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Mid-Atlantic power outages could last days

Electricity might remain out for up to a week in areas hit by strong storms in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, where up to 3 million people were without power amid sweltering temperatures.

The Celtics are willing to offer Ray Allen, left, a two-year contract for $12 million, according to reports.

Report: Celtics are willing to offer Allen 2-year deal for $12 million

The Celtics’ offer to Ray Allen would be larger than a one-year deal for $3 million from the Miami Heat, accroding to ESPN.

David Ortiz hit a home run against Toronto in the first inning of a game June 25 at Fenway Park.

David Ortiz is Red Sox’ lone All-Star

Ortiz, who will be the American League’s starting designated hitter, was the only Red Sox player selected for the first time since 2001.

Fernando Torres of Spain celebrates scoring his team’s third goal on their way to a 4-0 victory over Italy in the EURO 2012 final Sunday.

Spain 4, Italy 0

Spain breezes past Italy to claim Euro championship

The Spanish national team continued its stellar run in international play with a dominating victory over the Italians.

Vinicius Quirino, 26, said he is happy for his friends who can remain in the United States. But he’s sad that because he was 17 when he immigrated from Brazil, he doesn’t qualify.

ARAM BOGHOSIAN FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE

Immigrants who missed deadline for Obama reprieve lament

For these young people, unlucky timing means that they will remain in limbo, fearful of deportation and frustrated by their inability to seek legal employment.

London’s new Olympic Stadium (foreground) came with a price tag of $764 million. The Aquatics Center (background) cost $423 million.

London hopes Olympics worth hefty price

With a final price tag expected to reach $15 billion-$20 billion, London’s legacy could depend on what happens to the venues and redeveloped areas after the crowds depart.

The injury situation with Kevin Youkilis was certainly real. But the Red Sox put him out there for everyone to see, and his health seemed to get better and better.

Sunday Baseball Notes

Why did teams stay away from Kevin Youkilis?

It’s baffling why other teams didn’t compete intensely with the White Sox for Youkilis and it seems they may be kicking themselves before all is said and done.

Bob Ryan

ABCD comes up with a ‘Dream’ pairing

Boston’s official anti-poverty agency will get a big boost from the Red Sox and the Celtics this September with a fascinating doubleheader.

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Join a conversation with US Representative Barney Frank, who represents the Fourth Congressional District of Massachusetts.

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Dolphins offensive coordinator Mike Sherman talked to quarterback David Garrard (9) during a practice earlier this month.

Sunday Football Notes

Mike Sherman eases back into NFL with Dolphins
Pittsburgh GM Ray Shero (above) made a splash with the Jordan Staal deal, and now may go after Ryan Suter.

Sunday Hockey Notes

Penguins aim to be players in free agency

Yvonne Abraham

Another last chance for English High

special section

Tall ships come to Boston Harbor from June 30 to July 5

opinion | Tom Keane

Massachusetts should do away with price stickers
From left: At the Cutler Majestic Theatre, Mike Daisey, Nilaja Sun, Emily Mann, Ping Chong, KJ Sanchez, and Steve Cosson participated in a panel discussion as part of the Theatre Communications Group conference.

critic’s notebook

Rethinking theater, and ways to make it, in the digital age

OpSail an excuse to explore waterfront

Seven hit Hollywood reboots
Annie Leibovitz looks at her photograph “May Alcott’s drawing on her bedroom wall, Orchard House, Concord, Massachusetts, 2010” on display in the exhibit “Pilgrimage” at the Concord Museum.

Annie Leibovitz brings exhibition to Concord
A sign at a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint instructed passengers about the use of the full-body scanner at O’Hare International Airport.

How to get through airport security more quickly

Nora Ephron was a writer, director, and women’s advocate.

movies

Nora Ephron: onscreen and off, a life lived by words
Walter Cronkite.

book review

‘Cronkite’ by Douglas Brinkley

Sports

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Kevin Garnett has fulfilled his commitment to the Celtics for five years and he says he’s ready for three more.

