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Two local educators named finalists in Boston superintendent search

The finalists are Somerville Superintendent Mary Skipper and Tommy Welch, a regional superintendent in BPS. They were selected from a pool of 34 applicants.

Meet the two finalists for superintendent

Supreme Court rules religious schools can get Maine tuition aid

The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that religious schools can’t be excluded from a Maine program that offers tuition aid for private education, a decision that could ease religious organizations’ access to taxpayer money.

Police response to Uvalde school shooting was an ‘abject failure,’ Texas’ public safety chief testifies
Law enforcement authorities had enough officers on the scene of the Uvalde school massacre to have stopped the gunman three minutes after he entered the building, the Texas public safety chief testified Tuesday.

Taking aim at Baker’s leadership, top Mass. lawmakers promise hearing on troubled MBTA

Senate President Karen Spilka and House Speaker Ronald Mariano said the Legislature will hold a hearing “in the coming weeks” to better understand what federal transit officials last week described as a dysfunctional agency.

New subway wait times highlight longtime T trouble: staffing

Yacht captain dies in Newport Bermuda Race
The captain of a yacht in the Newport Bermuda Race went overboard and died Sunday, race officials said.

Former R.I. cheerleading coach charged with child molestation

Alyshia Tkacks, 33, of Cranston, is facing facing first-degree and second-degree child molestation charges; police say the victim was molested “almost daily” during a 2-year period starting in 2012.

Stephen Colbert explains story behind staffers’ arrests on Capitol Hill

Multiple members of Colbert’s production team, including Robert Smigel, who voices Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, were arrested last week in Washington at the Longworth House Office Building and charged with unlawful entry.

The Next Big Dig

Ideas | David Scharfenberg

Boston was once a wildly ambitious city. It’s time to go big again.

Soaring housing costs, a broken T, and other existential problems require sweeping fixes that meet the moment.

Fixing the T is not enough. We need a massive expansion.

Take the Red Line to Lexington — and the Pink Line to Brockton.

We have to go bold on housing. How about a new city?

The region’s thorniest problem requires visionary thinking.

A city on the ocean, deleting Storrow Drive, and other ideas from readers Explore the full project

For those who have yet to contract COVID, it feels like ‘the clock is running out’
Lucky. Thankful. Surprised. Confused. Nervous. Alone. Invincible. These are some of the words used to explain how it feels to be in the minority of Americans who have yet to contract COVID-19.

‘Like playing a game of Russian roulette’: People who avoided COVID so far share how they’re feeling

A 5-year-old boy received his first dose of a coronavirus vaccine at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston on Nov. 3, 2021.

Local parents of small children are divided over whether to get them vaccinated against COVID

As the long-awaited and newly authorized COVID-19 vaccines for children 6 months through 5 years old start arriving in the state this week, it remains an open question whether parents will leap at the chance to vaccinate their kids.

Tell us: Will you vaccinate your young child?

The untapped power of bottle deposits could save us from plastic bottle purgatory

Some 480 billion plastic bottles are sold worldwide each year. In the US, less than a third are ever recycled. There’s a proven way to do much better.

Canada will ban single-use plastics to combat pollution, climate change

The Stoughton Police Department has weathered state and federal criminal prosecutions, intense infighting that has led to several civil lawsuits, and an FBI probe into public corruption.

‘The worst of small-town governments’: In Stoughton, latest police scandal adds to long history of trouble

Over the past two decades, the Stoughton Police Department has been the epitome of dysfunction, besieged by scandals that have rocked this unassuming bedroom community south of Boston.

Golf fans were treated to stellar entertainment at The Country Club as Matt Fitzpatrick eked out a one-shot victory.

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The US Open at The Country Club was a smashing success. When can it come back?

“I think ‘epic’ would kind of sum it up,” said John Bodenhamer, chief championships officer for the US Golf Association.

Hot take: I’m cool with the Sriracha shortage

It’s one of the lesser condiments.

Kara Baskin: Why I will always carry a flame for Sriracha

Opinion

Nothing is simple at the Boston Public Schools, where the city is simultaneously searching for a new superintendent and trying to hammer out an agreement with state education regulators on a plan for to overhaul the struggling district of 46,000 students.

City shouldn’t pick a new school superintendent just yet

The search for a new superintendent is entering its final stages, but the city and state should agree to an improvement plan before the School Committee selects the leader to execute it.

