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Bill Hall walked Cooper and Pasta past the home of the Long family in Madbury, N.H. Hall is helping foster the dogs that belonged to the family.

Her husband was dying. She was accused of theft. Again. Then, a N.H. mom did the unthinkable.

Last month, Emily Long shot and killed her husband, two of their children, and herself. The only survivor was their toddler.

Breaking

House passes a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown, but prospects in the Senate look dim

Democratic leaders are adamantly opposed and are threatening a government shutdown if Republicans don’t let them have a say on the measure.

Senator Chuck Schumer speaks to reporters about a possible government shutdown, alongside Representative Hakeem Jeffries, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sept. 11, 2025.

ANALYSIS | JAMES PINDELL

The federal government is set to shutdown. Here’s why Obamacare is a factor.

Millions of families have benefited from the Affordable Care Act. But unless Congress acts, those subsidies are set to expire at the end of 2025.

A flag inscribed Paname Antifa at an anti-fascist demonstration to mark the 12th anniversary of the death of anti-fascist activist Clement Meric in Paris on June 8, 2025.

Trump says Antifa is a terrorist group. But what, exactly, is Antifa?

“There is no organization called ANTIFA," said Malcolm Nance, a former Naval officer and intelligence analyst. "There is no leadership or funding path. There is no membership."

Follow live updates on the Trump administration

Charlie Kirk spoke at Utah Valley University before the shooting on Sept. 10.

Mass. teachers are being placed on leave for posts on Charlie Kirk’s death. What are their First Amendment rights?

School officials defended the leaves as only a first step to determine whether additional discipline is warranted.

After Charlie Kirk’s killing, Congress has plans to increase security for lawmakers. It could come at a price.

‘This is a big moment in our democracy’: Seth Meyers, late-night hosts react to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension
The New Hampshire native and other late-night stars weighed in on Jimmy Kimmel's suspension during their shows on Thursday.

The Massachusetts 1776 commemorative license plate.

Starting Point

Did we just get a great license plate?

Massachusetts’ new 1776 plate is a colorful statement that demands attention — and could be one of the best in the country.

The Red Sox' thrill ride is back this season.

Dan Shaughnessy

Thanks to the Red Sox’ nailbiter of a playoff chase, this is our best September in a while, and other thoughts

The Red Sox owners are finally making good on their annual offseason pledge to play “meaningful games” in late September and October.

shirley leung

‘I can feel their pain.’ Market Basket’s not alone. Other Boston-area family businesses have struggled with succession.

From Fidelity Investments to Jordan’s Furniture, passing the torch to the next generation can get complicated.

Three allies of fired CEO Arthur T. Demoulas lose their jobs at Market Basket

The firings this week prompted Demoulas to issue a statement expressing chagrin over their terminations.

What do federal changes to vaccine guidelines mean for Mass. residents? Here’s what to know.
A federal panel meets Friday to vote on possible changes to COVID-19 vaccine recommendations.

Florida may lift vaccine mandates. What would that mean for Massachusetts?

As demand soars, state pares back stipends for community college students

A $200 cut to stipends for the neediest students came one day before classes started this fall, putting a damper on the success of the free tuition program.

With funding tight, rare Seaport affordable housing development will get smaller

The Massachusetts Port Authority board approved shrinking a 200-unit apartment project to about 100 units in a bid to reduce costs and start construction.

Federal government pulls $22 million in grants for projects in Roxbury and Mattapan

The cancellations are the latest instances of the federal government walking back sizable commitments to transportation projects in Boston.

Texas A&M president to step down after controversy over ‘gender ideology’

He had faced criticism over his handling of turmoil over a children's literature course that recognized more than two genders.

A three-alarm fire tore through Granite State Recycling in Weare Friday morning.

Fire tears through recycling plant in New Hampshire, officials say

Person dies after ‘brief struggle’ with officers at Mattapan treatment facility, police say

Worcester man convicted of kidnapping of 7-year-old girl, throwing her off a bridge

Have you stopped using the T after the pandemic? We want to hear from you.

