Robert Klaff; ran Brookline fur store
In file cabinets in the shop room of Klaff Furs, strip after strip of various furs lay in neat order, so they could be matched to the coats brought in by longtime customers for repairs or alterations. By Emma Stickgold, Globe Correspondent
Dartmouth’s Sarah Parsons of Dover is ECAC Player of the week
Sarah Parsons of Dover, a senior co-captain on the Dartmouth College women’s hockey team, scored seven points in a recent weekend sweep over Brown and Yale to earn ECAC Player of the Week honors. By Marvin Pave, Boston Globe
Nyanza trustees hire consultant in Ashland
The Nyanza Natural Resources trustees are moving forward with their assessment of close to 50 proposals for repairing the environment along the Sudbury River. The trustees have contracted with Stratus Consulting and its subcontractor, Fuss & O’Neill Inc., for help evaluating restoration project ideas - which include controlling invasive species and crafting an outreach and education campaign about the ... Boston Globe
Bookings
TODAY: Ha Jin (“A Good Fall’’) and Richard Hoffman (“Interference and Other Stories’’) read, 2 p.m., Newtonville Books . . . Lisa Zwirn signs “Christmas Cookies,’’ 2-4 p.m., Wellesley Booksmith . . . Michael J. Maddigan signs “Middleborough,’’ 2 p.m., Robbins Museum, Middleborough. Boston Globe
A trophy win for determined Reading players
FOXBOROUGH - On the turf at Gillette Stadium, Reading introduced Natick to its smash-mouth brand of offense. By Mike Grossi, Globe Correspondent
Bellingham looking into setting up affordable housing trust
Bellingham may soon join other area communities in establishing a local trust aimed at supporting affordable housing goals in town. By Rachel Lebeaux, Globe Correspondent
Concord-Carlisle Regional tackles gay-themed school play
Peter Atlas always thought Concord-Carlisle Regional High School was open to diversity, but when he put out his casting call for the musical “Falsettos’’ he had doubts about the turnout. By Nancy Shohet West, Globe Correspondent
At Bentley, a first, last are featured
Northeast coach Don Heres knows the thoughts and emotions that are running through his players’ heads. After all, he also played in an MIAA Super Bowl. By Michael Grossi, Globe Correspondent
Weak November results worrying for retailers
NEW YORK - A decline in sales at the nation’s retailers in November after two consecutive months of gains is an ominous warning sign for the holiday shopping season and for an economy in the early stages of a fragile recovery. By Anne D’innocenzio, Associated Press
Natick (12-0) vs. Reading (12-0)
■What: MIAA Division 2 Super Bowl. ■Where : Gillette Stadium, Foxborough. Boston Globe
Sector Snap: Warehouse clubs buck trend
While many of the nation's retailers posted a drop in sales for November, wholesale clubs bucked the trend -- showing monthly sales gains as shoppers continued to come to their clubs for deals on everyday items. AP
BJ's Wholesale sales climb in November
BJ's Wholesale Club Inc. said Thursday that its sales rose in November as more cost-conscious shoppers visited the retailer to buy items in bulk, but the result missed analyst expectations. AP
North Quincy footballers cut hair - and their Thanksgiving losing streak
The victory for North Quincy was a long time coming, a 10-game drought in its annual Thanksgiving Day rivalry against Quincy. But the Red Raiders ended the skid with a decisive 21-6 win, ironically matching the score of their last win in the series back in 1998. By Lizzy Snell, Boston Globe
The end zone
High 5 Charlie Bates, Arlington Catholic: The senior running back ran for 159 yards and three touchdowns in a 22-13 win over Arlington, pushing his season totals to 24 touchdowns and 1,500-plus rushing yards. Boston Globe
Faneuil Hall Marketplace operator seeks to restructure debt
General Growth Properties Inc. yesterday filed a plan to restructure $9.7 billion in debt with hopes of removing at least 92 malls, including Faneuil Hall Marketplace, from bankruptcy protection by the end of the year. By Jenn Abelson, Globe Staff
McCummings, Natick hang on
Leading, 28-20, with 1:21 remaining in the game, Natick’s Scott McCummings was poised to run out the clock. By Mike Grossi, Globe Correspondent
Andre helps Rockets land berth in Super Bowl
A journey that began in the sweltering heat at double sessions in August continues into the cold nights of December. By Jeff Powalisz, Globe Correspondent
High school playoff capsules
DIVISION 1 Billerica (10-1) vs. Everett (7-2) at Cawley Stadium, Lowell, 7:45 p.m. The rundown - Everett, a playoff mainstay, has faced some adversity this year. The team is young and inexperienced, and that has showed in losses to Dracut and Xaverian. Billerica is led by sensational sophomore Nick LaSpada (21 TD passes, 8 TD rushes). LaSpada has played in ... Boston Globe
Playoff picks
Everett over Billerica - The only guarantee is that the winner will be the loser in Saturday’s Super Bowl. But still, this is a matchup of two of the best young quarterbacks in the state. Next year, this will be an even better game. Boston Globe