MARCELA GARCÍA

Biden’s dismal record on helping people fleeing from danger

Charlie Baker, the T, and the myth of managerial brilliance

Enes Kanter Freedom and Johan Vande Lanotte

The world must address all human rights violations

Roadmap from critics of Israel sends chill through Jewish community

Centering critical voices, debates, and evidence-based opinion to reframe the national conversation on racial equity and hasten a more racially just society.

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150 years of The Boston Globe

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Jan. 6 panel to hear from Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, others Trump pushed

The hearings resume Tuesday with a focus on Donald Trump’s efforts to undo Joe Biden’s victory by leaning on officials in key battleground states to reject ballots outright or to submit alternative electors for the final tally in Congress.

Fire investigators probe ‘suspicious’ blaze in church rectory in Arlington

Melly said the fire was likely ignited by an intruder because there were some break-ins at the rectory earlier this week, but investigators are still determining the cause, he said.

Hundreds of dead birds washing up on Martha’s Vineyard

Animal control officials in Tisbury say a strain of bird flu may be responsible for killing hundreds of cormorants on the island.

France rules against burkini swimwear for religious reasons
France’s top administrative court ruled Tuesday against allowing body-covering “burkini” swimwear in public pools for religious reasons, arguing that it violates the principle of government neutrality toward religion.

Asian grocery retailers hit hard by import costs and delays
The challenges of importing and distributing goods make running a grocery store that depends on items from abroad an entirely different — and more complicated — task.

Mass. court issues temporary protection order against ‘The Flash’ star Ezra Miller, according to reports
A temporary protection order against actor Ezra Miller was issued out of Greenfield District Court Wednesday to a mother on behalf of her 12-year-old child, according to news reports.

Recommended reads

A new report states that there is an “undeniable pattern of well-capitalized businesses buying out independent operators in the neighborhoods and closing their bars.”

The whiter the Boston neighborhood, the easier it can be to find a restaurant with a license to serve booze, report shows

A new report underscores what many Boston politicians and restaurateurs have known for years, if not decades: there is a clear correlation between how white a neighborhood is in the city and how many on-premise liquor licenses for restaurants it has.

KEVIN CULLEN

Where have all the leaders gone?
Ted Kennedy and John Hume met for dinner in West Germany 50 years ago. The peace process in Ireland began in earnest, and a blueprint for reasoned leadership in divided societies emerged. Where has it gone?

Shirley Leung

‘We need to come together on the left’: LGBTQ leaders ponder the challenges ahead
Over the past few weeks, local LGBTQ business and civic leaders have reflected on how far the community has come, but also what challenges lie ahead — or may already be here.

The strange Mass. crime wave over catalytic converters and the bill aiming to curb theft
With these car parts being stolen at an alarming rate, state lawmakers are pushing a bill to try to thwart the theft of catalytic converters.

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Culture & Lifestyle

Kirstin Chen discussed her new book, "Counterfeit," at Booksmith in San Francisco.

Kirstin Chen’s new novel explores the model minority myth through a counterfeit handbag scheme

Singer-actress Mandy Moore will perform at Royale on June 19.

Mandy Moore reclaims her past, looks toward the future with ‘In Real Life’

Hank Willis Thomas, the artist behind "The Embrace," the long-awaited memorial to Coretta Scott King and Martin Luther King Jr., spoke at the ICA Wednesday as part of The Embrace Ideas Festival.

‘In the heart of their hug’: Hank Willis Thomas on his ‘Embrace’ tribute to the Kings

Looking for home in ‘Hurricane Girl’

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Drift boats anchor in large clusters in the Naknek River, on June 19, 2020, awaiting the start of red salmon fishing in Alaska’s Bristol Bay.

Roger Berkowitz and Sarah Schumann

Don’t endanger aquatic ecosystems in the name of solving climate change

Law enforcement officers stand guard as protesters march past Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's home on June 8 in Chevy Chase, Md. An armed man was arrested near Kavanaugh's home Wednesday morning and was later charged with attempted murder.

I know firsthand the threats judges face: My son was killed and my husband was shot

The need to hold the former president accountable for any crimes he may have committed in office has never been clearer or more urgent.

There is no question: Merrick Garland must put Trump on trial

The Boston police union should act to protect the vast majority of its law-abiding members who don’t deserve to be tainted by the worst actors on the force.

Does the city have the ability — and willingness — to fire the next Patrick Rose?

Opal Lee stopped for water and a cool-down during her 2.5-mile commemorative trek through Fort Worth, Texas, on Juneteenth last year. She plans to make a similar journey this Sunday.

The war on Juneteenth

IDEAS | WILL AUSTIN

Where have Boston’s children gone?

