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.
3rd State Police trooper pleads guilty in federal bogus OT case A suspended Massachusetts State Police trooper Thursday pleaded guilty in federal court to an embezzlement charge in connection with overtime abuse at the agency, prosecutors said.
State Police union sues to block changes amid new payroll abuse claims The State Police union Thursday filed a lawsuit against the department to block abrupt policy changes Colonel Kerry Gilpin made after accusing troopers of misusing paid leave.
Fall River mayor says he?s innocent of fraud charges, won?t be resigning 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.
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The wrenching scene between the two women, both Chinese immigrants, came two days after one pleaded guilty in a horrific hit-and-run crash.
Dow drops 545 points; two-day loss of 5.3 percent is largest since February Stocks slumped for a second straight day as the market endures its most volatile stretch since February.
Experts in violence prevention say transgender law protects people, doesn?t endanger women Sexual violence experts and activists denounced the argument that women and children are endangered by the state?s antidiscrimination law.
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.
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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.
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Somerville?s Union Square versus Boston?s Seaport. We set out to compare a night out in both neighborhoods. Here is what we found.
Mass. sending three-person response team to Fla. to help with hurricane response The team will include one employee from the state?s Department of Energy Resources and two employees from the state?s Department of Environmental Protection.
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The devastation inflicted by Hurricane Michael came into focus Thursday with rows upon rows of homes found smashed to pieces.
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.
Chesto Means Business
Maryland-based Marriott isn?t the only company raking it in from the Boston hotels. The actual owners of these Marriott-managed properties get a big piece, too.
This company wants to spend $1 billion on private dorms in Boston 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.
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Kaepernick, Chappelle receive Harvard black culture awards Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick and comedian Dave Chappelle are among eight people being saluted by Harvard University for their contributions to black history and culture.
The Kicker | Magazine
A long-departed Brit?s 100 percent reliable memories of his time in Boston.
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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.
BRUINS 4, OILERS 1
Bruins beat Oilers at Garden David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand, and Joakim Nordstrom scored first-period goals for Boston.
It?s the fifth day of events that explore topics such as technology, music, health and much more. Here are a few worth checking out.
Talk to your kids about marijuana the same way you?d talk to them about sex Two MGH experts discussed the shifting cultural conversation during a panel at Boston?s HUBweek ideas festival.
Opinion | Alaa Murabit
The secret to inclusive societies: Women?s reproductive freedom Defending reproductive rights creates a cycle of education, security, and prosperity.
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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.
In his three most recent starts, Price has been done in by his inability to locate his cutter.
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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