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Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:38:00 GMT

Boston Developer Says “city Preventing Him From Building Skyscrapers”

BOSTON A Boston developer says he will ditch plans to build a pair of skyscrapers near the New England Aquarium unless the city relaxes height restrictions and approves buildings tall enough to make the project economically viable. Don Chiofaro said the
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:38:00 GMT

$35M lawsuit: Lynn failed to protect bullied kid

The family of a 13-year-old boy says its suing the city of Lynn for $35 million, claiming it failed to protect him from a school bully who allegedly shoved him down a staircase, leaving him wheelchair-bound. In a notice sent to eight city officials,
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:54:00 GMT

Boston flack-jacking row gets testier

A lawyer for Boston public relations titan Thomas P. ONeill III fired the latest salvo in an ongoing feud yesterday, saying rival flack George Regans firm lost a document thats key to Regans lawsuit against ONeill. Evan Lawson also raised the possibility
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:54:00 GMT

70-Degree Day To Start Spring

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Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:10:00 GMT

Case Of Missing Boy Found Dead Won't Be Re-Opened

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Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:10:00 GMT

Cars Hit By Flying Objects On Route 3 In Kingston

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Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:10:00 GMT

Sox Prospect Westmoreland Out Of Intensive Care

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Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:10:00 GMT

Quincy Police Look For Fake FEMA Workers

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Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:10:00 GMT

Three in Irish sex scandal spent time in Boston

A protester held a photo of the late Rev. Brendan Smyth in December as victims' advocates called for the archdiocese to release information on the Irish priests. The Archdiocese of Boston announced today that three priests named in the clergy sex abuse
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:51:00 GMT

Brockton mayor appointed to state workforce board

Gov. Deval Patrick has appointed Brockton Mayor Linda Balzotti to the state Workforce Investment Board, state officials announced Friday. Balzotti is the newest member of the board, which advises Patrick on building a strong workforce development system
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:20:00 GMT

Chesapeake Lodging Trust agreed to acquire Hyatt Regency Boston

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Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:13:00 GMT

Boston among healthiest CRE markets in U.S.

Greater Boston�s community appears to be among the healthiest in the country, in terms of the percentage of properties that have remained current on their debt payments. As of this week, only 2.7 percent of the region�s property loans packaged in
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:31:00 GMT

Boston execs put marathon efforts into favorite causes

Bill Schawbel has an ambitious plan for his 70th birthday run the Boston Marathon and raise $70,000 for his favorite charity, . The CEO and owner of has mailed a letter to 1,500 contacts worldwide and is about halfway to meeting his fundraising goal.
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:31:00 GMT

Largest Boston Whaler model unveiled

Brunswick Commercial and Government Products, a leading manufacturer of commercial and government watercraft, introduced the 37-foot Justice, which is the largest Boston Whaler model ever built. 'In a triple-outboard configuration, the 370 Justice has
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:08:00 GMT

Medtronic, Boston Sci win FDA nods

An advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration handed decisive victories this week to Fridley-based Medtronic and a local unit of Boston Scientific ? rival firms that make a big business in the Twin Cities selling heart devices. On Friday, the
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:59:00 GMT

Boston police nab alleged bank robber

Objects hit cars in Kingston Stoughton hospital halts admission of new patients Police impersonator robs couple at T stop Game raises money for injured Norwood player Rescued dolphins reconnect with pod Plum Island erosion concerns discussed Police: 2
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:56:00 GMT

Police: 2 posing as FEMA workers in Quincy

QUINCY, Mass. -- Investigators say two people are posing as FEMA workers and attempting to get into flood-damaged homes in Quincy. According to police, a man and woman are driving van with Florida plates are knocking on people's doors claiming to be with
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:56:00 GMT

State watched family where boy died

A Rehoboth woman whose family had been monitored by a state child protection agency was charged yesterday with killing her 2-year-old son, hours after he died at a hospital in Rhode Island, prosecutors said. Kim H. Peno, 38, was scheduled to be arraigned
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:52:00 GMT

Unlikely ace in hole for casino opponents

Her desk is her kitchen table. She cajoles legislators on the phone while folding laundry. At night, she works in her pajamas. Kathleen Conley Norbut, a fast-talking 49-year-old mother, former selectwoman, and mental health counselor from Monson, has
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:52:00 GMT

South Boston Rep. Stephen Lynch says hes a no on healthcare reform

South Boston Rep. Stephen Lynch says he's a no on healthcare reform March 19, 8:27 AMBoston Top News ExaminerJohn Zorabedian 23 comments Subscribe Get alerts when there is a new article from the Boston Top News Examiner. Read Examiner.com's terms of
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:40:00 GMT

Spring Break Special! Buy 1 Get 1 Free Tickets to Boston Brass

SPRING BREAK SPECIAL! Buy 1 Get 1 Free Tickets to Boston Brass, Sunday, March 21 at 3 pm at the Alys Stephens Center. Call 975-ARTS or visit the ASC Box Office. www.alysstephens.uab.edu
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:26:00 GMT

Mar 19, 2010 Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel Offers Family Deal

The Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel is offering the Curious Kids package, which includes overnight accommodations; four tickets to Boston Children’s Museum (including the new “Let’s Get Curious!” exhibit); milk and cookies
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:06:00 GMT

Nova Scotia firm wins Seafood Excellence top retail award for smoked salmon in first time at Boston

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Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:26:00 GMT

Faroe Islands salmon producers aim to increase US exports, were at Boston Seafood Show

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Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:23:00 GMT

Boston Seafood Show winds down as sellers feel a wind at their back

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Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:21:00 GMT

Plan for national seafood marketing councils gains support in Alaska legislature, and at Boston Show

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Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:21:00 GMT

Some Boston schools may be closing

With the threat of closing schools still remaining, Boston Public School officials said they have made additional cuts to help close a nearly $58 million shortfall in next year’s budget. Significant progress has been made in slashing the deficit, said
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:24:00 GMT

Boston Properties declares 50-cent dividend

BOSTON -- Real estate investment trust Boston Properties Inc. said Friday its board declared a quarterly dividend of 50 cents. Join the discussion The Miami Herald is pleased to provide this opportunity to share information, experiences and observations
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:22:00 GMT

Hyatt sells Boston hotel for $112M

The Hyatt Regency Boston has changed hands. Chesapeake Lodging Trust, a lodging real estate investment trust, has acquired the 498-room hotel from Hyatt Hotels Corp. for $112 million, or approximately $225,000 a room. Chesapeake said it plans to
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:13:00 GMT

Feds coming to Brockton to assess flood damage

Federal officials were to visit Brockton on Friday to assess damage from last weekend’s torrential rain and wind. And as the city slowly recovers from the floods, residents cleaning up after the weekend storm now have a place to dispose of storm debris
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:09:00 GMT