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Two killed in Fitchburg fire

A spokeswoman for the state fire marshal’s office said 15 civilians have died in house fires this year.

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Gai Scott allegedly shot his uncle during a funeral procession in Duxbury to protect himself, Scott’s attorney said.

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A mother claims that her 31-year-old son’s health declined because of Bridgewater State Hospital’s use of seclusion and restraints.

Businesses seek tax break to balance minimum wage hike

Many Mass. businesses want lawmakers to drop a planned increase in unemployment insurance taxes.

Peter Abraham | Beat Writer’s Notebook

Expect big seasons for Dustin Pedroia, Clay Buchholz

The Red Sox are due some problems, but not enough to keep them out of the playoffs.

Wearing flag shorts that list the Red Sox’ titles, catcher David Ross loosened up in the rain in Baltimore on Sunday.

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Dan Shaughnessy

Why do Sox have to play and ruin everything?

As the Red Sox open the season in Baltimore, they are perfect in our minds. They cannot get better. They can only get worse.

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The Red Sox’ season opener and predictions for the season are Monday’s topics for Christopher L. Gasper and Joe Sullivan.

The effort to rehabilitate the Ferdinand Building in Dudley Square has brought signs of a renewal and a starting point.

Dudley’s comeback tied to historic structure

A $120 million effort to rehabilitate the Ferdinand Building in the heart of Dudley Square has brought the first real signs of a renewal.

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JOHN E. SUNUNU

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Obama has given us a $2 trillion fiasco that brought coverage to 5 million while canceling coverage for about the same number.

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Red Sox right fielder Shane Victorino injured his right hamstring in Saturday’s game vs. the Twins.

Red Sox put Shane Victorino on DL

Victorino is out after hurting his hamstring, which opened up a place for Jackie Bradley Jr. on the roster.

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