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City releases traffic plans ahead of World Series, Obama visit

With the World Series, a visit from President Obama, and Halloween occurring this week, city officials asking residents to keep the roads clear.

Ex-Chelsea housing chief faces new charges

Michael McLaughlin was indicted along with two others for allegedly rigging federal housing inspections.

Athol man gets 2½ years for phony SWAT calls

The man was sentenced for placing phony emergency calls that prompted police responses in several US cities and forced the evacuation of a hotel in California.

Gun center of Dolphins player’s subpoena in Hernandez case

Investigators want to question Michael Pouncey about a gun Aaron Hernandez is shown holding in a photo taken while both were college students.

Martin Walsh and John Connolly met in a debate Tuesday one week before the Boston mayoral election.

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Candidates face off in final debate before election

Martin Walsh and John Connolly jousted over a recent turn toward the negative in the Boston mayoral campaign during their last major televised debate.

Photo gallery

Red Sox at Fenway on Tuesday

The Red Sox were at Fenway Park for batting practice and press conferences a day before Game 6 against the Cardinals.

Pedroia, Victorino win Gold Gloves

Second baseman Dustin Pedroia and rightfielder Shane Victorino were recognized for their defensive ability.

HITS AND MISSES

Comparing at-bat songs for Red Sox, Cardinals

A look at how the typical lineups stack up in an important metric: Who has the best walk-up songs?

Opinion

Farah stockman

Red tape stifles neighborhood revitalization

Restaurants can transform neighborhoods, but it takes a fortune, an eternity, and/or an act of God to open one in Boston.

Globe exclusives

Exclusive Wednesday preview | Food

Plonkapalooza 50 contenders

Paul Ledbetter, an electrician at City Hall, cranked some coffee on his lunch break to keep him going till the next game.

Red Sox fans forgoing sleep

David Ross takes the low route and slams into Cardinals counterpart Yadier Molina, but he was tagged out at the plate trying to score from second base in the Red Sox’ two-run seventh.

On Baseball

Game 5 hero David Ross savoring the moment

Retailers long complained that Amazon had an unfair advantage, tax-wise.

Amazon tax-free no more

TJ Wright of Oxford gets into his pumpkin carving.

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The fine art of pumpkin carving

Issaka Sawadogo plays a mechanic from the Ivory Coast whose ship is awaiting repairs in Canada in “Diego Star.’’

Movie Review

Cold realities in ‘Diego Star’

“This is really a house where we change it every single year,” says Mary Barrett Costello. “We start in February discussing where we want to go for the season.”

Q&A

Is Scary Mary’s house really haunted?

Andrew Barbato as Bilbo Baggins in Wheelock Family Theatre’s production of “The Hobbit.’’

Stage Review

This ‘Hobbit’ is an adventure for all ages

After attending DePauw University (above), which has direct ties to Eli Lilly, Brad Stevens ended up working for the pharmaceutical giant.

The making of a coach | Part 2

Stevens was drawn back to basketball

APPRECIATION

Lou Reed’s music was haunting, unforgettable

John Lackey pitched a scoreless 8th inning for the Red Sox in their win on Sunday.

Web exclusive | Gary Washburn

John Lackey’s image rehab takes another step

Opinion | John W. Henry

Why I bought the Globe

World Series

Christopher L. Gasper

Red Sox ace Jon Lester shows again he’s one of the best

The October ace held the Cardinals to one run and four hits in 7⅔ inning to earn his second win of the Series.

NBA season preview

Celtics suspend Jared Sullinger one game

Team president Danny Ainge said Sullinger, who will miss the opener on Wednesday, “failed to meet the high expectations” the Celtics have for their employees.