In D.C., Baker speaks about opioid crisis

In a speech at a prescription drug abuse forum, Governor Baker talked about the rising number of overdose deaths in Mass.

A snow-clogged street in Brighton after a  recent storm.

Evan Horowitz

Will federal help pay for our snow emergency?

Federal aid won?t cover the cleanup costs from our first big snowstorm, much less our whole snowy season.

Richard McDonough

Lobbyist in DiMasi case faces more legal trouble

Richard McDonough, in prison for his role in the Salvatore DiMasi corruption case, is accused of defrauding the state pension system.

The Pawtucket Red Sox played at McCoy Stadium.

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Pawtucket Red Sox to move to Providence

The $20 million sale of the team to a group of investors led by Red Sox president Larry Lucchino has been completed.

Alex Speier

Is Yoan Moncada worth $63 million gamble by the Red Sox?

A closer look at the 19-year-old?s abilities and track record, as well as how he fits into the Red Sox? plans.

Newton mayor scraps plans for MassChallenge space

Mayor Setti Warren scrapped plans to give the start-up accelerator rent-free space in a city-owned Newton Centre building.

The snow bar has brought some neighbors out of their homes.

Courtesy of Matt Fecteau

Jamaica Plain residents belly up to a homemade snow bar

Chris Haynes used a day off work to hollow out an outdoor cocktail lounge from the snow in his yard.

As she accepted the Academy Award for best supporting actress, Patricia Arquette spoke on issues of wage equality during last night?s Oscars ceremony.

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joanna weiss

At Oscars, wage equality gets its 15 minutes of fame

Patricia Arquette started a conversation. Now, give her a break, and take it from there.

Jon and Kate Brophy, who both work in Boston, are at home in the century-old Cape they found in Framingham after experiencing sticker shock at the housing prices closer to the city.

Boston housing market pushes buyers deeper into suburbs

The suburbs west of Boston have skyrocketed in value, pushing everyone but the wealthiest buyers even farther from the city.

Beverly Scott said the MBTA woes this winter had sounded several ?wakeup calls.?

MBTA chief praises recovery effort

As service returned to the entire subway and trolley system, Beverly Scott said the MBTA plans to review calls for fare reimbursements at a meeting next week.

Aaron Hernandez looked at his attorney as security footage was shown on a monitor during his murder trial.

Judge reverses decision on texts in Hernandez trial

The sister of victim Odin Lloyd can testify that she and Lloyd exchanged text messages just minutes before his death.

Boston, MA - 02/03/15 - Northeastern University forward Dalen Hedges (27) looks on as a shot from Northeastern University defenseman Dustin Darou (47), not pictured, gets past Boston College goaltender Thatcher Demko (30) for the game winner late in the third period. Boston College takes on Northeastern University in the second game of the first round of the Beanpot Tournament at TD Garden. (Barry Chin/Globe Staff), Section: Sports, Reporter: Nancy Marrapese-Burrell, Topic: 04BC-NU, LOID: 8.0.2169748265.

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BEANPOT CHAMPIONSHIP, 7:30 P.M. (NESN)

Northeastern seeking an end to long Beanpot drought

Whether Northeastern or Boston University wins, the 2015 Beanpot will have a new champion.

Aging parents, adult children: Who?s stubborn?

As parents get older, attempts to hold on to independence can be at odds with well-intentioned suggestions from their adult children.

An Indiana woman left instructions that her German Shepard Bela be buried alongside her if a proper home couldn?t be found for her.

Opinion | Jerry Cianciolo

When is pet euthanasia unkind?

It?s an excruciatingly personal and emotionally fraught decision only the owner can make.

The Big Picture

David L. Ryan/Globe Staff

Wintry woes for the MBTA

A look back at our recent public transit woes, due to an unusually harsh winter.