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The Red Sox will try to avoid their fifth straight road loss when the teams complete their 3-game series today.

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Severe thunderstorm watch issued

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 8 p.m. for several areas throughout Massachusetts, including Suffolk, Middlesex, Essex, Berkshire, and Worcester counties.

Micros come back to the future

Soaring gas prices have accelerated interest in new, classic minicars like this 1958 BMW Isetta showcased at Charles Gould's annual Microcar Event in Newton. (Boston Globe)

Mall rooftop to host greenery

Construction is set to begin on Parc Nouvelle, the largest rooftop garden in New England, a 1.2 acre experiment in residential living and energy conservation. (Boston Globe)

Wollaston Beach turns 100

As Wollaston Beach celebrates its centennial, visitors have noticed dramatic improvements to an urban beach that has suffered a bad reputation for decades. (Boston Globe)

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