Ethan Hawke as Lee Raybon and Kaniehtiio Horn as Samantha in FX's "The Lowdown."

chris vognar notebook

‘The Paper’ and ‘The Lowdown’ reflect what’s new — and what isn’t — in trying times for journalism

Both new shows reach back to a long tradition of TV shows about the media.

A conjunction of the moon, Venus, and Regulus early Friday.

Photos capture breathtaking view of three cozy celestial bodies in the early-morning sky

Just before sunrise, the waning crescent moon, the brilliant planet Venus, and Regulus, the brightest star in the constellation Leo, were close together.

DINNER WITH CUPID

Blind date: ‘We talked about ... our shared disdain for Philadelphia Eagles fans’

Will these two football aficionados go into overtime?

Opinion

President John F. Kennedy applauds his brother, Senator Edward M. Kennedy, during a fundraising speech in Boston on Oct. 19, 1962.

Ted Kennedy Jr. and Richard Hughes IV

Ted Kennedy Jr.: RFK Jr. is tearing down my family’s vaccine legacy

His actions as secretary of Health and Human Services betray not only the Kennedy tradition but also actively endanger the health of millions of Americans.

Joan Donovan

The memes that may — or may not — shed light on Charlie Kirk’s killing

IDEAS | Gloria Mark

I bought a sleep-tracking ring. It took over my life.

Carine Hajjar

The hypocrisy of Pam Bondi

EDITORIAL

Canceling Jimmy Kimmel: A new low

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Eversource gas customers face 13 percent rate increase this winter
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Humpback whale nearly strikes ship off N.H. coast
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Harris stops biting her tongue in ’107 Days,’ her book about last year’s campaign against Trump

The book isn’t a winding memoir or a political treatise, and Harris doesn’t disclose any future plans. Instead, it reads like a ticking time bomb, with each chapter counting down to Election Day.

More housing. More shadows? Downtown zoning plan wins key city OK at last.

Downtown Boston has not had a comprehensive zoning change in decades, and the update comes at a time when the neighborhood has struggled to find its post-pandemic footing.

Former BC High School student takes stand at trial for priest accused of rape

Kevin White allegedly assaulted the student multiple times before leaving Boston College High School in 2009, a prosecutor said.

Officials find remains they believe are Travis Decker, wanted in killings of his 3 young daughters

Decker has been wanted since June 2, when a sheriff’s deputy found his truck and the bodies of his three daughters.

What it’s like to be a foster child in Massachusetts

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These are New England’s most picture perfect fall foliage towns
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Randolph has the highest eviction rate in the state. What’s driving it?
Among all Massachusetts municipalities with more than 2,500 renters, Randolph had 41.5 evictions per 1,000 renter households in the first half of 2025.

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Ben & Jerry’s corporate activism is the real deal
Nearly half a century after they started their brand, cofounders Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, who resigned this week, have held to their progressive values.

Culture & Lifestyle

Kai Thomani Tshikosi plays the roles of Hercules Mulligan and James Madison on "Hamilton"'s North American tour.

‘Hamilton’ may land differently today, but Kai Thomani Tshikosi says it’s as relevant as ever

Writer Ben Shattuck sits in the book nook at Davoll's General Store in South Dartmouth. Shattuck, who co-owns the country's oldest general store with his brother, Will, has adapted his acclaimed short-story collection, "The History of Sound," for the screen. The store, in operation since 1793, serves as a community gathering place in Shattuck's hometown of South Dartmouth.

Old-school Mass. writer Ben Shattuck steps out of his comfort zone with ‘The History of Sound’ adaptation

Bostonians Erica Bibby and Sam Rosmarin wed Aug. 1 in Boston with a multi-day celebration that began with an intimate ceremony in the back garden of a South End flower shop.

At their South End flower shop wedding, love was in full bloom for Erica Bibby and Sam Rosmarin

‘Superman,’ Bad Bunny’s concert, plus more new titles to stream this weekend

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Seventh-graders at the Curley School on the first day of school in 1975. (Ulrike Welsch/Globe staff)

Broken Promises, Unfulfilled Hope

The Boston Globe explores the legacy of Boston’s busing era.