Kevin Garnett’s return to Celtics shows desire

Now that Garnett is coming back, the Celtics can rely on their security blanket for the transition to the post-Big Three Era.

Metro

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Artifacts from the USS Constitution include a locket from Captain Hull, which he gave to his wife with a lock of hair.

USS Constitution’s forgotten, brave crew honored

Stories are finally being told about the sailors who served aboard Old Ironsides, perhaps the nation’s most famous warship, during the War of 1812.

Columnists

Mitt Romney vowed to repeal the health care overhaul Thursday after it was upheld by the Supreme Court.

Joan Vennochi

On health care, it’s Romney vs. Romney

Jeff Jacoby

There’s no danger in a nuclear Iran? Really?

Joanna Weiss

PAC some life into the Brown-Warren Senate race

Bob Ryan

ABCD comes up with a ‘Dream’ pairing

Yvonne Abraham

Another last chance for English High
Brad McNamara (right) and Jon Friedman, cofounders of Freight Farms, are hoping to create greenhouses from shipping containers.

INNOVATION ECONOMY

Firms plant hopes on urban garden space

opinion | Joan Wickersham

Get that colonoscopy

Opinion | JOSHUA GREEN

Health care ruling aids Obama in three ways

Brian McGrory

The tax man tries to devour a restaurant

Boston Capital | Steven Syre

Investors take health care ruling in stride

Yvonne Abraham

Sal DiMasi sentenced to neglect

Tech Lab

Vigilance will help keep your computer safe

Business

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Suffering from a migraine, Natasha Young-Alicea relaxes on the couch with her golden retriever Josh.

Dogs provide source of healing for veterans

Thanks to a program called Patriot Rovers, service dogs named for fallen soldiers are giving help and solace to veterans beset by war trauma.

Politics

The Senate Race | Lives and Times

Ayla and Arianna are more visible in this campaign. They joined their parents on LawDay in Wrentham.

For Brown, campaign an all-out family affair

Senator Brown is no longer the candidate who defined himself as a guy with a truck and a barn jacket. He is Scott Brown, suburban family man.

Nation & World

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Mohammed Morsi was sworn in as Egypt’s first democratically elected and civilian president on Saturday. He then repeated his oath later at Cairo University (above).

Mohammed Morsi takes office, vows Egypt will move forward

Morsi was formally sworn in Saturday as the first democratically elected president of Egypt following six decades of military-backed autocracy.

Arts

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Dmitri Shostakovich (circa 1966) once said that request inspired him to compose the song cycle “Seven Romances on Verses by Alexander Blok.” The work will get a rare performance July 7 at Yellow Barn in Putney, Vt.

Shostakovich’s voice, distilled in song

A close look at Shostakovich’s “Seven Romances on Verses by Alexander Blok.”

Travel

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Globe reporter Bobby Caina Calvan dangled Extremo Tarzan swing.

Volcano, cloud forest, and all sorts of wild things

For a week, Costa Rica was the author’s playground. He zip-lined, rappelled down waterfalls, rafted rapids, and traversed rain-muddied trails by horseback.

Books

book reviews

4 novels by Clarice Lispector

New translations of four novels by the innovative and beguiling Brazilian writer Clarice Lispector offer a fresh opportunity to assess her talents.

“It is a healing mission of course for the dogs and the soldiers, but also for the soldiers’ families.”

David Cantara,  founder of Patriot Rovers

Magazine

The cover for the June 24 2012 issue

A West Falmouth home where sea meets sunset
The cover for the June 17 2012 issue

What if spanking works?
The cover for the June 10 2012 issue

5 casual feast recipes from Sam Jackson
The cover for the June 3 2012 issue

40 ideas for your New England summer weekends

Opinion

“In the world view of consumer advocates, retailers are rapacious villains, while Bay State consumers are witless patsies.”

Tom Keane, on mandatory price stickers

Ideas

“In a growing body of work, Timur Kuran argues that the blame for the Islamic world’s economic stagnation lies with a set of institutions that Islamic law created over centuries.”

Thanassis Cambanis,  on the economic toll of Islamic law