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Markey campaign pushes back against attacks on 9/11 resolutions
The campaign of US Senate hopeful Edward J. Markey held a conference call today pushing back against attacks from Republican Gabriel E. Gomez that the Markey was weak on homeland security.
Too sexy for a Disney Princess?
Merida, the fictional star of "Brave," officially joined the Disney princess pantheon, and appeared on Disney's website suddenly transformed from wild-haired teenage tomboy to budding sexpot. The backlash was instant. ...
Starts & Stops
Helmet vending machines set to debut, and a cycle track in the works for the Seaport District
Last week was a big one for bike news, what with Boston Bike Week, a deluge of bike-to-work exhortations, and the release of the city's comprehensive bike crash report.
White Coat Notes
Readers applaud Beth Israel Deaconess nurses who healed bombing suspect
I wrote in Sunday’s Globe about nine trauma nurses at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center who played a very private but critical role in th ...
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Afghanistan civilians: April 2013

Articles of Faith

Religious leaders working on interfaith service
Religious leaders are working with the governor's office to develop Thursday morning's interfaith service in memory of the Boston Marathon bombing victims.

In the Cards

Mohegan Sun adds Boston retail developer as partner in Palmer proposal
Mohegan Sun today announced a partnership with Finard Properties, a Boston-based commercial real estate investment and development company, to build a 300,000 square foot retail development as part of Mohegan's proposed casino resort in Palmer.

War and Peace

Top military scientist: building a cyber army with few qualified recruits
The Air Force has a message for computer geeks: send us your resumes. At least that is the word from Mark Maybury, a computer scientist at the government-funded MITRE corporation in Bedford who was tapped in 2010 to serve as the chief scientist for the US Air Force. The Lowell native and Chelmsford resident, who will return from Washington to his old job this summer, says the Pentagon is struggling to maintain its technological edge in the realm of cyberspace. And a primary reason is a lack of new talent. "If you told me I want you to hire 1,000 cyber guys tomorrow, I'd count up all my friends and might have 60 or if really lucky might find 100," he explained. "But 1,000?"

Science in Mind

Using physics to understand human history
Archeology and physics: the two fields seem just about as different as can be. On Wednesday, William Griswold, an archeologist with the National Park Service, will explain how the two fields intersect, during a colloquium at Boston College's Weston Observatory.
Departing Zipcar CEO Scott Griffith signs up as CoachUp director
CoachUp founder Jordan Fliegel has been on a pretty hot signing streak when it comes to adding advisors and directors....
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Vermont news

  • Vermont campsites opening Friday

    RUTLAND, Vt. (AP) -- Forest officials are getting ready to open campsites in the Green Mountain National Forest in time for the Memorial Day weekend. (   05/21/2013 12:26 PM )

  • Documents: 3 men had role in Vt. woman's killing

    BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) -- Three men have been implicated in the September 2010 killing of a 78-year-old grandmother during a botched robbery at her home during which she was sexually assaulted before being shot in the head, say federal court documents filed in connection with another case. (   05/21/2013 12:07 PM )

  • Vt. judge denies new lawyer bid in teacher killing

    ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (AP) -- A Vermont judge on Tuesday denied a request for a new lawyer by a woman who, along with her husband, was charged with killing a popular St. Johnsbury teacher last year. (   05/21/2013 11:26 AM )

  • Bruschi elected to Patriots team Hall of Fame

    FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Tedy Bruschi has been elected by fans to the New England Patriots team Hall of Fame. (   05/21/2013 9:17 AM )

  • Man pleads not guilty to Vt. auto dealership fire

    BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) -- A man arrested in connection with a fire set at a car dealership in Pittsford, Vt., in July 2011 has pleaded not guilty to a federal arson charge. (   05/21/2013 7:51 AM )

  • Vt. bank donates historic building to 2 nonprofits

    BENNINGTON, Vt. (AP) -- A bank building that's been part of North Bennington, Vt., since 1864, has been donated to two nonprofit groups. (   05/21/2013 7:38 AM )

  • Police step up security for Burlington marathon

    BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) -- Police in Burlington, Vt., are increasing security for the KeyBank Vermont City Marathon this weekend. (   05/21/2013 6:59 AM )

