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BOSTON CAPITAL
INNOVATION ECONOMY
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Patrick proposes
revamped parole laws
Governor Deval Patrick proposed yesterday a series of changes to state law that would increase the time served by third-time criminal offenders while tightening a variety of eligibility requirements for parole.
(By Michael Rezendes and Maria Cramer, Globe Staff)
(By Michael Rezendes and Maria Cramer, Globe Staff)
A treasured preserve for early birds
For residents of Hardwick, most of whom grew up there or other small towns and feel at home in them, the serenity and scenery are well worth the sacrifice of a long commute. (By Peter Schworm and Matt Carroll, Globe Staff)
- Graphic Massachusetts commuters
Ex-police chief acquitted
in Uzi shooting death
The emotionally racked trial of a former Pelham police chief charged in connection with the accidental shooting death of an 8-year-old boy at a gun fair came to an end yesterday with a jury acquitting Edward Fleury, who cried at the verdict. (By Travis Andersen, Globe Staff)
Brown won’t back a new weapons ban
Senator Scott Brown said he would not support a renewal of a federal assault weapons ban, which has garnered fresh attention after the killing of six people and the grave wounding of Representative Gabrielle Giffords. (By Michael Levenson and Frank Philips, Globe Staff)
Boston Fed chief predicts
solid growth, not enough jobs
The sluggish housing market will weigh on the economy through 2011, slowing the pace of the recovery and helping to keep unemployment high for years, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston said yesterday. (By Jenifer B. McKim, Globe Staff)
Metro
- Patrick offers plan to tighten parole laws (By Michael Rezendes and Maria Cramer, Globe Staff)
- Predawn drives prevail in sleepy Mass. towns (By Peter Schworm and Matt Carroll, Globe Staff)
- Ex-police chief acquitted in Uzi shooting death (By Travis Andersen, Globe Staff)
- Governor Patrick’s national profile on the rise (By Frank Phillips, Globe Staff)
- Quincy woman charged in son’s death (By Brian R. Ballou, Globe Staff)
- Students throughout state will participate in day of service (By Akilah Johnson, Globe Staff)
- Outreach workers try to get homeless to shelter (By Akilah Johnson and Brian Ballou, Globe Staff)
- Spokesman for Cardinal Law to lead Indianapolis Catholics (By Lisa Wangsness, Globe Staff)
- Adrian Walker Playing the victim (By Adrian Walker, Globe Columnist)
- Patrick names legislator to be sheriff (By Stephanie Ebbert, Globe Staff)
- Maine leader offers pointed rebuff (By Clarke Canfield, Associated Press)
- Men charged with theft of pizzeria ATM (By Neal Riley, Globe Correspondent)
- BOSTON Man seriously wounded in shooting (Boston Globe)
- BOSTON Mental tests ordered for Dorchester man (Boston Globe)
- BOSTON Obama to recognize Cold War victims (Boston Globe)
- BOSTON US files first brief in gay marriage appeal (Boston Globe)
- BOSTON West Roxbury senator is bound for Iraq (Boston Globe)
- WALTHAM Mayor to seek reelection, will face Brasco (Boston Globe)
- Suits filed over Ala. university killings (By Jay Reeves, Associated Press)
- Man pleads no contest in UConn football player’s death (Associated Press)
- Mailman saves man, 96, from 3-alarm blaze (By Nicholas Goss, Globe Correspondent)
Regional editions
Globe West
- Wellesley Square sees string of shops close for business (By Kathleen Pierce, Globe Correspondent)
Globe North
- UMass Lowell underwater hockey team goes deep (By Taryn Plumb, Globe Correspondent)
Globe South
- HINGHAM Natick woman sues Hingham developer, alleges discrimination in failed affordable condo deal (By Jessica Bartlett, Globe Correspondent)
Obituaries
- Virginia Aldrich, 87, lawyer whose drive helped her make history (By Gloria Negri, Globe Staff)
- Dick Winters; his exploits inspired ‘Band of Brothers’ (By Ron Todt, Associated Press)
- Cyril M. Harris, 93; fine-tuned concert hall acoustics (By William Grimes, New York Times)
- Roy Chelsen, 51; saved the lives of New York City firefighters on Sept. 11 (By Al Baker, New York Times)
