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City Councilor John R. Connolly kicked off his campaign for mayor March 20.

Connolly raised more than $70,000 in March

John Connolly has $335,000 in his account in the race for Boston mayor. Meanwhile, Public Safety Secretary Andrea Cabral said she won’t run.

Convicted rapist Gary Irving was escorted into Dedham Superior Court Monday by Massachusetts State Troopers after being transported from Maine.

After 34 years on run, convicted rapist held without bail

Gary Alan Irving, who was brought back to Mass. today, faces sentencing for raping three women in 1978.

Driver in fatal Lakeville crash was high on heroin, police say

A Middleborough woman pleaded not guilty to motor vehicle homicide in the death of an 18-year-old Gordon College student.

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The nomination would mark a high-profile entrance into public service for the slain president’s only surviving child.

Gabriel Gomez.

GOP Senate candidate Gomez to run Boston Marathon

Gabriel E. Gomez will run the race two weeks before the primary on April 30.

red sox 8, yankees 2

Red Sox beat Yankees in opener

The Red Sox pounded 13 hits, and Jon Lester went five innings as Boston won at Yankee Stadium.

The Red Sox celebrated after beating the Yankees Monday in their 2013 season opener.

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The Red Sox celebrated after beating the Yankees Monday in their 2013 season opener.

Jonny Gomes slid in safely in the ninth inning as the Red Sox extended their lead.

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Jonny Gomes slid in safely in the ninth inning as the Red Sox extended their lead.

Jackie Bradley made a running catch to end the third inning.

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Jackie Bradley made a running catch to end the third inning.

Jackie Bradley extended to make the catch.

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Jackie Bradley extended to make the catch.

Jose Iglesias dove into home plate with one of four second-inning runs for the Red Sox.

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Jose Iglesias dove into home plate with one of four second-inning runs for the Red Sox.

Jose Iglesias (foreground) and Jackie Bradley (background) were greeted by teammates after scoring in the second inning.

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Jose Iglesias (foreground) and Jackie Bradley (background) were greeted by teammates after scoring in the second inning.

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Jon Lester, the Sox' Opening Day pitcher, threw a pitch.

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Yankees hurler CC Sabathia prepared to deliver a pitch.

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The Red Sox bowed their heads during a tribute to the Newtown, Conn., victims.

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Red Sox players warmed up before the game.

A group of Red Sox fans mingled with a Yankees fan, right, in the stands before the game.

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A group of Red Sox fans mingled with a Yankees fan, right, in the stands before the game.

Players milled about the batting cage Monday morning ahead of the Opening Day matchup between the Red Sox and Yankees.

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Players milled about the batting cage Monday morning ahead of the Opening Day matchup between the Red Sox and Yankees.

David Ortiz, who is not in today's lineup, spoke to Dustin Pedroia.

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David Ortiz, who is not in today's lineup, spoke to Dustin Pedroia.

Red Sox GM Ben Cherington spoke on the phone before the game.

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Red Sox GM Ben Cherington spoke on the phone before the game.

Red Sox players warmed up on the field before the start of the game.

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Red Sox players warmed up on the field before the start of the game.

Spotlight report | Part 2

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Passengers hurt in accidents often run into denial and evasion by poorly insured firms.

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Calculate costs of a taxi medallion

Every taxi in Boston must have a medallion screwed into the vehicle — and there are only 1,825 medallions, making them extremely valuable.

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Paul Pierce (left), getting fouled by the Knicks’ Raymond Felton, says the Celtics will be ready for the playoffs.

Celtics lacking victories, but not confidence

Despite recent struggles, the Celtics feel secure about a first-round matchup with the Knicks. But the numbers lately describe a team in decline.