  • Vt. prison inmates help bats by making roosts

    WINDSOR, Vt. (AP) -- Inmates at Vermont's Windsor prison are helping to save bats by building daytime roosting boxes. (   05/21/2013 5:03 AM )

  • Assisted suicide is now legal in Vermont

    MONTPELIER Vermont is now the fourth state in the country that allows physician-assisted suicide. The law, which allows physicians to prescribe lethal medication to terminally ill patients, took effect Monday, when it was signed by Governor Peter Shumlin. (   05/21/2013 4:02 AM )

  • Vermont is 4th state to legalize assisted suicide

    MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) -- After years of debate, Vermont became the fourth state in the country Monday to allow doctors to prescribe lethal doses of medicine to terminally ill patients seeking to end their lives. (   05/20/2013 6:59 PM )

  • 5 things to know about Vt.'s assisted suicide law

    Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin signed the End-of-Life Choices law on Monday, effective immediately. Some basics about the new law: (   05/20/2013 6:43 PM )

  • 2 charged with attempted murder in Vt. house fire

    MORRISTOWN, Vt. (AP) -- A woman who wanted to get back at her neighbors for allegedly turning her in the state welfare officials has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly setting fire to their trailer while they were in it, Morristown police said. (   05/20/2013 4:06 PM )

  • Rangers looking for 2nd straight 0-2 comeback

    GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) -- Don't judge the New York Rangers by the scores of their two losses to the Boston Bruins. (   05/20/2013 3:42 PM )

  • Vt. city, teachers work on new contract

    SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) -- The South Burlington school board and the teachers' union are hoping a fact-finding report can help them reach an agreement on a new contract. (   05/20/2013 11:36 AM )

  • Hearing scheduled on Vermont Yankee challenge

    BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) -- A federal court judge has scheduled a hearing on June 4 on a challenge by the owner of the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant. (   05/20/2013 8:35 AM )

  • Fire destroys home in Bennington, Vt.

    BENNINGTON, Vt. (AP) -- Firefighters are trying to determine the cause of a fire at a home in Bennington, Vt. (   05/20/2013 7:57 AM )

  • 911 call helps police with Vt. attempted break-in

    SWANTON, Vt. (AP) -- Vermont State Police say a youth's phone call to police reporting someone was trying to break into his home has led to an arrest. (   05/20/2013 7:47 AM )

  • Vt. Fish & Wildlife to hold last 2 deer hearings

    MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) -- The Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife is preparing to hold its last two deer hearings that will help set regulations for this fall's hunts. (   05/20/2013 5:02 AM )

  • Gabel named Vt. state court administrator

    MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) -- The Vermont Supreme Court has announced that Patricia Gabel will become the next state court administrator. (   05/20/2013 4:41 AM )

  • NY teacher delves into mystery of 'Indian Ovens'

    ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Steve Butz had heard the local lore about "Indian Ovens" for years, but it wasn't until this past winter that he hiked to a ridge near the Vermont state line to examine the unusual geologic formation stained black by soot from fires of uncertain origin and purpose. (   05/19/2013 4:10 PM )

  • Passenger killed in northern Vermont accident

    LYNDON, Vt. (AP) -- A passenger has been killed in a car accident in northern Vermont after the driver lost control while swerving to avoid a small animal that was crossing the road. (   05/19/2013 3:53 PM )

  • Vt's free fishing day is June 8

    MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) -- Vermonters will have a chance to fish for free next month in the state's lakes and streams. (   05/19/2013 2:38 PM )

  • Marsalis speaks, plays at UVM commencement

    BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) -- More than 3,000 University of Vermont students have received degrees at the school's 211th graduation ceremony. (   05/19/2013 2:06 PM )

  • Auditor praises Vt. action on tax districts

    MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) -- Vermont State Auditor Doug Hoffer is praising lawmakers for passing legislation to clean up glitches in the state's so-called tax increment financing program. (   05/19/2013 1:26 PM )

  • Vt. hard cider company takes aim at coffee roaster

    RUTLAND, Vt. (AP) -- A Vermont company that makes hard cider is suing a Vermont coffee company for trademark infringement over the use of the word "woodchuck." (   05/19/2013 12:38 PM )