The increased pressure overwhelmed the aging gas line system in Lawrence, Andover, and North Andover, setting off fires and explosions that damaged 121 structures, killed one person, and left two dozen injured, the report states.
Fall River mayor charged with defrauding investors Jasiel Correia allegedly stole more than $230,000 from people who invested in his Internet startup, using their funds not for the business but for personal expenses.
Stocks slumped for a second straight day as the market endures its most volatile stretch since February.
Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
Sexual violence experts and activists denounced the argument that women and children are endangered by the state?s antidiscrimination law.
SJC ruling favors Baker effort to end taxpayer-funded motels for homeless The ruling reversed a lower court mandate that expanded the set of circumstances when motel rooms had to be used.
SJC orders dismissal of thousands more drug convictions The state?s highest court ordered the dismissals after a ruling that was based on misconduct by a state chemist at the lab and two former officials.
Trump defends Saudi arms sales amid fury over missing writer Some US lawmakers want the US to stop the military sales because of Saudi Arabia?s alleged involvement in the case of a missing Saudi writer.
Editorial
Baker needs to stop blaming Patrick for State Police mess ?Deval Patrick? is not the answer to what?s wrong with the Massachusetts State Police.
SCOT LEHIGH
How Elizabeth Warren should challenge Trump The facts obviously won?t deter Donald Trump from taunting Elizabeth Warren. So what would?
Cardinal Sean P. O?Malley is expanding a review of sexual misconduct allegations at a Brighton seminary to include two other seminaries.
Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen switches to Democratic Party Republican President Trump?s former lawyer Michael Cohen has returned to the Democratic Party.
Two men convicted in fatal kidnapping of Avon man Two men were convicted Wednesday in connection with the kidnapping and slaying of an Avon man on New Year?s Day 2014, according to authorities.
Scape
A British company is making a major investment in Boston ? a move that could help meet the huge demand and establish a new model for college housing.
Opinion | David W. Cash and Rebecca Herst
Hurricane Michael?s fury reminds Boston: We need climate resilience When Boston joins the list of cities challenged by climate change, will we be prepared?
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In parts of Mexico Beach, Fla., where Michael crashed ashore Wednesday as a Category 4 monster, there was nothing left but concrete slabs in the sand.
Dave Epstein
After the rain from Michael, we say goodbye to summer As the remnants of what was once Hurricane Michael make their way north, the primary effect for New Englanders is going to be rain.
Opinion | Jessica Lynn Corsi and Lauren Birchfield Kennedy
It?s not ?McCarthyism? to demand Harvard Law School sever ties with Brett Kavanaugh Harvard Law School must take accusations of sexual assault against Kavanaugh seriously, as well as his dishonest testimony before Congress.
Spotlight
Gladiator: The crisis facing football, through the lens of Aaron Hernandez Football star Aaron Hernandez went from the bright lights of the Super Bowl to a convicted murderer in a few years. The Globe?s Spotlight Team takes a hard look at the crisis facing football through the lens of Aaron Hernandez?s life and terrible crimes.
Globe Magazine
Surprisingly cheap flights from Boston and Providence to 9 great destinations Need to make a run for it without breaking the bank? Check out these affordable options ? both domestic and international ? from Logan and TF Green.
Jeneé Osterheldt
Russell Hornsby loves ?The Hate U Give? The Boston University alumnus plays the black screen dad we deserve in the screen adaptation of the bestseller.
Alex Speier
The Red Sox are betting they can fix David Price?s fastball and cutter In his three most recent starts, Price has been done in by his inability to locate his cutter.
Boston?s HUBweek rolls into its fourth day and features events on parenting, mental health, and music.
How changes in immigration policy could affect the Boston economy ?Immigrants and immigration is not a displacement factor for Americans,? John Barros, Boston?s chief of economic development, said at a HUBweek event.
Miss Conduct
Advice: When family goes rogue on Thanksgiving dinner food assignments Last year, we were mashed potato-less with no warning. What fresh horror this year?
At Fenway and the Wang, unexpected museums Two notable Boston institutions celebrate their past with multiple displays.
Things to Do
The Weekender: Astronauts, divas, dancers, and dad jokes The Globe?s picks for the best ways to spend your weekend.
Opinion | Alaa Murabit
The secret to inclusive societies: Women?s reproductive freedom Defending reproductive rights creates a cycle of education, security, and prosperity.
Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff
The Big Picture
Here?s a look at some of the best images taken by Globe photographers last month: gas explosions in Lawrence, 9/11 remembrance ceremonies, and primary elections.
108 Stitches Red Sox reporter Alex Speier writes about everything baseball with an eye for analytics and an insider?s knowledge of the game.
The Bruins will have their work cut out as they try to slow Edmonton star Connor McDavid.
The utility?s update came after Monday?s surge in natural-gas pressure led officials to cut off service to about 300 homes in the city.
Many times the best course is to reduce the noise as close to the source as possible. Get more home improvement advice at realestate.boston.com.
Democratic gubernatorial challenger Jay Gonzalez supports Question 1.
With the balance now tilted, 5-4, in favor of conservative justices, the Globe asked high court observers about cases they?re tracking in light of the new composition of the panel.
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The DeLorean DMC-12 was the time machine of choice for Marty McFly and Doc in 'Back to the Future.'
The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw its worst drop in eight months, led by sharp declines in technology stocks. The selloff happened amid fears that rising interest rates and growing expenses will erode company profits next year, one analyst said.
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The Broadway legend appears with Seth Rudetsky for two shows of conversation and song at the Calderwood Pavilion.
If you?re already thinking about next summer, here are a few oyster farms to visit in New England.
As ketamine clinics spread, so do start-your-own-business courses Some mental health experts say there isn?t enough evidence about how to use ketamine to offer training.
Until next year, my sweetheart In a special bonus episode, Meredith Goldstein explores what happens to summer romance when the summer ends, and ?Wet Hot American Summer? creator David Wain shares a girl-crazy memory from his own camp days.
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Are we ignoring ? or outright banning ? an easy affordable-housing fix? Mobile homes may be the least expensive and most effective means of addressing the region?s housing shortage.
Seattle?s mayor talks growing pains that offer some lessons for Boston Seattle mayor Jenny Durkan spoke at a Globe event on how innovation is shaping our world, and she?s in high demand among the hundreds of mayors gathered in Boston.
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