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At times “teetering,” the park project hits a spectacular a tipping point. By Tom Keane

The Patriots owner helped bring an end to the 136-day NFL lockout. By Shira Springer

From the sleaze-tweeting Anthony Weiner, to that pesky federal debt problem, to, uh, what was that third thing?, Dave Barry looks back at and longs for lesser disasters. By Dave Barry

My lifestyle was hard enough. Then came the attack ads. By Alexander Lane

Lexi Daher, 10, on selling cookies, fifth-grade life, and beyond By Nicole Cammarota

Should our former wives play a part in our upcoming nuptials? By Michael M. Appell

Get into the New Year’s spirit By Adam Reid

Advice for politely accepting someone’s well wishes, plus theatergoing tips for all year long. By Robin Abrahams

Will this speed demon give her date the green light?

Moving back into the house she grew up in, a homeowner updates its rooms to suit her young family. By Jaci Conry

Globe staff photographer Pat Greenhouse captured this image of four kindergartners washing their hands together before lunch at the Holland Elementary School in Dorchester.

These Capes are from the late, noted Boston architect. By Vanessa Parks

One stranger’s kind act