State Democrats play wait-and-see on gubernatorial field

The party is broadly optimistic about its odds against the Republican governor, but underwhelmed by the current, still nebulous cast of candidates.

Snow covers cattails near the Indian Head River dam in Pembroke.

John Tlumacki/Globe staff

Parts of Mass. could get up to 2 feet of snow Tuesday

Central parts of the state could get as much as two feet, while a foot could fall on Boston.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/01/05/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/kreiter_walshyear4_met.jpg Even with lights out, school panel pushes on

Once run under a tight time clock, Boston School Committee meetings now ramble on for many hours.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/02/23/BostonGlobe.com/Arts/Images/turner022317ARTS27spiro5.jpg Supporting cast aids theater icon after brush with death

?It?s kind of like ?It?s a Wonderful Life,?? says Lyric Stage Company leader Spiro Veloudos.

The Trump administration

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The White House offered an explanation for a mysterious phone call that President Trump placed to Preet Bharara a day before dismissing him.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/03/10/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/tlumacki_pembrokesnow_metro289.jpg The week ahead: Nor?easter on tap, March Madness, and more

What?s going on this coming week? From basketball to potential blizzards, here?s a look at what?s in store.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/03/13/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/umass-14319.jpg Derek Kellogg, Lou Roe named in suit against UMass basketball staffers

A woman is alleging that UMass basketball staff members intimidated her in an effort to keep her quiet about potentially damaging information.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/03/01/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/maeda_13fairmont_met2-9951.jpg MBTA considering some cuts on weekend lines

The MBTA is considering shutting down entire commuter rail lines during several weekends over the next two years.

Multilingual medical assistant Kaissa Oulhadj worked at work at Boston Medical Center.

David L. Ryan/Globe Staff

When only bilingual workers need apply

As the US population becomes more diverse, and companies expand into other countries, the demand for bilingual workers is rising.

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/03/13/BostonGlobe.com/Arts/Images/oliver%20tight-8570.jpg This is how much John Oliver hates the GOP health care plan

?It is truly the Ted Cruz of health care legislation,? Oliver said.

Adrian Walker

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/03/13/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/walker-10391.jpg The St. Patrick?s Day parade is the embarrassment that never goes away

It?s bad for South Boston ? and all of Boston ? that the organizers still have the power to march the city backward.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/09/20/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/21barrett09.jpg Boston police extend body camera pilot program

The extension, which doubles the length of the program, comes under an agreement with the Boston Police Patrolmen?s Association.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/03/12/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/fire%20crop.jpg At Fire Protection Association, nonprofit doesn?t mean low pay

Charity work pays well at the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association in Quincy.

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 11: Kris Jenkins #2 of the Villanova Wildcats pumps his fist against Creighton Bluejays during the Big East Basketball Tournament - Championship Game at Madison Square Garden on March 11, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

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CHRISTOPHER L. GASPER

Bracket is filled with tradition, and the usual powers

This is the year of the blue bloods in the NCAA Tournament.

Special reports

SPOTLIGHT FOLLOW-UP

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New York authorities are probing how a famed prostate specialist manages his vast patient load.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/03/09/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/160401_WALKER_02statepolicepic_3489.jpg Behind the blue wall: Claims of bias in the State Police force

Inside the barracks of New England?s largest police force, some women and minority troopers say they must navigate a workplace culture that can be hostile or even discriminatory toward them.

Munch Madness

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/03/10/BostonGlobe.com/Lifestyle/Images/munch-madness-og-1.jpg What are your favorite Boston-area restaurants?

Vote in our March Madness- style bracket to pick the most universally loved local place to eat.

Opinion & Ideas

Opinion | Jeffrey D. Sachs

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/03/10/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/DanielHertzberg-Missle.jpg The ethics and practicalities of foreign aid

The financial savings in Donald Trump?s foreign aid cuts will be trivial, but the costs to millions of impoverished people will be enormous.

Newsletters

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Our weekly digest on buying, selling, and design, with expert advice and insider neighborhood knowledge.

Special reports

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/03/04/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/house%20crop.jpg Two sisters, one house, and a mystery

Over the years Sheryl Waldman faded from view until she vanished, and no one seemed to notice ? until one cold evening last December.

Investigations

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/03/03/BostonGlobe.com/Foreign/Images/AFP_MB3WQ.jpg Documenting Hate: Submit an incident you know about

If you have been a victim or witnessed a hate incident, share your information here so we can investigate.

STAT

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/03/10/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/AlternativeMedicines.jpg Top US hospitals aggressively promoting alternative medicine

Some hospitals have built luxurious, spa-like wellness centers to draw patients for spiritual healing, homeopathy, and more.

Real Estate

Recent home sales: South of Boston (March 9)

ABINGTON 39 Patricia Drive One-family Ranch, built in 1987, 2,376 square feet, 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, on 45,719-square-foot lot. $502,000 692 Summer St. One-family Split Level, built in 1971, 1,899 square feet, 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 1 baths, on 30,473-square-foot lot.