Red Sox 4, Yankees 1

Red Sox defeat Yankees, 4-1

Jon Lester was in complete control for seven innings, the bullpen was close to perfect, and Adrian Gonzalez hit an important home run.

Several dolphins stranded on beach in Eastham

Marine mammal specialists were closely watching a group of common dolphins in Wellfleet Harbor Saturday after several dolphins were stranded onshore Friday at Eastham, where one died.

Ironwood prepares drug for irritable bowel syndrome

The next potential blockbuster drug to emerge from the Boston area may target a condition that avoids the headlines, but afflicts 30 million to 40 million Americans.

Lifestyle

Three great N.E. destinations for scenery, food

Late summer is the perfect time to sample New England’s scenic and culinary bounty. Here are three spots worth traveling to.

Bill would expand fertility coverage for veterans

New legislation would specifically authorize the VA to cover in vitro fertilization and to pay for procedures now provided for some critically injured active-duty soldiers.

movies

Stop-motion animation holds its own

It has nothing to do with drawing and there’s often nary a computer in sight. Yet this old-school style appears to be the latest craze in feature films.

Maine’s Monhegan Island, a haven and inspiration for artists

Ten miles off the the mid-Maine coast, the island’s light and colors, isolation and quiet have long lured artists — and inspired some to acclaim.

‘Diaries’ by George Orwell, edited by Peter Davison

Orwell diaries reveal little of the personal in favor of chronicling his times and his experiences from farming to mining to — oh, yes — writing, too.