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Back in my college days, I took an introductory class in 20th-century quantum physics and its modern-day philosophical implications, sometimes deridingly referred to as "Physics for Poets." In order to make the materials marginally more approachable, the professor would draw liberally from the Klingons of "Star Trek" fame to make his points.

Q. I left a table pad on my dining room table for a bit too long, apparently, because when I took it off it left light, fluffy bits of lint.

RUMFORD a ' Selectmen on Friday afternoon voted unanimously to hold a special town meeting on whether to enact a six-month moratorium on commercial wind development.

Click to enlarge 1 of 3 Surveillance video shows, what prosecutors say, is John Buonomo taking money from cash and copy machines.

Bad enough he'd been scooped on the announcement he planned to make today, revealing he will not seek re-election when his current term as auditor expires in 14 months; by last Friday night that was the worst-kept secret on Beacon Hill.

When pastor Brandon T. Crowley talked politics during Sunday services after the local elections earlier this month at Myrtle Baptist Church, the congregation erupted in shouts of "hallelujah'' and exultant clapping as members of this predominantly African-American congregation considered their unusual political lineup: a newly elected black mayor, ...

At 71 years old, retired Newton educator Robert Zeeb wasn't slowing down. He was gearing up to ride his bicycle across the country.

Participation in one of the area's biggest Thanksgiving Day events, the Feaster Five Road Race, just got easier.

John Krasinski chatted up Boston.com visitors yesterday on a visit to the Globe.

A judge has postponed sentencing for a former Middlesex County probate register who pleaded guilty to stealing thousands of dollars from cash and copy machines, and from his campaign funds.

A former Middlesex County probate register who has pleaded guilty to stealing thousands of dollars from cash and copy machines at the Registry of Deeds in Cambridge and from his campaign funds is set to be sentenced.

Share + Nov 7, 2009 5:58 pm US/Eastern NEWTON 1 of 1 Fort Hood police officer Kimberly Munley is seen this photo posted on Twitpic.com by user "hope2forget30" and dated July 4, 2009.

Fresh from his election as Newton's first African-American mayor, Setti Warren received a congratulatory phone call this week from President Obama, a Warren staffer said today.

Hoping to buy a new Motorola Droid smartphone, more than 20 people waited in line in 40-degree weather for the 7 a.m. opening of a Boston-area Verizon Wireless store.

Does Senator John F. Kerry have a keen eye for fresh political talent? It would seem so based on Tuesday's elections, when two former high-level Kerry staffers scored significant victories - Setti Warren as Newton's mayor and Ayanna Pressley as an at-large Boston city councilor.

GigaBeam announced today that the court has approved the sale process, which is a vital piece to restructuring the business assets.

Michael Meagher is beverage manager at BOKX 109 restaurant at the Hotel Indigo in Newton and chairman of the Boston Sommelier Society.

Minority candidates in at least four Massachusetts communities are hoping to make history.

A 4-year-old border collie named Nietzsche has been ordered put down after biting three people, including a child.

Boston Market $1 meal coupon is good for the rest of the week. Not to be out done with the free chicken Kentucky Fried Chicken gave out for one day, Boston Market is just about giving a whole meal away.