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Ken Donnelly has been one of the most vocal advocates on Beacon Hill urging the state to take greater responsibility for mental health.
The Desperate and the Dead | Part 1
Those most ill, including people at risk of committing violence, are far too often left in the care of almost anyone except the professionals that could help.
The toddler, who remains in state custody, was found by himself, barefoot, and riding a tricycle at a playground in Mattapan on Saturday.
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Sunday?s agreement was the culmination of almost 10 months of often contentious negotiations.
Facing competition, MGM takes fight to CongressThe move comes after Conn. lawmakers and tribes joined forces in a strategic move against the MGM casino set to open in Springfield.
After alleged Facebook ridicule, T officer is under investigationThe officer allegedly posted a photo of a man who defecated on the floor of what appears to be a T station.
One last Fourth for the Hatch Shell?s caretakerSince 1984, Angelo Tilas has proved an essential player behind the scenes of one of Boston?s signature events.
Clinton leads Trump in two new pollsWeeks of provocative and outlandish behavior hurt Donald Trump?s standing in two polls released Sunday.
One-room island schoolhouse endures far from ?real world?More than 100 people attended a celebration for the Prudence Island School?s 120th anniversary.
At The Knights Hall, enthusiasts in steel armor practice the medieval martial art of whacking opponents into submission.
In Florida, the politics of Zika matterMosquito season has arrived in Florida, ushering in worries about Zika, the virus that can result in devastating birth defects.
British political turmoil deepens after ?Brexit? voteBritain?s shocking decision to remove itself from the European Union brought more political turmoil Sunday.
Pope Francis says gay people deserve an apologyPope Francis says gay people ? and all the other people the church has marginalized ? deserve an apology.
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10 stabbed, beaten at protest outside California CapitolTen people were wounded ? two with life-threatening injuries ? when counter-protesters clashed with members of a white nationalist group.
Stevie Wonder, Hudson honor Prince; Beyoncé wins top videoJennifer Hudson, Stevie Wonder and Tori Kelly kept the theme of the BET Awards ? paying tribute to Prince ? alive with passionate performances.
Chipping in to grow a better tomatoThe sweet, tart flavor of a ripe tomato is one of those pleasures of summer. Just not to Rob O?Reilly.
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KEVIN PAUL DUPONT | ON SECOND THOUGHT
Cleveland, it?s time to share the championship karma with your Rust Belt sister city of sorrow.
NICK CAFARDO | ON BASEBALL
Time for Red Sox to bring in outside pitching helpIt?s not a manager problem, as some fans have suggested: It?s a personnel problem.
Marathon survivors visit victims of Pulse nightclub shootingTen Boston Marathon bombing survivors visited an Orlando hospital to offer their support to eight of the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting.
Ray Bourque asks for ?privacy? after OUI chargeThe former Boston Bruins defenseman was arrested Friday night in Andover for allegedly driving while drunk.
RENÉE LOTH
Women voters can send a message to TrumpWomen have the power to reject the misogyny of Donald Trump.
The state?s plan to close psychiatric hospitals has had unintended consequences.
Boston Globe coverage and the movie ?Spotlight??Spotlight? is based on the stories and the reporters behind the investigation of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.
STAT, a national publication from Boston Globe Media Partners, covers health, medicine, and life sciences.
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For many young residents, the academy offers a glimpse of an alternative to the drug gangs near Rio de Janeiro?s airport.
An intrepid reporter carves out a slice of baseball heaven by attending all five league games in one day.
Anthony Clay, 49, was shot just after midnight Saturday on Harvard Street.
A car rolls into the ocean, a mulch thief owns up to his crime, and other odd tales from police blotters.
The US senator from Vermont has said he wants the platform to reflect his goals.
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In a first, the RMV is now allowing applications to be submitted online. In the past, applications had to be submitted by mail.
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said her government started work on legislation for a new referendum on independence after the Brexit vote.
Kanson-Benanav is a pro-housing activist in Cambridge.
Your thoughts on Brexit aside, let?s focus on something we can all agree on: The English have fantastic cop shows.
Coffee-centric destinations such as Melbourne, Seattle, Oregon?s Portland, and Columbus now have café tours organizers say primarily attract travelers.
ground game
Where does Bernie Sanders go from here?In the short term, his choice is simple, but the long-term prospects are more interesting for Sanders.
Design New England
?This is home?Keith Leblanc and Kelly Monnahan create a haven for themselves, family, and friends in the piney hills of outer Cape Cod.
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Parents of toddler left at Mattapan playground took 20 hours to come forward
Bob Ryan: Coming to the defense of LeBron James
Gary Washburn: How Rich Paul played a role in Cavaliers? title run
The FDA is stockpiling military weapons ? and it?s not alone
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