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  • Splish, splash -- A rainy Saturday on Boston Common

    Boston Globe – Sat Nov 14, 4:36 pm ET  

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  • First the hot breakfasts, now the books?

    Boston Globe – Sat Nov 14, 4:06 pm ET  

    Dina Rudick/Globe Staff Should Widener Library and other Harvard libraries learn to be better sharers? By Tracy Jan, Globe Staff Even Harvard can't have it all. Already cut from the budget of the world's wealthiest university: hot breakfasts for... Full Story »

  • Power outage darkens Brookline businesses, homes

    Boston Globe – Sat Nov 14, 3:36 pm ET  

    By Emma Rose Johnson, Globe Correspondent Several hundred homes and businesses were left in the dark today due to a power outage in the Chestnut Hill section of Brookline. NStar spokeswoman JoAnne OLeary said the outage was due to trouble... Full Story »

  • Three charged with beating homeless man, stealing his boots

    Boston Globe – Sat Nov 14, 3:21 pm ET  

    By Hannah McBride, Globe Correspondent Three suspects are facing charges that they beat a 19-year-old homeless man, then stole his boots and left him for dead in a nearby river, Concord, N.H, police said. Robert Potter, 42, Thomas Croswell, 42,... Full Story »

  • East Boston teens charged with robbing pizza delivery driver

    Boston Globe – Sat Nov 14, 3:06 pm ET  

    By Emma Rose Johnson, Globe Correspondent Two teenagers are facing charges that they robbed a pizza delivery driver in Revere, then stole his car, Boston and Revere police said. The 14-year-old and 17-year-old from East Boston were arrested at around... Full Story »

Boston Herald

  • State seeks more 'pay-per-bag' trash programs

    Boston Herald – Sat Nov 14, 4:10 pm ET  

    State officials say 130 cities and towns in Massachusetts have adopted the so-called "Pay-As-You-Throw" programs for trash disposal that aim to encourage recycling. The... Full Story »

  • Mass. police crack down on seat belt use

    Boston Herald – Sat Nov 14, 11:25 am ET  

    FRAMINGHAM - Police across Massachusetts are keeping an extra sharp eye out for drivers not wearing seat belts. State and local police launched the "Click It or Ticket"... Full Story »

  • Human rights activists gather in Boston

    Boston Herald – Sat Nov 14, 11:25 am ET  

    BOSTON - Hundreds of Amnesty International activists have gathered in Boston for a regional human rights conference that will include a tribute to a Libyan official who died... Full Story »

  • Pike crash, flooding clogs roadways

    Boston Herald – Sat Nov 14, 11:10 am ET  

    An early morning tractor trailer accident on the Massachusetts Turnpike that caused traffic backups for miles has been cleared, according to State Police. The accident... Full Story »

  • Missing police guns found

    Boston Herald – Sat Nov 14, 8:40 am ET  

    FALMOUTH - The police are trying to track down and reclaim a half dozen of their own handguns that were discovered missing during a recent equipment audit, reports the Full Story »

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Sentinel & Enterprise

  • Local school makes dedication in fallen soldier's honor

    Sentinel & Enterprise – Sat Nov 14, 7:10 am ET  

    LEOMINSTER -- Jonathan Roberge never wanted to leave the automotive shop during his time at the Center for Technical Education at Leominster High School, according to his father, John Roberge. Full Story »

  • Swine flu shot clinics to begin next week

    Sentinel & Enterprise – Sat Nov 14, 6:56 am ET  

    FITCHBURG -- Large doses of the H1N1 flu vaccine will be available starting next week for children ages 6 months to 18 years through free clinics in Fitchburg and Gardner sponsored by Community Health Connections Family Health Centers. Full Story »

  • Mayor decides to shift staffers

    Sentinel & Enterprise – Sat Nov 14, 6:56 am ET  

    FITCHBURG -- Mayor Lisa Wong has appointed Ryan McNutt, who lost in a bid for a City Council seat 10 days ago, as her new chief of staff. Full Story »

  • SHINE holds fundraiser in Leominster

    Sentinel & Enterprise – Sat Nov 14, 6:55 am ET  

    LEOMINSTER_ The SHINE Initiative's "Keep Your Mind Open" fundraiser was a success on Thursday night for the third year in a row. Full Story »

  • Mass. governor signs utility legislation

    Sentinel & Enterprise – Fri Nov 13, 7:12 am ET  

    LUNENBURG -- State and local officials packed into Lunenburg Town Hall Thursday to witness Gov. Deval Patrick sign into law new legislation that subjects public utility companies to much steeper penalties if they fail to properly serve communities. Full Story »

New Hampshire Union Leader

  • Airport staff open door, hearts for goodbye

    New Hampshire Union Leader – Sat Nov 14, 12:18 am ET  

    Saying goodbye to a son or daughter deploying overseas can be one of life's most difficult moments, but Richard Jones of Amherst says the staff at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport recently made that moment a little easier for his family. Full Story »

  • Competition gets tough in Va. for UNH gridders

    New Hampshire Union Leader – Sat Nov 14, 12:18 am ET  

    Today, in a showdown in Williamsburg, Va., (1:30 on the UNH Sports Radio Network), the Wildcats will step it up in their level of competition and try to keep rolling against No. 5-ranked William & Mary. Full Story »

  • Mortgage firm shutdown draws fire

    New Hampshire Union Leader – Sat Nov 14, 12:04 am ET  

    An investigation is under way into the the closing of Financial Resources Mortgage Inc. in Meredith; Investors in New Hampshire, New York and Florida are worried about losing money. Full Story »

  • Police legal bills rattle Hooksett

    New Hampshire Union Leader – Sat Nov 14, 12:04 am ET  

    Coping with personnel disputes and disciplinary action, the department paid two lawyers more than $175,000 in fiscal 2009. Full Story »

  • Center stage for city woman

    New Hampshire Union Leader – Sat Nov 14, 12:04 am ET  

    TOMORROW, when Manchester Memorial High alumna Jodi Katz takes center stage at the Verizon Wireless Arena, it will absolutely be the thrill of her life. Full Story »

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