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Geoff Diehl and Maura Healey will face off in the general election for Massachusetts governor in November.

Maura Healey to face Geoff Diehl in November governor’s race

Geoff Diehl and Maura Healey will face off in the November election for governor.

Watch: Maura Healey wins Democratic nomination for governorWatch: Geoff Diehl wins Republican primary for governor

Ricardo Arroyo concedes victory in Suffolk DA race to Kevin Hayden

Boston City Councilor Ricardo Arroyo on Wednesday morning conceded victory to Suffolk District Attorney Kevin R. Hayden in the Democratic primary for the DA post, a race the Associated Press called for Hayden on Tuesday night.

Campbell beats Liss-Riordan in AG race
She fended off a late $9 million spending blitz by her wealthy opponent.

There’s a new Democratic team on top in Massachusetts — and that’s Maura Healey and Andrea Campbell.

The state’s new political power duo — Maura Healey and Andrea Campbell

Tuesday’s primary establishes them as Democratic stars.

In victory, DA Kevin Hayden still has a lot to prove

ABDALLAH FAYYAD

Suffolk County DA race was a loss for voters

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Robert Brown to step down as Boston University president after 17 years

Robert Brown joins a growing list of college presidents who have announced their departures in the past year.

Boyfriend of mother of Elijah Lewis, N.H. boy found dead in Mass., to plead guilty to manslaughter

Joseph Stapf plans to plead guilty to manslaughter and other charges in connection with the death of 5-year-old Elijah Lewis, who was found dead in Abington last October.

Dave Epstein | Forecast
After the rain comes good beach and surfing weather, but is the drought over?
There’s plenty of time left in the month for this to be a dry and warmer-than-average September but at least the first week has provided relief from drought and heat.

After nearly 40 years, John Hancock to step back from sponsorship of Boston Marathon

“Although our sponsorship will come to an end, we intend to make our final race as principal sponsor a special one," said Marianne Harrison, chief executive of the Boston-based life insurer.

Biden will speak about cancer initiative during visit to Boston next week

President Biden will travel to Boston on Monday to deliver remarks on a major cancer fighting initiative, the White House said.

Brian McGrory to step down as Globe editor
McGrory, who started at the Globe in 1989 and worked as a reporter, editor, and columnist before being named to the top newsroom job, said he will become chair of Boston University’s journalism department.

Manager Aaron Boone's Yankees appeared to be running away with the AL East, but suddenly a division title is no cinch.

dan shaughnessy

Keeping an eye on the stumbling Yankees and Mets is entertaining right now

It's a Boston sports tradition to root against all things New York, and the Big Apple's baseball teams have both seen big division leads dwindle.

The UK company Pelorus hosts a James Bond role-playing adventure for $500,000.

Bigger, longer, more elaborate, farther-flung: Some pre-wedding parties are costing more than the Big Day

Brides and grooms are getting married later in life and have more disposable income for their bachelor and bachelorette celebrations, experts say. Plus: "This is an age group that grew up with lavish, themed birthday parties."

Cindy Fitzgibbon and her husband, Chris Gobeille, in Bermuda.

Cindy Fitzgibbon on being a weather nerd, that rum drink, and getting to Armenia

We caught up with the chief meteorologist at WCVB Channel 5 to talk about all things travel.

Travel Troubleshooter: Can I get a refund for this Priceline car rental?

The Riverside Cemetery in Saugus, pictured Aug. 25, no longer has a green lawn surrounding headstones due to the drought.

How to get Massachusetts through the next drought

The state needs better tools. Passing the drought bill would be a good start.

Americans ‘approve’ of unions, but they don’t want to join them

IDEAS | BARBARA WALLRAFF

May I have a word: When you’re not exactly lucky, but it could have been a lot worse

‘MAGA Republicans’ are a variant. The disease is white supremacy.

Oyez! Oyez! Let the public hear the Supreme Court’s arguments and opinions in real time.

Education | Kimi Waite
The great resisters of Japanese American history have a powerful story to tell
History shows us Asian Americans have consistently engaged in resistance against injustices by challenging systemic racism as far back as 1879, but ongoing anti-critical race theory campaigns and backlash from the far right demonstrate the struggle for an antiracist education continues.

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Orange Line shutdown

‘Disturbed and disappointed’ lawmakers want answers after federal officials slam state agency over T oversight failures

State lawmakers invited the head of the department of public utilities to testify before their panel on whether the DPU is “motivated enough” to fulfill its duty to monitor MBTA safety.

