Europe reaches key deal to help Greece

European leaders agreed Thursday morning on a crucial plan to reduce Greece’s debts and provide it with more rescue loans.

Representative John Olver will retire at the end of his term.

Representative John Olver to retire

US Representative John Olver’s retirement announcement could take significant pressure off the congressional redistricting process in Massachusetts.

Khazei to pull out of Senate race

Alan Khazei, once favored to win the Democratic primary to challenge US Senator Scott Brown next year, said that Elizabeth Warren “has struck a chord.”

Family of slain delivery man sues Domino’s, Deutsche Bank

The family of Richel Nova filed a $15 million lawsuit against his former employer and the owner of a building where the murder occurred.

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Taking on the Stiletto Challenge

The thrill of victory, and agony of the feet: the Ski Boot and Stiletto Challenge is a fun fund-raiser in Maine.

The race was about to begin in the dark at the the 2nd annual Ski Boot and Stiletto Challenge in Portland, Maine.

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The race was about to begin in the dark at the the 2nd annual Ski Boot and Stiletto Challenge in Portland, Maine.

Amanda Lynch prepared to take off. Participants competed in 100-yard dashes in stiletto heels or ski boots to raise money for charity.

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Amanda Lynch prepared to take off. Participants competed in 100-yard dashes in stiletto heels or ski boots to raise money for charity.

Ski boot-clad Maureen Furlong, left, of South Portland, Maine, was in the lead over stiletto-heeled rival Teresa D'Andrea of South Portland.

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Ski boot-clad Maureen Furlong, left, of South Portland, Maine was in the lead over stiletto-heeled rival Teresa D'Andrea of South Portland.

Lisa Nappi of Portland gave it her all.

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Lisa Nappi of Portland gave it her all.

Andrea Parker of Portland sprinted closer to the finish.

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Andrea Parker of Portland sprinted closer to the finish.

Teresa D'Andrea of South Portland applauded participants near the finish line.

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Teresa D'Andrea of South Portland applauded participants near the finish line.

AndrewOberstein as the Whether Man (left) and Jeffrey Sewell as Milo in Wheelock Family Theatre’s ‘‘The Phantom Tollbooth.’’

STAGE REVIEW

‘Tollbooth’ banishes the Doldrums

Wheelock Family Theatre’s “Phantom Tollbooth” production brings the Watch Dog, the Whether Man, and the Demon of Insincerity to life.

New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik explores the roots of restaurants and recipes in his far-ranging culinary history.

BOOK REVIEW

‘The Table Comes First’ by Adam Gopnik

Gopnik explores theory, history, his own passions, and the deep philosophy of food.

Business

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Madoff’s wife: We tried suicide after Ponzi arrest

The wife of disgraced financier Bernard Madoff says they tried to kill themselves after he admitted stealing billions of dollars in the largest Ponzi scheme in history.

Politics

Campaign 2012

‘‘It is time to pass a tax that is flat and fair, that frees our employers and our people to invest, grow, and prosper,’’ Governor Rick Perry said yesterday as he unveiled his plan in South Carolina. Perry has seen his support crumble since he entered the race in August.

Perry includes flat-tax option in economic plan

GOP presidential candidate Rick Perry’s plan embraces a flat-tax option and proposals to slash federal spending and overhaul Medicare and Social Security.

Nation & World

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Current, ex-N.Y. police accused of gun trafficking

Eight current and former N.Y. officers were arrested and charged in federal court with accepting thousands of dollars in cash to drive a caravan of firearms into the state.

Sports

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On football

Tom Brady rushed for a touchdown and threw for 350 yards and three scores in the Patriots’ 39-26 win at Pittsburg last year.

Why does Tom Brady own the Steelers?

Brady is 6-1 in his career against the Steelers, including two AFC title-game wins. He usually makes the Steelers’ pass defense look like the Patriots’ this year.