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150 YEARS OF THE BOSTON GLOBE

Scenes from a century and a half, as covered by the Boston Globe.

A note from CEO Linda Henry and publisher John Henry A letter from Globe editor Brian McGrory Explore the full feature ⟶

38 big stories from 150 years of coverage

People celebrate outside the Massachusetts State House on June 14, 2007, after the Legislature voted against a proposed 2008 ballot question to ban gay marriage.

5 times the Globe’s editorial board was out in front

150 of the Globe’s most significant front pages

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Unsung Globe heroes

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A changing skyline

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A century of gridlock

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150 years of nor’easters

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Sports memories

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Advice from the ’30s

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A love letter from 1903

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Try this crossword from 1917

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US Supreme Court reinstates Tsarnaev death penalty

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court on Friday voted to reinstate the death penalty handed down to Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

Read the full Supreme Court decision

Mass. State Police trooper killed in crash on I-93

The 34-year-old trooper was fatally injured after her cruiser was struck by a tractor-trailer hauling 10,000 gallons of gasoline.

Worker who fought for union at Logan Airport restaurants is fired after union win

Sophia Gluskin-Braun had just helped propel the union to victory at the airport last week when she reported to work — and was immediately fired.

Dave Epstein | Forecast

Weather turns milder this weekend, with showers and gusts likely Sunday

It'll be sunny and cold Friday, but over the weekend a warm front will approach the area.

Inside Somerville’s crusade to zap its rats

This week, Somerville distributed 50 so-called SMART Boxes to curb the city’s rodent problem. Officials say the devices, which electrocute rats and automatically reset for additional captures, are a high-tech and environmentally conscious approach to an intractable problem.

Trump may have just cost the GOP Senate control (again)

Some of the most promising recruits Republicans eyed for key Senate races are passing. In each case, Donald Trump was a complicating factor.

People took cover from shelling in the city of Bucha, west of Kyiv, on Friday.

As Russian forces gain ground in Ukraine, military attack on key nuclear plant spurs worldwide concern

Ukrainian firefighters on Friday extinguished a blaze at Europe’s biggest nuclear plant that was ignited by a Russian attack and no radiation was released, UN and Ukrainian officials said, as Russian forces pressed their campaign to cripple the country despite global condemnation.

How dangerous was Russia’s nuclear plant strike? What to know on Day 9 of the Russian assault

RUSSIA-UKRAINE: THE LATEST

Fire out at plant following attack, no radiation released

What we know about the attack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

In the latest development on Russia’s intensifying attacks on Ukraine, forces pressed on with their invasion by shelling Europe’s largest nuclear plant in a vital energy-producing city late Thursday.

Senator Lindsey Graham hit with bipartisan blowback after calling on Russians to assassinate Putin

Senator Lindsey Graham was sharply criticized by fellow lawmakers on both sides of the aisle Thursday after saying that the “only way” to end the crisis in Ukraine is for Russians to assassinate President Vladimir Putin.

dan shaughnessy

It might be time to start thinking ‘why not us?’ about the Celtics, and other thoughts

There are no monster teams in the NBA, and if the Celtics can bottle what they have now, they’re going to be taken seriously come playoff time.

Last month, Boston Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius announced her departure after three years at the helm.

What’s next in Boston’s search for a new superintendent? Here’s what to know.

City and school leaders set a goal is to hire a permanent replacement by the beginning of the next school year.

Who plays Batman best?

Which actor played Batman best? The votes are in, and we have a winner.

The new Batman movie starring Robert Pattinson is now in theaters, and leading up to its premiere, we asked readers to consider the many actors who’ve donned the cape and cowl over the years.

A quite dark Dark Knight: Robert Pattinson stars in ‘The Batman’

Newport’s Cliff Walk experienced a significant landslide and partial collapse in the vicinity between 40 Steps and Webster Avenue on Thursday.

Part of Newport’s Cliff Walk fell into the ocean

No injuries were reported, but an approximately 20-foot piece of the Cliff Walk experienced a “significant landslide and partial collapse in the vicinity between 40 Steps and Webster Avenue,” according to the city.

Opinion

In a show of solidarity with the police, a Canadian “thin blue line” flag is strapped to a “Freedom Convoy” truck in downtown Ottawa on Feb. 16.

ABDALLAH FAYYAD

How the ‘Freedom Convoy’ managed to shut down Ottawa for three weeks

The protest was right-wing and predominantly white, so the police’s initial reaction was simply to back off.

