Third developer submits bid for Back Bay site

The proposal includes student housing, a hotel, and retail space as part of a sweeping redevelopment.

Fishermen mended nets on Merrill Wharf in Portland, Maine, in 2013.

Declining cod numbers spur unprecedented restrictions

New federal rules effectively ban all commercial cod fishing in the Gulf of Maine for six months.

Judge raises doubts about Partners deal

A judge expressed skepticism that a deal for Partners to take over three hospitals would be beneficial to consumers.

Obama?s net neutrality stance triggers backlash

President Obama?s stance on the concept of an open Internet has outraged Internet service providers and heartened advocates.

Patrick approves commutation, grants four pardons

Governor Patrick approved the commutation request of a woman who was convicted of drug crimes in 2007, and pardoned four others.

Charlestown is seen in a map by Ed McCarthy.

Ed McCarthy

Mapping Boston?s history

Ed McCarthy, an EMT by night, spends his daylight hours creating his own maps that chronicle Boston?s history through changes in its landscape.

The author?s father (second row, far right) with the BC High baseball team in 1931. (Boston College)

DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Remembering the Greatest Generation on Veterans Day

The sacrifices made by our servicemembers put sports ? and everything else ? in perspective.

The Bruins? Brad Marchand sails through the crease of Devils goalie Corey Schneider in the second period. Jim Davis/Globe Staff

Bruins 4, Devils 2

Bruins win fifth straight

Seth Griffith and Reilly Smith scored late in the second period as the Bruins defeated the Devils at TD Garden.

Any team that wants to acquire Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels will likely have to pick up his $20 million option for the 2019 season. (Photo by Brian Garfinkel/Getty Images)

NICK CAFARDO | ON BASEBALL

Red Sox have a shot at Cole Hamels

Although the Red Sox are on the lefthander?s no-trade list, that clause can be revised on a yearly basis.

Ethel Kennedy and her daughter Rory talked about Rory's documentary on her mother in August 2012.

Ethel Kennedy to be awarded Medal of Freedom

Tom Brokaw, actress Meryl Streep, and musician Stevie Wonder also will be honored at the White House Nov. 24.