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THE GREAT DIVIDE

Two local educators named finalists in Boston superintendent search

The finalists are Somerville Superintendent Mary Skipper and Tommy Welch, a regional superintendent in BPS. They were selected from a pool of 34 applicants.

THE GREAT DIVIDE

Boston Public Schools moves forward in finding a new leader. Meet the two finalists

The pair both have deep roots in the city school system and prevailed in a pool of 34 applicants.

Hundreds of dead birds washing up on Martha’s Vineyard

Animal control officials in Tisbury say a strain of bird flu may be responsible for killing hundreds of cormorants on the island.

Taking aim at Baker’s leadership, top Mass. lawmakers promise hearing on troubled MBTA

Senate President Karen Spilka and House Speaker Ronald Mariano said the Legislature will hold a hearing “in the coming weeks” to better understand what federal transit officials last week described as a dysfunctional agency.

Sports

Manny Ramírez received his Red Sox Hall of Fame plaque Monday night at Fenway Park.

‘This is my first home’: Manny Ramírez makes his way back to Fenway Park

Ramírez, in town to belatedly acknowledge his induction into the Red Sox Hall of Fame, got to pal around with David Ortiz and meet some current Red Sox.

Wellesley, MA - 6/20/2022 Westwood celebrates their victory at the Division 1 girls’ lacrosse final at Babson College between Westwood and Wellesley on June 20, 2022. (Carlin Stiehl for The Boston Globe)

MIAA D1 GIRLS' LACROSSE FINAL | WESTWOOD 16, WELLESLEY 1

Westwood girls’ lacrosse is perfect again, cruises to another Division 1 title

The Wolverines extended their winning streak to 49 games with a dominant showing against Wellesley.

Brooks Koepka finished 12-over in the US Open at The Country Club.

Brooks Koepka becomes latest golfer to join Saudi-backed LIV series

Koepka was second player, behind Rory McIlroy, who speak out against a rival league in March 2020 when he said, “I have a hard time believing golf should be about just 48 players.”

Red Sox vs. Tigers | 7:10 p.m. (NESN)

Game 69: Tigers at Red Sox lineups and notes

Jeter Downs had his phone on do-not-disturb, but checked in time to get the call to the major leagues

Chris Sale begins rehab progression with one inning in Florida Complex League

Business

Home sales slow again as mortgage rates climb

Existing home sales fell 3.4 percent last month from April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.41 million, the National Association of Realtors said Tuesday.

Asian grocery retailers hit hard by import costs and delays

The challenges of importing and distributing goods make running a grocery store that depends on items from abroad an entirely different — and more complicated — task.

Attorney General Merrick Garland to visit Ukraine Tuesday to meet with prosecutor general

More than a million London commuters stay home during train strike

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In the main cottage (left), the first-floor primary bedroom, main living space, and the three second-floor bedrooms all have lake views, as do the sleeping porch and living area of the guest cottage (right). The owners’ grandchildren frolic among the trees.

Up to 22 relatives stay at these Maine cabins, a treasured family heirloom

The bittersweet triumph of a Juneteenth national holiday

This week's daters: Mary and Ryan.

Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘I thought she was fun, interesting, smart, and thoughtful’

The writer and his family on a visit to York, Maine, in 2014.

When I was a new dad, everyone said it would go by so fast. I get it now.

metro

Rhode Island Democratic Gov. Dan McKee delivers his State of the State address to lawmakers and guests in the House Chamber at the Statehouse, Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Providence, R.I.

Rhode Island political news: June 2022

Georgia elections officials to testify during Tuesday’s Jan. 6 committee hearing

Rhode Island business news: June 2022

sports

Austin Prep senior lefthander Evan Blanco is headed to the University of Virginia.

MBCA Senior All-Star game Tuesday night at BC High will feature seven D1-bound players

Lightning come roaring back to take Game 3 from Avalanche

Worcester makes its presence felt as depth shines in Red Sox victory over Tigers

business

Stock market information on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

Stocks gain ground, clawing back a piece of last week’s drop

Kellogg to split into three companies focused on snacks, cereals, and plant-based food

Lexington-based startup will target cystic fibrosis with a new twist on gene therapy

politics

Representative Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) and Representative Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) during a televised hearing by the committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 13, 2022.

Jan. 6 panel to hear from Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, others Trump pushed

Supreme Court rules religious schools can get Maine tuition aid

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger among witnesses for next Jan. 6 hearing

Nation

Former president Donald Trump was displayed on a screen during the Jan. 6 hearing last Thursday.

