Caret, a career academic and president of Towson University, was selected today over two other finalists to succeed Jack M. Wilson as the head the state's five-campus university system. (Boston Globe)
The region both dug out from under and stopped to play in the foot and a half of snow or more left after the storm yesterday. Above, clearing out at Gillette Stadium.
Governor Patrick announced a series of steps to reform the state's Parole Board, including the resignations of the executive director and five board members. (Globe)
The wife of Democratic US Representative John F. Tierney was sentenced today to 30 days in jail after her guilty plea on charges of tax fraud. (Boston Globe)