IDEAS | PATRICK COLE

Now we see how history works

Hey Congress, blue and yellow ribbons won’t save Ukrainian lives

Hit Russia where it hurts — its energy sector

Philip K. Verleger Jr.

Putin may save us from global warming

A La Esh barbecue pork plate

5 places we supported this week

Want to order from local, independent restaurants? Here are some suggestions from Globe staff.

See more from Project Takeout

More recent stories

Pickleball is getting intense, but there’s still good news for the lazy: ‘You could literally eat charcuterie as you’re doing it’

Private coaches. Home courts. Snobbism. Is pickleball the new tennis?

PARENTING UNFILTERED

Worry, relief, anger: Parents reveal their feelings as masks (and gloves) come off

The school mask mandate has been lifted, but not everyone’s feeling lighter.

CRITIC'S NOTEBOOK

‘How can I possibly get to it all?’ The dilemma of an overwhelmed culture vulture.

During all that time when the world was shut down, I naively thought there might be a chance.

Inching closer to shoreline rights bill, R.I. experts settle on 10 feet of dry sand

The draft would declare that Rhode Islanders’ shore rights and privileges can be exercised up to the “recognizable high tide line.”

Culture bender, anyone? As Boston comes back to life, tell us what you’re planning to do.

With spring on the horizon and movie theaters, playhouses, concert venues, museums, restaurants and bars welcoming you back, we’re asking readers to tell us what you’re most (and least) excited about.

Lenny Clarke ‘feeling great’ after irregular heart rhythm draws first responders

Comedian Lenny Clarke gave fans a scare on Thursday, sharing a photo on Facebook where he was surrounded EMTs and thanking them for “zapping [him] back to life.”

Recommended reads

The corporate offices of Massachusetts General Brigham hospitals in Assembly Square in Somerville.

Mass General Brigham ads touting expansion are ruffling feathers

The marketing campaign has come under scrutiny from competitors and a legislator, who say MGB is forcing through a frowned-upon regulatory decision. Marketing experts say the plea makes sense for the health system trying to make its case to the public.

State Police troopers may have inflated hours they worked in hundreds of details, inspector general finds

State Police troopers may have claimed to work more hours than they actually did in more than 800 paid details, spurring at least $150,000 in payouts that investigators called “emblematic” of possible abuse, according to the state inspector general’s office.

MUSIC REVIEW

A triumphant homecoming for New Edition at TD Garden

On Wednesday, New Edition celebrated their homecoming with a fast-paced, hook-filled set, powering through 25 tracks from their amassed catalogs.

baseball

At Florida’s elite IMG Academy, Koji Uehara’s son harbors major league dreams

“It’s baseball 24/7 here and I love it,” says Kaz Uehara, a 15-year-old outfielder/pitcher.

video

Culture & Lifestyle

New Edition onstage at TD Garden Wednesday night.

A triumphant homecoming for New Edition at TD Garden

COVID cases are down and spring is on the horizon. So we're asking readers what they're most looking forward to.

Culture bender, anyone? As Boston comes back to life, tell us what you’re planning to do.

Elle King (pictured last month in Nashville) performs March 5 at the Orpheum Theatre.

Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond

Jamie Dornan in HBO Max's "The Tourist."

MATTHEW GILBERT

When a promising series gets twisted out of shape

Special Projects

Into the Red illustration.

Into the Red: How the Globe will cover climate change

To report on the most pressing issue of our time, the Globe’s climate team is expanding and rethinking its coverage.

Under the wheel

This is the story of Anthony Pledger and his mother, of Anthony’s lives and deaths, of Anthony and me.

Jeneé Osterheldt

A Beautiful Resistance

Black joy, Black lives, as celebrated by culture columnist Jeneé Osterheldt.

‘On the Street’: The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods

The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods.

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

The unique conditions of the pandemic prompted some practitioners to start writing poetry.

The doctor poets of COVID

Like Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, right, is a grandiose man with grievances, feelings of humiliation, and enormous power.

Leonard L. Glass and Edwin B. Fisher

The dangerous case of Vladimir Putin

Emmanuel Nwulu, right, a Nigerian studying in Kharkiv, Ukraine, with other fellow students who crossed the Ukrainian border into Zahony, Hungary, on Feb. 27. Africans who had been living in Ukraine say they were stuck for days at crossings into neighboring European Union countries, held up by Ukrainian authorities who pushed them to the ends of long lines and even beat them, while letting Ukrainians through.

