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David Carter, a landscaper, was on the waitlist for Patriots season tickets for about half of his 36 years of life.

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After nearly 20 years, a retired bus driver finally got his Pats season tickets. But at 69, he asks, how much longer can he schlepp to Gillette?

The waitlist for Pats season tickets has grown so long people are no longer the same person they were when they signed up.

Railroad company bulldozes thousands of trees, enraging residents worried about the impact on water supply
“This is an environmental nightmare for our town,” said David Sarkisian, whose property abuts the cleared land.

Forecasters predict wet Labor Day; showers expected through Tuesday morning
Widespread showers are predicted across the state and most of New England for Monday.

Cool weather Tuesday will bring a touch of fall to the area.

Labor Day washout for many

We may still be an official drought for a while in spite of the upcoming rain but as long as the forecast verifies the intensity of the drought will definitely have been diminished.

Kamala Harris touts White House support of workers at Labor Day breakfast in Boston
Harris, who chairs the White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment, said her parents met while demonstrating in support of civil rights, and they taught her the value of collective action to bring about change.

Judge grants Trump bid for special master in Mar-a-Lago case

A federal judge on Monday granted a request by former president Donald Trump’s legal team to appoint a special master to review documents seized by the FBI during a search of his Florida home last month.

COVID-19 boosters targeting Omicron are now available. Will people want them?
Some doctors have seen high interest in the new shots.

When to get your Omicron booster, and other things to know about the new shots

CVS agrees to buy Signify Health for about $8 billion

CVS Health Corp. has reached a deal to buy home-health and technology services provider Signify Health Inc. for about $8 billion, as the drugstore chain continues to expand beyond its retail origins.

Hiker dies after being stricken on New Hampshire trail

A 39-year-old woman has died after she was stricken with a medical condition on a New Hampshire hiking trail, New Hampshire Fish & Game said.

Man charged in Eliza Fletcher abduction kidnapped attorney in 2000
The man charged with kidnapping a Tennessee woman jogging near the University of Memphis last week spent 22 years behind bars for a previous kidnapping.

Jon Bernthal as Julian Kaye in "American Gigolo," premiering Sunday on Showtime.

MATTHEW GILBERT | YOUR TV GPS

This week’s TV: David Milch’s memoir, a new ‘American Gigolo,’ and a question that haunts the Marathon bombings

David Milch, the guy behind “NYPD Blue” and “Deadwood” among other revered shows, has a memoir coming out Sept. 13. This is notable because 1) He is a famously potent writer, and 2) He has Alzheimer’s disease.

LIV Golf commissioner Greg Norman dispensed with any golf decorum at The International by tossing beers to fans who awaited the start of a three-way playoff won by Dustin Johnson.

It may have branded itself as ‘golf, but louder,’ but there’s no denying the hot mess LIV Golf has created

In the world of LIV Golf, tradition is eschewed and gimmicks are embraced.

Free beer, Diplo, and fireworks — LIV Golf offers a championship Sunday unlike any other

Ready or not, Bill Belichick's team will open the season Sunday in Miami.

ben volin | on football

The Patriots offense had a tough training camp. But does it matter?

There was sloppy play in practices and games, but some veteran observers caution against counting out a Bill Belichick team.

Opinion

An American flag is displayed in a third-grade classroom at a school in Brookline before the 2020-2021 school year.

Another school year, new reasons to worry

Safety tops the list and Governor Baker is looking for $40 million more to help tackle the issue.

Financial support is one of the best tools for battling the drug epidemic

Abdullah Shihipar, Alexandra B. Collins, and Brandon D.L. Marshall

What to do with opioid settlement funds? Open overdose prevention centers.

Could this be the year Massachusetts finally elects a Black woman to statewide office?

Randy Rosenthal

Close the methadone clinics at Mass. and Cass

The Talk | Kristen Pope

Lily’s big hair day
For the last year of pre-kindergarten, my daughter, Lily, has thrived as the only Black child in her entire school, where her teachers and school administrators love her, care for her, and support her. But there have been some bumps that mostly involved race; one instance was related to her hair.

Orange Line shutdown

Representative Seth Moulton calling for ‘top-to-bottom changes’ and ‘a wholesale culture shift’ at the MBTA
US Representative Seth Moulton is calling for “top-to-bottom changes” and “a wholesale culture shift” at the MBTA.

‘It was helplessly funny’: Amid frustrating Orange Line shutdown, some shuttle drivers provide positivity
From telling jokes to playing music over the speakers, some riders have been praising the upbeat attitudes of the shuttle bus drivers who have come to Boston during the Orange Line shutdown.