- Peter Post, 77, cycling champion, team leader (Associated Press)
- John Dye, actor in movies, TV’s ‘Touched by an Angel’ (Associated Press)
- Oleg Grabar, 81, historian of Islamic art and architecture (By William Grimes, New York Times)
- Liu Huaqing, 95, father of modern Chinese Navy (Associated Press)
- Trish Keenan, 42, British musician (Associated Press)
- Dr. Louise Reiss; ran tooth study that led to nuclear test ban (By Dennis Hevesi, New York Times)
- Albert Heijn, at 83; grocery magnate owned Stop & Shop (Associated Press)
Nation
- Brown won’t back federal assault weapons ban (By Michael Levenson and Frank Philips, Globe Staff)
- Suspect in Ariz. seemed to be focused (By David Nakamura, Sari Horwitz, and Jerry Markon, Washington Post)
- Arizona shooting developments (Boston Globe)
- N.J. governor criticized for remarks (Bloomberg News)
- Virtual border fence project ended (Associated Press)
- Man charged with harassing Kennedy kin (Associated Press)
- Obama eases Cuba travel restrictions (Associated Press)
- N.Y. mob boss, 93, sentenced to 8 years (Associated Press)
- 3 family members electrocuted at Calif. home (Associated Press)
- Committee says women should be allowed in combat units (By Pauline Jelinek, Associated Press)
- Zodiac fans seeing stars over ‘old’ news on signs (By Jocelyn Noveck and Chris Williams, Associated Press)
- Optimism on race has leveled off, poll finds (By Errin Haines, Associated Press)
- RNC selects new chairman after Steele drops bid (By Jeff Zeleny, New York Times)
- Political Notebook GOP leader to target key Obama initiatives (Boston Globe)
World
- Amid protests, Tunisia president flees country (By David D. Kirkpatrick, New York Times)
- Nigeria’s president survives party challenge (Bloomberg News)
- Berlusconi embroiled in prostitution inquiry (Associated Press)
- Stampede kills 102 pilgrims in India (Associated Press)
- Toll evader sentenced to life gets retrial (Associated Press)
- Labor keeps seat in British special election (New York Times)
- Nobel laureate’s bank investigated (Washington Post)
- Pope John Paul II will be beatified week after Easter (By Rachel Donadio, New York Times)
- Lebanon prime minister calls for dialogue (By Elizabeth A. Kennedy, Associated Press)
- Fiscal hawk is named Japan economic chief (By Hiroko Tabuchi, New York Times)
- Iraqi terror suspects use disguises to escape jail (Associated Press)
Editorial and opinion
- Globe Editorial Troubled UMass search yields a credible choice, and questions
- Globe Editorial Ryan: Big Apple braggart
- Globe Editorial Build GOP with optimism
- Derrick Z. Jackson A green loss here is a win for China
- Joanna Weiss Identity crisis
- Tom Keane Checking out
Sports
- Rookie Hernandez a tight fit (By Monique Walker, Globe Staff)
- Celtics 99, Bobcats 94 Throwback night for Celtics (By Julian Benbow, Globe Staff)
- Edwards drops right into line (By Amalie Benjamin, Globe Staff)
- Koppen always in middle of the action (By Michael Vega, Globe Staff)
- Red Sox notebook The start of a competition? (By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff)
- Bruins notebook Ference likely out for matinee (By Barbara Matson, Globe Correspondent)
- Penguins thumbnails (Boston Globe)
- Sports Log Twins, Thome agree on a one-year deal (Boston Globe)
- On basketball Silas had something else in mind entirely (By Gary Washburn, Globe Staff)
- NHL roundup Canucks get back on track (Associatd Press)
- NBA roundup Losses pile up for Mavs (Associated Press)
- Celtics notebook O’Neal will seek second opinion on surgery (By Julian Benbow, Globe Staff)
- Good time for Shaq’s big game (By Frank Dell’Apa, Globe Staff)
- Patriots notebook So far, Graham’s been nothing but net (By Monique Walker, Globe Staff)
- Heap adds to already tight affair (By Michael Vega, Globe Staff)
- Cutler in new realm (By Andrew Seligman, Associated Press)
- Falcons trailing in terms of pedigree (By Paul Newberry, Associated Press)
- On college basketball These three tough to contend with (By Mark Blaudschun, Globe Staff)
- Vermont 3, Northeastern 1 Opener goes to Vermont (By Nancy Marrapese-Burrell, Globe Staff)
