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Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy buys Nantucket estate for $42 million, a record price

The 1.2-acre estate has three dwellings with private beach access.

FOOD
Soup recipes for a cozy fall weekend
The weekend is getting off to a rainy start, which always puts us in the mood for something cozy and comforting: Soup. Here's some inspiration.

New documentary celebrates 100-inning charity baseball game for ALS research
“The 100th Inning,” by Boston-based filmmaker Alex Koppelman, will screen at Cinema Salem in Salem on Wednesday, Oct. 4.

Your view: What’s the best dessert you’ve had from a Boston-area restaurant?
In just about two weeks those with a sweet tooth will have a reason to celebrate.

TRAVEL

Traveling while old(er)*

Worries are infinite. Time is not. If you want to travel, just start. Here's what this traveler has learned about life, loss, and the joy of just getting out there.
New gear for new prioritiesMore from the Globe's travel section

LOVE LETTERS
We built this relationship in pandemic mode
But does it work now?

Curt Schilling draws outrage after disclosing former teammate’s health information: ‘Flat out vile’
The former Red Sox pitcher publicized that Tim Wakefield and his wife are both battling cancer, a disclosure made without the couple’s permission.

Aerosmith postpones remaining tour shows, including New Year’s Eve date at TD Garden
The band says singer Steven Tyler is recovering from a fractured larynx in addition to the previously diagnosed damage to his vocal cords.

Culture & Lifestyle

Critic's notebook

‘Stop Making Sense’ in IMAX: Same as it ever was, but bigger and even better

Our film critic dons his own Big Suit and revisits Jonathan Demme’s 1984 musical masterpiece, the greatest concert film ever made.
MUSIC REVIEW

Latin pop star Karol G lights up Gillette Stadium

Over two hours, the Colombia-born reggaeton star showed off her fierce dance moves, vocal versatility, and stadium-size charm.
BOOKINGS

Author readings around Boston Oct. 1-7

All author appearances are in person and free unless otherwise noted.

On Broadway, a season of first impressions and second chances

Stephen Sondheim's “Merrily We Roll Along” is among the most high-profile productions in what shapes up as a pretty varied Broadway season — one that will be shaped by revivals, reunions, and reimaginings, as well as new work.

Parenting unfiltered

Here’s what bothers parents about kids’ fashion

Bras that masquerade as shirts. Crop tops. Shorts all year long. Please, make it stop.

Naomi Campbell shared that she’s pre-menopausal. She’s not the only one.

A parent’s coping guide for back-to-school teen anxiety

Nine snack hacks for back to school

A wish list for newly minted parents of teens

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Back to Boston

Back to Boston

Where to eat, what to do, what to see, and more

Looking for something to do? Check out our Back to Boston project, where you can use an interactive map to explore all the city has to offer.

How well do you know Boston? Test your knowledge with this quiz and scavenger hunt.

Get to know the Boston Common and Public Garden by exploring this interactive map. After that, test your knowledge. How well do you know Boston’s oldest parks?

How to spend a perfect weekend in Boston

When friends and relatives (or even strangers) come to Boston and ask for recommendations about what they should do, where do you send them? Let travel writer Chris Muther be your guide.

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Curt Schilling draws outrage after disclosing former teammate’s health information: ‘Flat out vile’

Two Berkshires motor inns have been reinvented as chic hotels, but are they worth the chic price?

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy buys Nantucket estate for $42 million, a record price

Soup recipes for a cozy fall weekend

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Style Watch

Home design ideas: A traditional dining room with an infusion of flare

Grand floral wallpaper in peacock blue lightens the mood and sets a chic but comfortable tone.

THE BERKSHIRES

Didn’t make it to Tanglewood this summer? A fall stroll sounds just as good.

The BSO may be back in Boston now, but the grounds of Tanglewood remain open to the public. So pack a picnic and stream some classical music as you wander the manicured lawns and woodsy paths of the campus.

PARENTING UNFILTERED

Here’s what bothers parents about kids’ fashion

Bras that masquerade as shirts. Crop tops. Shorts all year long. Please, make it stop.

THE BERKSHIRES

We’re going to Lenox this fall. (Again.) Here’s why you should, too.

For the ultimate mix of fun and beauty, one New England town draws us back, again and again: Lenox. It has basically everything you need for a grownup getaway.

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

Two Berkshires motor inns have been reinvented as chic hotels, but are they worth the chic price?

Only one of these recently refreshed hotels delivered. The other, sadly, didn’t live up to the hype or even promised services.

Relationships

Eight tips for getting along with your live-in partner

Pros with expertise in different parts of domestic life weigh in with advice for cohabitating couples

QUICK BITE

Pigs in a blanket and other nostalgia on the menu at Sloane’s

Former "Chopped" champion Sarah Wade offers comfort food every which way at her new Allston spot.

Boston Public Library joins ‘Books Unbanned’ initiative, opening digital collection to teens, young adults across US

The program, first established by the Brooklyn Public Library last year, allows anyone from ages 13 to 26 who lives in the United States to obtain a Boston Public Library e-card to check out e-books and digital audiobooks.

LOVE LETTERS

Is my friendship preventing me from finding love?

We own a business together.

FOOD

First-ever permanent Central Perk is opening soon in Boston. (Sorry, New York.)

“Friends” coffeehouse is set to open on Newbury Street.

TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOTER

This Vacasa rental is disgusting. Can I get my money back?

The vacation rental Carol Wilson booked for her group through Vacasa was infested with rats and insects. Vacasa offered to refund one night, but can they get all of their money back?

TRAVEL

Festival celebrates Idaho’s sheep migrations and helps preserve age-old traditions

One of the country’s top festivals originated from friction between cyclists and sheepherders that boiled down to this: No more poop on the bike path.

THE VIP LOUNGE

‘Don’t be afraid’ and other travel advice from Larry Fish

We caught up with the former chairman and chief executive officer of Citizens Bank to talk about all things travel.

HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE

Milestones at Symphony Hall, fun beneath the Colosseum, and binoculars for the birds

Travel news you can use.

TABLES

Rosebud in Davis Square to close for a rebrand

Davis Square’s landmark Rosebud has changed hands and will soon change up its menu. Plus, ZaZiBar plans to open in the Seaport, and Boston Public Market gets a sweet hug.

NH BUSINESS

Networking, conservationism, and enjoying the outdoors at the Graniteer Festival

“We’re looking to be the bridge that connects local economies to a way of life that revolves around outdoor recreation,” said Tyler Ray, the founder of Granite Outdoor Alliance.

Ask Amy

Morning grouch struggles with perky mom

Friend plans to lose her home, gain an RV

Guilt follows in wake of estrangement

Granddaughter’s life is too messy

Besties experience ‘friendship interruptus’

Bird Sightings

Bird sightings from Mass Audubon

Last week’s highlight was a cooperative Northern wheatear at Plymouth Beach, where other sightings included two Hudsonian godwits and a marbled godwit.

Bird sightings on Cape Cod

Recent sightings as reported to Mass Audubon.