In nonprofit game, athletes post losing records
Many nonprofits that help burnish the reputations of pro athletes give little of what’s raised, a Globe review found.
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Critic’s notebook
The blurry intersection of fact, fiction, and art
Notions of fidelity in storytelling are on the front burner at the Oscars this year, with pundits and moviegoers hashing out the niceties.
Dan Shaughnessy
It’s hard to get excited about these Red Sox
The Red Sox have more questions than any other team in the AL East. It is difficult to pick them anywhere but last.
Bill Greene/Globe Staff
Elegy without end for a wordless child
Ten weeks after the Newtown massacre claimed Joey, their 7-year-old joy, a local couple reflects on loss and the power of faith.
Michael McLaughlin made a career of skirting laws
The disgraced Chelsea public housing chief is a throwback to rogue politicians in the mold of the legendary James Michael Curley.
Innovation Economy
Firm offers glimpse of life cycle of life sciences sector
The story of Michael Gilman’s start-up, Stromedix, provides insight into the workings of Kendall Square’s machinery.
2 Democrats in US Senate race seek support, signatures
Congressmen Stephen Lynch and Edward Markey focused on immigration reform in separate campaign stops.
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Sports
Pedro Martinez embraces role as mentor for Red Sox
The future Hall of Famer is imparting his wisdom to the team’s young pitchers.
Metro
Mill revival gives Maine community new hope
After an agonizing decline, East Millinocket, Maine, is making an unlikely comeback after an investor’s plan to revive a local mill.
Columnists
Nation & World
Syrian attack aims to keep rebels from airport
The battle for Syria’s second-largest airport intensified as government troops tried to reverse recent gains rebels have made.
Politics
With no deal, cuts will start biting in 1st week of March
About $85 billion is set to be cut from military, domestic, and certain health care programs beginning Friday.
Business
Product Reviews
There are cellphones and plans out there for you
What combination of device, carrier, and plan is best for you? Consumer Reports offers some advice.
Arts
third ear
Jeremy Denk: at work on two keyboards
The pianist’s public artistic identity has been unusually shaped by a kind of secret weapon: his gifts as a writer.
Travel
Heights of eagle watching on the lower Connecticut River
A boat tour allows visitors to spot the creatures in addition to a variety of other birds.
Books
Book review
‘Benediction’ by Kent Haruf
“Benediction,” Haruf’s latest, is about death and the things we share.
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