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Offers a look at the study of bookbinding at the North Bennet Street School in Boston, Massachusetts' North End.

Details the changes being made to `The Boston Globe' newspaper in Boston, Massachusetts. Replacement of publisher Benjamin Taylor; Other possible changes; Concerns about editorial changes that may take place; Rivalry between the `Globe' and the `New York Times'; Ownership of the `Globe' by the `New York Times'; Comments of media critic Ben Bagdikian.

Focuses on activity at the Fish Pier on Boston Harbor in Boston, Massachusetts, and mention of R&P Seafood on the pier.

Reports on the allegations of a 'Boston Globe' newspaper employee that the company has failed to enforce its nonsmoking rules in its pressroom. Claims of the employee that he has been harassed as a result of his complaints; Statement of a spokesman for the newspaper that the Globe plans strict enforcement of the rules.

Discusses the important training sessions that tour guides must undergo before they lead tours of notable sites in Boston, Massachusetts.

Reports on the planned opening of a library in Boston, Massachusetts dedicated to Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of Christian Science. INSET: Christian Scientists expand presence in cyberspace.

Focuses on social entrepreneurs who generate ideas to improve schools and education. Ben Anderson, director of the magnet program at the Stepping Stone Foundation in Boston, Massachusetts; The Frederick Douglass Charter School; Comment of Eric Schwartz, cofounder of Citizen Schools in Boston; Other nonteachers.

Discusses the runners in the 103rd Boston Marathon in Massachusetts. Race won by Fatuma Roba of Ethiopia and Joseph Chebet of Kenya; The thousands of amateurs who run or walk the race; Comments from various participants.

Highlights the photography exhibition `Abelardo Morrell and the Camera Eye,' on view at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts. Details about his work; Museums that have his work in their permanent collection; Career highlights; His use of the camera obscura.

Presents speeches of some of the speakers at Boston University's program before the award of degrees to the graduates. Johnnetta B. Cole, President of Spelman College, University of North Carolina; Russell Baker, Columnist and humorist, Connecticut College; More.

Reports on the opening of Boston Early Music Festival starting on June 13, 1995 through June 18, 1995. Attractions of the festival; Henry Purcell's most popular semi-opera, `King Arthur'; Late night concerts; More.

Presents information on the Children's Room, at the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston, Massachusetts, which offers a free after-school program to children. Status of arts programs in public schools; Details on the attendance numbers; Information other states offering programs; Tips offered to help on enjoy their art-museum visit. INSET: What do you see in this picture? Some tips for..., by K.A.C..

Reports on the apprenticeship-based summer program for children called Citizen Schools in Boston, Massachusetts. Thrust of the program; Scope and coverage of the learning activities; Background on the people who run the program; Benefits for children.

Reports on the success of Boston, Massachusetts' computerized system that traces crime weapons to their source in lowering firearm-related deaths in teenagers in the city. Implementation of the program to 16 other cities; Praises for the program from criminologists and law-enforcement officials.

Reports on senior management changes at the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston, Massachusetts. The election of Walter D. Jones to replace William H. Hill on the governing board of the church; The naming of John L. Selover as manager of the Christian Science Publishing Society, which Hill had managed; Why Hill is leaving; The experience each new manager has.