‘Permanent’ custody of Conn. teen awarded to Mass.

Linda and Justina Pelletier.

Pelletier family

The court’s ruling leaves it up to the Department of Children and Families to decide if or when she should be returned back home.

North Adams Regional Hospital to close

The move would be the first acute care hospital to close in the state in years, idling 530 workers.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/03/25/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Advance/Images/todashev150-8021.jpg Todashev killed in self-defense, report finds

Ibragim Todashev attacked a FBI agent and a Mass. state trooper with a long pole and was shot seven times, the report said.

Girl to spend time with Remy, Martel families in settlement

A lawyer says the agreement is “mutually satisfying” in the custody case over the daughter of Jared Remy and Jennifer Martel.

Police seek 2 men in murder of Waltham High student

Police warned that both suspects in the killing of a Waltham High School student are dangerous and at least one is armed.

The proposed fare hikes will be discussed at public comment hearings scheduled for April.

MBTA proposes fare hikes

The T’s proposal raises fares for subway and bus rides by 10 cents, and monthly subway and bus passes by $5.

Accepting meals from strangers as caregivers

A health crisis brings donations of food that teach humility and gratitude — and provides a lesson for those who want to help others.

Opinion

TOM KEANE

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/03/25/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/car150-1937.jpg Make it greener to drive

The automobile is perhaps the best and most convenient form of transportation ever invented. So why are we so embarrassed about it?