--Former Boston mayor Kevin White, who has since relocated to the warmer climate of Florida, injured himself in a fall and is now in stable condition. He is 78 years old. [Boston Herald]

--Speaking of mayors, Mayor Tom Menino has one less contender in his next mayoral race. (Yes, he is elected. No, it is not a lifetime position.) [Boston Herald]

--A fire at Spartan Brake and Muffler in West Springfield yesterday left two people hurt and damaged five businesses. [AP/Boston Globe]

--Some people who like to express their opinions (or mouth off, depending on how you look at it) during meetings of the Cambridge City Council might have to stifle themselves. One dude likes to offer "theories on cuttlefish." [Cambridge Chronicle]

--Another way of looking at the problem of public jawing at the Cambridge City Council: "I've had it with all these kooks at my motherf**king meeting!" [Pax Arcana]

Ariwriter asks a good question: "How is it that a light bulb goes out after six months?" Photo tagged "Bostonist" on Flickr.