N.H. insiders fret over status of first-in-the-nation primary

Instead of celebrating a big milestone scheduled to take place one year from Monday, the state?s political poobaahs are expressing unprecedented anxiety.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2019/02/11/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/13schoolfunding01c.jpg School funding proposal favors a small number of districts

More than half of the state?s school systems would see their state aid creep up only by 1 percent or less.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2019/02/11/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/200_providence_suspects.jpg 3rd arrest made in theft of Boston officer?s service weapon

Kyle Benford, 24, of Providence was arrested on a warrant on charges of larceny of a firearm and conspiracy Saturday night, officials said.

Mass. hikers rescued from N.H. mountain

In one incident, a 19-year-old UMass Lowell student suffered a serious head injury when he slid 200 feet down Mount Major.

Humans and donkeys shared a stroll on Sunday, organized by the Equine Rescue Network.

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Olivia Bergstrom remembered by her horse-loving friends

Bergstrom, 20, died in February 2018 after police say her boyfriend stabbed her to death in their Needham apartment.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2019/02/10/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/StormTotalSnowWeb-26021.png A winter storm Tuesday will bring snow, and then a mix of sleet and rain

Boston is expected to get 2 to 4 inches of snow Tuesday, with the storm switching to sleet and rain as it continues into the evening and night.

Planes frequent the skies over Belle Isle Marsh in East Boston.

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Boston wants to boost protection of its wetlands

There?s a movement to enact a city-specific Wetlands Protection Act, as part of a climate resiliency effort.

Scott Kirsner | Innovation Economy

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2019/02/08/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/ryanstartup2biz.jpg Their goal: make cryptocurrency less scary

For local VCs and startups, taming the wild world of digital exchanges is a business opportunity.

MARIJUANA MOMENT

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2019/02/08/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/1090375638.jpg Study reveals little-known trick to make marijuana plants grow more bud for less

In a new study, researchers found that a simpler and more cost effective lighting setup can result in even greater harvests.

Senator Elizabeth Warren waved to the crowd Saturday during her campaign kick-off event in Lawrence.

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Adrian Walker

Warren doesn?t want ?change.? She?s selling a revolution

Her campaign will turn on the question of just how much change America has an appetite for.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2019/02/09/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/klima_10warren_20190209_002.jpg After Warren?s announcement, Rob Lowe and President Trump sent tweets. (Lowe deleted his.)

Rob Lowe deleted a message that referenced Elizabeth Warren?s controversial claims of Native American heritage, while President Trump also had something to say.

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Look who showed up at the Grammys: Devin McCourty and Julian Edelman of the Patriots.

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On stage at the beginning of the show were (from left) Lady Gaga, Jada Pinkett Smith, Alicia Keys, Michelle Obama, and Jennifer Lopez.

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Alicia Keys performed a medley.

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Cardi B was excited on stage.

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From left: Maren Morris, Dolly Parton, and Miley Cyrus performed together.

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Nantucket-raised Meghan Trainor (center) was among the presenters for best country album.

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H.E.R. took to the stage Sunday.

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Katy Perry (left) and Kacey Musgraves sang a duet.

61st Grammy Awards

Cardi B, Kacey Musgraves, Childish Gambino win at Grammys

Among those who showed up unexpectedly: Julian Edelman, Devin McCourty ? and Michelle Obama.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2019/02/11/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/1128792095-26779.jpg Devin McCourty and Julian Edelman return to the spotlight at the Grammys

As if they have nothing else going on.

Hayley Kaufman

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2019/02/11/BostonGlobe.com/Lifestyle/Images/200_kacey_musgraves.jpg A pretty and predictable red carpet at the Grammy Awards

Janelle Monae was the only one to turn up the heat on the Grammys red carpet, where pretty and predictable ruled the night.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2019/02/08/BostonGlobe.com/Arts/Images/Boghosian_09quickbite5_ART.jpg Why are so many Boston restaurants closing?

It?s the rents. It?s the labor costs. It?s changing tastes. It?s the Trump factor. In short: It?s the perfect storm, and something needs to change.

Special reports

They were the top of their class at Boston public schools. Then life happened

Read a multi-part investigation into how and why the lives of promising Boston valedictorians didn?t quite turn out the way they expected.

Love Letters: The Podcast

Season Two: How do you meet someone?

Dating in 2019 is?complicated. Frustrating. Sometimes completely exhilarating. In Season 2 of the podcast, Meredith Goldstein goes deep on one of her most-asked questions.

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The Big Picture

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The Big Picture

Highlights from the Patriots Super Bowl parade

Patriots fans filled the streets to celebrate New England?s sixth Super Bowl win.

Real Estate

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/10/09/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/10-beechwood-road-halifax-exterior-side-1024x576$medium-9070.jpg Are we ignoring ? or outright banning ? an easy affordable-housing fix?

Mobile homes may be the least expensive and most effective means of addressing the region?s housing shortage.

STAT

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2019/02/08/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/GettyImages-1094227284-1024x576.jpg Scientists have ideas to spend Trump?s $500 million for childhood cancer

Childhood cancer experts say there are specific, actionable research questions that the money could help them answer.

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