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Howard Cruse, ‘godfather of queer comics,’ dies at 75

Howard Cruse, 75, of Williamstown, Nov. 26, was a pioneering artist in LGBTQ comics and was known as “the godfather of queer comics.”

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Sushi products at Trader Joe’s recalled after listeria found in Brockton supply facility

Trader Joe’s recalled several of its prepared sushi products after the FDA found they may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause a serious infection.

Man shot in the chest in Dorchester

The man was taken to a local hospital, police said.

Romans brought wood from 1,000 miles away to the Eternal City, study says

A new study by Italian researchers traces ancient timbers found during an excavation in Rome to the Jura mountains in eastern France more than 1,000 miles away, underlining the Roman Empire’s prowess at long-distance trading

Tufts removes Sackler name from buildings, programs
Work on the removal began Thursday. Tufts took the rare step after a report censured the school for having what appeared to be too cozy of a relationship with the family behind OxyContin.

Woman testifies about finding slain 81-year-old mother in her Needham home
Anna Doubenski told jurors about what she saw — her mother on the floor, with blood pooled around her neck and head — on the first day of Tammie Galloway’s trial.

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Obamas reportedly buy Martha’s Vineyard waterfront estate for $11.75 million

Tufts removes Sackler name from buildings, programs

Sheriff’s e-mails show level of White House loyalty

Federal authorities make arrests in Latin Kings gang crackdown in Mass.

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Prosecutors will seek to charge North Adams man in death of wife

Prosecutors will seek a murder indictment against a North Adams man who served prison time for child rape, after his wife died Sunday from injuries he allegedly inflicted on her over the summer, authorities said Thursday.

Federal authorities make arrests in Latin Kings gang crackdown in Mass.

US Attorney Andrew Lelling’s office confirmed the arrest of dozens of Latin Kings members and associates, including East Coast and Mass. leadership.

Another morning of delays on the MBTA Orange Line

Passengers on the MBTA Orange Line experienced more delays Thursday morning due to mechanical problems.

A list of what carries the Sackler name (and what doesn’t anymore)

The Sackler family has its name on buildings throughout New England and across the world — or at least it used to.

1 hurt in Peabody apartment building blaze

One person was flown to a Boston hospital after they were burned in a one-alarm fire at a Peabody apartment building, fire officials said.

Beats the Orange Line: Deer spotted swimming near MBTA ferry

Passengers on an early morning ferry from Hingham to Boston watched as the forest creature tried to make its way to land.

MIT says new instrument is allowing it to pick up more gravitational wave signals

Researchers at MIT say a new instrument is allowing the detection of more gravitational wave signals at the groundbreaking Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory.

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Obamas reportedly buy Martha’s Vineyard waterfront estate for $11.75 million

The Edgartown mansion formerly owned by Celtics co-owner Wyc Grousbeck sold for $11.75 million, according to land records.

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Howard Cruse, ‘godfather of queer comics,’ dies at 75

Adam Peiperl, creator of kinetic light sculptures, dies at 84

Edward J. Doherty, former managing editor who ‘understood Globe readers,’ dies at 91

Allan Gerson, lawyer who sought justice for Lockerbie bombing victims, dies at 74

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Lowell and Boston Latin teens curling their way to Switzerland for World Games

Ethan Hebert and Alina Tschumakow will represent US as part of four-person mixed format squad in January.

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Lowell and Boston Latin teens curling their way to Switzerland for World Games

Ethan Hebert and Alina Tschumakow will represent US as part of four-person mixed format squad in January.

McGinn showcased her versatility at Classical, Endicott

Paula McGinn is the only student-athlete in Endicott history to play on a combined eight conference championship soccer and softball teams.

GlobeLocal: Noteworthy performances

On Saturday, Xaverian High grad John Gurkis will be the first former Saint Michael’s hockey player to have his number (9) retired by the college.

Get crafty with your holiday shopping at local fairs
The many fairs that pop up during the holiday season offer something no mall or online algorithm can match: serendipity.

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A fund-raiser for sprinklers, how to get kids off screens, and candlelight vespers
The Rashi School in Dedham is hosting a talk about “Reclaiming Childhood from the River of Electronic Screen.”

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Battle over land in Waltham heads to mediation

Quincy College gets a new interim president

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Hardiest hikers, campers don’t come in from the cold

“Must-have gear” includes clothing and a sleeping bag with sufficient insulation, a rugged tent that can withstands high winds, and equipment to make food and water.

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Avon’s Maggie Hoffman has a new field: studying chimps in Uganda

The former Globe Foundation/Phelps scholar and Tufts softball standout is now working as a primatologist.

Battle over land in Waltham heads to mediation

Waltham and the Trustees of the Stigmatine Fathers will seek a mediated settlement of a legal dispute that stands in the way of the city’s efforts to build a new high school.

Quincy College gets a new interim president

Daniel Asquino took over as Quincy College’s new interim president on Nov. 18 — the latest in a series of temporary heads for the two-year, city-affiliated school.

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