Governor Maura Healey is proposing to make public records of long-deceased former residents of the state institutions easier for families to access. For those plagued by questions, it may bring answers.
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Governor Maura Healey is proposing to make public records of long-deceased former residents of the state institutions easier for families to access. For those plagued by questions, it may bring answers.
It's back-to-school time at Boston-area colleges and universities, but as political and economic challenges mount, life in the college bubble feels a little different this fall.
Gates were installed in North Station in 2022. Now it's South Station's turn.
Saturday’s Essence HBCU Classic at Harvard Stadium between Johnson C. Smith University and Morehouse College will be Boston’s largest sporting event involving Historically Black Colleges and Universities in five decades.
For months, the @bostonglobe.com DC Bureau has been traveling the country, documenting the impacts that Trump administration DOGE funding cuts are having on Americans in all facets of life. We found the cuts had ripple effects, not all of them obvious at first blush. Thread:
The Providence police union slammed an oversight panel’s report that found officers violated both city ordinance & police policy by helping ICE arrest a Honduran national, asserting the findings are “nothing more than a disgusting display of anti-police rhetoric.” www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/29/m...
On Peppers’ release: The team has been trending toward smaller safeties this spring and summer, with Hawkins and Woodson starting to really come on as a tandem more and more. But this is still a surprise for a number of reasons, including the fact that Peppers was part of the rotation this summer.
Already feeling under attack and facing increased government scrutiny, international college students balked at a new Trump administration proposal that could limit their stays in the US to four years.
The Patriots are releasing safety Jabrill Peppers, according to a league source.
CVS, the country’s largest pharmacy chain, is currently not offering COVID vaccines in 16 states, including Massachusetts, even to people who meet newly restricted criteria from the Food and Drug Administration.
President Trump reportedly revoked Secret Service protection for former vice president Kamala Harris.
A New Hampshire woman who fatally shot her husband and two of their children before turning the gun on herself last week had recently been accused of embezzling money from her employer, according to police records obtained by the Globe.
Two prominent Boston personal injury law firms have filed competing suits against one another, lobbing allegations of trade secret theft and false advertising, records show.
Boston “Survivor” fans, this one’s for you.
The White House chose Jim O’Neill, a top deputy of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to serve as acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, The Washington Post reported. Follow live updates.
Blake Sennett very patiently answered my question about the future of Rilo Kiley www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/28/a...
For many, summer camp is an annual escape. But camaraderie takes on a special meaning at Camp Jabberwocky, the oldest operating sleep-away camp for people with special needs in the country. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/26/m...
Mass. Governor Maura Healey slammed the Trump administration after an official hinted that South Station may be facing a federal takeover similar to what is now happening at Union Station in Washington, D.C.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Ivor van Heerden became one of the most ardent critics of the federal government’s lack of preparation and response. Now, 20 years later, he revisits the tragedy.
Paul Skenes. Fenway Park. Friday night. "It’s super special, because you always hear, oh, this prospect is the next coming of that, this is the next Ted Williams, this is the next Cy Young. And it’s like, yeah, he’s worth [the excitement]." More: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/28/s...
White Stadium is being used as a political football. That may have always been the case. After all, this is Boston. With the @bostonglobe.com multimedia team, a look inside the 76-year-old stadium's proud, complicated, at-times-violent history: apps.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/spor...
A state audit found the Mass. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education failed to properly investigate alleged teacher misconduct in the classroom, resolve special education complaints, and ensure LGBTQ trainings were conducted.
monday, we're looking at you 👀
Once a shining beacon, White Stadium has a history marred by violence and neglect — but a renovation aims to restore its former glory.
The RI Report podcast is back after a brief summer vacation and the lore is strong on this one 🌊 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
Hey Taylor Swift, why not tie the knot at your place in Rhode Island? Picture a wedding at Holiday House in Watch Hill. -- by Mark Shanahan with help from @stephmachado.bsky.social www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/28/a...