Read the full FTA report on MBTA safety issues
Skewed priorities left the MBTA with too few workers, too little training, and weak safeguards, the Federal Transit Administration found.

24 findings the FTA made in its scathing report on the T

The MBTA cut bus service because it doesn’t have enough drivers. In Lawrence, higher pay has led to more drivers and more frequent service.

The MBTA is in crisis, shutting down an entire subway line for much-needed repairs and slashing subway and bus service. But in Lawrence, where riders are already enjoying free service, the bus system is about to get a whole lot more convenient.

Your guide to the MBTA’s Orange Line shutdown
The Orange Line is shut down until the morning of Sept. 19. Find shuttle bus routes, schedules, and guides to navigate Boston.

Pick your stops: Find an alternative Orange Line route

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150 years of The Boston Globe

Scenes from a century and a half, as covered by the Boston Globe.

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THE FINE PRINT
Looking to insure coastal property? Here’s what you need to know.
With the National Weather Service predicting above-average hurricane activity this year, this might be a good time to think about coastal property insurance.

The Globe staff predicts the 2022 NFL season
How many wins will the Patriots have? Which team wins the Super Bowl? We've got our selections for division champs and more.

Lowered expectations, brain drain, concerns on offense, and other takeaways from our Patriots season preview

MISS CONDUCT
Is there a polite way to ask houseguests to kick in some money?
Plus, dealing with boisterous beachgoers.

Live chat
Listen in to our electric vehicle rebate chat!
Ask questions here, and listen in via Twitter Spaces on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 2 p.m. Eastern time for answers from a panel of experts.

Electric vehicle incentives are getting a total makeover

Here’s what you need to know about ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ and the drama surrounding it
At the moment, the upcoming thriller starring Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, and Chris Pine is making headlines for all the wrong reasons.

MOVIE REVIEW | ★★★
‘Loving Highsmith’ celebrates the talented Patricia Highsmith
The novelist is the subject of a new documentary, and she may be the only one whose own life could itself be a movie.

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From left to right, top to bottom, The wreckage of a WWII German warship near Prahovo, Serbia, dinosaur tracks at Paluxy River in Glen Rose, Texas, submerged Gary Qasruka village in Iraq, sunken boat at Lake Mead in Nevada and the Dolmen of Guadalperal megalithic site in Spain.

Drought revealing ancient relics around the world

Severe drought intensified by climate change is drying up waterways around the world, resurfacing long-hidden fossils, artifacts, and ancient relics. Here’s a look at some of them.

Amid uncertainties, Boston Public Schools reopens doors to new school year
The usual source of uncertainty has been heightened by the shutdown of the Orange Line, a typical commuting choice for thousands of the district’s students.

SHERYL JULIAN
Wise up! You’re spending too much on groceries.
Everyone who goes to the supermarket these days has sticker shock. There are ways to trim what you spend on groceries by a dollar here and a dollar there. It all adds up.

Railroad company bulldozes thousands of trees, enraging residents worried about the impact on water supply
A local railroad company asserted its right under an arcane federal law that allowed it to ignore local and state environmental rules and Hopedale residents are enraged about the environmental threats and what they consider bullying by the company.

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Culture & Lifestyle

Jody Adams.

Jody Adams reflects on her new Greek restaurants, the future of Harvard Square, and her work ethic

Van Morrison performs at Tanglewood.

At Tanglewood, Van Morrison makes moments count

Rammstein set the stage ablaze with pyro theatrics at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field Aug. 31.

Rammstein prepares to set Gillette Stadium ablaze

Hallelujah The Hills and frontman Ryan Walsh (second from right) return to the Jamaica Plain Music Festival Saturday for a third time.

Jamaica Plain Music Festival is back with another locally sourced lineup

Special Projects

Back to Boston

Welcome Back to Boston

Consider this our love letter to the city, a celebration of all it has to offer visitors and locals alike.

Top Spots to Live in Greater Boston in 2022

A guide to 36 Greater Boston communities where demand — and prices — are surging.

Jeneé Osterheldt

A Beautiful Resistance

Black joy, Black lives, as celebrated by culture columnist Jeneé Osterheldt.

‘On the Street’: The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods

The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods.

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

After the Battle of Blair Mountain in 1921, union miners surrendered to federal troops and handed over their weapons.

IDEAS | KENZIE NEW WALKER

The Red Neck Army and the bloodiest labor battle in American history

Britain's newly appointed Prime Minister, Liz Truss, stands with her husband, Hugh O'Leary, on Sept. 6 as a lectern is removed following her first speech as Prime Minister. After Boris Johnson announced his resignation in July, the Conservative Party bore the expense of repeated balloting required to elect a new leader.

