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Lahey, Beth Israel Deaconess in merger talks

Boston-based Partners is known internationally for the specialized health care it offers, but it also has been cited in state reports as a high-cost health system. >> view original

Red Sox Notes:BostonStrands Runners, Can't Rally In Loss To...

BOSTON — When the Red Sox were down 11-1 after the top of the third inning Wednesday against the New York Yankees, it seemed improbable that they'd ... >> view original

Bostonbars charged with violating 'pay-to-play' rules

The owners of some of the most popular bars in Boston received tens of thousands of dollars in illegal cash payments from a beer distributor to stock its craft ... >> view original

Gunman shoots at police vehicle, which crashes and burns in Millis

A massive manhunt ensued through a quiet stretch of Millis on Wednesday after a gunman shot at a police vehicle, causing it to crash and catch fire, and leading ... >> view original

BostonCeltics' Isaiah Thomas aims to be 'the best little guy to ever...

FILE: Boston Celtics' Isaiah Thomas (4) drives for the basket in front of Toronto Raptors' Louis Williams (23) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in ... >> view original

115-year-old Colonial Theatre will close for at least a year

The Colonial, which opened on Boylston Street in 1900, is one of the oldest theaters in Boston. Adorned with colorful murals, chandeliers, and 5,000 square feet ... >> view original

BostonCalling announces September lineups

A little more than three weeks away, the Boston Calling Music Festival has announced the daily lineups for its fall edition, which will take over City Hall Plaza ... >> view original

Bostonarchdiocese sells closed Eastie church for $3m

The Archdiocese of Boston has sold a former East Boston church for $3 million, signaling to former parishioners the ongoing transformation of the working-class ... >> view original

Bostonbans chewing tobacco in ballparks, including Fenway

The Boston City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to ban smokeless tobacco and other tobacco products at all professional and amateur sports venues ... >> view original

Five things to watch in Patriots-Giants game

The Patriots host the New York Giants in their final exhibition game Thursday night, and for starters, you won't see many, if any. Even though the possibility exists ... >> view original