US – Saturday, July 4
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.
 
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’s summer is an endless bummer
BOSTON. July began Wednesday with torrential downpours, flood warnings and temperatures which struggled to reach the mid-60s.
 
T’s crash test pilot
BOSTON. The MBTA plans to test an emerging crash-prevention technology on the Mattapan trolley line that could lead to new safety improvements on the Green Line, which has suffered two horrific train crashes in the last 14 months. 
 
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: Week of July 3
What to do and where to go.
 
Red Sox must be sad to see June go
MLB. June is over. If you like seeing the sun, that’s a good thing.
 
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: Week of June 25, 2009
Where to go and what to do
 
Will Mass. be able to wipe the slate clean?
Patrick hopes for new era with post-scandal ethics reform measures
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. 
 
 
Fireworks  Rain or shine  Technicians work in the rain to prepare the giant barge in the Charles River for the Fourth of July fireworks display. Fireworks  Rain or shine  Technicians work in the rain to prepare the giant barge in the Charles River for the Fourth of July fireworks display.
Photo: NATHAN FRIED-LIPSKI/METRO
 
Firefighters fill brown-out houses to ‘protect public’
BOSTON. Three Boston fire companies were temporarily closed Wednesday as part of an altered city policy designed to limit overtime costs.
 
 
Dorchester Rain, rain go away  Salice Simpson, 2, peers out from under her umbrella as her mother, Helga Dos Santos, takes her for a cruise along Adams Street in Dorchester yesterday. Rain is expected for the rest of the week in the Boston area.     Dorchester Rain, rain go away  Salice Simpson, 2, peers out from under her umbrella as her mother, Helga Dos Santos, takes her for a cruise along Adams Street in Dorchester yesterday. Rain is expected for the rest of the week in the Boston area.    
Photo: NICOLAUS CZARNECKI/METRO
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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.
 
Metro Life Panel