If Democrats and Republicans want primaries, they can pay for them

A page from the order granting a request by Donald Trump's legal team to appoint a special master to review documents seized by the FBI during a search of his Mar-a-Lago estate.

Judge dignifies Trump’s claim of executive privilege

Massachusetts Speaker of the House Ron Mariano spoke in Quincy on March 31, 2021.

Taxpayers weary of ‘As the State House Turns’

When Governor Baker’s no longer there, voters may start thinking more about what they don’t like and the T certainly falls into that category.

Charlie Baker’s Massachusetts miracle

“My ovaries, like me, are only 37, still working hard to regulate my mood, metabolism, and sleep cycle. I’d like to hang on to them for as long as possible.”

IDEAS | MARISSA CONRAD

The medical gamble of my life

Metro

Three indicted for murder in death of Pawtucket toddler who ingested fentanyl

Jachkeilin Guzman Trinidad Jr., 2, went down for a nap on Dec. 10 and never woke up

Biden will speak about cancer initiative during visit to Boston next week

President Biden will travel to Boston on Monday to deliver remarks on a major cancer fighting initiative, the White House said.

Robert Brown to step down as Boston University president after 17 years

Robert Brown joins a growing list of college presidents who have announced their departures in the past year.

Dave Epstein | Forecast

After the rain comes good beach and surfing weather, but is the drought over?

There’s plenty of time left in the month for this to be a dry and warmer-than-average September but at least the first week has provided relief from drought and heat.

Sports

Manager Aaron Boone's Yankees appeared to be running away with the AL East, but suddenly a division title is no cinch.

dan shaughnessy

Keeping an eye on the stumbling Yankees and Mets is entertaining right now

It's a Boston sports tradition to root against all things New York, and the Big Apple's baseball teams have both seen big division leads dwindle.

Nick Pivetta is 1-4 with a 5.34 ERA in six appearances against the Rays.

Red Sox at Rays | 6:40 p.m. (NESN)

Game 138: Red Sox at Rays lineups and notes

Nick Pivetta will be on the mound as the Red Sox look to avoid a sweep at Tropicana Field.

The Patriots would like to get more out of Jonnu Smith (right), but is that a realistic hope?

Lowered expectations, brain drain, concerns on offense, and other takeaways from our Patriots season preview

Chad Finn, Christopher L. Gasper, and Ben Volin chatted about the upcoming season with subscribers. Learn about the view on Belichick's relationship with the Krafts and more with these takeaways.

After nearly 40 years, John Hancock to step back from sponsorship of Boston Marathon

The Globe staff predicts the 2022 NFL season

Rays 8, Red Sox 4

In yet another loss, at least the Red Sox got a glimpse of their future in Triston Casas

Business

Looking to insure coastal property? Here’s what you need to know.

With the National Weather Service predicting above-average hurricane activity this year, this might be a good time to think about coastal property insurance.

Brian McGrory to step down as Globe editor

McGrory, who started at the Globe in 1989 and worked as a reporter, editor, and columnist before being named to the top newsroom job, said he will become chair of Boston University’s journalism department.

Musk can use Twitter whistle-blower complaint in buyout fight

New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss inherits an economic storm

Chocolate Biscotti With Pistachios, Almonds, and Dried Cherries

Recipes: Chocolate and cocoa powder combine for intensely rich desserts

15 picture-perfect treats for under $20 at Boston restaurants

Paul Damon harvests clams in Ipswich.

‘It’s a lost cause’: Inside the last stand of New England’s soft-shell clam

metro

Pictured here is Elijah Lewis's mother, Danielle Dauphinais (at left in photo from January 2020) and her boyfriend, Joseph Stapf (right, photo taken in 2019).

Boyfriend of mother of Elijah Lewis, N.H. boy found dead in Mass., to plead guilty to manslaughter

Ongoing coverage of the Catholic Church, misconduct, and abuse by clergy in Rhode Island

Rhode Island political news: August 2022

sports

Chelsea's head coach Thomas Tuchel leaves after the Champions League group E soccer match between Dinamo Zagreb and Chelsea at the Maksimir stadium in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 6.

Chelsea fires coach Thomas Tuchel after poor start to season

Sue Bird’s career ends as the Las Vegas Aces top the Seattle Storm to reach WNBA Finals

Red Sox work on performance away from the field

business

Boston-based insurer John Hancock will end its lead sponsorship of the Boston Marathon after next April's race.

