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Number of antisemitic incidents in Mass. surged in 2022, report finds

The rise in antisemitic activity in Massachusetts, a 41 percent increase from the previous year, mirrors a trend seen nationally and in most New England states.

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R.I. Republican removed from committee after asking Democratic colleague ‘Are you a pedophile?’
House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi removed Representative Robert Quattrocchi, a Scituate Republican, after his comments to Representative Rebecca Kislak, a Providence Democrat who is a lesbian.

Mass. casinos shrinking their gaming arrays
Gaming regulators got the look Thursday morning at the full suite of offerings at the three properties they oversee and the prepandemic comparison as part of a larger effort underway to inspect how the casinos are living up to the commitments they made when they first sought licenses.

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‘I have a lot of faith’: McKee still believes Tidewater stadium project will happen

Arlington man arrested for allegedly writing homophobic graffiti on Bluebike station

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Michael Mota, CEO of VirtualCons, is being sued by Harrah’s for $274k

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Andrew’s Point in Rockport has long been open to the public. Now, an oceanfront homeowner is suing to end that.

Coastal access advocates up and down Massachusetts say it's an all-too-familiar story: a wealthy oceanfront homeowner brings a costly lawsuit in an attempt to pressure a cash-strapped local government into a compromise.

THE GREAT DIVIDE
Fewer Boston high school graduates are enrolling in college, while completion rates stagnate
The downward trend, beginning before the pandemic, is erasing one of the more impressive accomplishments for Boston Public Schools, which had relatively high college enrollment rates.

Former Haitian mayor arrested on visa fraud charges in Mass., one day after jury issues $15 million civil verdict against him
A day after a civil jury found Jean Morose Viliena liable for the murder of one man and for torturing others in his native country, federal authorities on Wednesday arrested him for allegedly lying about his violent past when he was granted permanent residency in the US in 2008.

What is Ramadan? Explaining the Muslim holy month.

Tell us about your commute and your experience with the MBTA

A Globe report highlighted the commutes of six people, and showed how when the T doesn’t work, Boston doesn’t work. You've heard their stories, now tell us yours.

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Andrew’s Point in Rockport has long been open to the public. Now, an oceanfront homeowner is suing to end that.

Tom Brady quotes Ralph Waldo Emerson in Instagram post, one day after Gisele’s tell-all interview with Vanity Fair

R.I. Republican removed from committee after asking Democratic colleague ‘Are you a pedophile?’

Gannett’s CEO is getting rich by gutting a newspaper near you

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A Boston city councilor, frustrated with redistricting, is bankrolling litigation against it

City Councilor Frank Baker made the $10,000 contribution to support the redistricting lawsuit, which names the city, Mayor Michelle Wu, the City Council, and the election head as defendants.

Mass. lawmakers pass bill that would pump millions into emergency shelters, food aid — and also extend to-go cocktails

The bill includes $85 million for the state’s emergency shelter system, where the number of families living in state-subsidized hotels has ballooned in recent months.

Two Boston police officers were at the Jan. 6 insurrection. Only one was fired.

Despite officers Joseph Abasciano and Jose Diaz’s actions on Jan. 6 nearly mirroring each other, only one of them — Abasciano — was fired. The difference in outcome appears to be a series of tweets.

Health

State officials issue guidance to Mass. pharmacies: stock abortion pills

Officials said Mass. pharmacies must stock all reproductive health medications including mifepristone, a drug that can safely end a pregnancy in its early stages.

First came the weight loss. Then came the drama around Ozempic.

Ozempic started life as a drug to treat Type 2 diabetes. But ever since Hollywood and TikTok discovered it was a miracle weight loss treatment, things have gotten intense.

Hospitals plead for flexibility on spending amid soaring costs of temporary nurses

Massachusetts hospitals spent $1.5 billion on temporary labor in 2022, up 610 percent over 2019.

Education

What do Boston’s college students worry about today? And what gives them hope?

We spoke to dozens of students from across Greater Boston, to learn about the anxiety of affording life after school, competing with AI, making a difference with climate change, and more.

Fewer Boston high school graduates are enrolling in college, while completion rates stagnate

The downward trend, beginning before the pandemic, is erasing one of the more impressive accomplishments for Boston Public Schools, which had relatively high college enrollment rates.

Boston School Committee approves budget, school building, bus contract at contentious meeting

Boston school officials voted Wednesday night on a slate of high-profile items with reverberations for years to come as the district tries to turn itself around.

Courts and crime

Mattresses pile up on local highways

Mattresses fly off vehicles, a tow truck gets into trouble, a good Samaritan finds a wad of cash, and other odd tales from local police departments.

‘Elaborate human smuggling scheme’ allegedly uncovered in Maine town, authorities say

A hit-and-run crash in Lisbon, Maine, led authorities to a house where 17 undocumented migrants working for a Massachusetts company were living as part of an “elaborate human smuggling scheme,” the US Customs and Border Protection agency said Wednesday.

Two Boston police officers were at the Jan. 6 insurrection. Only one was fired.

Despite officers Joseph Abasciano and Jose Diaz’s actions on Jan. 6 nearly mirroring each other, only one of them — Abasciano — was fired. The difference in outcome appears to be a series of tweets.

Climate

The Gardner sidestepped a ‘guerrilla climate protest’ over the weekend, but area museums are on alert

“I don’t think there’s anything you can do to completely avoid those kinds of happenings from a security standpoint,” said Kurt Steinberg, chief operating officer at Salem’s Peabody Essex Museum.

