Alternate endings
What if the world doesn’t come to an end in 2012? Here are one writer's five backup cataclysms.
- Discuss Will end come?
Red Sox
Patriots
Celtics
Bruins
Lawyer: 9/11 defendants want platform for views
The men facing trial in the Sept. 11 attacks will plead not guilty so they can air their criticisms of US foreign policy, a lawyer for one of the defendants said today. (AP)
Rhode Island bishop asked Kennedy
in 2007 to avoid taking 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)
Patriots 31, Jets 14
Patriots take down Jets
(Elsa/Getty Images)
The Pats got a win today, beating the New York Jets 31-14. Above, Randy Moss and Tom Brady celebrate Laurence Maroney's second quarter touchdown. (Globe)
Hiker falls to death on Mount Washington
Dr. Wieslaw E. Walczak, 62, of Bedford did not return from a planned hike up the Tuckerman Ravine trail. He was reported missing Saturday night by his wife. (AP)
- 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
A myth built on rock
Plymouth says first steps, Provincetown argues
Maybe-baby dilemma
What to do with unused embryos?
2009 holiday guide
Arts events, gift ideas, recipes, travel, and more
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