An Ambulance passes Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, LA on August 28, 2024.

A Boston Globe Spotlight Team report on Steward Health Care

A Boston Globe Spotlight Team review found the Steward Health Care hospital system plagued by staggering neglect at the hands of executives.

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Nightmare in Mission Hill

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

IDEAS | JESSE SINGAL

The problem with ‘mankeeping’

Brigadier General Enoch “Woody” Woodhouse II, a Tuskegee Airman and Roxbury native, saluted during the national anthem at the Black Veterans Appreciation Brunch in Boston in 2024.

Renée Graham

Hegseth’s ridiculous attempt to push Black servicemen out of the military

Companies that want to open marijuana businesses in Massachusetts must reach an agreement the host community.

EDITORIAL

Municipalities shouldn’t leave marijuana companies in limbo over legal questions

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's joy is also resistance, the kind that centuries of subjugation and discrimination have tried but failed to drain from Black women’s lives.

RENÉE GRAHAM

The joyful perseverance of Ketanji Brown Jackson

Charlie Kirk walked through the crowd at a pro Trump rally Nov. 6, 2020, in Phoenix.

Shaila Kapoor

Charlie Kirk reached young liberal men, too

IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Person dies after ‘brief struggle’ with officers at Mattapan treatment facility, police say

“The conflicting accounts around what happened to him raise serious concerns," city councilor Brian Worrell said in a statement.

As demand soars, state pares back stipends for community college students

A $200 cut to stipends for the neediest students came one day before classes started this fall, putting a damper on the success of the free tuition program.

Over 1,000 people attended a Boston Common vigil Thursday for Charlie Kirk, killed last week at Utah

They traded insults with a few dozen counter-protesters, demonstrating the deep national divide over the death of the 31-year-old provocative Kirk.

Fire tears through recycling plant in New Hampshire, officials say

Pictures from the scene show a large warehouse with flames leaping from windows and thick, black smoke rising above.

Sports

Weymouth native Charlie Coyle became a fan favorite in Boston.

Bruins

‘It fulfilled a lifelong dream’: Charlie Coyle thanks Bruins fans with social media message

Coyle played in Boston for parts of seven seasons before being dealt earlier in 2025.

Garrett Crochet will be on the mound Friday as the Red Sox kick off a series with the Rays.

red sox at rays | 7:35 p.m. (NESN)

Game 154: Red Sox at Rays lineups, preview, and playoff scenarios

The Red Sox hold the final wild-card spot by a tenuous 1 1/2 games over the Guardians, who have won seven straight.

Aces center A'ja Wilson (center) celebrates advancing to the WNBA semifinals with teammates after defeating the Storm in Game 3 in the first round.

WNBA PLAYOFFS

Aces, Fever come through late to reach WNBA semifinals

The second-seeded Aces advance to play on Sunday against No. 6 Indiana, which eliminated Atlanta.

Dan Shaughnessy

Thanks to the Red Sox’ nailbiter of a playoff chase, this is our best September in a while, and other thoughts

RED SOX

Payton Tolle lets it fly in his first appearance out of Red Sox bullpen

Chad Finn | Unconventional preview

Patriots-Steelers is a matchup for the ages with Drake Maye going against Aaron Rodgers

Business

As demand soars, state pares back stipends for community college students

A $200 cut to stipends for the neediest students came one day before classes started this fall, putting a damper on the success of the free tuition program.

Trump and Xi begin talks in a push to finalize a TikTok deal

The call may offer clues about whether the two leaders might meet in person to hash out a final agreement to end their trade war.

Three allies of fired CEO Arthur T. Demoulas lose their jobs at Market Basket

With funding tight, rare Seaport affordable housing development will get smaller

magazine

Will Middlebrooks and Jenny Dell met in 2012, during his rookie season with the Red Sox and her first year covering the team for NESN.

chad finn

‘It wasn’t a fling’: Will Middlebrooks, Jenny Dell reflect on their Fenway love story and being a media power couple

Author and activist Bill McKibben at a solar array at Middlebury College in Vermont.

environment

Bill McKibben has been writing about climate change for decades. He thinks solar can save us.

