Published April 13, 2011

The number of people alleging they were assaulted at Camp Good News on Cape Cod grew to 13 yesterday, according to the lawyer representing the alleged victims. The group consists of 11 men and two women.

There’s a lot of talk that putting hospitals and doctors on budgets will help lower health care costs. But is the global payments model actually working? WBUR’s Martha Bebinger reports on local groups that are testing new ways to cut health care costs while improving care.

A pilot program in Lynn is aiming to improve the city’s underperforming schools by training parents to read better. The program, based in two Lynn elementary schools, hopes to create a more learning-conducive environment at home for kids struggling in school.

Even though state lawmakers were unable to agree on a deal to bring casinos to the state, there’s still plenty of gambling going on. A decaying race track in Raynham hosts serious poker games, taking most of the proceeds, under the provision that allows charities to hold casino nights three times each year.

The Sox are now officially cellar-dwellars. They’re in sole possession of last place in the division after dropping another one to the Rays last night. Have no fear, the Bruins start their first-round playoff series with the archrival Canadiens tomorrow.

What we’re following: We’ll report on the state budget plan, recidivism rates in state prisons and biotech expansion in Canton. Radio Boston will dive into the state’s Civil War history.