During first week of Orange Line shutdown, officials highlight obstacles cyclists often face
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Cambridge City Councilor Alanna Mallon took to Twitter this week to highlight common safety issues cyclists face.

Your guide to the MBTA’s Orange Line shutdown
The Orange Line is shut down until the morning of Sept. 19. Find shuttle bus routes, schedules, and guides to navigate Boston.

Pick your stops: Find an alternative Orange Line route

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Worcester man facing manslaughter charge in connection with overdose death of woman
Jonathan Delacruz, 31, was arrested by Worcester police detectives Friday and charged with manslaughter and distribution of a class A substance, according to a statement from Worcester District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr.’s office Monday.

Police investigate transgender pride flag burning at Brookline church as a hate crime
The flag burning took place at United Parish in Brookline on Harvard Street and is believed to have occurred between 10 p.m. on Aug. 25 and 9 a.m. the following morning, Lieutenant Derek Hayes, a police spokesman, said in a statement Monday morning.

Over-the-counter hearing aids could bring lower prices and a burst of innovation
A long-awaited FDA rule promises to drop the price of hearing devices substantially.

Rammstein prepares to set Gillette Stadium ablaze
The German band's live show is a thunder-and-lightning amusement park of giant towers, light, explosions, fireballs, smoke, flares, confetti, and flamethrowers.

KARA MILLER | THE BIG IDEA

Kids, smartphones, and our enormous gamble
Recent research underscores the degree to which phones and screens have taken over the lives of adolescents, and the potential impact on their brains and mental health.

Four men killed in motor vehicle crash in Rollinsford, N.H., police say
At around 8:30 p.m., Rollinsford police and fire officials went to Portland Avenue near Toll Road for a report of a motor vehicle crash, police said.

Recommended reads

The remains of the Long Island Bridge that connected Quincy to the island. The Long Island facility has been closed for eight years.

Is Long Island the answer to Mass. and Cass?

The 225-acre island once served as a refuge for those in need of a place to stay or treatment for addiction. Eight years after its closure, it still lays empty.

Jeneé Osterheldt

Serena’s serve
The great Serena Williams closed her career at the US Open. And even as she lost, she won.

Free Staters seek to undo New Hampshire government from within
While Free Staters in New Hampshire see a blueprint for shrinking government and protecting the rights to privacy and private property, critics see a back-door assault on democracy itself.

This lawyer’s epic fall from grace landed him in prison. Now, he’s back in court, fighting for others.
Robert George had all the laurels that come with an accomplished legal career. Yet, he “so disgracefully and inexplicably fell off the straight and narrow path,” he was sentenced to 42 months in prison. Under state rules, a disbarred lawyer cannot seek reinstatement for eight years after disbarment; for George that meant 2020, and he did not hesitate.

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Culture & Lifestyle

Van Morrison performs at Tanglewood.

At Tanglewood, Van Morrison makes moments count

Rammstein set the stage ablaze with pyro theatrics at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field Aug. 31.

Rammstein prepares to set Gillette Stadium ablaze

Hallelujah The Hills and frontman Ryan Walsh (second from right) return to the Jamaica Plain Music Festival Saturday for a third time.

Jamaica Plain Music Festival is back with another locally sourced lineup

Paddy Considine as King Viserys Targaryen in "House of the Dragon."

‘House of the Dragon’ episode 3 recap: The Game of Marriages continues

Special Projects

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Top Spots to Live in Greater Boston in 2022

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Demonstrators gather for the "Justice for J6" rally in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 18, 2021, in support of the pro-Trump rioters who attacked the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Paul G. Kirk Jr.

Will political violence be America’s ‘new normal’?

Boris Johnson, then prime minister of the United Kingdom; President Biden; German Chancellor Olaf Scholz; and France's president, Emmanuel Macron, during the G7 Summit in Germany on June 28.

IDEAS | STEPHEN KINZER

The West is languishing without great leaders

In a column earlier this summer, I asked readers a couple of questions. Dozens took the time to share their thoughts.

Readers weigh in on our dysfunctional democracy

The campus at Stanford University, which had an endowment of nearly $38 billion in 2021.

IDEAS | Bruce A. Kimball & Sarah M. Iler

How the richest university endowments exacerbate inequality

In an image provided by the US Navy, the guided-missile cruiser Antietam in the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, Aug. 28. The US Navy said that two of its warships were sailing through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, the first such passage by American ships since China began large-scale military exercises in response to a visit to Taiwan by Speaker Nancy Pelosi in early August.

