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Third-party candidates

A look at third-party candidates in the 2012 presidential election.

Rocky Anderson, Justice, 61

Background: Former Democratic two-term mayor of Salt Lake City, Utah.

Platform: End foreign wars and war on drugs, single-payer health care for all, campaign finance reform

Virgil Goode, Constitution, 66

Background: Former Virginia Congressman who switched from Democrat to Republican.

Platform: Moratorium on foreign workers until unemployment falls below 5 percent; Congressional term limits; anti-superPACs; eliminate foreign aid; supports gun rights; anti-abortion; anti gay marriage.

Gary Johnson, Libertarian, 59

Background: Former two-term Republican governor of New Mexico

Platform: Legalizing marijuana, pro-choice, same-sex marriage, balancing the federal budget, ending wars.

Jill Stein, Green, 62

Background: Physician from Lexington, Mass.; ran against Romney for governor in 2002.

Platform: Free public higher education, Medicare for all, same-sex marriage, abolish electoral college

19 picks for best summertime food in New England

From fried fish sandwiches to lobster rolls, from blueberry pie to ice cream, the Globe magazine highlight the must-try options in the region.

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12 best fishing spots in New England

We lured angling insiders into revealing a dozen destinations in the region. Well, at least those they’ll share.

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Garden hermit needed. Apply within.

British historian Gordon Campbell talks about perhaps the strangest landscaping trend of all time.

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As seen around town

Bill Brett’s Globe photos and pictures of Mark Wahlberg, Matt Damon, Marathon hero Carlos Arredondo, and more in and around Boston.

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A steadied aim for Smith & Wesson

Refocused on handguns, the 161-year-old Springfield gun maker rose to the top spot of the 2013 Globe 100 rankings.

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TJX aims to extend retail growth record

The Framingham-based retailer earned the number two spot on this year’s Globe 100 list thanks to impressive business growth.

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American Tower rides the wireless boom

The Boston-based mobile communications company saw demand propel profit up 60 percent to $637 million last year.

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Global Partners fuels New England economy

The 80-year-old multibillion-dollar Waltham energy company enjoyed its best year to date in 2012.

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Red Sox get job done against Twins in the 10th

Jonny Gomes’s sacrifice fly to center field gave the Red Sox a 3-2 victory in Minnesota.

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Why do you love Boston? We asked. You answered.

When Boston.com asked readers to submit their reasons for loving Boston, the responses flooded in.

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Gomez a poster boy with no poster

Turning Republican Senate nominee Gabriel Gomez’s story into a national one would be the smart play. Unfortunately, the GOP can’t realize the obvious.

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Red Sox are winning the close games

With their 3-2 victory over the Twins, the Red Sox are now 7-4 in one-run games and this is a good sign.

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Immigrants — the lifeline of a town

Laws that would give illegal immigrants new ways to assimilate will help them to open businesses, create jobs, and save ailing communities.

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From the Globe archives: Pedal pushers

People have been riding home-made pedal-powered contraptions for over a hundred years.

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Bruins’ Dougie Hamilton flashing his skill set

The 19-year-old rookie has been on the Bruins’ No. 2 unit because of his puck-handling and vision.

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