SUNDAY Charles C. Mann (“1493’’) speaks at 4 p.m., Paul Pratt Memorial Library, Cohasset (seating limited; for ticket information, call library at 781-383-1348). MONDAY Joan Didion (“Blue Nights’’) speaks at 7 p.m., First Parish Church, Cambridge; tickets ($5) available from Harvard Book Store . . . Rosalind Barnett and Caryl Rivers discuss “The Truth about Girls and Boys,’’ at 7 p.m., Brookline Booksmith, Coolidge Corner . . . Dennis Continue reading >>>

Holiday food drive KINGSTON – The town of Kingston will accept donations of canned and dry goods at the Town House, 26 Evergreen St., through November. Donations may be placed in boxes located on the first floor in the main foyer and at the main entrance. Donations will benefit Kingston veterans and their families.   Hunt Youth Sports Leadership Program KINGSTON – Sacred Heart School in Kingston will be hosting Session II of the Hunt Youth Sports Leadership Program from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, and from 8 a.m. to Noon Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 5, and 6 on the high school campus. Continue reading >>>

(CBS News) Andy Rooney, the "60 Minutes" commentator known to generations for his wry, humorous and contentious television essays - a unique genre he is credited with inventing - died Friday night in a hospital in New York City of complications following minor surgery. He was 92, and had homes in New York City, Rensselaerville, N.Y. and Rowayton, Conn. "It's a sad day at '60 Minutes' and for everybody here at CBS News," said Jeff Fager, chairman of CBS News and the executive producer of "60 Minutes." "It's hard to imagine not having Andy around. He loved his life and Continue reading >>>

NEW YORK, NY (CBS/WUSA) -- Andy Rooney, the 60 MINUTES commentator known to generations for his wry, humorous and contentious television essays died last night in the hospital in New York City of complications following minor surgery. Rooney was 92-years-old and had homes in New York City, Rensselaerville, N.Y. and Rowayton, Conn. Rooney had announced a few weeks ago in his 1097th essay for 60 MINUTES on Oct. 2 that Continue reading >>>

On Tuesday, the voters in Newburyport will have the opportunity to bring our community into the 21st century. We will be voting on whether to change our community's charter. The charter is our local constitution. It was last modified in 1919. Most of it dates from 1851. Newburyport has changed enormously since 1919, when the voters last had an opportunity to alter our charter. The current charter contains at least 19 instances that are conflict with state law. It is time for a change. What would the new charter alter? The size of the city council and school committee remain the same, but we Continue reading >>>

Cranberry Equestrian fundraiser PLYMPTON – Saddle up Friday, Nov. 4, with the Vegas Valentinos for the Cranberry Equestrian Fundraiser at Reunion Farm, Plympton, at corner of 211 Main St. (Route 58) and Mayflower. There will be live music, from 8 to 11:30 p.m. Donations of $10 accepted at the door. Go and enjoy live music, dancing and fun with friends (there will be food). For information, call 781-258-0875.   Hunt Youth Sports Leadership Program KINGSTON – Sacred Heart School in Kingston will be hosting Session II of the Hunt Youth Sports Leadership Program from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Continue reading >>>

The Boston College hockey team has held the No. 1 ranking in the nation for three straight weeks, and the Eagles showed why against 20th-ranked Maine last night, dominating their Hockey East rivals in a 5-1 victory before 6,304 at Conte Forum. From the first puck drop, BC (8-1-0, 6-0-0) kept sending out waves of offense, while blocking Maine (3-3-1, 3-2-0) from finding a path to the goal. On every broken play, whether Maine’s or BC’s, the Eagles picked up the bits and quickly tried to reshape them into another offensive maneuver. Continue reading >>>

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Goodrich Corporation (GR) will hold a two-day career event on November 15 - 16, 2011 at the Embassy Suites hotel in Waltham, Mass. Goodrich is holding this event to recruit professionals for multiple job openings, including positions in Engineering, Finance, Information Technology, and Supply Chain Management. Attendees will be able to speak with representatives from Goodrich facilities across the United States and Canada about employment opportunities. The representatives from Goodrich include hiring managers Continue reading >>>

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) will hold a two-day career event on November 15 - 16, 2011 at the Embassy Suites hotel in Waltham, Mass. Goodrich is holding this event to recruit professionals for multiple job openings, including positions in Engineering, Finance, Information Technology, and Supply Chain Management.Attendees will be able to speak with representatives from Goodrich facilities across the United States and Canada about employment opportunities. The representatives from Goodrich Continue reading >>>

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Goodrich Corporation /quotes/zigman/228029/quotes/nls/gr GR -0.26% will hold a two-day career event on November 15 - 16, 2011 at the Embassy Suites hotel in Waltham, Mass. Goodrich is holding this event to recruit professionals for multiple job openings, including positions in Engineering, Finance, Continue reading >>>