Dennis Boothby, Ring Finder and metal detector, searches Old Orchard Beach in Maine in his lucky outfit.

The Ring Finders

They’re fast. They’re ready. They have metal detectors.

DINNER WITH CUPID

Blind date: ‘We talked about ... our shared disdain for Philadelphia Eagles fans’

metro

Photos capture breathtaking view of three cozy celestial bodies in the early-morning sky

Trump says Antifa is a terrorist group. But what, exactly, is Antifa?

Mass. teachers are being placed on leave for posts on Charlie Kirk’s death. What are their First Amendment rights?

sports

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel has credited running back Rhamondre Stevenson for providing a “huge lift” to the offense.

Rhamondre Stevenson is reminding the NFL that he can still be a force out of the Patriots’ backfield

Powered by Julie Hall’s motor, Central Catholic girls’ volleyball is churning out wins

Eastern Mass. girls’ volleyball: Players of the Week for Sept. 10-17

business

Texas A&M University President Mark A. Welsh addressed a crowd inside Kyle Field as his wife Betty looks on during Midnight Yell in College Station, Texas, on Aug. 30.

Texas A&M president to step down after controversy over ‘gender ideology’

Eversource gas customers face 13 percent rate increase this winter

More housing. More shadows? Downtown zoning plan wins key city OK at last.

politics

President Trump, left, shakes hands with China's President Xi Jinping during a meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan.

Trump hopes to finalize TikTok deal during call with Xi. Follow live updates.

House passes a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown, but prospects in the Senate look dim

Trump and Xi begin talks in a push to finalize a TikTok deal

Nation

The Ig Nobel Prize ceremony in Cambridge in 2015. The prize is an award handed out by the Annals of Improbable Research magazine for silly-sounding scientific discoveries that often have surprisingly practical applications.

Does painting cows with stripes prevent fly bites? Researchers who studied this wins Ig Nobel prize.

Teen girl’s body found in impounded car registered to the singer d4vd

RFK Jr. announces sanctions against organ transplant agency in Florida

World

Britain spy chief says he sees no evidence Putin wants to negotiate peace in Ukraine

Hungary, following Trump, will designate antifa a terrorist organization, Orbán says

UN Security Council plans a vote on Iran ‘snapback’ sanctions ahead of deadline

opinion

Municipalities shouldn’t leave marijuana companies in limbo over legal questions

Long a subject of fear, menopause hormone therapy can be a lifesaver

The downside of dopamine decor

lifestyle

There's plenty that families can do to get involved in supporting foster youth.

What it’s like to be a foster child in Massachusetts

At 65, is the goal to re-partner?

When self-doubt creeps in at work, pause and reframe your negative thoughts. Here’s how.

food & dining

Central Square’s Darling lives up to its name

From a R.I. restaurant to her South Korean roots, Gift Horse chef makes a bold move before motherhood

‘Peace, justice, and human rights’: Jerry quits Ben & Jerry’s, saying its independence on social issues has been stifled

travel

The Belden House & Mews has a spa with a thermal area including sauna, steam, and ice rooms.

This fall, Litchfield is in the limelight

A sheepherding fest, a sturdy roller bag, and artists’ tools on display

Aer Lingus promises a full refund after a pilot strike, to no avail

Arts

Edward Gorey, “The Horror of Having a Birthday,” around 1948-55.

New Harvard exhibit celebrates iconic PBS ‘Mystery!’ intro animator

To acknowledge past wrongs, a new sculpture at historic King’s Chapel

Thinking of cities as green machines

Books

Harris stops biting her tongue in ’107 Days,’ her book about last year’s campaign against Trump

Local bestsellers for the week ended Sept. 14

Author readings around Boston this week

Movies

‘Superman,’ Bad Bunny’s concert, plus more new titles to stream this weekend

‘The History of Sound’ fails to make a joyful noise

Football horror film ‘HIM’ throws nothing but interceptions

Television

Seth Meyers during the monologue on Thursday.

