portable phone charger — all for a deal on a TV.

“One of the wonderful things about being a scientist . . . is when things affect you, you can go after them,” said Melissa Moore, who posed with her daughter, Anna Loomis.

Chance meeting leads to novel preeclampsia treatment

Scientist Melissa Moore and Dr. Ananth Karumanchi’s near-misses were more typical of a romantic comedy than the formation of a fruitful scientific partnership.

The US Marshals Service will auction off many of the items seized from James

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The US Marshals Service will auction off many of the items seized from James "Whitey" Bulger's Santa Monica apartment.

One of the items seized is a boxing mannequin that Bulger propped to make it appear as if someone was keeping watch.

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One of the items seized is a boxing mannequin that Bulger propped to make it appear as if someone was keeping watch.

Authorities are concerned some people may perceive it as glorifying the convicted mobster if items of little value are included.

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Authorities are concerned some people may perceive it as glorifying the convicted mobster if items of little value are included.

Two relatives of Bulger's victims said they supported the government's effort to get as much money as possible for the families.

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Two relatives of Bulger's victims said they supported the government's effort to get as much money as possible for the families.

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"They are trying to do the right thing," said Tim Connors, whose father was gunned down by Bulger in 1975.

Bulger has appealed his federal conviction and still faces murder charges in Oklahoma and Florida.

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Bulger has appealed his federal conviction and still faces murder charges in Oklahoma and Florida.

Just the thing if you’re dreaming of a ‘Whitey’ Christmas

Personal items belonging to convicted crime boss James “Whitey” Bulger could soon be sold at auction, with proceeds going to families of his victims.

Marathon bombing survivor Mery Daniel rode her handcycle in September as part of a Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital group that took part in the local stage of a Boston-to-Philadelphia charity ride.

Living stronger by the day, she aims for big ride

Mery Daniel, who lost one leg and had the other severely wounded in the Marathon bombings, feels stronger now, and better, than she did before the blast.

Two children watched NECN’s Nelly Carreño with Santa.

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Job loss brings hardship to family

When a single mom with a 6-year-old son was told that her position was being cut, she could scarcely imagine the magnitude of the struggles that lay ahead.

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Derrick Z. Jackson

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The more recent dicing up of grasslands and woods for new developments has 40 percent of bird species in the state on the decline.

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Celtics 103, Cavaliers 86

Brandon Bass was all smiles after hitting his first career 3-pointer to cap off the third quarter.

Celtics have their way with Cavaliers

The Cavaliers coach twice tried to stop the bleeding with a timeout, but it was to no avail, and the bloodbath only got worse.

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Natalicia Tracy said she lived a life of virtual slavery when she first arrived in the United States to work as a nanny.

Immigrant works to help others avoid abuse

Natalicia Tracy, executive director of the Brazilian Immigrant Center in Allston, works to ensure that other immigrants will not suffer in isolation as she did.

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99 Bottles

Sierra Nevada Celebration

Going back to craft beer’s beginning

Craft beer is so omnipresent these days that it’s difficult to imagine not seeing hundreds of bottles on the shelves of your local store.