Let them tell you where to go
Prominent New Englanders share their favorite places to go during the holidays.
Patrick Kennedy says he's barred from Communion
Rep. Patrick Kennedy says he was banned by a Catholic bishop from receiving Communion in Rhode Island because of his abortion rights support. (AP, 7:19 a.m.)

Strong Coakley lead in primary poll
With just 16 days until the Senate primary election, nearly three-quarters of likely voters are undecided, according to a Globe poll. (Boston Globe)
- Graphic | Poll results | Candidates sound off on economy
- Hopefuls not firmly behind stimulus | Profiles | More

On this rock, a myth was built
Plymouth Rock is known as the spot of the first steps in our nation. But Provincetown disagrees. (Globe)

Lawmaker says health care bill
won't limit breast cancer screenings
Democratic Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who's been treated for breast cancer, says worries that the overhaul would limit screenings are overblown. (AP, 10:01 a.m.)

The maybe-baby dilemma
An estimated 20,000 leftover embryos are in cold storage in the state. What to do with them is up to the families. (Boston Globe) Discuss
- Brookline
Value of volunteering, plenty of PhDs, and regulating ZipCar
- Framingham
Mulvey's music, check for high school, parking strategies
- Hingham
Dog-bite decision, country club food, and school-construction money
- Malden
Killing PAYT debate, Northeast Voke budget, and share recipes
- Medford
DPW worker's suspension upheld; sanitizer donations; holiday singing.
- Melrose
Northeast Voke budget, property tax going up, and Thanksgiving recipes
- Natick
Hidden jewelry, Red and Blue win, Montessori school merger
- Needham
Plugged In fund-raiser, high-tech Torah pointer, and open studios
- Newton
"Carousel' at Turtle Lane,' Route 9 resurfacing, tobacco sale ban
- Norwell
Jeff Corwin visit, home for disabled, and town farming project
- Scituate
House fire inquiry, senator visits Inly, and Superbowl champs
- Somerville
Somerville Scene, chamber on Green Line, Buonomo gets prison
- Waltham
Polaroid plans, changes for 'CRB, MassArf man, and oral histories
- Wellesley
Thanksgiving for foodies, metal bats, and Danker stepping down
2009 holiday guide

Arts events, gift ideas, recipes, travel, and more
End of the world?

Five totally made up scenarios
Senate candidate profiles

A look at five who want to win Kennedy's seat
The week's best shots

See the top photos from Globe staff photographers
Big Picture: CERN restart

Large Hadron Collider back online after repairs


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