It’s time for a firm shift in our policy toward China

“My ovaries, like me, are only 37, still working hard to regulate my mood, metabolism, and sleep cycle. I’d like to hang on to them for as long as possible.”

IDEAS | MARISSA CONRAD

The medical gamble of my life

Metro

Esther Cooper Jackson, civil rights writer, leader for decades, dies at 105

Ms. Jackson was the longtime managing editor of Freedomways: A Quarterly Review of the Freedom Movement, which published writers such as James Baldwin and Alice Walker.

Moon Landrieu, New Orleans mayor who led on civil rights, dies at 92

He was appointed by President Carter to serve as Housing and Urban Development secretary, but his legacy rested chiefly on his political career in Louisiana during and after the civil rights movement.

Dave Epstein | Forecast

Labor Day washout for many

We may still be an official drought for a while in spite of the upcoming rain but as long as the forecast verifies the intensity of the drought will definitely have been diminished.

Railroad company bulldozes thousands of trees, enraging residents worried about the impact on water supply

“This is an environmental nightmare for our town,” said David Sarkisian, whose property abuts the cleared land.

Sports

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh (right) on Monday advocated for players to share in the television revenues of an expanded College Football Playoff field.

College football

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh hopes players get a revenue share from 12-team College Football Playoff

“I do believe the players should receive a revenue share from the massive TV deals that have been worked out," Harbaugh said Monday.

American Frances Tiafoe upset Rafael Nadal in the fourth round of the US Open in four sets.

Rafael Nadal’s 22-match Grand Slam winning streak ends with loss to Frances Tiafoe at US Open

Nadal lost in four sets.

Zach Wilson injured his right knee in a preseason game against the Eagles Aug. 12.

Jets quarterback Zach Wilson works out, still ‘possible’ to start against Ravens Sunday

The Jets will evaluate Wilson over the next two days and make a decision on his status Wednesday.

Baseball notebook

Aaron Judge connects again for MLB-best 54th home run, Yankees top Twins

Quarterback Mitch Trubisky named Week 1 starter as Steelers begin post Ben Roethlisberger era

No. 1-ranked Iga Swiatek gets past her mistakes to beat Jule Niemeier in fourth round at US Open

Business

CVS agrees to buy Signify Health for about $8 billion

CVS Health Corp. has reached a deal to buy home-health and technology services provider Signify Health Inc. for about $8 billion, as the drugstore chain continues to expand beyond its retail origins.

CVS Agrees to Buy Signify Health for About $8 Billion

CVS Health Corp. has reached a deal to buy home-health and technology services provider Signify Health Inc. for about $8 billion, as the drugstore chain continues to expand beyond its retail origins.

OPEC+ agrees to cut production by 100,000 barrels a day

Drought takes toll on crops

magazine

Paul Damon harvests clams in Ipswich.

‘It’s a lost cause’: Inside the last stand of New England’s soft-shell clam

Is a famous shipwreck in Newport Harbor? There's a fight over that.

15 picture-perfect treats for under $20 at Boston restaurants

Pasta with zucchini, pancetta, and saffron.

Recipes: Summer veggies like zucchini and corn put a fresh spin on pasta

metro

A team of researchers from Providence-based Care New England Health System, Henry Ford Health, and Michigan State University is collaborating on a $6.2 million mental health research grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), on the “ROSE” study.

New study examines program that could prevent half the cases of postpartum depression in the US

What do moonshine, Jewish rugelach pastries, and kimchi have in common?

On Labor Day, remembering the 1934 Saylesville Massacre

sports

In seven games since returning from an injury, Trevor Story was 13 for 28 going into Monday.

Red Sox’ Trevor Story has tapped into something at the plate

After nearly 20 years, a retired bus driver finally got his Pats season tickets. But at 69, he asks, how much longer can he schlepp to Gillette?

Take a look at the first Globe Top 20 rankings for the fall high school sports season

business

Soybeans stand in the field of a farm during harvest in Wyanet, Illinois, U.S., on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.

The summer drought’s hefty toll on American crops

Liz Truss wins leadership race to become next UK prime minister

New study examines program that could prevent half the cases of postpartum depression in the US

politics

A letter from acting archivist of the United States Debra Steidel Wall to former President Donald Trump's legal team is photographed Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022. The letter details that the National Archives recovered 100 documents bearing classified markings, totaling more than 700 pages, from an initial batch of 15 boxes retrieved from Mar-a-Lago earlier in 2022.

