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Victoria's road
As a child, she suffered from a mysterious illness. But now she's headed for a brighter future.
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Cartoon caption contest
Is there room for two music productions in this town? You decide in this week's Globe cartoon caption contest.
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Kennedy has a brain tumor
Doctors for Senator Edward M. Kennedy said tests conducted after he suffered seizures Saturday show a malignant tumor in his left parietal lobe. (Boston Globe)
DiMasi, Coakley propose new sex offender law
The legislation provides a series of minimum mandatory sentences for child predators but stops short of the 25-year mandatory sentences that exist under Jessica's Law in Florida. (Boston Globe, 11:40 a.m.)
Penguin 'mothers' make care a labor of love
Caitlin Hume (above) and Heather Urquhart of the New England Aquarium have been caring for a Little Blue Penguin that was rejected by its parents. (AP, 10:22 a.m.)
Police probe woman's death in Mission Hill
The woman was apparently shot to death, according to a law enforcement source who spoke on condition of anonymity. (Boston Globe, 12:58 p.m.)
Mass. orders inspections for traveling amusement rides involved in Calif. accident
There are four Yo-Yo rides licensed in the state to traveling carnivals, one of which is scheduled to arrive in Milford this weekend. (Boston Globe, 12:19 p.m.)
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Just a little lost in translation
If the disaffected baritone scraping the cheerless depths of 10 Tom Waits tunes on "Anywhere I Lay My Head" belonged to anyone other than Scarlett Johansson, the album might get a fair reception.
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Complete guide to summer arts
James Levine, John Williams, and Keith Lockhart — plus James Taylor, of course. Check out the Tanglewood season, and more.
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Are tolls on I-93 a good idea?
"Put the tolls just before the New Hampshire border. Why be reticent to do so? N.H. uses tolls for visitors coming in at all corners of the state, and nearly 30% of the traffic during both commute times [is] from N.H. residents."
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Congratulations Jon Lester!
"Jon, you are and inspiration to all, two days before your World Series victory I lost my beloved Uncle Lester to cancer. I do no think I have ever felt the chills on my skin while watching a baseball game as I did last night. Congratulations and may God Bless You."
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Undercover Blonde
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