More than 40 years ago, legendary R&B group New Edition formed in Boston. Now the group is set to receive a day and street in the city dedicated to them. “To receive that from your hometown," said Ricky Bell, "means more than any other accolades that we have received so far...”
A huge loss for the Globe, and for all who loved him.
Have questions about Boston's mayoral race? Globe reporters will be hosting an AMA on Reddit today from 12-2 p.m. to answer them. Join the discussion here: trib.al/2GGxzEm
Transdev, the longtime bus contractor for Boston Public Schools, failed to keep proper track of safety, accident, and driver records ahead of an April crash that killed a student, according to an independent investigator.
A historic castle in Gilford, N.H., that dates back to the late 19th century will likely have to come down after a fire tore through the property on Wednesday, the local fire chief said.
Globe's stellar team of reporters covering the mayoral race are here to answer your questions! They'll be doing an AMA on Reddit from 12 p.m. til 2 p.m. www.reddit.com/r/boston/com...
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has sued the Trump administration in an effort to overturn the president’s attempt to fire her, launching an unprecedented legal battle that could significantly reshape the Fed’s longstanding political independence.
On the night that Amtrak debuted its sleek, futuristic Acela in Boston, an official from the Trump administration hinted that South Station may be facing a federal takeover similar to what is now happening at Union Station in Washington, D.C.
What could New England's warmer-than-average summer mean for fall — and our famed foliage? Today's Starting Point explains.
Actor and director Elizabeth Banks will portray Karen Read in an upcoming Amazon Prime Video series about the criminal legal saga that ended in June with Read’s acquittal, according to a publicist for the Hollywood star.
The FBI director said that the Minneapolis shooting is being investigated as domestic terrorism and a hate crime targeting Catholics. Follow live updates.
US regulators approved Pfizer’s updated COVID-19 shot but with limits that could complicate access for millions of American adults and children.
A shooter opened fire during Mass at a Minneapolis Catholic school, killing two children and injuring 17 other people before killing himself, officials said. Here's what else to know.
☀️ The weather looks like it’s going to fully cooperate for all three days of Labor Day weekend this year. Here's what else to know about the forecast.
Since UNC hired Bill Belichick, the school’s enormous fan base has new faith that the football program, which has long played second fiddle to the school’s championship-winning men’s basketball team, can reach the next level.
In coming weeks, about 60,000 children born around the 2020 COVID shutdown in Mass. are starting kindergarten, marking a shift from those whose childhoods were shaped by lockdowns to those with no memory of them.
President Trump said he wants Harvard University to commit to at least $500 million as part of an agreement that would end the government’s monthslong pressure campaign against the university.
From smashing car windows to targeting people without criminal records, ICE is embracing more aggressive tactics to drive up detentions in Massachusetts and beyond. Today’s @bostonglobe.com Starting Point explains www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/27/n...
And here's the story I did last month: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/07/19/n...
In Massachusetts and beyond, federal immigration agents' tactics are getting more aggressive. Today's Starting Point explains.
Lucas Giolito hopped off the mound and turned his back to the play, knowing enough — about baseball, about the defense, about his night — to know what was about to happen. He did not need to see it with his own eyes. "I knew I had more," he said. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/26/s...
Suffolk Sheriff Steve Tompkins is stepping away from his duties as he faces federal charges alleging he extorted a cannabis company, the Healey administration said.
“What can you do to prevent yourself from becoming a victim of Storrowing? Start with driving with your eyes open.” It’s that time of year again. Here's what state officials said in their latest video warning drivers about moving trucks inevitably getting stuck under low bridges.
Trump once signed a bipartisan criminal justice reform law. Now, he’s calling for more incarcerations in D.C. Julian Sorapuru on Trump in 2018 vs. Trump now www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/26/n...
Here’s who made the Patriots' 53-man roster.
Aside from the chance for a few scattered morning showers on Saturday, the long holiday weekend is shaping up to be a beautiful summer send-off. Here's what else you need to know about the forecast.
