Westfield leader scrutinized for lavish charges

The spending of Westfield State University President Evan Dobelle may be catching up to him.

Brandi Dean adheres to a regimen of antibiotics to combat the effects of Lyme disease.

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BITTEN BY UNCERTAINTY

When the ‘cure’ doesn’t end pain

Some Lyme disease patients have symptoms that can linger for years despite standard treatment.

Mayoral candidates differ sharply on development

A look at the plans of Boston’s mayoral candidates for housing, transit, and other issues in the city reveals sharp contrasts.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/08/18/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/marian90.jpg Jared Remy case handling defended by DA

Remy’s release on Wednesday following an alleged domestic assault on his girlfriend, Jennifer Martel, had fatal consequences.

People walked along the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway in Boston.

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People walked along the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway in Boston.

Nathaniel Marshall, 13, of Epping, N.H., practiced parkour with his friends.

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Nathaniel Marshall, 13, of Epping, N.H., practiced parkour with his friends.

Boston's Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway.

Boston's Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, as seen from above.

John Jackson, 27, of London (right) lay beside Jo Fischl, 27, also of London.

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John Jackson, 27, of London (right) lay beside Jo Fischl, 27, also of London.

Brandi Diaz, 20, took in the sunshine on the Greenway after going to a job interview.

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Brandi Diaz, 20, took in the sunshine on the Greenway after going to a job interview.

A section of the Greenway near Northern Avenue.

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A section of the Greenway near Northern Avenue.

Samantha Orfanos, 22, shared a moment with her puppy, Blu.

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Samantha Orfanos, 22, shared a moment with her puppy, Blu.

Participants stretched at the start of a free Crossfit class.

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Participants stretched at the start of a free Crossfit class.

A boy ran along a maze-like installation on the Greenway.

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A boy ran along a maze-like installation on the Greenway.

Jabez Patterson, 20, of Chicago practiced yoga.

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Jabez Patterson, 20, of Chicago practiced yoga.

From left: North End resident Patty Caruso, 61, spoke with Theresa Walsh, of Revere and Paula Mizzoni, 55, of the North End.

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From left: North End resident Patty Caruso, 61, spoke with Theresa Walsh, of Revere and Paula Mizzoni, 55, of the North End.

Greg Tucker, 23, of Merrimack, N.H., played guitar as he sat with his friend Brian Hoy, 24, of Saugus.

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Greg Tucker, 23, of Merrimack, N.H., played guitar as he sat with his friend Brian Hoy, 24, of Saugus.

Karen Cheng, 13, and Mike Huang, 9, both of Chinatown, read along the Greenway in their neighborhood.

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Karen Cheng, 13, and Mike Huang, 9, both of Chinatown, read along the Greenway in their neighborhood.

The Greenway as seen from above.

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The Greenway as seen from above.

Sam Lottner of New York City played with a rainbow-design parachute on the Greenway.

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Sam Lottner of New York City played with a rainbow-design parachute on the Greenway.

Michael Pease, 25, a paralegal, took his lunch break.

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Michael Pease, 25, a paralegal, took his lunch break.

Greenway becomes people’s park in Boston

The Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway may not be a world class park, but downtown residents, workers, and visitors are loving it all the same.

David Ortiz got a hand from Jarrod Saltalamacchia after he hit his 24th homer this season.

Dan Shaughnessy

Red Sox prove the doubters wrong again

Saturday’s win over the Yankees was another demonstration of the resilience of this team. Every time you think you are out, they pull you back in.

On tax policy, Mass. looking more red than blue

Recent tax policies appear to be giving the state a slightly different political shade these days.

Jim Hardy (right, in green) and Native Speed round the bend for the finish line.

Final turn at Plainridge?

Plainridge Racecourse fans and employees are fearing the worst after the harness track was disqualified from competing for a slot license.

Opinion

JOAN VENNOCHI

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/08/18/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/Joan_Vennochi_150px-1952.jpg Is Obama retreating from Obamacare?

In the presidential foot-dragging, the political right sees proof that health reform is unraveling, with help from its creator.

Travel

Cities in the States | Chicago

The Chicago River is a system of rivers and canals that offers a  route for touring the city’s world-famous architecture.

Three days in Chicago

A three-day itinerary that takes visitors through world-class museums, a top-notch culinary scene, and vibrant neighborhoods.