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Along Party Lines
Obama delegate turns talents to grass-roots politics (Globe Staff / Dina Rudick)

Obama delegate turns talents to grass-roots politics

From her experience founding and running a successful consumer exposition business, Kim Whittaker came to realize her abilities as a marketer. (By John Laidler, Boston Globe)
McCain backer has been there from the start (Globe Staff / Joanne Rathe)

McCain backer has been there from the start

Louise Callahan retired on June 17, but her work is far from over. Her real work begins when she turns on CNN, and shifts her focus to her job as a Republican delegate for John McCain. (By Kate Augusto, Boston Globe)

What's an odor between friends? Kraft smells have Woburn fretting

On the worst days, the Kraft gelatin plant in Woburn belches odors that reek of rotting animal flesh, according to some neighbors. (By Eric Moskowitz, Boston Globe)

Lawrence police chief hints at run for mayor in fall 2009

Will he run for mayor? Police Chief John J. Romero is no shrinking violet when it comes to saying what's on his mind. In this instance, though, he is not really working overtime to kill rumors that he is looking for the top job in this majority Latino city of some 70,000. (By Russell Contreras, Boston Globe)

Activists challenge Boston over plan to raze Burlington park building

The city of Boston wants to demolish a graffiti-covered cinderblock building at Mary Cummings Park in Burlington and Woburn, but the plan has outraged a local activist group, which recently asked the state attorney general's office to put the property in the hands of local and state conservation advocates. (By Jennifer Fenn Lefferts, Boston Globe)

Methuen school board backs superintendent, keeps business consultant until spring

The Methuen School Committee has agreed to go along with Superintendent Jeanne Whitten's plan to keep a business consultant turned part-time $100-per-hour administrator through the end of this school year. (By Jeannie M. Nuss, Boston Globe)

UMass-Lowell program helps Lawrence teens prepare for college

Classes start Tuesday at Lawrence High School, but for some ambitious students, they never stopped. (By Erin Cahill, Boston Globe)

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Nashua River lovers battle the invasive water chestnut (Boston Globe / Jay Connor)

Nashua River lovers battle the invasive water chestnut

For years, avid duck hunter Doug Conner watched as water chestnuts slowly but surely spread throughout his beloved Nashua River. The invasive plant resembles a lily pad, but grows thick enough to clog acres of open water with dense leaves and underwater tendrils that choke out native flora and fauna. (By John Dyer, Boston Globe)

Vets may gain edge in hiring

Returning veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan seeking employment may soon have a better chance in Methuen. (By Russell Contreras, Boston Globe)

In wake of superintendent's resignation, Arlington officials reassure parents on school opening

As the Arlington school system readies for the beginning of another school year, controversy continues to swirl in the wake of former superintendent Nate Levenson's abrupt departure. Next up: a special meeting early next month called by the School Committee to address parents' concerns. (By Sarah Metcalf, Boston Globe)

Fees climb, some family caps come off

A free public education? Not anymore. Long gone are the days when the biggest back-to-school expenses were the new fall wardrobe, some notebooks, and pens and pencils. (By Jennifer Fenn Lefferts, Boston Globe)

School's almost open, but as costs soar, families pay more

When swimmers dive into the Belmont High School pool this fall, they may notice the water feels a bit chillier. In Shirley, buses will no longer pick up students who live less than 2 miles from school. In Chelmsford, though the buses are still running, many students must now pay a $200 fee to ride. (By Kathleen Burge, Boston Globe)