Even in the midst of war, racism never rests

A woman is overwhelmed by emotion in the backyard of a house that, according to locals, was damaged by a Russian airstrike, in Gorenka, outside Kyiv, on Wednesday. Russia renewed its assault on Ukraine's second-largest city in a pounding that lit up the skyline with balls of fire over populated areas, even as both sides said they were ready to resume talks aimed at stopping the new devastating war in Europe.

Is Russia’s war with Ukraine the end of the Long Peace?

“We are going to be OK,” said President Biden. That’s one line from this State of the Union that’s worth remembering and one that he really needs to deliver on.

What will people remember about Biden’s speech? Minus the outbursts, not much.

Julia, a teacher, wept as she and other Ukrainian volunteers waited to be deployed to defend Kyiv during the Russian invasion last Saturday.

IDEAS | ELIZABETH SVOBODA

The heroes without capes in Ukraine

Metro

Pop-up art and cultural events are coming to Salem’s Old Town Hall

Salem is teaming with CultureHouse to explore how a venerable downtown building could become a local hub of arts and culture.

What’s next in Boston’s search for a new superintendent? Here’s what to know.

City and school leaders set a goal is to hire a permanent replacement by the beginning of the next school year.

Rhode Island crime news: March 2022

Regular updates from police and the Rhode Island courts.

Rhode Island business news: March 2022

Regular updates from Rhode Island business leaders and industry experts.

Sports

Jayson Tatum led the rejuvenated Celtics to an impressive win over Memphis Thursday.

dan shaughnessy

It might be time to start thinking ‘why not us?’ about the Celtics, and other thoughts

There are no monster teams in the NBA, and if the Celtics can bottle what they have now, they’re going to be taken seriously come playoff time.

The first two series for the Red Sox at Fenway Park have been canceled.

MLB players start $1 million fund for workers impacted by lockout

The fund will be distributed to stadium workers and others caused financial hardship by baseball's ninth work stoppage, which was in its 92nd day.

Lee Reaney, a Canadian journalist working for the Kyiv Post, poses questions to the panel during the press conference following the official announcement that athletes from the Russian Paralympic Committee and Belarus, who were to compete as neutral athletes under the Paralympic flag, are no longer allowed to compete at the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games, Beijing, Thursday, March 3, 2022.

As war rages, Paralympics opening in Beijing without Russia

The 2022 Winter Paralympics open Friday in Beijing, with the Russian athletes sent home and the Ukrainian team escaping a war zone to get here.

Gary Washburn | On Basketball

Celtics stayed course with Ime Udoka and now it’s paying dividends

Iowa governor signs restrictive transgender sports bill

Bruins 5, Golden Knights 2

Craig Smith’s hat trick helps Bruins beat Golden Knights in Las Vegas

Business

Russia-Ukraine War: What to know on Day 9 of Russian assault

Here’s a look at the events unfolding Friday as the war is in its ninth day.

US employers added 678,000 jobs in February

Unemployment also fell to 3.8 percent.

TJX to sell stake in Russian stores

Mass General Brigham ads touting expansion are ruffling feathers

magazine

The Parenting Issue

Kids produce endless stuff. How do you decide what to save?

The Parenting Issue

My daughter had colic and her endless crying made me feel like a failure

The complications of calling the police about loud music from the neighbors

Frederick Douglass

YOUR WEEK AHEAD

Five things to do in and around Boston, Feb. 28 - March 6

metro

A group of children from a daycare center enjoy the warm weather during a stroll.

Kids, staff can attend child care even if they’ve been exposed to COVID-19 when asymptomatic, R.I. governor says

Read the decision: Supreme Court reinstates death penalty for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

US Supreme Court reinstates Tsarnaev death penalty

sports

Nik Stauskas is reportedly set to join the Celtics.

Nik Stauskas reportedly agrees to a two-year deal with the Celtics

Red-hot Brockton boys’ basketball edges seventh-seeded Lexington

The Celtics held Ja Morant to the ‘quietest 38′ points, and proved their defense is for real

business

Prime Minister Sanna Marin of Finland (left) and Prime Minister of Sweden Magdalena Andersson seen here. Finland and Sweden experienced public pushes advocating for NATO membership in response to the Ukraine invasion. A definitive decision from either country has not been made.

Finnish, Swedish people want neutral nations in NATO, poll says

Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits last week

Fed’s Powell: Russia’s war on Ukraine will worsen inflation

politics

Senator Lindsey Graham.

