Feb. 4, 2011
Updated: 2:47 AM

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Patrick asks state residents to keep an eye on roofs

The roofs of buildings around the region continued to collapse today, overburdened by this winter's onslaught of snow, rain, ice, and sleet. (Boston Globe)

Answers to home worries in the winter

Globe Handyman Peter Hotton responds to questions on ice dams, frozen gutters, snow on the roof, and other plagues of home ownership in the winter. (Boston Globe)

Free things to do in February

Free things to do in February
Short on cash during the shortest month of the year? Here's how to save on movies, art, music, and more.

Holy Cross president stepping down

College of the Holy Cross President Rev. Michael McFarland will be stepping down after 11 years as head of New England's oldest Catholic college. (AP)

Payroll records: More than 6,400 state workers earn more than $100,000 a year

Only one of the top 100 highest paid employees was not from UMass, according to records. (Boston Globe)

Missing Lynn boy's father seeks dismissal

The lawyer for Ernesto Gonzalez, who is charged in connection with his son's disappearance, wants charges of parental kidnapping dismissed. (Boston Globe)

Chaos, violence intensify in Cairo

Protesters and government supporters fought in a second day of rock-throwing battles at a Cairo square while more lawlessness spread around the city. (AP)

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