Knowing the score on concussions

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A Globe survey of 26 high schools across Greater Boston found that athletes suffered 338 head injuries on football and soccer fields last fall.

Don’t crowd the snowy owls

Please give the “snowies’’ their space. That’s the message from the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, where crowds have been turning out to see owls wintering there.

Area school leaders cautious on raising dropout age

Local superintendents warned that forcing students to stay in school longer will not by itself solve the state’s dropout issues.

Newburyport

June 5 vote to decide fate of two schools

Newburyport voters will be asked to approve debt exclusions to construct a new Bresnahan school and renovate the Nock/Molin school building.

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A shocking new way to play: face to face

Friday nights are (board) game nights at Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill with a new club that plays a variety of the hottest new games.

CHELSEA

Residents voice outrage at MBTA plans

The MBTA’s proposals to eliminate its deficit by raising fares and cutting service are devastating for Chelsea because of its large low-income population.

Winchester manager at odds with school board on budget

Richard C. Howard submitted a budget proposal that calls for a $1.8 million increase in school spending, $781,146 below what the School Committee is seeking.

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Globe North Sports

Globe North

Time for the game-changers to step up

Danvers captain George Merry’s presence in the paint and his ability to draw a double team may make the difference between going home and advancing to the next round.

South

Brockton

New high school provides lessons on dealing with substance abuse

Independence Academy, a recovery high school for young people addicted to drugs or alcohol, has opened its doors with an aim at helping young people in Southeastern Massachusetts.

West

Ghost Light Players debut in Marlborough

Katherine Alix-Gaudreau and Kim Beauchemin started their our own theater company, which will mount its first production, “Almost, Maine,” the weekend of March 23.

Beverly Beckham

Beverly Beckham

The surprise of good customer service

Having to cajole people who work in the hospitality business is standard fare. Which is why when a company provides excellent service, it stands out.

The Book Buzz

THE BOOK BUZZ

‘Destiny of the Republic’ by Candice Millard

Who would imagine that a book on an assassinated American president would read more like a riveting medical thriller than simply a work of well-researched history?

Globe North briefs

ANDOVER | BRIEFS

Town yard proposal detailed

READING | BRIEFS

Vote local and national at once

MELROSE | BRIEFS

Veterans’ benefits on agenda

SOMERVILLE | BRIEFS

Winter Hill school makeover

MARBLEHEAD | BRIEFS

Poll on open space needs

ROCKPORT | BRIEFS

Still no takers for house

NORTH ANDOVER | BRIEFS

Pedestrian, cyclist survey

MALDEN | BRIEFS

Senior center cited for its work

CHELSEA | BRIEFS

Take a trip through jazz history

WINCHESTER | BRIEFS

Shingles shots available

IPSWICH | BRIEFS

Pond overlook completed

MEDFORD | BRIEFS

Special-ed options after school

BURLINGTON | BRIEFS

Student iPads are PTO goal

GEORGETOWN | BRIEFS

Old newspapers to go online

WENHAM | BRIEFS

Nomination papers available

PEABODY | BRIEFS

Council to discuss health plans

NEWBURYPORT | BRIEFS

Guided tour of wildlife refuge

REVERE | BRIEFS

Council backs mayor’s move

PORTSMOUTH | BRIEFS

Museum gets new space

LYNN | BRIEFS

Fresh pasta for a good cause

TEWKSBURY | BRIEFS

Presidential reenactors

DANVERS | BRIEFS

Healthy bond rating retained

SALEM | BRIEFS

Forums on US Senate race

WOBURN | BRIEFS

Military items on display

STONEHAM | BRIEFS

Make your bid for playground

MERRIMACK, N.H. | BRIEFS

Church construction OK’d

HAVERHILL | BRIEFS

City gets 2 new firefighters

NEWBURY | BRIEFS

Children’s librarian moves on

EVERETT | BRIEFS

City shrinks voting precincts

CHELMSFORD | BRIEFS

Book on town’s history on sale