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

An analysis by Evan Horowitz, executive director of the Center for State Policy Analysis at Tufts University, details the possible outcomes from Question 4, a ballot question that asks voters to uphold a law to allow undocumented residents to obtain Massachusetts driver's licenses.

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

An analysis by Evan Horowitz, executive director of the Center for State Policy Analysis at Tufts University, details the possible outcomes from Question 4, a ballot question that asks voters to uphold a law to allow undocumented residents to obtain Massachusetts driver's licenses.

Two men killed as single-engine plane goes down in Arundel, Maine

The pilot was identified as 81-year-old Eldon Morrison of Yarmouth, Maine, and the passenger as 55-year-old Paul Koziell of Scarborough, Maine, the York County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement late Wednesday night.

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

The possibility of catastrophic hurricanes had rarely been a deal-breaker for them, but now they're thinking twice.

‘Shoebert’ the seal returns to Beverly area— but likely not for long, officials say

The four-year old gray seal was tracked to the entrance of the Danvers River on Wednesday, just a short distance from Shoe Pond in Beverly, where he created a big splash last month, according to Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut, which is tracking him.

Peabody man arrested, shotgun seized at Amazon facility construction site in Revere, police say

Officers allegedly seized a shotgun and three rounds of ammunition after arresting 41-year-old Matthew White, who “was affiliated with the Amazon construction project” at 565 Squire Road in Revere, police said in the statement.

Driver in Danvers River crash charged with speeding

Arthur Dos Santos, 19. of Peabody, was allegedly speeding when he crashed his 2008 Saturn VUE into the river near the Kernwood Bridge in Salem late Tuesday night, police said.

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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.

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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.

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

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

Window washer killed during fall inside JFK Library in Dorchester

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City Council votes in favor of salary increases for mayor, councilors — bumping pay higher than Mayor Wu proposed

Under the plan, which the 13-member body passed unanimously, the mayor’s annual salary would increase to $250,000 from $207,000, while councilors’ would climb to $125,000 from $103,500.

Roxbury community health center gets $1 million funding to support substance use treatment

The Dimock Center is investing $1 million in federal funding to launch Boston’s first clinical stabilization program to help more men on their journey to sobriety.

New ordinance seeks to put the ‘bee’ back in Boston

There was a buzz at Wednesday's Boston City Council meeting when councilor Ruthzee Louijeune introduced a proposal to allow for beekeeping in the city.

17-year-old student at Jeremiah Burke High School ordered held without bail for shooting teen outside school

The teenager is charged with armed assault with intent to murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, illegal possession of a firearm, illegal possession of ammunition and carrying a firearm on school grounds, officials said.

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Will deep pockets doom this dream?

Every fairy tale must have a villain, or at least somebody whose priority is to make a buck.

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Newport police detective won’t be charged in violent Thames Street arrests captured in viral videos

Bystander videos from the June incident show Detective Patrick Walsh knocking a passerby to the ground and punching him in the head as he lies near the curb. A statewide grand jury has declined to indict Walsh.

Window washer killed during fall inside JFK Library in Dorchester

A window washer working inside the JFK Library in Dorchester fell to his death Wednesday and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration will be investigating, officials said.

Black bear spotted in middle of night outside Mansfield home

Security footage outside a home on Central Street in Mansfield shows the black bear cub wandering around the property, which the police department posted on Facebook.

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

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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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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.

Firefighters start new bike unit to increase emergency response times

Working in teams of two, the unit members can provide Advanced Life Support at large gatherings.

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.

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.

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Homeowners can get tax break for accessory dwelling units

The Argument: Should accessory dwelling units be allowed statewide in Massachusetts?

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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.

BEVERLY BECKHAM

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.

BLLOTTER TALES

A horse and donkey show up at a local high school

Farm animals make a surprise appearance at a school, a man plays a joke on his wife, and other odd tales from local police blotters.

Hingham country club neighbors sue to stop new pool project

Three couples have filed a Land Court lawsuit appealing the Planning Board’s approval of a new $8 million complex.

Newton launches $3.5m project for more ‘vibrant, welcoming’ Washington Street

Proposal includes fewer vehicle lanes, dedicated bike lanes, more plantings, and outdoor benches.

Get ready for giant pumpkins and the demolition derby: The Topsfield Fair is back

The annual extravaganza kicks off this weekend, and includes music, rides, animals, and more. But no poultry.

Within days, 2 babies in a hurry

The girls made their debuts quickly and safely at home thanks to first responders.