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Return of South Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade kindles hope for brighter times

“It’s not just about St. Patrick’s Day,” said Maureen Dahill, a lifelong resident and the editor of the blog Caught in Southie. “People are also celebrating a return to a sense of normalcy.”

Tara Sullivan
How the women’s NCAA basketball tournament has changed in a year from just one incredibly revealing tweet
Oregon forward Sedona Prince posted the tweet that shook the basketball world — for the better.

Saturday storms are expected to clear in time for Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday

Heavy showers are expected to roll through Massachusetts from 9 to 11 p.m. Saturday. The first day of spring is Sunday, and we'll see clearing skies and highs in the 60s.

More North Kingstown school district officials resign

The Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and School District Chief Operating Officer have all announced their retirement in the wake of the investigation into former coach Aaron Thomas and his “fat testing” of student-athletes.

18-year-old dies in crash on Marblehead causeway

The senior at Marblehead High School died of his injuries Friday afternoon, hours after the car he was driving crashed on the town’s causeway, according to statements released by police and school officials.
ADRIAN WALKER

When it comes to daylight saving time, does Washington need a reset?

The contention that this seems like a better idea in March than it will in the shorter days of November and December makes sense to me.
Beth Teitell

HR is thrilled to welcome you back to the office — including employees who have gone feral!

Dear Colleagues: With return-to-office almost upon us, this email will outline the employee-first changes we’re proud to institute! But also, please kindly disregard the email you received 17 seconds ago, which was meant for managers only.
Ben Volin | Sunday football notes

AFC West has become the Wild West, and then there’s Deshaun Watson

The division has four of arguably the 12 best quarterbacks in the NFL.
Opinion
EDITORIAL

New state audit is an opportunity, not a threat, for BPS families

There are numerous problems that the district has proved itself chronically incapable of addressing on its own. A state review could serve as an important tool for correcting them.
IDEAS | TOM JOUDREY

That time when songs about abortion were big hits
IDEAS | BEN JACQUES

14 women and the 19th century’s big lie
LETTERS

Higher gas prices could be just what we need
LETTERS

Boston’s gas-burning street lamps overdue for a greener option
Spring Travel | Globe Magazine

Where to stay in 4 of New England’s most-charming bed and breakfast towns

B&Bs encapsulate many of the joys of travel and spring is an ideal time to stay at one. Here’s where to go and what to do when you’re there.

Exploring Mystic, Stonington, and more of Connecticut’s southeast coast

With its seaside feel, foodie opportunities, and attractions for all ages, the area is ideal for reacquainting oneself with the joys of travel.

Sometimes parents need just a little peace. I found mine in a tiny cabin.

How I escaped my husband’s living room Zoom calls, my kids’ meltdowns, and the dog barking for a blissful weekend in New Hampshire.
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NOTE: Mass DPH releases data Monday-Friday. Fully vaccinated means Mass. residents with 2 doses of Moderna/Pfizer vaccine or a dose of J&J. Boosters include Pfizer or Moderna. Mass. population of 6,892,503 is used to calculate vaccination percentages. SOURCE: Mass. Dept. of Public Health
The Globe turns 150

150 YEARS OF THE BOSTON GLOBE

Scenes from a century and a half, as covered by the Boston Globe. We revisit some of the most impactful stories Globe journalists have covered, look back at 150 significant front pages, reflect on how the newsroom and Boston have changed, and much, much more.
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Project Takeout

3 places we supported this week

Want to order from local, independent restaurants? Here are some suggestions from Globe staff.
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Sports Media
Former ESPN reporter John Clayton dies after brief illness
Clayton began working at ESPN in 1995 and covered the NFL after stints in Pittsburgh covering the Steelers and in Seattle covering the Seahawks.

North End restaurants have to pay $7,500 for outdoor dining
In addition to the fee, North End restaurants can’t start outdoor dining until May 1 — one month later than other Boston-area restaurants.

Coast Guard to investigate diving accident that claimed life of chief of medicine at South Shore Hospital
Dr. Robert McIntyre was on a diving trip off the Florida coast Thursday morning when the captain of the Republic IV notified the Coast Guard that the doctor had not surfaced from the Lake Worth Lagoon as expected, officials said Friday.

Representative Don Young, longest-serving congressmember, dies

Young, who was first elected to the US House in 1973, was known for his brusque style.

