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Gomez calls Markey 'pond scum'

Gabriel E. Gomez hurled the missive at US Representative Edward J. Markey after the Democrat used a split screen depicting the ex-Navy SEAL and Osama bin Laden in an ad. (3:45 p.m.)

GOP's Gomez calls Democratic rival Markey 'pond scum'

1 dead, 1 charged after fatal crash in Peabody

Michael J. Fowler, 37, of Peabody was charged with motor vehicle homicide while drunk after a crashed killed his front-seat passenger, Daniel Walker, 31, officials said.
(12:40 p.m.)

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Cape train is gridlock free. Is that enough?

Buses will be on hand to meet the trains, but Cape-bound travelers vacationing outside Hyannis may face extra travel time. (1 p.m.)

39 New England clam shacks to visit this summer

(Abbott's Lobster in the Rough)

Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough in Noank, Conn. was voted the best place to eat a lobster in New England by About.com.

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Pictures Honor Flight takes area WWII vets to D.C. to see memorials

Dr. Beach's top 10 beaches in America

Who committed this crime against her feet?

Big Picture: Counting puffins off the UK coast

Worried about the Bruins?

Chad Finn says there's no comparison between the Bruins' Game 4 loss and their epic 2010 collapse.

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What's Gisele doing with that scruffy man?

That's Johan Lindeberg, the founder and creative director denim label BLK DNM, who signed up Gisele Bundchen for an ad campaign.

'Oh, my gaw' and other reality-show catchphrases

Kellie Pickler may have said "Oh, my God" upon winning "Dancing With the Stars," but it sounded like "Oh, my gaw." Enjoy more reality TV phrases.

Cuppacoffee to bring Australian meat pies, mobile coffee stations to Boston

The new coffee shop located near Haymarket is set to open its doors on May 28. (1:03 p.m.)

Open houses this weekend

Looking to buy in the Boston area? This weekend, according to our listings, there are 70 open houses in Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, and Somerville. Here's a sampling.

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Last weekend to be selected Superfan

All you have to do is share your first concert memory, and you might win a pair of tickets to six concerts.

YOUR STORIES First concert memory

Hub to get sapling from Anne Frank tree

The sapling comes from a nearly 200-year-old horse chestnut tree that towered behind the secret annex where Frank hid from the Nazis. (2:51 p.m.)

Want to sell medical pot? Pay $50K

Regulations proposed by state health officials would require that dispensaries granted a license to sell medical pot pay an annual fee of $50,000. (12:06 p.m.)

Discuss Are the fees fair? | Interactive US pot laws | More

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After 18 months, Waltham killings back in spotlight

New details have emerged in the 2011 triple murders about the victims and the violent world they inhabited.

Opinion | KEVIN CULLEN

A child's gift erases a gulf

Seven-year-old Sophie Orange organized a pajama day at her all-girls school in England to raise money for victims of the Boston bombings.

Markey misses a string of votes in House

Edward J. Markey has not cast a vote in Congress since May 9, missing the last 40 votes before the chamber.

Opinion | Christopher L. Gasper

Fenway faithful to Terry Francona

He hasn't changed much since he left the Red Sox, but now he's being seen in a new uniform and a whole new light.

How to practice 'safe-food'

Before you throw those shrimp on the barbie this weekend, take some steps to protect your health by following proper procedures for handling, preparing, and cooking your food.

Chat transcript: Rev's Nick Downing | Fitness blogger: Just run | Ways to give your child a safer diet

Washington bridge collapses

An Interstate bridge over a river north of Seattle fell Thursday evening, dumping vehicles and people into the water. Officials said no one was killed. Watch

Pictures Scenes from the bridge collapse

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Wealthy college dropouts

Some of the world’s most wildly successful people never finished school at all. In fact, quite a few of them dropped out of local institutions. Here are some of them.

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Menino savors preview of Innovation District hub | A look at Massachusetts' entrepreneurial ecosystem

'Oh my gaw' and 9 more reality show catchphrases

When Kellie Pickler won "Dancing With the Stars" on May 21, we couldn't tell if she was shouting "Oh, my God" or "Oh, my gaw." How many other catchphrases have developed from reality TV shows?

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Would you wear a wedding dress from Target?

The big box retailer launched a new collection of bridal and custom bridesmaid dresses at easy-to-stomach prices under the label TEVOLIO.

Love Letters Texting makes people weird | Will he give me another chance? | Do I tell him about the kiss?

Top 10 beaches for 2013

See what beaches - including a local favorite - made Dr. Beach's annual list.

Scenes from Massachusetts college commencements

Thousands of students receive diplomas from Massachusetts colleges during the month of May. See graduation scenes from local schools.

2013 Commencement Guide | Keynote speakers

Endicott College graduates 700 students | Northeastern announces $1 billion campaign

THE HIVE | LOCAL INNOVATION NEWS

TechStars Demo Day: Here are the 14 startups presenting

The spring "demo day" for the TechStars Boston accelerator program is taking place now at House of Blues on Landsdowne Street. Founders of 14 startups from the U.S. and Europe are delivering short pitches for investors.

Here are the 128 MassChallenge Finalists | MassChallenge startups that caught our eye

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Memorial Day fun for the family

From 33,000 American flags on the Boston Common to art projects at the MFA to learning about the life of a marine, we've got some ideas for how to spend your Memorial Day weekend with the kids.

Moms How to spend a rainy day | Share Songs for dad? | Memorial Day photos

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Replay: Portugal. The Man live in the lab

Wasilla's own Portugal. The Man made a pit stop at the Globe Lab, before playing Boston Calling this weekend. Watch their performance inside.

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Puffin census on the Farne Islands

The beautiful birds return to their breeding grounds on the islands, which offer excellent sources of food, few ground predators, and good protection for nesting.