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May 20, 2012, 1:43 PM

BOSTON — Boston Police have confirmed that a 5-year-old boy was hit by a car in Dorchester Sunday afternoon.

Study: Eastern Encephalitis Rising In Mass.

May 20, 2012, 1:12 PM

RAYNHAM, Mass. — A study on eastern equine encephalitis shows the number of people in Massachusetts who have contracted the mosquito-borne virus has been rising.

Ortiz Leads Red Sox Past Phillies 7-5

May 20, 2012, 5:15 AM

PHILADELPHIA — The Red Sox hit four home runs in a 7-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday night.

Small Installation Of 3 Monumental Renoir Paintings Opens At The MFA

May 19, 2012, 9:44 AM

Detail of Pierre-Auguste Renoir's 1883 painting "Dance at Bougival." (Courtesy of the MFA)

Fresh off the walls of New York City’s Frick Collection, a small installation of three monumental works by Pierre-Auguste Renoir opens Saturday at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Bard Still Adjusting, Struggling For Red Sox

May 19, 2012, 8:56 AM

PHILADELPHIA — Red Sox right-hander Daniel Bard is still adjusting to being a starting pitcher.

76ers Stun Celtics 92-83

May 19, 2012, 4:50 AM

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers stormed back from 15 points down in the first half and stun the Boston Celtics 92-83 on Friday night in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

PM Roundup: Arrest In Forest Hills Killing; Mass. Baby Names

May 18, 2012, 4:39 PM

Forest Hills killing arrest. Highly paid coaches. Menino tours East Boston with the Food Network.

Remembering WFNX: What You Said

May 18, 2012, 4:10 PM

Sharon Brody’s essay on the sale of WFNX-FM is eliciting many mini-remembrances of the independent rock station.

R.I. Gov: Schilling’s Company Made $1.1M Payment To State

May 18, 2012, 2:50 PM

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Curt Schilling’s video game company has made a $1.1 million payment to the state and now should seek out private financing to stay afloat, Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee said.