Despite the rainy and chilly weather, many New England businesses said they had a strong Memorial Day weekend.

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Despite the rainy and chilly weather, many New England businesses said they had a strong Memorial Day weekend.

Erik Lindblom, at the Captain Jefferds Inn in Kennebunkport, said, “It seems like the economy is finally working for us, not against us.”

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Erik Lindblom, at the Captain Jefferds Inn in Kennebunkport, said, “It seems like the economy is finally working for us, not against us.”

Lindblom prepared snacks before the afternoon arrival of guests.

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Lindblom prepared snacks before the afternoon arrival of guests.

Sarah Lindblom checked guest reservations at the Captain Jefferds Inn. “We’re very optimistic about the summer,” she said.

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Sarah Lindblom checked guest reservations at the Captain Jefferds Inn. “We’re very optimistic about the summer,” she said.

At Port Jewelry in Kennebunkport, owner Gerda Towne said,

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At Port Jewelry in Kennebunkport, owner Gerda Towne said, "I hope it gets good.... It can't get worse."

Shoppers enjoyed Kennebunkport during the holiday weekend.

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Shoppers enjoyed Kennebunkport during the holiday weekend.

Carol Savard of Massachusetts shopped in Portsmouth, N.H. Tourism officials there expect hotel occupancy to continue to climb this summer.

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Carol Savard of Massachusetts shopped in Portsmouth, N.H. Tourism officials there expect hotel occupancy to continue to climb this summer.

A new hotel is being built in Portsmouth, N.H., by Colwen Hotel Management, which also owns the Residence Inn adjacent to the lot.

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A new hotel is being built in Portsmouth, N.H., by Colwen Hotel Management, which also owns the Residence Inn adjacent to the lot.

A strong start to tourism season

Tourism-related businesses in New England said they had a strong Memorial Day weekend, and expect the rest of the summer to be even better.

JEFF JACOBY

How far does ‘marriage equality’ go?

Does marriage equality mean whatever consenting adults want it to mean?

The television ads, which will have no actors, are to debut Friday, featuring YouTube videos of real-life acts best described as ill-advised.

New Legal Sea Foods ads tout brain food on menu

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Assault rifles hangs at an exhibit booth at the National Rifle Association's annual meeting in Houston, Texas, on May 5.

SCOT LEHIGH

The dynamic on guns is changing

In the wake of the defeat in Congress of expanded background checks, many voters have told their legislative representatives that they want sensible gun control.

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Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee.

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The former Republican US senator was elected as the nation’s only independent governor in 2010.

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Assault rifles hangs at an exhibit booth at the National Rifle Association's annual meeting in Houston, Texas, on May 5.

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Okla. residents try to salvage belongings, remove debris

Debris from the tornado that hit Moore, Okla., reportedly could make a mile-high pile.

Politics

Rep. Michele Bachmann, who ran for the Republican presidential nomination last year, announced her decision in a video on her website.

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The conservative firebrand and favorite of Tea Party Republicans said she will not run for another term in the House.

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Mass. home prices jump 14%

Strong demand and a tight inventory pushed single-family home values up to a median of $313,000 in April.

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What’s up at Boston-area art galleries

Adam Parker Smith, who made his own pieces for his exhibit at LaMontagne Gallery, dallies with a cultural commerce so fluid it can’t be bound.

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“Since its takeover by hardliners in the 1970s, the National Rifle Association’s strategy has been a brook-no-compromise stand on any attempt to strengthen gun laws.”

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