Bite Size News, August 11: Eunice Kennedy Shriver Memorial Edition

The leading news story of the day is the death of Eunice Kennedy Shriver at the age of 88. Earlier today, Shriver's body was moved to the Kennedy's Hyannis Port compound where a family wake will take place. Funeral plans are not yet known. Reaction to her death and remembrances of her extraordinary life are continuing all day. Her brother, Senator Edward M. Kennedy, issued a touching statement in her honor, as did her son-in-law California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Cardinal O'Malley. The JFK Library posted two condolence books today.

In other news:

• President Obama visited New Hampshire today for a healthcare forum that turned into a civil discussion and not a crazy, scream-filled mess. [Boston Globe]

• The day after a seemingly useless MBTA workshop, the Globe shares the highlights of an internal e-mail squabble over fare hikes involving Daniel A. Grabauskas and Transportation Secretary James A. Aloisi Jr. [Boston Globe]

• A state audit blamed Fast Lane provider TransCore for $190,441 in toll overcharges the last two years due to malfunctioning transponders the company failed to inspect. Inspects are required in its $11 million-a-year contract. [WCVB]

• The Supreme Judicial Court ruled today that hospitals can't hide records of doctors' misconduct from the state. A court had to rule on this? [Universal Hub]

• General Motors says the Chevy Volt rechargeable electric car will get 230 miles per gallon in city driving. [AP via Herald]

• There's a new lottery scratch ticket featuring the New England Patriots. The game includes a chance to win Pats tix for life. [WCVB]