Work planned at Fall River pool
The Department of Conservation and Recreation is launching plans to renovate the site where a 36-year-old woman died in June.
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Boston prepares for First Night
The 36th Annual First Night festivities include live music, dance, two firework shows, and a festival of International Short Films.
Romney aims for wins in Iowa and N.H.
Republican presidential Mitt Romney campaigned in both Iowa and New Hampshire yesterday as his rivals focused on one state or the other.
Obama signs defense bill despite ‘reservations’
President Barack Obama today signed the $662 billion package despite ‘‘serious reservations’’ over provisions regarding the handling of suspected terrorists.
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A sampling of stories from this Sunday's Globe.
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Bright nights in Providence
Bustling with the latest in music, theater, art, poetry, and restaurants, Rhode Island’s free-thinking capital casts a spell after dark.
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Tim Valle of Franklin and Fiona Quinn of Milton enjoyed a late dinner at Haven Brothers Diner.
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A patron relaxed in the lounge at Fete, which opened in October.
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Prospect Terrace Park on Congdon Street offered a beautiful biew of Providence after dark.
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Guitarist Matt Reagan of Milkbread warmed up before his gig at AS220, a non-profit community arts space.
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From left, Jean Divozzi and Keith Fracassa, both of Rhode Island, checked out the art at Gallery Z.
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Avon Cinema featured the latest independent films.
MOVIES
Can Angelina Jolie direct a big-budget drama?
She can act. She can parent. She can advocate for refugees across the globe. But can Angelina Jolie direct?
GLOBE MAGAZINE
2011 Bostonians of the Year: The runners-up
We selected US attorney Carmen Ortiz as the Bostonian of the Year, but couldn’t resist naming eight runners-up who impressed us with their bravery, can-do spirit, and generosity.
“Customers are using Logan more than they ever did, which is great news for everyone. The more passengers you have, that generates more revenue.”
Edward Freni, director of aviation for the Massachusetts Port Authority
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Columnists
Metro
Peabody says goodbye to a hero
James M. Rice’s funeral marked the second time in two weeks that firefighters from across the region flocked to a final salute for a colleague.
Business
Historic theater gets new hope
The Everett Square Theatre in Hyde Park has been closed for three decades, but a new marquee is sparking hopes for a larger renovation project.
Politics
Different flavors of the GOP
The difference in styles between the Republican presidential candidates has intensified in the closing days before the Iowa caucus.
Nation & World
NYC tightens New Year’s Eve security
“Several thousand police officers,” according to the city’s police commissioner, will take part in stringent security measures tonight.
Sports
Thomas has become next in line for Patriots
Donald Thomas hadn’t played a regular-season game in two years. Suddenly, last week against the Dolphins, he was starting at left guard against the team that drafted him.
Arts
Television Review
‘Angry Boys’ could stand to be funnier
The lives of men have been front and center in several new comedies this season.
Opinion
“What’s needed is a system in which everyone’s interest — the patient’s, the doctor’s, and the insurer’s — lies in getting the most effective treatment in the most cost-efficient manner.”
Globe editorial
Ideas
The practice of sending commercially printed cards soon became wildly popular. It reached the United States in 1875…By 1958, the average US family mailed 100 Christmas cards.
Mark Feeney on the history of Christmas cards