Governor Patrick?s move will qualify them for a series of raises and insulate them from firing when the next governor takes over.
At least one car and two Dumpsters were overturned in disturbances Saturday that stretched into Sunday morning.
A furious lobbying campaign diluted SEC rules crafted after the 2008 financial collapse.
The eclectic mix of statesmen, casual strollers, and the city?s most downtrodden is essential to the spirit of Boston?s most celebrated park.
Kevin Cullen
A society?s vulnerable citizens, out in the openThe ramifications of the shutdown of Long Island continue to affect those who need help the most.
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In a region overflowing with art treasures, which paintings stand out?
One candidate talks a lot with her hands, while her opponent tries to stay away from hand gestures.
Yvonne Abraham
Democratic candidate for governor Martha Coakley tells us about the person within by submitting to the Proust Questionnaire.
Little by little, through grooming a horse or sitting in a saddle, female veterans at the BINA Farm Center are finding their strength.
DAN SHAUGHNESSY
On this leisurely October weekend I am going to give you nothing but positivity. No sarcasm. No cynicism. Promise.
Donald M. Berwick
Hit the brakes on Partners HealthCare dealBefore gobbling up South Shore and Hallmark, the medical behemoth must prove it can contain costs.
Reilly Smith?s positioning helped the Bruins go up by two goals in a game they would go on to win 4-0 over the Sabres.
The event, which regularly draws thousands of spectators, brought people to a pause at many spots along the 2.5-mile stretch of water.
In the fall, many New England museums mount exhibitions with great enterprise and depth. Here are some state-by-state highlights.
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The discovery that two nurses had caught Ebola extended concentric circles of fear to new sets of hospital workers and other contacts.
Long known as a commuter school, Wentworth Institute of Technology is rapidly raising its profile.
Beware of little red devils, scary ghosts, and Harry Potter look-alikes flying into Salem to celebrate Halloween in Witch City.
In ?Birdman,? Michael Keaton portrays an actor who lost his way after a brief heyday as a hero.
Wellfleet hosts OysterFest, a two-day festival that celebrates the local shellfishing industry.
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Before cold temperatures arrive, nature treats us to a world of vibrant hues.
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In Lexington, Scandinavian simplicitySwedish homeowners add Nordic style to their charming vintage home.
When island nations drown, who owns their seas?As climate change jeopardizes the huge ocean claims of tiny nations, experts propose some bold legal solutions.
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