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Citizen scientists find supposedly lost plants
A group of amateur botanists found plants in Middlesex Fells that scientists said were not there, providing a window on the practice of science and on environmental change.
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Connolly mulls run for Boston mayor
Connolly mulls run for Boston mayorCity Councilor John R. Connolly said he is seriously considering a run with a campaign focused on improving city schools.
US considers response to China cyberattacks
The White House will lay out steps the US may take in response to what officials say has been a campaign of cyberstealing linked to the Chinese government.
Novelist Patricia Cornwell wins $50.9m in lawsuit
Novelist Patricia Cornwell wins $50.9m in lawsuitIn Boston federal court, the award-winning writer sued her former financial management company for negligence.
Food
Searching for your Boston hangout
Boston hangout bars might be more modern and upscale, but they still celebrate good food, drinks, and company.
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At Oak Long Bar + Restaurant, in the Fairmont Copley Plaza hotel, Bernadette Ridge of Braintree sipped wine.
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Cook Robert O’Brien prepared a dish at Oak Long.
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Phil Richardson manned the Oak Long bar.
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At Meadhall, in Cambridge’s Kendall Square, bartender Lacy Toback poured a beer.
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Patrons relaxed under Meadhall's drink menu, a large blackboard,
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Matt McTee of Boston, a Microsoft human resources director, enjoyed an IPA at Meadhall.
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At JM Curley, at Downtown Crossing, Lori Busch of Brookline drank with a friend.
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Stephen Caldwell of Allston (left) and Jean Paulynice of Boston relaxed after work at JM Curley.
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At JM Curley, Ethan Rush of Somerville conversed with Delia Langley.
Cheap Eats
Newton’s neighborhood tavern is off the beaten path
Newton’s neighborhood tavern is off the beaten pathDublin-born Karl Roche co-owns West Street Tavern, just off Route 16, where most of the customers are regulars.
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Celtics falter in Denver
Boston began a five-game road trip with a loss in Denver after allowing the Nuggets to pull away in the game’s closing minutes.
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PATRIOTS NOTEBOOK
Patriots have three candidates for the franchise tag
Wes Welker is one of three candidates to get the tag this year, along with cornerback Aqib Talib and offensive tackle Sebastian Vollmer.
Metro
Ex-Chelsea housing chief McLaughlin pleads guilty
Michael E. McLaughlin agreed in a plea deal to help officials prosecute others.
Columnists
Nation & World
Obama urges GOP to halt automatic spending cuts
As a March 1 deadline approaches, President Obama warned that the jobs of essential government workers are on the line.
Politics
Kerry plans nine-nation tour to Europe, Mideast
Secretary of State John F. Kerry plans to meet with members of the Syrian opposition and speak with foreign leaders on a series of other thorny issues.
Business
Macs at Apple offices hacked
Apple says a small number of computers at its offices were infected by malicious software.
Arts
Stage Review
Utopian tales and a search for community
In his monologue “American Utopias,” Mike Daisey visits Disney World, Burning Man, and Occupy Wall Street.
Lifestyle
A glimpse downstairs at America’s Downton Abbey
The success of ‘‘Downton Abbey’’ has piqued interest in the life of servants in the Gilded Age mansions of Newport, R.I.
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Potholes in Boston
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Potholes in BostonNew England traffic has long negotiated the effects of our repetitive freeze-thaw cycle that leaves roads an obstacle course of potholes.