No experience + hiring freeze + political donor = $121,000 job?

Former state tax commissioner Michael Heffernan picked a neighbor and friend for the $121,000-per-year post, which was filled despite a hiring freeze.

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Chessy Prout?s memoir details her journey from nameless victim in a nationally watched criminal trial to outspoken advocate for young survivors of sexual assault.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/11/08/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/senter0001-005.jpg ?He said, ?I made you mayor.? You don?t forget words like that?

Lawrence?s Dan Rivera said Secretary of State William Galvin made the comment after Rivera endorsed Galvin?s primary opponent.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/03/06/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/Fournier-14640.png Chicopee police officer arrested on rape, kidnapping charges

Authorities said the arrest stemmed from ?an incident occurring in the early morning hours? of Saturday.

As students trickled into the entrance to begin their day, they were greeted by the words ?ARE WE NEXT? in bold, orange letters, painted on the sidewalk.

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?ARE WE NEXT? spray-painted on walkway at Wellesley Middle School

The school is investigating the incident, according to officials.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/03/05/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/RinaldiUmass02.jpg UMass president challenges schools to raise $200m for more financial aid

Martin Meehan?s State of the University address was intended as much for the public as for the elected officials in the room.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/03/06/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/Faraoni_14Espn01_spts.jpg Former ESPN personality files harassment lawsuit against network

Adrienne Lawrence said a male anchor made unwanted advances against her and that management ?colluded with? the human resources department against Lawrence after she complained.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/02/22/BostonGlobe.com/ReceivedContent/Images/GettyImages-153433784.jpg SJC to hear arguments on challenge to voter registration deadline

The state?s highest court will look at a state law that bars people from voting in an election unless they have registered beforehand.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/03/06/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/AFP_1203AM.jpg North Korea says it?s open to talks with US, denuclearization

Kim Jong Un has agreed to meet with South Korea?s president next month and impose a moratorium on nuclear and missile tests if his country holds talks with the United States.

The lines were long as people waited to get into a night court session at the Providence Municipal Courthouse, many of whom were charged with speeding violations due to new traffic cameras in school zones.

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?We should start a revolution.? The 12,000 people nailed by Providence speed cameras are furious

The seeds of Monday?s bizarre scene had been sowed last year, when the city?s board approved the implementation of 15 traffic cameras.

Dave Epstein

Round 2 won?t be pretty

Another nor?easter comes to town Wednesday, and some areas could see more than a foot of snow.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/02/07/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/BEDFORD_20180207_SNOW_001.jpg Here?s what you need to know about the upcoming nor?easter

What to expect from the region?s second nor?easter in one week.

2-month-old seal pup washed ashore with high tide in N.H. after storm

A 2-month-old sickly gray seal pup was found washed up on a Seabrook, New Hampshire road Monday morning following the weekend?s stormy weather.

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/03/06/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/61f31e354cee4f6990dc0c5b6bc196ad-61f31e354cee4f6990dc0c5b6bc196ad-0.jpg Bruins will be without Charlie McAvoy at least a month

The rookie defenseman suffered a sprained knee ligament Saturday and will be re-evaluated just before the playoffs.

Fort Myers, FL 2/22/2018: Red Sox manager Alex Cora (left) applauds at the conclusion of the singing of the national anthem before the game. The Red Sox took on Northeastern University in the first exhibition game of the pre season. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff)

Peter Abraham

What could the Red Sox roster look like on Opening Day?

With one-third of the spring training schedule complete, now seemed like a good time to predict what the roster will look like for Game 1.

Nestor Ramos

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/07/12/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/400_nestor.jpg I went to a gun show to find answers. All I was shown was the door

What does a gun show in a state with some of the country?s toughest gun-control laws look like?

KEVIN CULLEN

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/03/05/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/cullen-14636.jpg The Pope of Beacon Hill?s got his groove back

By most economic indicators, Mikey Henry is one of the poorest guys in Boston. By the measures of the heart, he?s the richest man in town.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/03/05/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/davis_us4_biz.jpg Will Somerville?s Union Square become the next Kendall? Developers think so

A New York firm has plans for two office and lab buildings near Union Square, the second big project in the neighborhood that may get underway this year.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/03/05/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/EricMurphy_06waterguy_01_met.jpg Meet Marshfield?s Bud Light-drinking meme sensation

Chad Blackman was just biding time as last week?s storm hammered the coastline. Then came the fame.

Modeling?s glamour hides web of abuse

The fashion industry is built on glamour and allure, but many models, especially the very young, know it for something else: sexual exploitation and abuse.

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Is the FDA able to keep up with the rapid pace of research and discovery ushered in by the genomic era?

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Luxury Home of the Week: Mihos beachfront estate for $8.9 million

Located in West Yarmouth?s Great Island community, this 7,897-square-foot property that was the home of former gubernatorial candidate Christy Mihos comes with four bedrooms, four full baths, two half baths, and great amenities. Mihos died in March 2017.