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The Boston Marathon
The Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon and also one of the most prestigious. The race, managed by the Boston Athletic Association, is one of the most popular sporting events in Boston, where it is held every year on the third Monday in April.

The Ultimate Red Sox Music Mix
Want a CD to get you in the game-time mood? Here are some songs that must be included on your Red Sox mix.

Limited Edition World Series Red Sox Instant Ticket
The Boston Red Sox and the Massachusetts Lottery are introducing a new $20 Red Sox scratch ticket. The Limited Edition World Series Red Sox Instant Ticket will offer more than $160 million in prizes, including a $10 million grand prize, game tickets, trips, and memorabilia.

Stacey Lantagne, Contributing Writer
A bio of Boston.About.com contributing writer Stacey Lantagne.

Ice Skating on the Boston Common Frog Pond
The Frog Pond is one of Boston Common's most popular attractions. Though it was probably a natural pond at some point, today's Frog Pond is artificial. Great fun any time of the year, in the winter the Frog Pond is frozen over for ice skating from November to mid-March, and it features skate rentals, a concessions stand, restrooms, and a warming area.

Head of the Charles Regatta
The Head of the Charles Regatta is the world's largest two-day rowing event. Learn more about the event, including information on Reunion Village and the Row-a-Palooza, and explore a photo gallery.

Massachusetts Lottery Winning Numbers
You've bought the ticket, now you just need to find out if you've won. Click on these links to see the latest Massachusetts Lottery winning numbers, as well as previous winning numbers and the rules and odds of the games.

Purgatory Chasm State Reservation
The name may sound ominous but Purgatory Chasm is one of Massachusetts' most impressive and beautiful natural landmarks. Located in southeastern Central Massachusetts, Purgatory Chasm runs for a quarter of a mile between granite walls, some of them 70 feet high.