On Boylston, cheering and reflection

As the runners completed the course, they were greeted by a crowd that lined the sidewalks eight to 10 deep, block after block.

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Scenes from Heartbreak Hill

The winners

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/04/21/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/tlumacki_bostonmarathon_metro802.jpg ‘Negative power’ gone, bombing survivor says

Celeste and Sydney Corcoran, who were injured in last year’s attacks, ran across the finish line together.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/04/21/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/kreiter_marathonwWellesley16--90x90.jpg At this year’s Boston Marathon, ‘It’s all about the runners’

“We’re getting the [bombings] behind us and moving forward,” former mayor Thomas Menino said.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/04/21/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/elite150-14636.jpg Keflezighi is first American to win men’s race since 1983

Meb Keflezighi, 38, finished with a personal-best time, while Kenya’s Rita Jeptoo defended her women’s title.

Christopher L. Gasper

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/04/21/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/Chris_Gasper_150px-14458.jpg One step at a time, Boston reclaimed its Marathon

The events of 2013 will never be forgotten, but an important step on the road to recovery was taken.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/04/21/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/kreiter_marathonsetup3_met-13095.jpg Dispatches from the Marathon route

“This is the king of the marathons. This is the special one,” said one Boston native who now lives in Pittsburgh.

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/04/21/BostonGlobe.com/Lifestyle/Images/oldnorthchurch001-2066.jpg The Old North Church

Boston’s oldest church structure is where Paul Revere told patriots to hang two lanterns that warned of the impending British occupation.

Clay Buchholz, one of three players to sleep at Fenway after Sunday's night game, gave up six runs in 2⅓ innings on Monday morning.
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Red Sox players decide to stay overnight at Fenway

Monday’s starter Clay Buchholz, John Lackey, and Mike Napoli slept at Fenway Park after their Sunday night game.

The Battle of LExington was reenacted early Monday.

Battle of Lexington reenactment marks Patriots’ Day

For some, this morning’s annual reenactment of the opening shots of the American Revolution had special significance.

Kerry announces conference to discuss health of oceans

The June conference will focus on pollution, fishing policies, and the impact of climate change on the oceans.

Spectator injured when balcony railing gives way

A Marathon spectator in Newton fell 18 feet when the railing on her second-floor balcony collapsed.

The crash took place around 5:38 a.m. today.

1 killed in Zakim Bridge crash, vehicle fire

A tractor trailer and taxi cab collided and then burst into flames on the northbound side of the bridge.

President Barack Obama read to children from the book

Obamas host annual Easter Egg Roll

Under sunny skies, Michelle Obama said the emphasis of the event would be healthy eating.

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Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask has turned back 57 Detroit attempts over two games and owns a save percentage of .966, tops among goaltenders who had logged 27 or minutes in Round 1. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Goaltending is the X-factor for Bruins-Red Wings

Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask has been dominant while the Red Wings’ Jimmy Howard has been beatable.