An April Fool?s party at the Athenaeum attracted young patrons.

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Venerable Athenaeum makes pitch for younger patrons

Amid the bookshelves and oil paintings, the library now hosts craft beer nights, oyster tastings, even an April Fool?s Day party.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/07/15/BostonGlobe.com/Travel/Images/newFrancesco.jpg Finding airline comfort in economy? That?s a tall order

The pursuit of economy-cabin airline comfort can try one?s soul. Take it from a 60-something, 6-foot-5 traveler with an arthritic back.

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/07/17/BostonGlobe.com/Arts/Images/mario-crop-4434.jpg After Nintendo CEO passing, 8-bit bliss remembered

The recent passing of Satoru Iwata brought out a softer side of the gaming world that we?re lately unaccustomed to seeing.

A bike being repaired outside Cycloville in Kenya, which will be getting a shipment from Boston-based non-profit Bikes Not Bombs.

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Bikes Not Bombs delivering 500 bicycles to Kenya

The Boston-based nonprofit is bringing hundreds of bikes to Kenya to boost biking in the country as well as its economy.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/07/17/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/479970238-7232-kls--90x90@BostonGlobe.com.jpg David Ortiz scoffs at notion he didn?t want to play first base

The designated hitter said a 104-degree temperature was what kept him out of Sunday?s game.

Foxborough, MA 1/18/15 New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady talking to teammate Rob Gronkowski after the game was in hand against the Indianapolis Colts during late fourth quarter action of the AFC Championship game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday January 18, 2015. (Matthew J. Lee/Globe staff) Topic: 20afcchampi Reporter:

Patriots lead the way in nominations for The Globies sports awards

The full list of candidates for the inaugural sports award program has been revealed and fan voting is underway.

Local Marine among four killed in Tenn. attack

Marine Gunnery Sergeant Thomas Sullivan, 40, survived two tours of duty in Iraq and earned a Purple Heart.

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Gunnery Sergeant Thomas Sullivan, 40, who survived two tours of duty in Iraq and earned a Purple Heart, grew up in Springfield.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/07/17/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/Par8229101.jpg Alleged Tenn. gunman seemed to be living typical suburban life

The 24-year-old Kuwait-born man had not been on the radar of federal authorities until the bloodshed.

Baker set to sign $38.1 billion state budget

Governor Baker will now take the credit and blame for what happens in state government for the rest of his time in office.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/07/10/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/tlumack-landsdowneandyawkeyway_business083.jpg Judge lets lawsuit on Red Sox? Yawkey Way deal proceed

The city struck a deal with the Red Sox in 2013 that lets the team fence off much of Yawkey Way during home games.

Woman dies after jump from Providence Place Mall garage

The 35-year-old was allegedly being chased by security guards from a high-end department store for shoplifting.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/07/16/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/lorenz_shipwreck_002.jpg In Ipswich, college students excavate shipwrecked vessel

Fifteen college students helped excavate a 140-year-old shipwrecked vessel off the shores of Crane Beach this week.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/07/17/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/TPolicePhoto[1]-8718--90x90.jpg Transit Police seek public?s help in finding assault suspect

The male suspect allegedly attacked and robbed a 60-year-old woman at Savin Hill Station.

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Ground Game

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/07/17/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/nh2.jpg Presidential campaign heats up in N.H.

Thursday was one of the busiest days so far in a state primary that?s more than six months away.

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/07/17/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/Jeff_Jacoby_150px-1208.jpg Iran deal is not worthy of Nobel recognition

The consequences will be a nuclear arms race in the Middle East and a greater likelihood of war.

The Big Picture

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Looking skyward

The sky can be a compelling subject or backdrop in a photograph, emanating many sources of light.