Watch live: Jan. 6 committee holds fourth public hearing on Capitol insurrection

Police response to Uvalde school shooting was an ‘abject failure,’ Texas’ public safety chief testifies

For those who have yet to contract COVID, it feels like ‘the clock is running out’

World

Someone played in the Red Sea at El Sokhna beach in Suez, Egypt, 2018, while wearing a burkini, a swimsuit worn by certain Muslims to cover the entire body.

France rules against burkini swimwear for religious reasons

Canada will ban single-use plastics to combat pollution, climate change

More than a million London commuters stay home during train strike

opinion

A protest in Boston in 2018 organized by the Poor People's Campaign.

The next Big Dig shouldn’t be a dig

Job training is human infrastructure

Roadmap from critics of Israel sends chill through Jewish community

lifestyle

Business-card-sized information about monkeypox was available at the Utah Pride Festival from the Salt Lake County Health Department.

UK to offer vaccines to some queer men to stop monkeypox; officials cite higher transmission risk

I’m having doubts about moving in with him

So what about that Celtics fan who got a ‘2022 World Champions’ tattoo?

food & dining

Shrimp and White Bean Skillet Dinner.

Recipe: Stretch shrimp with budget-friendly white beans in this flavorful skillet dinner

Recipe: Sweet-and-sour agrodolce is a bold seasoning in these haddock grill packs

Recipe: Garnish creamy, smooth yogurt panna cotta with bright, macerated strawberries

travel

A cooked lobster is served on a picnic table in New England.

8 must-attend food and wine festivals in Rhode Island this summer

Grab that towel: These sandy strands have been named the best beaches in Massachusetts

A sunflower maze, a new Lake Placid hotel, and thousands of books on the go

Arts

Hank Willis Thomas, the artist behind "The Embrace," the long-awaited memorial to Coretta Scott King and Martin Luther King Jr., spoke at the ICA Wednesday as part of The Embrace Ideas Festival.

‘In the heart of their hug’: Hank Willis Thomas on his ‘Embrace’ tribute to the Kings

At PEM, Zachari Logan’s ‘Remembrance’ finds beauty in ambiguity

In ‘History Is No Mystery,’ artist Shea Justice draws parallels between American racism past and present

Books

Mr. Lamming, speaking at the University of Miami’s Center for the Humanities in 2011.

George Lamming, a Caribbean writer who explored the end of colonialism, dies

Jean-Louis Trintignant, French actor of powerful reserve, dies at 91

A daughter’s tale in ‘Also a Poet’

Movies

Mr. Trintignant acted in more than 130 films over seven decades.

Jean-Louis Trintignant, French actor of powerful reserve, dies at 91

Chris Evans makes surprise appearance at ‘Lightyear’ screening in Boston

Nantucket Film Festival showcases colorful characters

Television

Celebrity chef and restauranteur Tiffani Faison reacts after throwing out the first pitch on Pride Night at Fenway Park.

Tiffani Faison thanks supporters after receiving ‘hateful’ backlash following first pitch on Pride Night at Fenway

This week’s TV: ‘Friends’ and a Brandeis gift, Maya Rudolph’s ‘Loot,’ and honors for Jon Stewart

Jon Snow — and Kit Harington — to return in ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoff

music

Conductor Yoichi Udagawa, shown in this undated handout photo, led the New England Philharmonic on Saturday evening at Jordan Hall.

Yoichi Udagawa hits the right notes with New England Philharmonic

At Leader Bank Pavilion, Bonnie Raitt’s excellence is no surprise

Mandy Moore reclaims her past, looks toward the future with ‘In Real Life’

Theater/Dance

From left: Teresa Langford, Michael_Wood, Ann Dang, and Jordan Pearson in Gloucester Stage Company’s production of “Gloria."

A workplace comedy goes to some very dark places in ‘Gloria’ at Gloucester Stage

‘A Beautiful Noise’ aims to tell Neil Diamond’s story, inside and out

With ‘The Orchard,’ the Arlekin Players return Chekhov to the digital frontier

globe local

Athene Wilson, a soul and R&B singer from Dorchester, performs with David Fuller on drums, Daniel Day on bass, and Rollins Ross on keys at The Porch Southern Fare and Juke Joint in Medford.

Live music is now on the menu around Greater Boston

Luna moths grace the landscape at Mount Auburn Cemetery

Drones disappear from store shelves

Obituaries

Dr. Ellwood, at his office in Minneapolis in 1970.

Dr. Paul M. Ellwood Jr., architect of the HMO, is dead at 95

Clela Rorex, who issued first same-sex marriage licenses, dies

Jean Entine, activist and ally for Boston’s women of color, dies at 79