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July 11, 2010
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What I believe
One in 10 Catholics nationwide has left the church, and the number of adherents in Massachusetts is slipping. One follower explains why, despite grave doubts about the institution’s leadership, he refuses to give up the faith.


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Issue highlights

Mr. Right and his dog
After a divorce and the loss of a beloved pet, what kind of replacement is in order?

Let’s go, USA
They want to see the country. Is a joint road trip in their future?

Reunion run-ins
What to do when confronted with a former friend, plus questions that invade your privacy.

NASCAR at sea
Lobster boats aren’t what they used to be.

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River wild
To some, dams are quaint, historic, and a boon for birds. To others, they cause flooding, harm fish, and meddle with nature. Can one town sort it all out?



First Person
Thrill seeker
Rizzoli & Isles, a TV series based on the novels of Maine author Tess Gerritsen, 57, debuts tomorrow on TNT.

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Parenting Traps
Making allowances
Can you clothe a growing teen without breaking the bank – or ruining your relationship?
Letters to the Magazine Editor
Readers sound off on the need for a lieutenant governor, Bruins fans, and more.

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Kickin' back with Steve Carell in Marshfield
This summer, the star returns to Massachusetts for some much-needed R & R.
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Letter from Selma
Revisiting the 1965 murder of a white Boston minister that helped usher in the Voting Rights Act.
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Home-birth battle
Massachusetts doesn't regulate midwives. Now one brave and unlikely advocate is fighting for change.
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Your Home: Solutions for small spaces
The professionals share space-saving tips for every room in your home. |