An unexpected bully of a storm
An unexpected bully of a stormA month after a blizzard delivered Boston its biggest winter whooping in a long time, a surprisingly strong storm raised little fanfare.
2d Plum Island home falls off foundation
John Tlumacki/Globe staff
A second home on Plum Island fell from its foundation early this morning after it was compromised during Friday's high tide.
Lawrence Harmon
Boston’s police test
Urban departments should reflect the communities they serve, yet the current class of 57 recruits has only eight minority members.
Coakley presses utility to reveal chief’s pay
Attorney General Martha Coakley said the disclosure of Northeast Utilities chief executive Thomas J. May’s 2012 compensation is necessary to protect consumers.
Slain teen’s parents talk about dating violence
The parents of an 18-year-old who was killed by her ex-boyfriend in Wayland have started a fund to support programs on healthy relationships.
Calif. bridge is seen in a new light
Burlington-based Philips Color Kinetics, which transformed Boston’s Zakim Bridge last year, recently created an installation in San Francisco.
UMass says building projects will boost economy
Bonds sold this week will help fund $1.2 billion in projects, including a biomanufacturing facility at UMass Dartmouth.
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Sports
Super 8 | Malden 4, Springfield 0
Malden Catholic rolls into semis
Malden Catholic swept Springfield in their best-of-three Super 8 series, culminating with a 4-0 victory Friday at Stoneham Arena.
Metro
Storm devastating to Plum Island
Friday’s storm was the most devastating to Plum Island in recent memory, as one house fell and 11 more are in jeopardy.
Columnists
Nation & World
Elaborate farewell to Chavez
More than 30 heads of state honored the populist firebrand who became a thorn in the side of the United States and a hero to leftist movements the world over.
Politics
Political Notebook
Obama meets with faith leaders on immigration
The president said he wants the Senate to pass a comprehensive immigration bill in the next three months.
Business
After 60 years, Peeps chicks are still a hot candy
Love them or hate them, people do all sorts of things with Peeps, only some of which involve giving them to kids at Easter or eating them straight from the box.
Arts
Versatile songwriter Holly Williams does her pedigree proud
Holly Williams comes from a dynasty in American music, starting with her grandfather, Hank Williams, but it’s last thing you think of when you hear her latest album.
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