WILLIAMSTOWN -- One foot and one hand were all that kept the Williams College women’s soccer team from advancing to the NCAA Division III Elite Eight.

The report may trigger the availability of federal funds that affected homeowners could use to lessen their losses.

Re “Familiarity or a fresh face: Who’s got your vote for mayor?” (On the Street, Oct. 8): I cannot understand how anyone can be so cavalier about the mayor and the speaker completely overriding term limits and forcing themselves on us for third terms.

Prominent Democratic operative Howard Wolfson is advising Ned Lamont's candidacy for governor of Connecticut, adding a high-profile element to what is rapidly shaping up to be one of the most interesting Democratic primaries in the country in 2010.

Prospect of sales tax increase could stamp out green shoots of recovery, say retailers Retailers are worried: just when it starts to look as though the worst might be over on the high streets, there are growing fears that an increase in VAT to 20% next year – and maybe even an extension of the tax to food, albeit at a lower rate – is heading their way. Last week, Sir Stuart Rose, the chairman of ...

The City Council Monday overwhelmingly passed a bill giving drivers a five-minute parking grace period, a move that rebukes the mayor for the city’s perceived ticket blitzes.

Democratic operative is advising Ned Lamont's campaign for governor in Connecticut. AP Photo/CBS Face the Nation, Karin Cooper Prominent Democratic operative Howard Wolfson is advising Ned Lamont's candidacy for governor of Connecticut, adding a high-profile element to what is rapidly shaping up to be one of the most interesting Democratic primaries in the country in 2010. "Howard is a friend ...

Six years ago, Robert Finvarb had a spot picked out for his new Courtyard by Marriott in Coconut Grove -- land next to a Burger King, with a view of U.S. 1.

Sir Stuart Rose, chief executive of Marks and Spencer, said he would not rule out VAT increase as the UK is 'skint'. Photograph: Stephen Hird/Reuters Retailers are worried: just when it starts to lo...

News of the demise of the self-funder has been grossly exaggerated.