Senator Lindsey Graham hit with bipartisan blowback after calling on Russians to assassinate Putin

Iowa governor signs restrictive transgender sports bill

Kimberly Guilfoyle subpoenaed by House Jan. 6 committee

Nation

A group of children from a daycare center enjoy the warm weather during a stroll.

Kids, staff can attend child care even if they’ve been exposed to COVID-19 when asymptomatic, R.I. governor says

Senator Lindsey Graham hit with bipartisan blowback after calling on Russians to assassinate Putin

Russia-Ukraine War: What to know on Day 8 of Russian assault

World

Children who left Ukraine, wait for a bus to take them to the train station in Przemysl, at the border crossing in Medyka, Poland, Friday, March 4, 2022.

Fire out at plant following attack, no radiation released

Russia-Ukraine War: What to know on Day 9 of Russian assault

As Russian forces gain ground in Ukraine, military attack on key nuclear plant spurs worldwide concern

opinion

Like Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, right, is a grandiose man with grievances, feelings of humiliation, and enormous power.

The dangerous case of Vladimir Putin

Even in the midst of war, racism never rests

Putin may save us from global warming

lifestyle

COVID cases are down and spring is on the horizon. So we're asking readers what they're most looking forward to.

Culture bender, anyone? As Boston comes back to life, tell us what you’re planning to do.

Lenny Clarke ‘feeling great’ after irregular heart rhythm draws first responders

Worry, relief, anger: Parents reveal their feelings as masks (and gloves) come off

food & dining

Negitoro rice with hand-minced bigeye tuna, lobster roe pasta, and scallop handrolls at Judy’s Bay.

At Judy’s Bay in Cambridge, find fish, flights, and a fireplace

‘Perfect Lobster Salad’ and six more favorite recipes from Globe readers

East Boston gets a new cafe and a speakeasy, too

travel

The Breakers, one of Newport's famed mansions.

It’s ‘The Gilded Age’ in real life: Welcome to Newport

How to immerse yourself in ‘The Gilded Age’ of New York, or at least get a glimpse of it

Tips for making a postponed trip feel extra special

Arts

Visitors take in "Gaia," a 23-foot-diameter inflatable globe, now on display at the Museum of Science.

Museum of Science launches climate change initiative with art installation, new exhibits

‘I felt like I had to be there,’ says photographer Lisa Kessler, who documented aftermath of clergy sexual abuse crisis in Boston

At the ICA, Napoleon Jones-Henderson lets tapestry do the talking

Books

Unmasking Lincoln’s assassin

He likes books that blur genre boundaries

Finding an old book, searching for its author

Movies

Who plays Batman best?

Which actor played Batman best? The votes are in, and we have a winner.

A certain movie made an offer we couldn’t refuse: ‘The Godfather’ turns 50

In the name of the father; itemizing Batcave contents; bearing witness in Romania

Television

Chris Licht (right) has been named to replace Jeff Zucker (left) as head of CNN.

Shakeup at the top won’t delay launch of CNN+

When a promising series gets twisted out of shape

EMT from Cranston lives his dream on ‘Jeopardy!’

music

New Edition onstage at TD Garden Wednesday night.

A triumphant homecoming for New Edition at TD Garden

She kissed Paul McCartney in 1964! And that’s not even the end of her Beatles story.

He’s George to her Tammy: Teddy Thompson and Jenni Muldaur revisit great country duets

Theater/Dance

Will Swenson is no stranger to Neil Diamond's music.

Will Swenson to play Neil Diamond in Broadway-bound ‘A Beautiful Noise’

Mr. Chairman? I have an objection to ‘Ocean Filibuster’

Boston Ballet presents five innovative world premieres, all choreographed by women

globe local

Students from regional Irish step dancing schools will perform at the Patriot Place Irish Festival in Foxborough on Saturday, March 12.

St. Patrick’s Day celebrations will be ‘live’ again

Pop-up art and cultural events are coming to Salem’s Old Town Hall

Marsh photos, a revolutionary panel, and a book tournament

Obituaries

At Children's Hospital, Dr. Hardy Hendren checked on Hassan Mohamed after his follow up surgery. He and his formerly attached twin brother Hussein were separated by Hendren years ago, but return for follow up surgery.

Dr. W. Hardy Hendren III, ‘a legend in the pantheon’ of pediatric surgeons, dies at 96

Oscar-winning producer Alan Ladd Jr. dies at 84

Robert Hicks, blockbuster author and battlefield savior, dies at 71