Brown, Warren deadlocked, poll shows

GOP Senator Scott Brown and Elizabeth Warren, his likely Democratic opponent, are in a dead heat, with a large bloc of voters still undecided, a Boston Globe poll has found.

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Voters are getting reintroduced to Senator Brown and forming first impressions of Warren as the Mass. Senate contenders make their pitches on the campaign trail.

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Seeking help but finding a scam in sober homes

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Fenway Park is part of us all

In good moments, sad moments, and bad moments, the home of the Red Sox has special meaning to New Englanders.

Fenway Park, celebrating the 100th anniversary of its opening, has served as a landmark for generations of Bostonians.

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Fenway Park, celebrating the 100th anniversary of its opening, has served as a landmark for generations of Bostonians.

This spectacular sunset added to Fenway Park's beauty during a game against the Tigers on June 26, 1997.

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This spectacular sunset added to Fenway Park's beauty during a game against the Tigers on June 26, 1997.

Lightning lit up the sky around Fenway Park during a rain delay in a game against the Devil Rays on April 27, 2004.

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Lightning lit up the sky around Fenway Park during a rain delay in a game against the Devil Rays on April 27, 2004.

A double rainbow lingered over Fenway Park during this game against the Braves on July 7, 2000.

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A double rainbow lingered over Fenway Park during this game against the Braves on July 7, 2000.

Fireworks illuminated the area above Fenway Park during pre-game ceremonies against the Yankees on opening night 2010.

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Fireworks illuminated the area above Fenway Park during pre-game ceremonies against the Yankees on opening night 2010.

In section 42, a lone red set marks the spot where Ted Williams blasted a home run 502 feet on June 9, 1946.

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In section 42, a lone red seat marks the spot where Ted Williams blasted a home run 502 feet on June 9, 1946.

Load-bearing poles are some of the quirks that add charm to Fenway Park.

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Load-bearing poles are some of the quirks that add charm to Fenway Park.

The poles can obstruct views for some fans, but Lynn Driscoll (center) paid a scalper $50 for her obstructed view seat on Opening Day in 1995.

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The poles can obstruct views for some fans, but Lynn Driscoll (center) paid a scalper $50 for her obstructed view seat on Opening Day in 1995.

Fenway Park offers unique views all around, as this usher found in a center field TV platform during a July 5, 1990, game against the Yankees.

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Fenway Park offers unique views all around, as this usher found in a center field TV platform during a July 5, 1990, game against the Yankees.

In the 1960s, this painter helped put the finishing touches on the park before Opening Day.

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In the 1960s, this painter helped put the finishing touches on the park before Opening Day.

In 2007, the Red Sox unveiled their second World Series banner in four years on the left field wall.

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In 2007, the Red Sox unveiled their second World Series banner in four years on the Green Monster.

Beginning in 2003, the Red Sox installed seats above the Green Monster, where home run-catching nets formerly sat.

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Beginning in 2003, the Red Sox installed seats above the Green Monster, where home run-catching nets formerly sat.

The Green Monster, where balls hit into the net used to be retrieved via this ladder, has been pock-marked by line drives over the decades.

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The Green Monster, where balls hit into the net used to be retrieved via this ladder, has been pock-marked by line drives over the decades.

Inside the Green Monster, workers such as Christian Elias, right, and Nate Moulter operate the scoreboard by hand.

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Inside the Green Monster, workers such as Christian Elias, right, and Nate Moulter operate the scoreboard by hand.

The AL East standings that adorn the front of the wall were added in the 2000s.

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The AL East standings that adorn the front of the wall were added in the 2000s.

Fenway Park has served as home to more than the Red Sox. The Dropkick Murphys played a concert there on Sept. 8, 2011.

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Fenway Park has served as home to more than the Red Sox. The Dropkick Murphys played a concert there on Sept. 8, 2011.

The New Kids on the Block performed with the Backstreet Boys at Fenway Park on June 11, 2011.

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The New Kids on the Block performed with the Backstreet Boys at Fenway Park on June 11, 2011.

In 1968, Senator Eugene McCarthy brought his presidential campaign to Fenway Park.

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In 1968, Senator Eugene McCarthy brought his presidential campaign to Fenway Park.

In 2010, Sporting Lisbon and Celtic FC faced off in the first soccer match in Fenway Park in more than four decades.

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In 2010, Sporting Lisbon and Celtic FC faced off in the first soccer match in Fenway Park in more than four decades.

The Patriots called Fenway Park home from 1963-1968. Here, Babe Parilli threw a pass against the Chargers.

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The Patriots called Fenway Park home from 1963-1968. Here, Babe Parilli threw a pass against the Chargers.

The Bruins brought hockey to Fenway Park in 2010 when they defeated the Flyers in the NHL's Winter Classic.

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The Bruins brought hockey to Fenway Park in 2010 when they defeated the Flyers in the NHL's Winter Classic.

The grounds crew has played a big role in making Fenway Park look so good. A worker used a snow blower to clean the outfield of snow on March 23, 1993.

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The grounds crew has played a big role in making Fenway Park look so good. A worker used a snow blower to clean the outfield on March 23, 1993.

A member of the grounds crew cut the lawn on Oct. 3, 1967, as Fenway Park was readied for the World Series.

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A member of the grounds crew cut the lawn on Oct. 3, 1967, as Fenway Park was readied for the World Series.

After the Red Sox lost the 1986 World Series, workers began removing sod for the winter.

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After the Red Sox lost the 1986 World Series, workers began removing sod for the winter.

Maintaining the tarp during rain delays has long been a task for the grounds crew, as it was on Aug. 2, 2011.

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Maintaining the tarp during rain delays has long been a task for the grounds crew, as it was on Aug. 2, 2011.

Their forebears performed similar treatment on the Fenway Park infield on Sept. 21, 1937.

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Their forebears performed similar treatment on the Fenway Park infield on Sept. 21, 1937.

In 1946, workers put up signs announcing Game 4 of the World Series outside Fenway Park.

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In 1946, workers put up signs announcing Game 4 of the World Series outside Fenway Park.

In August 2011, a worker shut the gate to Gate D along Yawkey Way, which is the same street Fenway Park used as an entrance in 1912.

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In August 2011, a worker shut the gate to Gate D along Yawkey Way, which is the same street Fenway Park used as an entrance in 1912.

Though much has changed, Fenway Park has remained in the same location since it opened on April 20, 1912.

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Though much has changed, Fenway Park has remained in the same location since it opened on April 20, 1912.

Bobby Valentine took a pay cut from his old job at ESPN when he became Red Sox manager. But Valentine said returning to baseball is about returning to his passion.

BASEBALL PREVIEW 2012

Love him or hate him, Bobby Valentine is in charge

He’s brash. Maybe even arrogant. He’s charismatic. And combative. He’s convinced he can win in Boston, and dares you to prove him wrong.

Frank DePasquale, owner of Mare Oyster Bar, got tips on how to attract Japanese tourists from Mamiko Maki.

Mass. rolls out welcome mat for Japan

With Japan Airlines’ upcoming nonstop flight from Tokyo making it easier for Japanese travelers to get to Boston, tourism operators around New England are gearing up to attract them.

Mortgage rates may have struck bottom at last

The average rate for 30-year mortgages briefly rose above 4 percent last month, and many economists predict rates will keep rising as the economy and housing market recover.

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