People gathered near a makeshift memorial outside the former home of Jeremiah Oliver in Fitchburg.

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People gathered near a makeshift memorial outside the former home of Jeremiah Oliver in Fitchburg.

Sandrino Oliver, uncle of Jeremiah Oliver, fell to the ground near the makeshift memorial.

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Sandrino Oliver, uncle of Jeremiah Oliver, fell to the ground near the makeshift memorial.

Family members broke down in tears near the memorial.

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Family members broke down in tears near the memorial.

Police investigated the area in Sterling where the body of a child was discovered.

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Police investigated the area in Sterling where the body of a child was discovered.

The body was consistent in height and weight with Jeremiah Oliver.

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The body was consistent in height and weight with Jeremiah Oliver.

Massachusetts State Police stood along Interstate 190.

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Massachusetts State Police stood along Interstate 190.

Authorities would not say what led them to the site, which was on the southbound side near Exit 6.

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Authorities would not say what led them to the site, which was on the southbound side near Exit 6.

Police probe link between body and missing boy

The body was consistent in height and weight with Jeremiah Oliver, but has not been conclusively identified, an official said.

Last year's Boston Marathon winners –  Rita Jeptoo of Kenya (left) and Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia – spoke about defending their titles on Friday.

Defending Marathon champs happy to return to Boston

After initially feeling some apprehension, women’s winner Rita Jeptoo is eager to defend her title.

Taras Kim stocked peppers at Baza Gourmet Foods and Spirits in Newton, where a Wegmans grocery store will soon open its doors.

Independent grocers brace for competition from big chains

Neighborhood grocery stores are bracing themselves for intense competition as big supermarket chains move onto their turf.

The Bruins have had four days off to prepare for their playoff opener vs. Detroit.

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At last, Bruins-Red Wings series set to begin

Both teams say it’s time to throw out the regular-season results when their first-round series begins today.

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Carl Soderberg, Loui Eriksson thriving for Bruins

The Swedish forwards on Boston’s third line have meshed well, even if their center, Chris Kelly, is uncertain due to injury.

Jeff Martin, his wife Allison, and their daughter, Madison.

Runner near finish line when bombs hit to compete again

When Jeff Martin crosses the finish line, his mother, wife, and newborn daughter will be waiting for him.

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“Sean was an example to all of us,” said MIT Police Chief John DiFava at today’s ceremony for the fallen officer.

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After watching the Huntington Theatre Company play, join photographer Essdras M. Suarez for a discussion about Cuba.

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Daniel Wu and Nick Cheung star in Dante Lam’s police drama “That Demon Within.”

‘That Demon Within’ is both good cop and bad cop

Director Dante Lam juggles so many tropes — the vigilante cop, the man with a mysterious past — everything tumbles.