Grammy-award winning pop sensation Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce are engaged, they announced on social media. trib.al/2s2CWGu
Former trooper Michael Proctor, who was fired for his conduct in the Karen Read case, went before the state Civil Service Commission for the start of a multi-day hearing in which he’s trying to get his job back.
Fall preview across New England — warmer than average & about average precipitation. Low chance for La Nina to form late fall = more cold snaps & storms. 5 straight years of an above-average autumn. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/26/m... #mawx #riwx #nhwx #ctwx #mewx #vtwx #boston @bostonglobe.com
Breaking news: Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook will sue Trump administration after president said he would fire her, her attorney says
The Undiagnosed Diseases Network, a research group coordinated through Harvard Medical School, has fielded over 8,000 applications from patients looking for answers about their conditions. Nearly $7 million of its federal grant funding has now been suspended.
Massachusetts students confront a changed school year. Today's Starting Point takes a look.
On the heels of the highly publicized capture of a water monitor named Goose, another large, exotic, and potentially dangerous lizard is on the loose in New England.
The Massachusetts attorney general is reviewing a Sudbury resident’s petition effort to include a ballot question that would overturn state laws permitting recreational marijuana sales.
Except for a few sprinkles looming across Northern New England Saturday morning, the weekend is trending to be an absolute gem. Here's what else to know about the Labor Day weekend forecast.
Trains on a section of the MBTA Orange Line can now travel as fast as speeding cars on some urban interstates.
Summer is the peak season for bike thefts in Boston. Our map shows the top 10 hot spots for stolen bikes in the city.
As gender-affirming care restrictions reach deeper into New England, Mass. is quickly emerging as a haven for transgender care, just as it did for abortion care after the reversal of Roe v. Wade in 2022.
President Trump signed an executive order requiring the Justice Department to prosecute people for burning the American flag, an activity that the Supreme Court has ruled is legitimate political expression protected by the Constitution.
Back in Foxborough for the last day of practice before cutdown day. What are we looking for ? @bostonglobe.com
Worcester and few other Massachusetts districts, including Lawrence and Springfield, welcomed thousands of students back for the start of the new school year.
"I think this trend of human-AI collaboration is the next stage of work." University of Rhode Island professor receives federal grant to develop AI-driven robotics for people with spinal cord injuries www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/25/m...
New Hampshire residents may notice higher electricity bills this month, after providers raised their rates. But those increases won’t impact all electricity consumers the same – some rates are more expensive than others.
A hurricane hasn’t made landfall in New England in decades, but the region still bears the material, human, and financial costs of even the storms that largely miss us. Today’s @bostonglobe.com Starting Point explains www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/25/n...
The NFL’s roster cutdown deadline is nearly here, and the Patriots have some work to do to reach the 53-player limit by Tuesday at 4 p.m. Follow along live. trib.al/sjBwqe2
If you've hunted for an apartment since the state's broker fee change went into effect, we want to hear from you.
Hurricane Erin, which caused rain and dangerous surf, is a reminder of the collective costs of climate change. Today's Starting Point explains.
As speculation swirls about a N.H. mother who fatally shot her husband, two of their young children, and herself in their Madbury home, researchers who study murder-suicides say the circumstances, in which the mother used a firearm, are highly unusual.
The Justice Department released transcripts of interviews its No. 2 official did with Ghislaine Mazwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s imprisoned former girlfriend, as the Trump administration scrambles to project transparent about the case.
Kowloon, a beloved, family-owned Chinese restaurant in Saugus, celebrated its 75th anniversary with a makeshift block party. trib.al/C24Ze6g
"Grousbeck’s process with the Ainge hire was the perfect indication of how he would operate as owner: with a keen sense of history, the passion of a fan, the willingness to spend money to bring in the right people, and letting those right people do their jobs." www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/22/s...
Trying to cast a wide net for sourcing on this one, but has anyone in the Boston area found a new apartment since the broker fee change went into effect? I'm curious to see how it's been going for people for a piece in the Globe. Is this you or someone you know? #bostonsky #bospoli #mapoli
I went to eastern Kentucky to report on a NWS office that's been a vital lifeline during historic recent flash floods But after DOGE cuts, the NWS in Jackson is critically understaffed, with 40% vacancy—prompting agency experts to worry failures are "inevitable" www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/21/n...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered that National Guard troops patrolling the streets of Washington for President Trump’s law enforcement crackdown will be armed, the Pentagon said.
