DA Rollins, history maker herself, has advice for Boston’s first woman mayor

Rollins had advice for the two political candidates — city councilors Michelle Wu and Annissa Essaibi George — looking to make their own history as the first woman and first person of color to be elected mayor of Boston. 2 hours ago

MARIJUANA

R.I. to pick 5 new medical marijuana ‘compassion centers’

The state will use a time-tested method for the random drawing: the numbered balls from the Rhode Island Lottery and a tumbler from Twin River. 12:07 p.m.

Some Boston voters say postcards they received about voting in the Nov. 2 election felt ‘creepy’

The handwritten notes appear to be part of a campaign by Postcards For Climate, to get more people out to the polls. The language, the group says, was intentional. 10:28 a.m.

Here’s what we know about the Alec Baldwin shooting probe

Authorities in New Mexico are investigating after actor Alec Baldwin allegedly fired a prop gun Thursday on a movie set, killing the film's cinematographer and injuring the director. Here’s what we know about the case so far. 9:50 a.m.

Bernard Haitink, conductor with deep Boston ties, dies at 92

An unaffected maestro, Bernard Haitink was known for presenting powerful readings of the symphonies of Mahler, Bruckner and Beethoven, conducting orchestras on both sides of the Atlantic, including the BSO. 8:07 a.m.

Tufts University student remembered as a ‘true light’

Madelyn Nicpon was participating at a charity fundraiser at a private home around 5 p.m Saturday when she choked on a hot dog, a law enforcement official briefed on the case said. 10:06 p.m.

South Shore region embraces the spooky spirit of Halloween

Ghosts and goblins never had it so good as a range of public events celebrate a holiday’s spectral fun. 1 hour ago

INFORMER

Giant banners say what Somerville is about

Assembly Row and the Somerville Arts Council has unveiled a new art installation titled “We are Somerville.” 1 hour ago

Black News Hour

Episode 2: Mayoral candidate Michelle Wu shares her vision for Boston

Also, Rachael Rollins spoke with Globe reporter Meghan E. Irons about her tenure as Suffolk County district attorney and her US Attorney nomination. 9:05 a.m.

With Boston Marathon’s return, Newton residents ran again for charity

Newton runners teamed up with charity groups and raised money for various organizations in this year’s Boston Marathon — held in person on Oct. 11 for the first time since the start of the pandemic. 6:01 p.m.

Back to the 19th century: Newton’s Jackson Homestead and Museum welcomes families to hayfest

The smell of freshly pressed apples and hay filled the air at the Jackson Homestead and Museum Oct. 3, drawing hundreds of families out on a cloudy day to dip candles and churn butter at the Homestead Hayfest. 5:55 p.m.

‘We’re thrilled to bring it back.’ Newton’s annual Harvest Fair returns

Newton held its 46th annual Harvest Fair on Oct. 16 and 17 after taking last year off due to the pandemic. 5:49 p.m.

A lopsided financial battle is playing out in Newton’s mayoral race

In the final weeks of Newton’s mayoral race, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller has drawn upon a sizable war chest to help blunt a challenge from former city councilor-at-large Amy Mah Sangiolo. 5:16 p.m.