Winchester News

The body of Joan Baruffaldi lies in the basement of a funeral home in Somerville, Mass.

Clark University recently became the new home for the Massachusetts Geographic Alliance, which is funded by the National Geographic Society.

Give thanks! These homes' dining rooms are ideal for entertaining. $299,000 27 Ashland Street, Taunton Square footage 2,681 Lot size 9,148 square feet Bedrooms 5 Baths 3 full 2009 taxes $3,229 Last sold for $265,000 in 2007 PROS This 1888 Victorian with a wraparound porch could be great for a growing or extended family.

The premiere of piece written by a man with Gloucester ties will be one of the highlights of a flute and organ concert this weekend at St.

It was a cold day in Dorchester when Martha Coakley's ambition slammed head-on into political reality.

Decorative shingles and Stick-style detailing also warm up the home's appearance, and better match the neighborhood's high-style homes.

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Share + Nov 10, 2009 10:50 pm US/Eastern Reporting Paula Ebben Are your cleaning products safe? Right now, it's almost impossible to know for sure because many major manufacturers keep their ingredients secret.

We're not big backpackers or campers, but my wife and I do try, as much as weather, busy weekend schedules, and our exceedingly suburban lifestyle will allow, to get the kids out for an occasional walk in the woods.

Crude oil tumbled after the Labor Department reported that the US unemployment rate surged to a 26-year high, undermining speculation that fuel consumption will rebound next year.

A potentially explosive standoff between an Edgartown man and members of the Martha's Vineyard tactical response team ended peacefully last Thursday.

Faced with the recession, cities and towns are pressing for more liquor licenses to stimulate their economies by attracting new restaurants.

With upward of 60 Massachusetts school districts seeking new leadership, school leaders lamented last night that it's a tough year to be looking for a superintendent.

The Canadian dollar extended gains to hit a new one-year high against the U.S. dollar as oil prices surged and in the wake of strong Canadian jobs data late last week.

Absentee ballots for the Woburn Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2009 are now available in the Office of the City Clerk.

While job losses have a dampening effect, consumer spending and talks with Iran on nuclear programme could push crude oil prices higher.

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Crude oil spent the last quarter range-bound at around $70, but energy prices moved sharply higher on Wednesday with the December futures contract rising from $66.60 to $71.05, or nearly 7% -- the largest range crude oil has traded in at least 60 days.

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As Medford residents brace for another New England winter, Clickfil.com , a new heating oil delivery company, aims to help local residents save money by offering a Web-based service that can save consumers as much as 30 cents per gallon, according to a public-relations company.