Shawn Williams, then a state official, issued decisions involving public records appeals related to the city during the hiring process.
The Boston area dodged the worst of the storm, but slick roadways may make things tough for early commuters.
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?We can?t . . . leave such steps without a response,? said Russia?s foreign minister.
Team-based pain care that empowers aching patients is effective, inexpensive ? and hard to get.
Kerry?s Middle East speech receives mostly bad reception hereProminent members of the Jewish community were disappointed ? some furious. Palestinians praised the tone, but questioned the timing.
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A spokeswoman said construction on the Dot Block residential and retail complex could begin by the summer.
Convicted Beacon Hill lobbyist could face strict probation termsA federal judge questioned whether Richard McDonough lied about an alcohol problem so he could gain acceptance into a rehab program and secure an early release.
Three Boston bars absolved in state ?pay-to-play? caseThe bar?s owners had admitted to accepting kickbacks for stocking certain beers.
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The outlet?s debut on Sunday will mark the biggest shakeup in the local TV market in two decades.
The Weekender: A happy new year, a list of resolutions, and a bit of Cumberbatch The Globe?s picks for the best ways to spend your New Year?s weekend.
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The Top 10 most popular Love Letters of 2016Which of the love problems addressed by Meredith Goldstein was the most popular of the year?
Richard Dreyfuss?s son shares poignant memory of Carrie FisherBen Dreyfuss shared a personal, raw story of a time when Carrie Fisher helped him seek treatment for post-traumatic stress.
Your guide to finding the perfect Boston wedding venue The hunt for the perfect venue might be one of the more time-consuming tasks on your plate, but it can also be the most fun.
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Police say John Conor Kennedy, 22, was arrested after a bar fight in the tony resort town of Aspen.
Seniors ring in New Year with a bit of rock, rollOnce the DJ got started at the 28th annual Mayor?s Senior First Night Celebration Thursday at the World Trade Center, the dance floor was full.
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After falling into deep hole, Celtics test defending champsBoston nearly erased a 20-point deficit in the second half, but a slow start couldn?t be overcome.
East Boston mourns after another teen?s deathLuis Fernando Orellana Ruano, 18, was remembered at a vigil Thursday.
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Controversial talking heads winning battleThe viewers and listeners say one thing, the ratings say another when it comes to the most popular shows.
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Fix the pot law, but not in a smoke-filled roomBeacon Hill lawmakers should ensure that any changes follow normal procedures.
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Pat and Dina Lacey had been parents for only a few months when doctors discovered a tumor in their new baby?s chest. Told to take their son home to die, they put their faith in a young doctor who wouldn?t accept death as the answer.
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The San Antonio solutionOne Texas city took on mental health as a community and became a national model. Why can?t Mass. do the same?
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.
Ryan Spooner broke a 2-2 tie late in the third period and added an empty-netter to seal the victory.
Governor Charlie Baker is raising the base pay of Mass. legislators from the current $60,032 to $62,547.
This three-bedroom, two-bathroom, 2,744-square-foot home in Belmont is within walking distance of the town center and minutes from the Alewife MBTA station.
With a Republican in the White House, lawmakers will have the opportunity to pull off something they?ve wanted to do for years.
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Gunfire was the common factor in nearly half of all police deaths this year.
A large steel fixture caps a quixotic five-year campaign for the last name to be made whole again on the old brewery?s smokestack.
?Purple Rain? is on this weekend! Look away and enjoy.
Eight nautical sculptures will adorn Copley Square as part of the celebration.
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With Carrier, Trump exposes rift between unions and leadersSomehow Donald Trump, who claims a net worth of $10 billion, was standing up for the little guy, against their own union boss.
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A Gardener?s GardenThe lush landscape around Andrew Grossman?s home and studio is a showcase of possibilities.
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New studio? Check. New copter? Check. New NBC station goes live Sunday
Obama retaliates against Russia for election hacking
After Paladino?s racist remarks, Buffalo school board demands he resign
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