Times Co. hires firm to find buyer for the Globe
The New York Times Co., which last tried to sell The Boston Globe in 2009, bought the Globe in 1993 for $1.1 billion.
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Best friend recalls slain Wayland teen’s last day
The best friend of a Wayland teen slain in 2011 tearfully recalled her last hours today at the murder trial of the girl’s ex-boyfriend.
Two Boston-area scientists win $3 million prizes
The new Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences honored Eric S. Lander and Robert Weinberg, who have long co-taught a biology class at MIT.
From the archives , Feb. 22, 2003 | The station nightclub fire
In seconds, elation turned to horror
Shortly after the 2003 Station fire in West Warwick, R.I., the Globe reported on the fateful seconds before the blaze turned into a deadly inferno.
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Scenes from The Station nightclub fire
The fire, which started after a pyrotechnics display ignited soundproofing foam on the walls, quickly spread, killing 100 people and injuring hundreds more.
On Baseball
Red Sox still face steep climb in AL East
While their offseason additions seem to be good guys, there are many questions about whether the Sox will improve on their last-place finish.
on basketball
With Celtics, we must wait and see
Danny Ainge says he’s not likely to make a big trade move, but he also probably feels compelled to give this team a chance to contend.
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Sports
Alfonzo Dennard convicted of felony assault
The Patriots cornerback was found guilty of assault on a police officer in Nebraska and could face 6 years in prison.
Metro
Fire causes $5m in damage to Boston brownstone
No one was injured in the blaze at the condo where the owner of the Elizabeth Grady spas lives.
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Nation & World
Budget problems threaten foreign policy, Kerry says
The State Department has said automatic spending cuts would jeopardize $2.6 billion in aid.
Politics
Sean Bielat bows out of special election
The Republican opened an exploratory committee last week but told supporters today he would not enter the race to replace John Kerry.
Business
Office Depot, OfficeMax agree to merge
Analysts say the move could be a positive for Framingham-based Staples, the top office supply retailer.
Arts
Book Review
‘The Patron Saint of Lost Dogs’ by Nick Trout
Trout’s novel is a little “Murder, She Wrote” meets “All Creatures Great and Small.”
Food & dining
Cheap Eats
Newton’s neighborhood tavern is off the beaten path
Dublin-born Karl Roche co-owns West Street Tavern, just off Route 16, where most of the customers are regulars.
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From the Archives | Photo gallery
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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.