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An Ohio River town fights back against the opioid crisis
Feeling abandoned as rehab centers replaced pill mills, an Ohio River town hit the gym to fight back. (Shelby Lum|Globe Staff)

As rehab centers replace pill mills, an Ohio River city fights back

The scars from Portsmouth?s illegal pill mills run deep. When it seemed help wasn?t coming, an Army veteran and a group of fitness instructors, rehab counselors, and businesspeople decided to try a new strategy.
Part 1: They helped Trump win Michigan, then his immigration crackdown split their community Part 2: 'We can give the whole nation a lesson if they want.' How Latinos revived a once-dying Pennsylvania city

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A Boston Globe series of stories examining the lives of people in four crucial 2020 battleground states, and what has changed for them since 2016.

Pelosi leads lawmakers in surprise visit to Jordan amid Syria crisis

The visit by Nancy Pelosi and other legislators comes after bipartisan criticism of President Trump for his decision to withdraw the bulk of US troops from northern Syria, clearing the way for Turkey?s offensive against Kurdish groups.
Kurds begin evacuation from besieged Syrian border town Defense chief: US troops leaving Syria to go to western Iraq Kurds meet with Moulton to share concerns about Turkey

For decades, Buddy Cianci?s ex-wife stayed silent about their marriage. Now she?s speaking out
Sheila Bentley divorced the former Providence mayor 36 years ago. He controlled her movements, dictated her appearance, assaulted and threatened her, and had her followed, even after their divorce. ?It?s a freeing feeling,? she said of finding her voice since he died in 2016.

Mick Mulvaney struggles to explain his comments on Ukraine during ?Fox News Sunday? appearance

The acting White House chief of staff tried again to back off assertions he made to reporters last week, acknowledging he did not have a ?perfect press conference.? 2 hours ago

Trump was ?honestly surprised? by degree of criticism of his G-7 summit decision, Mulvaney says

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Rachelle G. Cohen

A quiet diplomatic hero ousted for doing her job
Editorial

The Nobel Peace Prize can help heal a troubled region
MICHAEL A. COHEN

The case against Donald Trump
Editorial

Mick Mulvaney?s confession confirms wrongdoing ? on multiple levels

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  1. For decades, Buddy Cianci?s ex-wife stayed silent about their marriage. Now she?s speaking out
  2. The decision on who should get the Nobel is a no-brainer
  3. For this year?s Celtics, optimism may be trumping reality
  4. Jacoby Ellsbury quietly became the Yankees? forgotten man
  5. A heads-up: In Marblehead, some things never change (and hooray for that)
  6. Patriots? competition continues to unravel, and other notes
  7. Trump was ?honestly surprised? by degree of criticism of his G-7 summit decision, Mulvaney says
  8. The case against Donald Trump
  9. Airbnb cofounder gives back with huge gift to alma mater, Latin Academy
  10. Just how bad is Teddy Bridgewater?s injury?

Tiny Vermont town mourns boys who died in fire
The blaze, which is not believed to be suspicious, destroyed a North Hero home Saturday just after 1 a.m., police said, leaving two young parents childless. 27 minutes ago

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Brady spoke on the short-yardage runs that make quarterbacks vulnerable after Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes was injured on a sneak on Thursday.

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The young quarterback returned from a bout with mono last weekend to lead the Jets over the Cowboys. 2 hours ago

Tom Brady says cameo in Netflix series ?taken out of context?

NAMES
Captain America to the rescue of Concord theatre group
Chris Evans, a Sudbury native, was on hand Saturday for the opening and dedication of a permanent home for Concord Youth Theatre, his childhood theatre company.

A week after gunfire, church in Pelham, N.H., resumes Sunday services
Last Saturday, a gunman walked into New England Pentecostal Ministries and wounded a pastor and the bride before he was tackled by wedding guests.

Chinese state media vows ?retribution? against NBA commissioner Adam Silver
China Central Television, the state-run Chinese television network, said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver would face ?retribution? for saying that the Chinese government had asked him to fire a league executive who supported the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong this month.

Yvonne Abraham
The decision on who should get the Nobel is a no-brainer
This letter is not a forgery. It?s as genuine as the beautiful, just perfect, and un-bizarre missive our president sent recently to Turkey?s leader.

US troops leaving Syria to go to western Iraq, secretary of defense says Kurds meet Moulton to share concerns about Turkey
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Dana-Farber receives record $63 million donation from Pan-Mass Challenge

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Where to go for lobster frites and a thumping beat.

