US – Friday, July 3
Opinion
Rest in peace, Michael Jackson
A week ago today, the world lost one of its most precious treasures. Michael Jackson, the greatest entertainer to ever walk the earth, died tragically from cardiac arrest. While much of the media coverage has focused on the most salacious aspects of his life, Jackson has undoubtedly left a legacy that is bigger, broader and brighter than the words of his detractors.
 
BOSTON
Will Mass. be able to wipe the slate clean?
BOSTON. With Gov. Deval Patrick signing sweeping ethics reform legislation Wednesday, the state is hoping to turn the page after a series of embarrassing accu­sations against former lawmakers in the last year has rattled the public’s faith in government. 
 
BOSTON
Those rainy day feelings saturate the Bay State
BOSTON. For Julianne Mahoney the incessant rain this spring has meant no running outside, only a handful of walks with her  baby and no BBQs at her new house in Norwell.
 
Boston
Boston’s summer is an endless bummer
BOSTON. July began Wednesday with torrential downpours, flood warnings and temperatures which struggled to reach the mid-60s.
 
BOSTON
Lockhart holds down the Fourth
BOSTON. The last time Keith Lockhart used his vacation time for Independence Day was about two decades ago.
 
T time
T time: Week of July 3
What to do and where to go.
 
Boston Sports
Red Sox must be sad to see June go
MLB. June is over. If you like seeing the sun, that’s a good thing.
 
Boston Sports
Big-name signings not on Bruins’ free-agent agenda
The Bruins’ free agency period won’t be as exciting as last year, when they pursued star-crossed Marian Hossa before settling on Michael Ryder.
 
T time
T time: Week of June 25, 2009
Where to go and what to do
 
Published 21:28, May the 19th, 2008
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Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Ian Bowles, left, shakes hands with Dan Porrazzo of GRO Solar during yesterday’s unveiling of Fenway Park’s new solar hot water panels, above, which will avoid 18 tons of C02 emissions. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Ian Bowles, left, shakes hands with Dan Porrazzo of GRO Solar during yesterday’s unveiling of Fenway Park’s new solar hot water panels, above, which will avoid 18 tons of C02 emissions. 
Photo: NICOLAUS CZARNECKI/METRO
 

Fenway debuts solar water heater system

BOSTON. The Red Sox have installed solar water heaters at Fenway Park, as part of an effort to make the ballpark more environmentally friendly.

The Red Sox formally unveiled the rooftop system yesterday. They say the heaters will generate enough heat to replace 37 percent of the gas traditionally used to heat water at Fenway Park.

The nonprofit Bonneville Environmental Foundation says the system will help avoid 18 tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year. That’s the equivalent of planting 4.86 acres of trees or not driving a car for 43,611 miles.

The club is working on other “green” initiatives, including installing solar-powered trash compactors and collecting plastic soda and water bottles from fans during games.   
 

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Music
MMMpod
The June edition of MMMpod features an interview with Perry Farrell on getting Jane's Addiction back together, as well as a talk with actor Ed Helms about his love/hate relationship with a capella music. We also have new music from Phoenix, Magic Magic, Lady Sovereign, and a classic from Booker T. & the MGs. As always, there's a chance to win a whole lot of free music.
 

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