The Healey administration has temporarily stopped housing additional families with a homeless shelter operator in Western Massachusetts while investigating allegations that an employee forced a woman at an Amherst facility into sexual relations and threatened her with deportation if she crossed him.
A Rhode Island prosecutor who told a police officer, “You’re going to regret this,” as he arrested her outside a Newport restaurant last week will be placed on unpaid leave beginning Monday, the Attorney General’s Office confirmed Friday. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/22/m...
In today's Starting Point, a Connecticut resident claps back against a call for the state to leave New England.
The father of Celtics star Jaylen Brown was arrested on an attempted murder charge for allegedly stabbing another man several times in Las Vegas, according to authorities and published reports.
Erin exits the picture. Still as a Cat 1 storm creating high surf & rip currents through Sat morning. Coastal wind speeds will drop throughout the day #mawx #riwx #nhwx #mewx #vtwx #ctwx #tropics #erin @bostonglobe.com
Roman Anthony, the Red Sox’ stoic wunderkind, let loose for one fleeting moment last night. “I like playing here,” he said after his first game at Yankee Stadium. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/21/s...
The FBI is searching the home of ex-Trump national security adviser John Bolton as part of an investigation into the handling of classified documents, multiple news outlets reported.
The National Weather Service has expanded its high surf advisories and coastal flood advisories for most of the New England coastline as Hurricane Erin threatens to pound the shoreline with 6- to 20-foot waves and dangerous rip currents.
Rhode Island’s recently merged public media organization, Ocean State Media, is moving to cut staff as it works to close a $1.1 million budget hole after Congress backed President Trump’s funding cuts to public broadcasting last month.
Boston is surrounded by weekend excursions that don’t require copious planning. Here are eight weekend destinations for quick road trips from Boston.
Boston’s acting ICE Field Office Director said in a FOX television interview that her agents will work around Mayor Michelle Wu and other local officials’ resistance to federal immigration enforcement in the region.
Big lists of books are tough — I wish we could have included 3X the books! — but on the plus side, I finally convinced the art director to get me a squirrel in the illustration. And the squirrel is reading its own book! Big ups to my @bostonglobe.com colleagues. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/21/a...
Charities like @bostonfdn.bsky.social, blue states, and ordinary people are trying to offset the Trump administration’s funding cuts and policy changes -- to the degree they can. Today’s @bostonglobe.com Starting Point explains: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/21/n...
New reporting today from @michaelsilverman.bsky.social @bostonglobe.com: Mass. Gov. Maura Healey is working with Steve Pagliuca and new Celtics owner Bill Chisholm to broker a deal to bring the Connecticut Sun to Boston ... if the Mohegan Tribe sells. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/21/s...
An appeals court has thrown out the massive civil fraud penalty against President Trump, ruling in New York state’s lawsuit accusing him of exaggerating his wealth.
Two former patients are suing a noted former surgeon and Mass. General for medical malpractice, alleging the gender-reassignment operations they underwent were experimental and unsupported by medical research. trib.al/rjNlzKa
Kate Merrill, a former longtime anchor at WBZ-TV, has broken her silence since filing a $4 million lawsuit against the station, CBS and its parent company, and four former co-workers alleging racial and gender discrimination.
From funding research to setting vaccine policy, other entities are trying to fill gaps left by the federal government. Today's Starting Point explains.
The regular season is looming, and roster decisions have to be made. What’s the best course of action for some veterans who might be on the outside looking in come cutdown day? We have some answers in the latest @bostonglobe.com Patriots Mailbag. Let’s get to it.
Frank Caprio, known for his “Caught in Providence” TV show and his compassion as a judge for the Providence Municipal Court for almost 40 years, has died, his family has confirmed.