- College roundup UMass squeaks by Lowell (Staff And Wire Services)
- College football roundup Fairley to enter NFL draft (Associated Press)
- Golf roundup Appleby warms to the Sony task (Associated Press)
- School roundup North Andover stunned (By Emily Wright, Globe Correspondent)
Business
- Boston Fed chief predicts solid growth, not enough jobs (By Jenifer B. McKim, Globe Staff)
- Evergreen Solar announces additional job cuts (By Todd Wallack, Globe Staff)
- Somerville property owner says mayor’s vision blocked new store (By Casey Ross, Globe Staff)
- New TV network expands Spanish-language options (By Johnny Diaz, Globe Staff)
- JPMorgan Chase has record profit for quarter (Bloomberg News)
- IRS wants to ease path for whistle-blowers (Associated Press)
- FTC chief says agency to review helmet claims (Associated Press)
- J&J recalls more drugs from Pennsylvania plant (Associated Press)
- US in final chapters of AIG rescue (By Pallavi Gogoi, Associated Press)
- BP, Russia deal raises US concerns (By Gregory Katz and Harry R. Weber, Associated Press)
- Revision begun on lending language (By Carter Dougherty, Bloomberg News)
- Industrial production continues its rise (By Jeannine Aversa, Associated Press)
- The Savings Game Avoid debt collectors by dealing directly with creditors if bills weigh you down (By Elliot Raphaelson, Boston Globe)
- Chase, chip firm gains overshadow retail sales (Boston Globe)
- MARKET MOVERS Vending firm sent reeling after forecast (Boston Globe)
- MASS. MOVERS Energy efficiency firm up on N.C. deal (Boston Globe)
- Hasbro Inc. (Boston Globe)
- Cumberland Pharma. (Boston Globe)
- JA Solar Holdings Co. (Boston Globe)
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Living/Arts |
- Cover Story Inviting your buddies over for the big game without high-def? (By Beth Teitell, Globe Staff)
- Belgians that hit close to home (By Steve Greenlee, Globe Staff)
- BRING THE FAMILY Bridging the innovation gap at the Charles River Museum (By June Wulff, Globe Staff)
- G Force Eugene Mirman finds success funny (By Sarah Rodman, Globe Staff)
- Culture Desk Critics connect on ‘Social Network’ (By Ty Burr, Globe Staff)
- Culture Desk JFK videos and podcasts; Reznor’s new gig (Boston Globe)
- Culture Desk Shepard Fairey, AP settle copyright case involving Obama image (By Sebastian Smee, Globe Staff)
- BOOK REVIEW ‘Destiny and Desire’: a novel of violence, betrayal, and irony (By Clif Garboden, Boston Globe)
- Critic’s corner (By Matthew Gilbert, Globe Staff)
- Daily guide to television and radio (Boston Globe)
- On Demand picks (Boston Globe)
- Annie's Mailbox: Mother misses her estranged daughter (Boston Globe)
- Reflection for the day (Boston Globe)
- This day in history (Boston Globe)
- To do list (By June Wulff, Globe Staff)
- Movie Stars (Boston Globe)
- LOVE LETTERS Boyfriend’s in hot water after naked hot tubbing weekend (By Meredith Goldstein, Globe Staff)
- ‘Downton Abbey’ gets some love from viewers, critics (By Matthew Gilbert, Globe Staff)
- Chess Notes (By Harold Dondis and Patrick Wolff, Boston Globe)
- MUSIC REVIEW Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt keep it low-key (By Marc Hirsh, Globe Correspondent)
- Names Chicken rings (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Globe Staff)
- Names Weighty matters (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Globe Staff)
- Names Words worth (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Globe Staff)
- Names Ayla Brown is Nashville-bound (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Globe Staff)
- Names ‘Office’ space (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Globe Staff)
- Names Kraft thinks Tom’s terrific (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Globe Staff)
- Names Dinner time for grid greats (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Globe Staff)
- Names Tribute to a riot grrrl (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Globe Staff)
- Michelle Williams’s new role parallels her private life (By Charles Ealy, Cox Newspapers)
- MUSIC REVIEW Elder brings eclectic program to BSO (By Jeremy Eichler, Globe Staff)
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