‘This is a big moment in our democracy’: Seth Meyers, late-night hosts react to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension

Watch: Late-night hosts address Jimmy Kimmel suspension with humor and solidarity

‘The Paper’ and ‘The Lowdown’ reflect what’s new — and what isn’t — in trying times for journalism

music

American singer-songwriter, David Anthony Burke aka d4vd performs on the Casino stage during the 58th Montreux Jazz Festival (MJF), in Montreux, Switzerland, July 19, 2024.

Teen girl’s body found in impounded car registered to the singer d4vd

Ed Sheeran is coming back to Massachusetts next year

Stefon Diggs sidesteps question about Cardi B’s baby announcement

Theater/Dance

Nic Gareiss and Caleb Teicher will perform at Jacob's Pillow in October.

Jacob’s Pillow to hold fall performances on campus, the first since a fatal accident this summer

The Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival returns for one last round

A towering ‘The Hills of California’ at the Huntington

Health

Florida may lift vaccine mandates. What would that mean for Massachusetts?

Northeast states officially launch regional public health collaborative

Federal vaccine adviser says former CDC officials can’t be trusted unless they agree to ‘public debate’

Obituaries

Mr. Luckadoo, in 2024. It was only after he began shifting to retirement that he began to talk about his World War II experiences openly.

Her husband was dying. She was accused of theft. Again. Then, a N.H. mom did the unthinkable.

House passes a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown, but prospects in the Senate look dim

The federal government is set to shutdown. Here’s why Obamacare is a factor.

Trump says Antifa is a terrorist group. But what, exactly, is Antifa?

Mass. teachers are being placed on leave for posts on Charlie Kirk’s death. What are their First Amendment rights?

‘This is a big moment in our democracy’: Seth Meyers, late-night hosts react to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspensionThe New Hampshire native and other late-night stars weighed in on Jimmy Kimmel's suspension during their shows on Thursday.

Did we just get a great license plate?

Thanks to the Red Sox’ nailbiter of a playoff chase, this is our best September in a while, and other thoughts

‘I can feel their pain.’ Market Basket’s not alone. Other Boston-area family businesses have struggled with succession.

Three allies of fired CEO Arthur T. Demoulas lose their jobs at Market Basket

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As demand soars, state pares back stipends for community college students

With funding tight, rare Seaport affordable housing development will get smaller

Federal government pulls $22 million in grants for projects in Roxbury and Mattapan

Texas A&M president to step down after controversy over ‘gender ideology’

Fire tears through recycling plant in New Hampshire, officials say

Person dies after ‘brief struggle’ with officers at Mattapan treatment facility, police say

Worcester man convicted of kidnapping of 7-year-old girl, throwing her off a bridge

Have you stopped using the T after the pandemic? We want to hear from you.

‘The Paper’ and ‘The Lowdown’ reflect what’s new — and what isn’t — in trying times for journalism

Photos capture breathtaking view of three cozy celestial bodies in the early-morning sky

Blind date: ‘We talked about ... our shared disdain for Philadelphia Eagles fans’

Ted Kennedy Jr.: RFK Jr. is tearing down my family’s vaccine legacy

The memes that may — or may not — shed light on Charlie Kirk’s killing

I bought a sleep-tracking ring. It took over my life.

The hypocrisy of Pam Bondi

Canceling Jimmy Kimmel: A new low

More recent News

THE FINE PRINTEversource gas customers face 13 percent rate increase this winterEversource attributed most of the increase to expenses for “maintenance and infrastructure investment.”

Humpback whale nearly strikes ship off N.H. coast“If that whale decides he’s going to come up and go on your boat, you’re going to dive out of the way,” the boat's captain said. “You’re no match for these whales.”

Harris stops biting her tongue in ’107 Days,’ her book about last year’s campaign against Trump

More housing. More shadows? Downtown zoning plan wins key city OK at last.

Former BC High School student takes stand at trial for priest accused of rape

Officials find remains they believe are Travis Decker, wanted in killings of his 3 young daughters

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TRAVELThese are New England’s most picture perfect fall foliage townsOur storied region is up to its flannel-swathed neck in towns that look perfect for celebrating all things pumpkin spice- and apple-flavored.

