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Mr. Thomas, at work in the Globe newsroom in 1979.

Jack Thomas, journalist who poignantly wrote of his terminal diagnosis, dies at 83

"I just wish I could stay a little longer," Mr. Thomas wrote last year after learning he would soon die of cancer.

I just learned I only have months to live. This is what I want to say.

NORTH KINGSTOWN SCHOOLS

‘Worst teacher I ever had’: Former Davisville Middle School student speaks out against former teacher
The woman is the latest former student from North Kingstown, R.I., to accuse school administrators of failing to deal with teachers who were behaving inappropriately with students.

The middle school boys thought their teacher was a ‘creep.’ So they tracked how he treated the girls.

‘Whitey’ Bulger hangs over trial of South Boston man seeking compensation for wrongful conviction
Frederick Weichel filed a civil suit seeking compensation after he was wrongfully convicted of a 1980 murder.

Details emerge about mystery woman who led migrants to Martha’s Vineyard

After promising the Venezuelan free passage to Boston, jobs, and refuge, the woman they knew as "Perla" disappeared. Now, the San Antonio sheriff’s office appears to have identified her -- and they're on her trail.

Immigrant-rights advocates file suit against Florida officials for sending migrants to Martha’s Vineyard

Defense seeks to poke holes in case of woman charged with murdering her boyfriend, a Boston police officer, in Canton

Lawyers for Karen A. Read - the woman charged with murder and other counts for allegedly driving over her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, during a January blizzard in Canton - sought to poke holes in the prosecution’s case at a pretrial hearing Monday.

High-profile attorney joins legal team for woman charged with killing Boston police officer in Canton

Brother of patient who died at New Hampshire hospital slams state regulators

After a Globe investigation into a celebrated surgeon’s track record of malpractice settlements and lawsuits, the state created a legislative subcommittee to investigate the Board of Medicine.

Man convicted in 2013 murder of South Boston woman asks federal judge to toss conviction, release him

A jury found Edwin J. Alemany guilty of first-degree murder following his 2015 trial for kidnapping Amy E. Lord as she left her home on July 23, 2013, forcing her to make five ATM withdrawals, and then stabbing her 40 times in Hyde Park.

Climate change made Hurricane Ian worse, study finds

Hurricane Ian pummeled parts of Florida, killing dozens and inflicting tens of billions of dollars in damage. Much of the devastation has been due to the storm’s relentless rainfall, which a new analysis says was made significantly worse by climate change.

‘We’re with you,’ Biden tells Puerto Rico ahead of visit Dave Epstein: New England could still see some remnants of Ian’s rain this week

Rich Hill delivered one more quality start to finish up the season in a Red Sox win.

Red Sox 4, Rays 3

Rich Hill had one last chance to start this season, and he starred again as the Red Sox finally got one over on the Rays

Hill sparkled once more in his final start of the season, allowing just three hits and one earned run to finish up the year with a win.

Berkeley Investments is planning a 203,000-square-foot biomanufacturing facility at 161 Concord Road in Billerica.

Biomanufacturing plant planned for Billerica

The 22-acre site will be the latest in a series being built around the Boston-Cambridge biotech hub.

Despite development slowdown, the state’s life science industry keeps on building

Bill Belichick would not confirm Monday whether Brian Hoyer, who departed with a head injury after a sack in the first quarter Sunday, flew home to New England with the team following the game.

Bill Belichick largely stays quiet on Patriots quarterback dilemma

The coach largely deferred questions after Brian Hoyer lasted fewer than 10 minutes in Sunday's loss. The Patriots are likely to add another QB this week.

Opinion

Massachusetts' bid for federal funding to replace the Sagamore Bridge was not included in $1.5 billion in federal grant money awarded under the “Infrastructure for Rebuilding America” or “INFRA” program.

With Cape Cod bridges, no one brought home the bacon for Massachusetts

The entire congressional delegation put their weight behind the application to replace the aging bridges. So did the Baker administration and the US Army Corps of Engineers, which owns the bridges. What happened?

There is no home for Asian Americans in the Republican Party anymore

Multiracial democracy is under threat at the US Supreme Court

MARCELA GARCÍA

A private sponsorship program for displaced Venezuelans

Putin is not bluffing with his nuclear threats

The Big Picture | Brandon Hasbrouck

American horror story: The Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court’s October 2022 term is set up to be a Halloween massacre, and Black, Brown, and poor people will suffer the worst of these cases’ likely outcomes.

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150 years of The Boston Globe

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

Spotlight investigation

Part 1

A celebrated surgeon, a trail of secrets and death
Dr. Yvon Baribeau set a record for malpractice settlements, and many colleagues tried desperately to stop him. But hospital executives let him go on and on.

Timeline: What the public didn't know about Dr. Yvon Baribeau Video: What the Spotlight Team’s investigation discovered about Dr. Baribeau N.H. hospital promises review after revelations about doctor with 21 malpractice settlements

Dr. Yvon Baribeau

A crisis of conscience, with lives on the line

Alarmed doctors at Manchester's Catholic Medical Center tried to get a troubled colleague barred from surgery. But hospital leaders resisted. Then came the "summer of death."

More recent stories

North Korea sends missile soaring over Japan in escalation

The latest launch comes after North Korea in late September fired off one of its biggest barrages of missiles in a week under leader Kim Jong Un.

Trump files $475 million defamation lawsuit against CNN

Former President Trump on Monday sued CNN, seeking $475 million in damages, saying the network had defamed him in an effort to short-circuit any future political campaign.

