The snowmobile ridden by Steven Weiss, who managed to make it to shore when his machine broke through the ice. The two friends with him drowned.

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Death on Derby Day at Lake Winnipesaukee

The morning of Feb. 11 was the beginning of the worst day in the lake?s history. By Billy Baker

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Oscars a ready platform for outrage

The last time the country was in this much of a mess when Oscar night rolled around was 49 years ago.

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The locals will be rooting for Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, and director Kenneth Lonergan to win on Sunday.

Among those attending the convention for nerds at the Hynes Convention Center on Saturday were (from left) Cecilia Lallmann of Detroit, Hwayoun Kang of Boston, and Erin King of Cambridge.

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Nerd Nation calculates that it has arrived

More than 3,300 nerds came to Boston to celebrate their eccentricities.

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Carl Yastrzemski and the Impossible Dream season of 1967 changed everything for the Red Sox.

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The essential travel apps for your next adventure

Make sure you have these 10 travel apps on your phone for your next trip.

Politics

Are we seeing a disconnect between Trump and his Cabinet?

World leaders are trying to unlock the puzzle of when to take Trump at his word and when to believe his surrogates.

Metro

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Under the state?s current formula, towns with high per-capita lottery spending get less in aid than they paid in.

Rakesh Khurana, dean of the college.

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Harvard dean stands firm against ?final clubs?

?What?s most important to underscore is that our commitment to a non-discriminatory experience is unwavering,? Rakesh Khurana said.

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Starts & Stops

How much parking is too much parking in Greater Boston?

A study from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council showed that there may be too much parking in several cities close to Boston.

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Adam Purinton is charged with murder in the wake of Wednesday?s attack on two Indian immigrants.

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How did 14-year-old Raeshawn Moody wind up becoming among the youngest to face a murder charge in Boston?

Investigations

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One Texas city took on mental health as a community and became a national model. Why can?t Mass. do the same?

Real Estate

What is it really like to live in Manchester-by-the-Sea?

The quaint, quiet coastal town of Manchester-by-the-Sea is a well-kept secret no more, thanks to the recent Hollywood film that takes its name from the place.