Boston?s most unusual council race is between a Democrat and a Republican
It pits two impressive candidates ? Kenzie Bok and Jennifer Nassour ? from opposing political parties in a nonpartisan Boston race. Each one promises to tackle local issues such as parking and traffic, the lack of a school in the district, and soaring housing costs.

Rhode Island

For decades, Buddy Cianci?s ex-wife stayed silent about their marriage. Now she?s speaking out

Sheila Bentley divorced the former Providence mayor 36 years ago. He controlled her movements, dictated her appearance, assaulted and threatened her, and had her followed, even after their divorce. ?It?s a freeing feeling,? she said of finding her voice since he died in 2016.

Indicted campaign operative Jeff Britt has a long history in R.I. politics

Milestone mural brings Shepard Fairey back to Providence
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It?s official: Detroit in a skid after Kirk Cousins, Minnesota romp

Falcons RB Devonta Freeman ejected for throwing a punch at Rams DL Aaron Donald

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Trump was ?honestly surprised? by degree of criticism of his G-7 summit decision, Mulvaney says

Mick Mulvaney struggles to explain his comments on Ukraine during ?Fox News Sunday? appearance

Pelosi leads lawmakers in surprise visit to Jordan amid Syria crisis

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Hong Kong protesters defy police, set up roadblocks

Chinese state media vows ?retribution? against NBA commissioner Adam Silver

Defense chief: US troops leaving Syria to go to western Iraq

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Jennifer Lawrence marries art dealer Cooke Maroney

?The Beach House? director, producer discuss influences on their Cape Cod sci-fi horror hit

Captain America to the rescue of Concord theatre group

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At the edge of a warming world

On Cape Cod, climate change is already terrifyingly real

To the millions of us who visit Cape Cod once or twice a summer, the effects of climate change can seem subtle, if we see them at all: A breach in the dunes. A crack in the pavement. But once you know how to see what is shifting, changing and washing away, it is impossible to ignore. Come with us as we explore the Cape to better understand what climate change is doing here, what it means for the future of this beloved place, and what the cost of inaction might be.

Back to the Battleground

?We can give the whole nation a lesson if they want.? How Latinos revived a once-dying Pennsylvania city
This small city has changed considerably over the last two decades, and offers hints about what might happen when swing-state voters decide in 2020 if Donald Trump deserves another term.

Back to the Battleground
A Boston Globe series of stories examining the lives of people in four crucial 2020 battleground states, and what has changed for them since 2016.

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MUSEUMS SPECIAL
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Turkey got what it wanted in ?cease-fire.? What did US get?
John F. Kerry

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Scenes from the battleground: Michigan

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Metro

Methodist minister?s same-sex wedding could threaten his future in the church

As a Methodist minister entering a same-sex union, Jordan Harris faces potential suspension or even expulsion from the ministry, since the United Methodist Church?s General Conference voted in February to reaffirm its 1972 policy that ?the practice of homosexuality is incompatible with Christian teaching.?

Tiny Vermont town mourns boys who died in fire

The blaze, which is not believed to be suspicious, destroyed a North Hero home Saturday just after 1 a.m., police said, leaving two young parents childless.

Airbnb cofounder gives back with huge gift to alma mater, Latin Academy

West Roxbury native Nathan Blecharczyk has kept a close affinity for his high school. On Monday he will give the biggest alumni donation in the school?s 140-year history.

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Firefighters battle Barnstable 3-alarm blaze
Firefighters from Barnstable and Yarmouth fought a 3-alarm blaze at 84 Allyn Lane in Barnstable.

One man dead, two seriously injured in Cheshire crash
A 61-year-old North Adams man died and two men from Adams were seriously injured in a three-car crash on Sunday morning in the Western Massachusetts town of Cheshire, State Police said.

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?Sesame Street? launches initiative to help explain parental addiction to kids

The return of Vioxx: Can a drug once deemed deadly be relaunched?

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Patriots? competition continues to unravel, and other notes

It?s pretty clear now that the Patriots are not going to have to travel in the postseason this year.

Falcons RB Devonta Freeman ejected for throwing a punch at Rams DL Aaron Donald

Donald and Freeman locked up immediately after a Rams interception early in the third quarter.

Time to spread wealth of Bruins? top line

Putting David Pastrnak with Charlie Coyle and Jake DeBrusk could produce another line that?s a threat to score.

