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Boston St. Patrick’s parade marshal says he’s back on board

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ADVANCE FOR USE MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017 AND THEREAFTER-Young men participating in the Roca Inc. prison alternative program join hands during a peacemaking circle session in Boston, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017. With its motto &quot;Less jail, more future,&quot; Roca aims not just to save young people from wasting their lives but to save taxpayers from wasting their money. According to Roca, the annual cost of incarceration in Massachusetts is about $53,500 per person, while Roca's program costs about $26,000 per person for four years. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Out of prison, then back in? Unique plan aims to break cycle

By DAVID CRARY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, March 10, 2017 file photo, a woman walks through a winter snow storm in Philadelphia. On Saturday, March 11, 2017, meteorologists at the National Weather Service forecasted a blizzard watch for coastal regions including New York City and Boston for Monday night, March 13, 2017, into Tuesday and a winter storm watch for a larger area that includes much of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, upstate New York and New England. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Storm to hit Northeast; blizzard watch for NYC, Boston

By KAREN MATTHEWS - Associated Press

Court: Suit challenging Wynn casino decision should proceed

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The Latest: Gay group says it will march ‘proudly’ in parade

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FILE - In this March 20, 2016 file photo, members of OutVets, a group of gay military veterans, march in the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Boston's South Boston neighborhood. The group said Wednesday, March 8, 2017, it was denied permission to march in the 2017 Boston St. Patrick's Day parade just two years after organizers made the ground-breaking decision to allow gay groups to participate for the first time. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

The Latest: Parade organizers say gay group not banned

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FILE - In this March 20, 2016 file photo, members of OutVets, a group of gay military veterans, march in the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Boston's South Boston neighborhood. The group said Wednesday, March 8, 2017, it was denied permission to march in the 2017 Boston St. Patrick's Day parade just two years after organizers made the ground-breaking decision to allow gay groups to participate for the first time. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

St. Patrick’s parade planners to reconsider gay veterans ban

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FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2016, file photo, New York Mets' Tim Tebow stretches out before batting practice at the team's complex in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The former NFL quarterback struck out twice, grounded into a double play, was hit by a pitch and trapped off first base Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in a spring training exhibition against Boston. Tebow batted eighth as the designated hitter for a split squad of Mets.AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Hey, Rookie! Mets’ Tebow takes practice swings on wrong side

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FILE - In this March 20, 2016 file photo, members of OutVets, a group of gay military veterans, march in the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Boston's South Boston neighborhood. The group said Wednesday, March 8, 2017, it was denied permission to march in the 2017 Boston St. Patrick's Day parade just two years after organizers made the ground-breaking decision to allow gay groups to participate for the first time. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Gay veterans: We’ve been denied spot in St. Patrick’s parade

By MARK PRATT - Associated Press

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand, center, finds an opening for a goal behind Detroit Red Wings goalie Petr Mrazek (34) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Wednesday, March 8, 2017. At left is defenseman Robbie Russo (18). (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Krejci scores 2 in 4-goal 1st; Bruins beat Red Wings 6-1

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 20, 2016 file photo, members of OutVets, a group of gay military veterans, march in the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Boston's South Boston neighborhood. The group said Wednesday, March 8, 2017, it was denied permission to march in the 2017 Boston St. Patrick's Day parade just two years after organizers made the ground-breaking decision to allow gay groups to participate for the first time. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

The Latest: Politicians pan vote to bar gay vets from parade

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New sponsors announced for Boston July 4th celebration

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Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (41) works in the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros Monday, March 6, 2017, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Red Sox newcomer Chris Sale goes 2 innings in spring debut

By CHUCK KING - Associated Press

Matt Damon is narrating new Boston Marathon documentary

By WILLIAM J. KOLE - Associated Press

Boston Bruins' Brandon Carlo (25) scores on New Jersey Devils' Cory Schneider (35) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Saturday, March 4, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Surging Bruins edge Devils 3-2 on Spooner’s goal

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 19, 2017, file photo, Boston Red Sox pitcher David Price throws a live batting session at a spring training baseball workout in Fort Myers, Fla. Red Sox left-hander David Price was scratched from his first spring training start and will consult with specialists after experiencing soreness in his left forearm and elbow. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Red Sox say Price will not need arm surgery or injection

By MAUREEN MULLEN - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas, right, and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyle Korver (26) collide while battling for the ball during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Wednesday, March 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Thomas, Celtics overcome Cavs, James’ triple-double

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) drive to the basket against the Boston Celtics during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Hawks prevail 114-98 in scrappy showdown with Celtics

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) gets the puck into the net to score a goal against Dallas Stars defenseman Jordie Benn (24) and goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Bergeron scores 2, Bruins beat Stars 6-3 to end winning trip

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An American flag is held in front of protesters holding placards and chanting slogans during a demonstration called &quot;Emergency Rally to Stand for Democracy,&quot; Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, in Boston. Demonstrators called for an investigation into what they describe as the possible involvement of Russian officials in the campaign of then presidential candidate Donald Trump in the Nov. 2016 election. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Protesters demand inquiry into Trump’s alleged Russia ties

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