Following a dismal global climate report, could Massachusetts push up its net-zero goal?

An alarming new report on climate change raises a difficult question for Massachusetts, already ahead of most states on climate policy. Is it even possible to move faster?

Unions, environmentalists call for ‘decarbonizing’ R.I. public schools

Climate Jobs Rhode Island coalition urges passage of legislation aimed at shifting schools from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.

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A Boston city councilor, frustrated with redistricting, is bankrolling litigation against it

City Councilor Frank Baker made the $10,000 contribution to support the redistricting lawsuit, which names the city, Mayor Michelle Wu, the City Council, and the election head as defendants.

Best things to do in Rhode Island this week: March 24-31

This week: Triceratops in Providence, snacks, wine and art, culinary cooking class, and more.

PROVIDENCE

Providence towing contract dispute drags up old feuds, new accusations

In a lawsuit filed in Superior Court, State Towing Service, Inc. says Providence wouldn’t pay its invoices, then awarded lucrative towing work to another company — illegally.

RI BUSINESS

Superman building developer still does not have a timeline for construction

Nearly a year after plans to fill the long-vacant Industrial National Bank building in Providence were unveiled, required agreements with state entities still have not been signed.

COLUMN | DAN MCGOWAN

Tina Pedersen needs a hand (actually, a van)

It’s time to step up, Rhode Island, for the woman who has stepped up for us so many times.

KEVIN CULLEN

Waiting for Trump, an absurdist play in which nothing happens

“Waiting for Trump” is equally absurd — a motley, endless production signifying just about nothing that allows Trump to sit back and raise money from rubes who worship him.

College basketball

Providence hires Kim English to replace Ed Cooley as men’s basketball coach

English, 34, was 34-29 in two seasons at George Mason, and led the Patriots to a 20-13 record this season.

Oily rags likely caused fire at Senator Warren’s son’s house in Medford, state fire marshal says

State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey’s office said the fire was accidental and was “most likely caused by the combustion of oily rags that had been used in ongoing renovations.”

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OBITUARIES

Raphael Mechoulam, ‘father of cannabis research,’ dies at 92

William A. Wulf, pioneering computer scientist, dies at 83

Warren Boroson, who surveyed psychiatrists on Goldwater, dies at 88

Stuart Hodes, who danced with Martha Graham, is dead at 98

Globe Local

Reading harpist returns to hometown for performance with the US Air Force Concert Band

Master Sergeant Gréta Ásgeirsson, the principal harpist of the US Air Force Concert Band, is particularly excited over one stop on the band’s current 12-stop tour of the Northeast. On March 29, the band is performing at Reading Memorial High School — her alma mater.

Latest Globe Local

What else is drifting away from us besides the moon?

Today’s fact — that the moon is slowly drifting away from us — is different. It feels more disturbing than interesting, and less like fact than metaphor. It feels like a warning, too. “Pay attention,” it demands. What else is drifting away?”

Turkish-born faculty at Framingham State mobilize to help earthquake survivors

A fund created by the university on behalf of the faculty group has raised more than $13,000 to date.

Black history symposium to highlight traditions and today’s changemakers

The Essex National Heritage Commission, in partnership with Salem State University, presents a March 25 event focusing on activism in Essex County.

In Marlborough, high school students learn about entrepreneurship through redesigning a mall
Students in the Design-A-Mall club at the New England Innovation Academy have partnered with the Solomon Pond Mall to plan renovations to help attract new customers.

BLOTTER TALES
A perilous winter journey by a furry fugitive
A runaway puppy finally comes home, and a Ferrari catches fire in Hingham.

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Vegas couple buys Cohasset estate for $12.5 million

Billerica parents plead for return to A-B-Cs

Construction of tri-town water treatment plant in Braintree stalls

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From Massachusetts to Florida, Pendenza chased his dreams to become the leading scorer for the Everblades

Before playing professionally with the Florida Everblades, Joe Pendenza, 32, played for Arlington Catholic High, Boston Jr. Bruins, and UMass-Lowell hockey.

South of Boston

Burial Hill tour addresses the history of Town Meeting

The Pilgrims held the first town meeting in Plymouth in 1622, then called “Court Day.”

With ‘Love and Luck’ fund-raiser, Cambridge nonprofit aims to help parents

The Parents Forum, founded in 1991, provides workshops on communication and emotional awareness to community groups. Its annual Love & Luck fundraiser -- which started on Valentine’s Day and usually ends on St. Patrick’s Day - has been extended until April 1, founder Eve Sullivan said.

informer

Trans visibility, battle of the decades, and a mental health marathon

Interfaith Social Services is hosting its annual Stop the Stigma 5K marathon on April 29 in North Quincy.

Canton

Holocaust observance to be held at B’nai Tikvah in Canton

Two local children of Holocaust survivors will speak at the annual event on April 18 at Congregation B’nai Tikvah, 1301 Washington St.

West of Boston

Seekonk superintendent to take over King Philip district

Rich Drolet has been Seekonk’s superintendent since 2018.

Wakefield

Voters approve tax increase for new high school in Wakefield

By a vote of 3,427 to 1,431, voters at a special election adopted a debt exclusion — a property tax increase that will be in effect from fiscal 2023 to fiscal 2058.

Somerville

New team will help select Somerville’s next school superintendent

The new 12-member team will review a new round of applicants for the position and after interviewing selected candidates in closed session, narrow the field to a short list of finalists.