After nearly 40 years, John Hancock to step back from sponsorship of Boston Marathon

China’s export growth sinks in August, imports shrink

With new investment, Harvard plans to translate ‘tough tech’ into more startups

politics

A man wearing an Oath Keepers shirt stands outside the Kenosha County Courthouse, Nov. 19, 2021 in Kenosha, Wis.

Elected officials, police chiefs on leaked Oath Keepers list

See full results from the 2022 Mass. primaries

New Mexico judge removes county commissioner, a convicted Jan. 6 rioter

Nation

President Biden and UK prime minister Liz Truss

Biden-Truss era begins with caution, doubt and silence on trade

Steve Bannon expects to face new criminal charge in NY

Material on foreign nation’s nuclear capabilities seized at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago

World

Russian President Vladimir Putin applauds during a plenary session at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia, on Sept. 7.

Putin mocks West, says Russia will press on in Ukraine

Putin, Xi to meet at in Uzbekistan next week, official says

China earthquake deaths rise to 74 as lockdown anger grows

opinion

A bridge on Soldiers Field Road in Allston tore off the roof of a moving truck on Sept. 1. MassDOT briefly closed the road to inspect the bridge but found no structural damage.

There once was a roadway named Storrow …

Care work needs rebranding — and an influx of money

If Democrats and Republicans want primaries, they can pay for them

lifestyle

Love Letters S7E1

Bill & Jen’s Excellent Adventure

Should I have considered couples therapy?

Live performances and a season brimming with entertainment on display at the Greater Boston Arts Expo

food & dining

Tuna Casserole with Spicy White Beans.

Recipe: Mom’s old-fashioned tuna casserole gets a boost and an update with spicy white beans

From ugly to yummy to belly

Cutting carbs? This might be the Better Bagel for you.

travel

The UK company Pelorus hosts a James Bond role-playing adventure for $500,000.

Bigger, longer, more elaborate, farther-flung: Some pre-wedding parties are costing more than the Big Day

Cindy Fitzgibbon on being a weather nerd, that rum drink, and getting to Armenia

Can I get a refund for this Priceline car rental?

Arts

Kurt Reynolds, "Light Falling On The Stairs," wood, paint, fabric, linoleum, synthetic plastic, bisque, paper, 2022.

In Provincetown show, Kurt Reynolds sculpts stories out of objects

Tangled up in blue at Provincetown Art Association and Museum

At the MFA, the liveliness of ‘Stillness’

Books

Mr. Straub also collaborated on two novels with Stephen King.

Peter Straub, literary master of the supernatural, dies at 79

Sterling Lord, premier literary agent, is dead at 102

A young duchess, an angry husband, a murder?

Movies

Patricia Highsmith, from "Loving Highsmith."

‘Loving Highsmith’ celebrates the talented Patricia Highsmith

Here’s what you need to know about ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ and the drama surrounding it

Coming soon: $3 tickets for National Cinema Day

Television

Chelsea Clinton and Hillary Clinton in “Gutsy,” premiering Sept. 9, 2022 on Apple TV+.

Hillary and Chelsea Clinton are with Her, and Her, and Her, in ‘Gutsy’

Norman Lear starts his second century with ‘Clean Slate’

Here’s what you need to know about ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ and the drama surrounding it

music

From right: Gemma Chan, Harry Styles, Sydney Chandler, director Olivia Wilde, Chris Pine, Florence Pugh, and Nick Kroll pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film "Don't Worry Darling" during the 79th edition of the Venice Film Festival on Sept. 5, 2022.

Here’s what you need to know about ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ and the drama surrounding it

Rammstein prepares to set Gillette Stadium ablaze

Aerosmith all-timers: 10 favorite shows from decades of covering the band

Theater/Dance

Wesley T. Jones (left) as Keith Watson and Elena Hurst as Hector Tobar in "Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992," at American Repertory Theater.

In a riveting ‘Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992,′ a disparate community speaks its truths

In Anna Deavere Smith’s ‘Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992,’ the voices of a shattered city

Jacob’s Pillow festival closes with mighty Miami City Ballet

globe local

Aerial view of the newly reopened Cypress Field next to Brookline High School.

Brookline reopens Cypress Field following renovation

Newton South’s Mock Trial team seeks ‘attorney coach’ for coming year

MetroWest: A region with prosperity and inequity

Obituaries

Mr. Straub also collaborated on two novels with Stephen King.

Peter Straub, literary master of the supernatural, dies at 79

Former Patriots lineman, college coach Guy Morriss dies at 71

Frank Drake, who led search for life on other planets, dies at 92