For this year?s Celtics, optimism may be trumping reality

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?I?m blessed to still be here.? Amid change, Marcus Smart remains Celtics? constant
Last season, the rest of the league took notice of what the Celtics have been witnessing for years, as Smart was named to the NBA?s All-Defense first team. Smart was pleased with the validation.

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Trump was ?honestly surprised? by degree of criticism of his G-7 summit decision, Mulvaney says
President Trump reversed himself Saturday night, in the face of withering criticism about his decision to host next year?s G-7 meeting at his own Florida resort. Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney on Sunday said that Trump was ??honestly surprised at the level of pushback.??

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Being a marijuana sommelier is now a thing
It?s one of a growing number of jobs people are creating in the nascent legal pot market, which nearly three years after legalization is inching toward mainstream acceptance.

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Your Home | Kitchens & Baths

Would you let a designer hang funny fish wallpaper in your home?
Miss Conduct

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Recipes: How to make a great risotto, faster

sports

?I?m blessed to still be here.? Amid change, Marcus Smart remains Celtics? constant

How does Tom Brady avoid injury on QB sneaks? ?Pliability, man?

Altuve, Astros bask in ALCS win and Yankees wonder what might have been

metro

Tiny Vermont town mourns boys who died in fire

Airbnb cofounder gives back with huge gift to alma mater, Latin Academy

A week after gunfire, church in Pelham, N.H., resumes Sunday services

Nation

Here, the opioid crisis is bigger than politics. As rehab centers replace pill mills, an Ohio River city fights back

Scenes from the battleground: Ohio

An Ohio River town fights back against the opioid crisis

World

British lawmakers disrupt prime minister?s Brexit plan

Justin Trudeau?s party moves ahead in poll days before Canadian election

UK lawmakers vote to delay final Brexit decision again, but Boris Johnson vows to press on

politics

Mick Mulvaney struggles to explain his comments on Ukraine during ?Fox News Sunday? appearance

Pelosi leads lawmakers in surprise visit to Jordan amid Syria crisis

Here, the opioid crisis is bigger than politics. As rehab centers replace pill mills, an Ohio River city fights back

business

Spiked punch: Tax hikes and tariffs will make holiday parties more expensive

City looks to restart search to develop long-vacant Roxbury site

Suits over waterfront zoning can go to trial, judge says

lifestyle

Jennifer Lawrence marries art dealer Cooke Maroney

?The Beach House? director, producer discuss influences on their Cape Cod sci-fi horror hit

Captain America to the rescue of Concord theatre group

marijuana

Being a marijuana sommelier is now a thing

Where have people died from vaping-related illnesses?

Vaping-related illnesses still rising, though at slower pace

opinion

A quiet diplomatic hero ousted for doing her job

DeGeneres does her part to close the divisions among us

Allies be damned under the Trump doctrine

food & dining

A first visit to Rochambeau, Back Bay?s sprawling new French cafe/restaurant/bar

Big news at Banners; a pop-up doughnut shop gets a permanent address

Want an Anthony Bourdain keepsake? Now?s your chance with an auction of his possessions

travel

Back to Earth

Here, there, and everywhere

You can tour Jennifer Lawrence?s Newport mansion wedding venue

Books

Elizabeth Ames makes a novel return to campus in ?The Other?s Gold?

Small wonders, Concord authors, and ?Polaroid? poems

An intimate, open-ended biography of Broadway star Elaine Stritch

Movies

Family ties (and lies) in dark comic masterpiece ?Parasite?

Flint graduation, ?Alien? investigation, schlock celebration

Disney has serious stream dreams

Television

Biggest late-night guests now bring a news angle, not a movie clip

Stephen Colbert to host CBS?s ?The Late Show? until 2023

Stephen Colbert signs a new ?Late Show? deal through 2023

music

At House of Blues, Charli XCX leans forward into pop?s future

With rigor and fantasy in equal parts, pianist András Schiff returns to the BSO

For Boston Philharmonic, a satisfying start to the 2019-20 season

Theater/Dance

Taking faith and friendship to the streets in New Rep?s ?Trayf?

Backstage at the Opera House, the hallways are memory lanes

?The SpongeBob Musical? is a sea of joy

globe local

Son vows to beautify Mansfield cemetery where his father is buried

Brockton museum portrays the agony of opioid addiction

A ?Deaf Car Guy? with a driving passion

Obituaries

Former Michigan governor William Milliken dies at age 97

Mark Hurd, co-chief executive of Oracle, is dead at 62

?Maude? co-star, character actor Bill Macy dies at 97