Judge grants Trump bid for special master in Mar-a-Lago case

Biden visits key swing states as midterm crunch time begins

What to watch in Massachusetts’ primary election

Nation

Susie Fawvor in her family home, which has withstood every major hurricane since its construction in 1915, but was damaged in Hurricane Laura in 2020, in Grand Chenier, La., Sept. 3, 2022. The 2022 hurricane season has been unusually calm, but the absence of storms has only ratcheted up the anxiety. (Emily Kask/The New York Times)

On the Gulf Coast, a quiet hurricane season (so far!) brings little relief

Man charged in Eliza Fletcher abduction kidnapped attorney in 2000

Suspect charged in abduction of missing Memphis teacher Eliza Fletcher

World

Liz Truss, 47, who served as foreign secretary in Boris Johnson's Cabinet, won the race to succeed him and become UK prime minister. She defeated Rishi Sunak, a former chancellor of the Exchequer.

Truss to replace Johnson at a time of crisis for Britain

Canadian police expand search for 2 suspects after deadly knife attacks

Southwest China quake leaves 21 dead, triggers landslides

opinion

A man ascends stairs in the Massachusetts State House on August 1, 2022.

For state House: García, Montaño, and Worrell

How the richest university endowments exacerbate inequality

The West is languishing without great leaders

lifestyle

Should I have considered couples therapy?

Live performances and a season brimming with entertainment on display at the Greater Boston Arts Expo

After 1,500 texts, is this an emotional affair?

food & dining

Seeing her father, Humphrey, work front-of-house restaurant jobs made Yadiska van Putten want to work in the industry.

Culinary school enrollment drops even as need soars at restaurants

What do moonshine, Jewish rugelach pastries, and kimchi have in common?

A guide to all things green: The best of R.I.’s vegan and vegetarian scene

travel

A group of friends and surfers gathered at a beach camp set up on Monhegan Bluffs Beach on Block Island, R.I., on Aug. 27.

On Block Island, parties in town and pristine, natural beauty to explore outdoors

Plan to launch Montreal-to-Boston train service gains steam

A Southern California road trip in the summer? I surprised even myself.

Arts

Amy Heller, "Horseshoes vs Skates," LED mixed-media cyanotype on silk, in "Out of the Blue" at PAAM.

Tangled up in blue at Provincetown Art Association and Museum

At the MFA, the liveliness of ‘Stillness’

Zainab Sumu’s fibers of being

Books

Mr. Lord, during an interview in his New York office in 2013.

Sterling Lord, premier literary agent, is dead at 102

A young duchess, an angry husband, a murder?

A good man is hard to find

Movies

The Luna Theater at Mill No. 5 in Lowell is one of more than 20 area movie theaters participating in National Cinema Day.

Coming soon: $3 tickets for National Cinema Day

‘Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul’ ministers to the faithful

Game, set, ‘McEnroe’

Television

Paddy Considine as King Viserys Targaryen in "House of the Dragon."

‘House of the Dragon’ episode 3 recap: The Game of Marriages continues

This week’s TV: David Milch’s memoir, a new ‘American Gigolo,’ and a question that haunts the Marathon bombings

Will season 3 be a wakeup call for ‘The Morning Show’?

music

Rammstein set the stage ablaze with pyro theatrics at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field Aug. 31.

Rammstein prepares to set Gillette Stadium ablaze

Aerosmith all-timers: 10 favorite shows from decades of covering the band

Campfire festival blazes again at Passim this weekend

Theater/Dance

Wesley T. Jones (left) as Keith Watson and Elena Hurst as Hector Tobar in "Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992," at American Repertory Theater.

In a riveting ‘Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992,′ a disparate community speaks its truths

In Anna Deavere Smith’s ‘Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992,’ the voices of a shattered city

Jacob’s Pillow festival closes with mighty Miami City Ballet

globe local

MetroWest residents attending a job and resource fair at South Middlesex Opportunity Council, in Framingham.

MetroWest: A region with prosperity and inequity

Turning a botanic garden into an enchanted forest

The Argument: Will Massachusetts benefit from sports betting?

Obituaries

Civil rights activist Esther Cooper Jackson at Harvard's W. E. B. Du Bois Institute in Cambridge in 2011.

Esther Cooper Jackson, civil rights writer, leader for decades, dies at 105

Moon Landrieu, New Orleans mayor who led on civil rights, dies at 92

Paul Paget, who helmed Boston’s Swan Boats for more than 50 years, dies at 99