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Bluebirds are making a comeback — thanks to a little help from their friends

Eastern bluebirds have recovered in recent years,and are increasing in numbers, thanks in large part to people putting up nesting boxes in their yards and fields.

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Northeastern Law sent acceptance letters by mistake. It’s happened at other schools, too.

An embarrassing error by Northeastern University School of Law, which mistakenly sent acceptance letters to more than 200 new applicants, may have caused disappointment for those affected, but it wasn’t without precedent in the high-stakes college admissions world.

Chihuahua abandoned in Malden in July now on the mend, getting stronger

The dog, named Bailey, spent a couple months recuperating at the rescue league’s Boston Animal Care and Adoption Center after he was found hiding in the bushes along the East Coast Greenway bike trail in July.

Woman rescued by helicopter after falling on hike in White Mountains

A 59-year-old New York woman was rescued by helicopter Wednesday after slipping and falling while hiking in the White Mountains of New Hampshire on Tuesday, according to a statement from New Hampshire Fish and Game.

Care New England names former Tufts Medicine executive as new CEO

Dr. Michael Wagner, who most recently served as chief physician executive for Tufts Medicine, will soon take the helm of Rhode Island’s second largest health care system.

Tell us about your recent travels on the Orange Line

We want to hear your stories — the good, the funny, the bad, the strange, or the frustrating — and we’ll later share highlights from your feedback.

Mass. first responders help in hurricane relief efforts in Florida

A group of Massachusetts first-responders is currently in Florida providing relief aid to areas that were ravaged by Hurricane Ian.

Sign up for ‘Beyond Roe,’ a weekly newsletter chronicling what’s next in the battle over abortion rights

Get smart analysis from the Globe's Stephanie Ebbert, who has covered the gender beat and abortion rights for years, right to your inbox on Friday mornings.

Vaccine resources: What you need to know

When you’re eligible, how to make an appointment, and everything else you need to know about getting the COVID-19 vaccine in Massachusetts.

Black News Hour presented by The Boston Globe

Run by Black journalists at The Boston Globe, “Black News Hour,” a new radio program, delivers reliable news that connects with our community and expands on deeper issues impacting our city.

Dispatches from Ukraine

‘I cry nearly every day’: For refugees in Ukraine, survival is measured one day at a time

The Boston Globe spent eight days in western Ukraine speaking with people about how they’re coping amid the ongoing war and what’s next. This is the first in a series of dispatches from a nation under siege.

‘We’re not going to quit.’ In western Ukraine, strength and resilience endure.

The Boston Globe spent eight days in western Ukraine speaking with people about how they’re coping amid the ongoing war and what’s next. This is the second in a series of dispatches from a nation under siege.

‘I have no choice but to do this.’ A Boston-based group is distributing cash to displaced Ukrainians.

Much of the money Cash for Refugees hands out in western Ukraine goes toward day-to-day needs — phone cards, children’s clothing, soap and toothpaste, laptop chargers.

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Rebuild again or leave? Hurricane Ian might have blown snowbirds and transplants from New England back north.

Should undocumented immigrants in Mass. be able to get driver’s licenses? Question 4 puts issue to the voters.

Defunct hotels offer new real estate for housing homeless people

Woman rescued by helicopter after falling on hike in White Mountains

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Sunshine for the remainder of the week, then a weekend of classic fall weather on tap

Thursday and Friday will see warner temperatures before cooler weather moves in.

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While you were sleeping, Woonsocket’s mayor got the boot

But Lisa Baldelli-Hunt will be sworn in as mayor again in early December. Wait. What?

Senator Warren to hold congressional hearing in Boston about economic cost of T safety failures

The MBTA’s safety failures have attracted the attention of federal lawmakers.

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R.I.’s 2nd Congressional District candidates differ on major issues: abortion, guns, immigration

Republican Allan Fung and Democrat Seth Magaziner discuss their own positions on issues – and critique their opponent’s – in a special two-part Rhode Island Report podcast.

Some doctors are reluctant to care for patients with disabilities, study finds

Details of three focus groups made public this week offer disturbing and eye-opening details about the challenges individuals with disabilities face when seeking care.

Police seek suspect who allegedly robbed, assaulted woman in South Boston

Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted for allegedly robbing and assaulting a woman near 506 East Sixth St. around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Today in History

Today is Thursday, Oct. 6, the 279th day of 2022. There are 86 days left in the year.

Should undocumented immigrants in Mass. be able to get driver’s licenses? Question 4 puts issue to the voters.

Currently, people without legal status in Massachusetts can attend public schools, qualify for free school meals, partake in some housing assistance programs, and receive public health services such as vaccinations.

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Charles Fuller, Pulitzer recipient for ‘A Soldier’s Play,’ dies at 83

Laurence Silberman, titan of conservative jurisprudence, dies at 86

Country music icon Loretta Lynn dies

Jack Thomas, journalist who poignantly wrote of his terminal diagnosis, dies at 83

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Bluebirds are making a comeback — thanks to a little help from their friends

Eastern bluebirds have recovered in recent years,and are increasing in numbers, thanks in large part to people putting up nesting boxes in their yards and fields.

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Owl caught in net needs an assist

An owl is rescued in Southborough, a baby vulture gets stranded in Westford, and other odd tales from local police blotters.

Watertown forms trust to help fund affordable housing development

Watertown has started a local housing trust to help fund development of affordable housing as officials grapple with climbing home prices across the city.

Former textile mill in Lawrence transformed into mixed-income housing

Tenants are already moving into the development, which has preserved some of the building’s historic features.

Folk music club looks to recruit new volunteers as it celebrates 44 years
Regional music makers offer several fall events, from a rock festival, to coffeehouses, to the symphony.

Wellesley
Wellesley to hold electric vehicle showcase and test drive Oct. 16
Wellesley’s Municipal Light Plant and Sustainable Wellesley are inviting residents to learn more about electric vehicles — and test drive a few of them — during a showcase at MassBay Community College Oct. 16.

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Former Brockton hotel to become housing for homeless

Bluebirds are making a comeback — thanks to a little help from their friends

Brookline recognized in Fortune’s ‘25 Best Places to Live for Families’

Should Waltham build its new high school at a religious retreat?

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Brookline recognized in Fortune’s ‘25 Best Places to Live for Families’

Brookline was recognized by Fortune's “25 Best Places to Live for Families” list, grouping the town with communities the magazine said provide the right mix of services to meet the needs of multigenerational families.

Cohasset

Emergency call box gives beachgoers direct access to 911

The call box, across the street from Black Rock Beach, is bright yellow and has a large sign and light to make it easy to see.

Canton

Doody steps down from fire department to take town administrator job

He started as town administrator on Oct. 3, taking over from Charles Aspinwall who retired after six years in the job.

Newton taking more time before adding new Bluebikes stations

A plan to install new Bluebikes rideshare stations across Newton by the end of September will likely be delayed until the spring.

Family ACCESS holds Literacy Day for Newton residents

Literacy Day came in the aftermath of remote learning during the pandemic shutdowns, a time that was difficult for many young children who were just beginning or continuing their early education.

The asphalt exodus: Bicyclists and runners turn to gravel trails as a safer way to ride and run

Enthusiasts say off-road terrain provides a refuge from aggressive drivers and more routes to explore.

The Argument

The Argument: Should Massachusetts impose an additional tax on income above $1 million?

Read two views and vote in our online poll.

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Discovering there’s no quit on the volleyball court

Volleyball has taught me that effort, real effort, isn’t sporadic. Effort doesn’t mean trying and failing, trying and failing, trying and failing.