Money, Power, InequalityRandolph has the highest eviction rate in the state. What’s driving it?Among all Massachusetts municipalities with more than 2,500 renters, Randolph had 41.5 evictions per 1,000 renter households in the first half of 2025.

Shirley LeungBen & Jerry’s corporate activism is the real dealNearly half a century after they started their brand, cofounders Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, who resigned this week, have held to their progressive values.

Culture & Lifestyle

‘Hamilton’ may land differently today, but Kai Thomani Tshikosi says it’s as relevant as ever

Old-school Mass. writer Ben Shattuck steps out of his comfort zone with ‘The History of Sound’ adaptation

At their South End flower shop wedding, love was in full bloom for Erica Bibby and Sam Rosmarin

‘Superman,’ Bad Bunny’s concert, plus more new titles to stream this weekend

Special Projects

Broken Promises, Unfulfilled Hope

A Boston Globe Spotlight Team report on Steward Health Care

Explore the project: Snitch City

Nightmare in Mission Hill

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

The problem with ‘mankeeping’

Hegseth’s ridiculous attempt to push Black servicemen out of the military

Municipalities shouldn’t leave marijuana companies in limbo over legal questions

The joyful perseverance of Ketanji Brown Jackson

Charlie Kirk reached young liberal men, too

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Person dies after ‘brief struggle’ with officers at Mattapan treatment facility, police say

As demand soars, state pares back stipends for community college students

Over 1,000 people attended a Boston Common vigil Thursday for Charlie Kirk, killed last week at Utah

Fire tears through recycling plant in New Hampshire, officials say

Sports

‘It fulfilled a lifelong dream’: Charlie Coyle thanks Bruins fans with social media message

Game 154: Red Sox at Rays lineups, preview, and playoff scenarios

Aces, Fever come through late to reach WNBA semifinals

Thanks to the Red Sox’ nailbiter of a playoff chase, this is our best September in a while, and other thoughts

Payton Tolle lets it fly in his first appearance out of Red Sox bullpen

Patriots-Steelers is a matchup for the ages with Drake Maye going against Aaron Rodgers

Business

As demand soars, state pares back stipends for community college students

Trump and Xi begin talks in a push to finalize a TikTok deal

Three allies of fired CEO Arthur T. Demoulas lose their jobs at Market Basket

With funding tight, rare Seaport affordable housing development will get smaller

‘It wasn’t a fling’: Will Middlebrooks, Jenny Dell reflect on their Fenway love story and being a media power couple

Bill McKibben has been writing about climate change for decades. He thinks solar can save us.

They’re fast. They’re ready. They have metal detectors.

Blind date: ‘We talked about ... our shared disdain for Philadelphia Eagles fans’

metro

Photos capture breathtaking view of three cozy celestial bodies in the early-morning sky

‘This is a big moment in our democracy’: Seth Meyers, late-night hosts react to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension
The New Hampshire native and other late-night stars weighed in on Jimmy Kimmel's suspension during their shows on Thursday.

What do federal changes to vaccine guidelines mean for Mass. residents? Here’s what to know.
A federal panel meets Friday to vote on possible changes to COVID-19 vaccine recommendations.

THE FINE PRINT
Eversource gas customers face 13 percent rate increase this winter
Eversource attributed most of the increase to expenses for “maintenance and infrastructure investment.”

Humpback whale nearly strikes ship off N.H. coast
“If that whale decides he’s going to come up and go on your boat, you’re going to dive out of the way,” the boat's captain said. “You’re no match for these whales.”

TRAVEL
These are New England’s most picture perfect fall foliage towns
Our storied region is up to its flannel-swathed neck in towns that look perfect for celebrating all things pumpkin spice- and apple-flavored.

Money, Power, Inequality
Randolph has the highest eviction rate in the state. What’s driving it?
Among all Massachusetts municipalities with more than 2,500 renters, Randolph had 41.5 evictions per 1,000 renter households in the first half of 2025.

Shirley Leung
Ben & Jerry’s corporate activism is the real deal
Nearly half a century after they started their brand, cofounders Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, who resigned this week, have held to their progressive values.