Lynnfield parent convicted in Varsity Blues college admissions bribery scandal asks to remain free

John B. Wilson, the head of a private equity firm, was convicted of bribery and fraud charges for trying to pay more than $1.2 million to buy his three children’s way into elite universities. He was sentenced last month to 15 months in prison.

Executions by firing squad are approved in South Carolina

The South Carolina corrections department said Friday that renovations have been completed on the death chamber in Columbia and that the agency had notified the state attorney general that it was able to carry out a firing-squad execution.

Recommended reads

In an effort to ease fossil-fuel reliance, an MIT spinoff plans to dig the deepest holes on Earth

A firm says it has figured out how to drill as deep as 12 miles into the Earth’s crust to capture the steam and use it to run turbines at power plants.

Globe Magazine
Inside an ugly battle over the future of Gunstock ski resort in New Hampshire
Everyone involved can agree that the region’s only county-owned ski resort is something special. But that might be the only thing they can agree on.

THE GREAT DIVIDE
State to conduct second review of Boston Public Schools amid concerns it could pursue receivership
The review will be the second in less than three years, amid Boston’s search for a new superintendent and growing concerns about whether the state will pursue receivership.

This chart shows when Boston would see sunlight depending on the time system
Here is when Boston would get sunlight under permanent daylight saving time and permanent standard time compared to our current system of switching clocks back and forth.

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Culture & Lifestyle

DANCE REVIEW

Boston Ballet takes audiences to a blessed ‘DREAMstate’
STAGE REVIEW

In ‘Everyday Life,’ illness is a burden shared by those bound by love
MATTHEW GILBERT

A guide to streaming services for mixers and matchers
THE TICKET

Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond

Special Projects

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.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Maham Javaid

The dark side of daylight saving time

Charles M. Sennott

Deaths of journalists in Ukraine and the fragility of a free press
RENÉE GRAHAM

No, COVID isn’t over
Ann Berwick

Massachusetts needs to use more electricity, not less
IDEAS | DAVID SHRIBMAN

The last four weeks could upend our view of the last four decades
IDEAS | DAVID SCHARFENBERG

The only way to fix Boston schools once and for all

Metro

Saturday storms are expected to clear in time for Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday

Heavy showers are expected to roll through Massachusetts from 9 to 11 p.m. Saturday. The first day of spring is Sunday, and we'll see clearing skies and highs in the 60s.

Lynnfield parent convicted in Varsity Blues college admissions bribery scandal asks to remain free

John B. Wilson, the head of a private equity firm, was convicted of bribery and fraud charges for trying to pay more than $1.2 million to buy his three children’s way into elite universities. He was sentenced last month to 15 months in prison.

18-year-old dies in crash on Marblehead causeway

The senior at Marblehead High School died of his injuries Friday afternoon, hours after the car he was driving crashed on the town’s causeway, according to statements released by police and school officials.

Sewage leak keeps focus on Springfield courthouse

Two days after the Hampden County Registry of Deeds published photos of a raw sewage leak at a Springfield courthouse, Governor Charlie Baker said he is concerned about the building’s feasibility as a workplace but didn’t take a position on whether it should be closed.

Sports

Tara Sullivan

How the women’s NCAA basketball tournament has changed in a year from just one incredibly revealing tweet

Oregon forward Sedona Prince posted the tweet that shook the basketball world — for the better.
Chad Finn | Sports Media

HBO’s ‘Winning Time’ has Hollywood glitter and appeal, but like Tinseltown, not all the stories are true

The portrayal of Lakers icon Jerry West is the most egregious example, but there are many more.
Gary Washburn | Sunday basketball notes

Former Celtic Amir Johnson isn’t playing in the NBA now, but his contributions are notable

Johnson is playing in the G League, mentoring younger players.
Ben Volin | Sunday football notes

AFC West has become the Wild West, and then there’s Deshaun Watson
Gary Washburn | On Basketball

Payton Pritchard has stepped up his game during the Celtics’ surge, and it’s time for Derrick White to do the same
Peter Abraham | Sunday baseball notes

The only significant rule change in MLB is the universal DH, for the time being

Business

Africa mostly quiet amid widespread condemnation of Russia

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni recently remarked that Russia’s war on Ukraine should be seen in the context of Moscow being the “center of gravity” for Eastern Europe.

