THE YEAR'S TOP STORIES
As voted by Times staff:
1. Sinking of the Patriot.
2. Eastern Avenue house explosion.
3. Gloucester's 20-day boil water order.
4. NOAA's enforcement vs. Seafood Auction and fishermen.
5. Gloucester charter school debate.
6. Opening of Gloucester Crossing.
7. NOAA, fishermen clash over regulatory changes.
8. Gloucester High's football Fishermen.
9. (tie) Movie "Grown Ups" pumps $1 million into Essex economy.
9. (tie) Lobsterman Jamie Ortiz dies at sea.
10. Manchester's Living Nativity dispute, and resolution.
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White House Attacks Romney on Birth Control
Homs Bombardment Continues, Global Outcry Grows
Mo. Teen Gets Life Sentence for Killing Girl, 9
Lower-hassle Screening to Be Tested at Airports
Raw Video: Dog Rescued From Icy Colo. Water
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Worker Tells 911: Powell 'exploded the House'
Triple Win: Santorum Takes Minn., Mo., Colo.
Injured Marine Inspired by Homecoming
No Rape Charges Against Son of NYPD Commissioner
Egypt's Ruling Generals Play Risky Game With US
Former Komen Exec Defends Funding Cut
Skip the Coffee Cup and Inhale Your Caffeine Fix
Calif. Gay Marriage Ban Ruled Unconstitutional
Jury Selection for Ex-UVa Athlete Enters 2nd Day