California reduces supplies to water agencies amid drought

Water agencies that serve almost 30 million people and hundreds of thousands of acres of farmland will get just 5 percent of what they've requested this year from state supplies beyond what's needed for critical activities such as drinking and bathing.

Amazon opens first-of-its-kind facility in Bridgewater

After shareholders balk, GE’s Culp is poised for less pay
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On the cover

Inside an ugly battle over the future of N.H.'s Gunstock ski resort
PERSPECTIVE

The invasion of Ukraine reminds me of growing up in Iran
MISS CONDUCT

How to talk about the war on Ukraine with sensitivity

Cooking

Recipes: Three great weeknight meals featuring pork tenderloin

metro

Return of South Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade kindles hope for brighter times

More North Kingstown school district officials resign

North Quincy High School locked down, but no gun found, officials say

sports

Celtics stay golden out west, romp in Sacramento against moribund Kings

Freeman, Bryant, and Suzuki make themselves at home

Former ESPN reporter John Clayton dies after brief illness

business

Hackers hit Hood. Dairy shut down milk production this week after ‘cyber security event.’

Everbridge offers free emergency info network for organizations with people in Ukraine

Rhode Island housing inventory falls to record low

politics

Denied easy victory, Russia presses reduced goals in Ukraine

In video call, Biden presses China’s Xi on Russia support

Ex-Va. officer, W.Va. lawmaker plead guilty in Capitol riot

Nation

Russian forces push deeper into Mariupol as Ukrainians remain defiant

Executions by firing squad are approved in South Carolina

Russia-Ukraine war: Key things to know about the conflict

World

Civilian areas under heavy fire; Ukraine says 112 children died in war so far

A Russian attack on Kyiv would be a long and bloody conflict with Ukrainians ready to resist

How two journalists in Ukraine managed to share the horror stories of Mariupol with the world

opinion

Massachusetts needs to use more electricity, not less

Making Congress smarter

Reform laws only as good as those who enforce them

lifestyle

North End restaurants have to pay $7,500 for outdoor dining

Jack Kerouac’s original ‘On the Road’ scroll is hitchhiking to Lowell

Is he horribly injured . . . or did he just ghost me?

food & dining

North End restaurants have to pay $7,500 for outdoor dining

Tiffani Faison and Rebel Rebel earn James Beard finalist nods

Allston’s iconic Silhouette Lounge to reopen

travel

Sometimes parents need just a little peace. I found mine in a tiny cabin.

Exploring Mystic, Stonington, and more of Connecticut’s southeast coast

Where to stay in 4 of New England’s most-charming bed and breakfast towns

Arts

Two collections become one in ‘On This Ground: Being and Belonging in America’ at PEM

Ukrainian American artist Lesia Sochor shares paintings of ‘pysanky’ at Museum of Russian Icons

Georgia O’Keeffe, behind the lens

Books

Making the Emerald Isle modern

Heather Havrilesky on reading memoirs, and writing them

Surviving family in Anne Tyler’s new novel ‘French Braid’

Movies

Doc Talk: Finding the world in Salem; going underground with Dinosaur Jr.

What’s up at this year’s Boston Israeli Film Festival

In ‘The Outfit,’ Mark Rylance cuts it close as a tailor mixed up with the mob in 1950s Chicago

Television

J.J. Abrams’s next project: a U2 series for Netflix

A guide to streaming services for mixers and matchers

Turturro-Walken subplot adds spark to ‘Severance’

music

After a two-year wait, Dropkick Murphys are back where they belong

Singer Aimee Mann says she was dropped from Steely Dan’s summer tour. Her fans are furious.

‘Song Exploder’ creator Hrishikesh Hirway has some songs of his own

Theater/Dance

In ‘Everyday Life,’ illness is a burden shared by those bound by love

Boston Ballet takes audiences to a blessed ‘DREAMstate’

Off Cabot in Beverly promises locally sourced comedy

globe local

Saturday storms are expected to clear in time for Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday

Lynnfield parent convicted in Varsity Blues college admissions bribery scandal asks to remain free

Salem Inn retools its 19th-century buildings for a green future

Obituaries

Lauro Cavazos, first Hispanic cabinet member, dies at 95

Jean Potvin, part of the 1980s Islanders’ NHL dynasty, dies at 72

Physicist Eugene Parker, namesake of NASA probe, dies at 94