Sent to jail instead of a mental health facility, Truro man dies of apparent suicide

Since Friday, the extended Howe family has been overwhelmed by two tragedies — the murder of matriarch Susan Howe in her Truro home and the apparent suicide of her son, Adam, while jailed on charges of killing his mother.

Abuse in National Women’s Soccer League was systemic, damning report finds

An independent investigation into the scandals that erupted in the National Women’s Soccer League last season found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the sport, impacting multiple teams, coaches, and players, according to a report released Monday.

Man found dead in Millbury home texted he had feared he would be killed; partner charged with assault to murder

A 34-year-old man was ordered held on $50,000 cash bail Monday on charges stemming from the death of his boyfriend in Millbury on Saturday.

CDC drops traveler health notices for individual countries

On Monday, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention dropped its country-by-country COVID-19 travel health notices that it began issuing early in the pandemic.

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It’s hard to learn about problems in a physician’s past, but here are some tips that can help.

Spotlight investigation: A celebrated surgeon, a trail of secrets and death

THE FINE PRINT

Left by the side of the road by a Lyft driver and then charged for a pricey second ride
The customer says the second ride-share she took on her journey more than doubled the cost of the trip.

Here are five no-electricity products to lower your energy bills this winter
As colder months near and the cost of heating your home soars, these devices may make it easier to avoid raising your thermostat.

FALL FOLIAGE

Three off-the-beaten track fall foliage towns
Foliage season is supposed to be New England’s most glorious time of year, but it can quickly turn ugly when we’re in bumper-to-bumper traffic on a Tour de Foliage. But in these colorful towns, you’ll notice maple trees, not motorists.

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Culture & Lifestyle

Lizzo in concert at TD Garden Friday.

Love is all around Lizzo at TD Garden show

The MIT Museum will open its new 56,000-square-foot, purpose-built home to the public on Oct. 2.

New MIT Museum glimpses the future and examines school’s past

An Airbnb rental in Danvers looks like the witches' cottage in "Hocus Pocus"

To celebrate ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ release, book a stay at ‘The Hocus Pocus Cottage’ in Danvers

An image from the title sequence of "Severance."

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Massachusetts' bid for federal funding to replace the Sagamore Bridge was not included in $1.5 billion in federal grant money awarded under the “Infrastructure for Rebuilding America” or “INFRA” program.

With Cape Cod bridges, no one brought home the bacon for Massachusetts

Alabama state Senators Rodger Smitherman, left, and Jim McClendon look over maps during the special session on redistricting at the Alabama State House in Montgomery, Ala., on Nov. 1, 2021.

Multiracial democracy is under threat at the US Supreme Court

Russian RS-24 Yars ballistic missiles roll in Red Square during the Victory Day military parade in Moscow in 2020. Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that he wouldn't hesitate to use nuclear weapons to ward off Ukraine's attempt to reclaim control of its occupied regions that Moscow has claimed.

Putin is not bluffing with his nuclear threats

Miners haul out bags of raw cobalt in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo, in 2021.

Oliver McPherson-Smith

Empty promises won’t end green slavery

Afghan refugee children in a playroom at an immigration center in Alexandria, Va., on July 30, 2022.

Biden needs to unclog the refugee pipeline

David Flynn, the former head football coach at Dedham High School.

IDEAS | JOAN VENNOCHI

A bitter lesson in Dedham schools

Metro

Man convicted in 2013 murder of South Boston woman asks federal judge to toss conviction, release him

A jury found Edwin J. Alemany guilty of first-degree murder following his 2015 trial for kidnapping Amy E. Lord as she left her home on July 23, 2013, forcing her to make five ATM withdrawals, and then stabbing her 40 times in Hyde Park.

Warren residents speak out against new affordable housing project

Others who testified were outraged the proposal includes razing two buildings in town’s historic district.

Details emerge about mystery woman who led migrants to Martha’s Vineyard

After promising the Venezuelan free passage to Boston, jobs, and refuge, the woman they knew as "Perla" disappeared. Now, the San Antonio sheriff’s office appears to have identified her -- and they're on her trail.

Logan Airport murals honor Tuskegee Airman Enoch O’Dell ‘Woody’ Woodhouse II

Enoch O’Dell “Woody” Woodhouse II, a 95-year-old Roxbury native and one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, was honored for his service Monday with two murals in Logan International Airport and an appointment to the state militia.

Sports

Nick Kyrgios's lawyer asked for an adjournment so forensic mental health reports could be prepared.

Tennis star Nick Kyrgios wants assault charge dismissed based on his mental health

The charge reportedly relates to an incident involving his former girlfriend.

Deebo Samuel was too much for Leonard Floyd and the Rams on Monday, racking up 115 yards on six connections with Jimmy Garoppolo in San Francisco's victory.

49ERS 24, RAMS 9

Dynamic Deebo Samuel keeps 49ers rolling over rival Rams

San Francisco used a relentless defense to slow down coach Sean McVay's offense and got enough big plays for the win, the biggest a 57-yard touchdown from Samuel.

Bruins goaltender Keith Kinkaid was helped off the ice with muscle cramps early in the third period.

Preseason: Devils 1, Bruins 0

With their top talent resting, Bruins show little offensive spark in preseason loss to Devils

Goaltender Keith Kinkaid was the Bruins star, but he departed in the third period.

Red Sox 4, Rays 3

Rich Hill had one last chance to start this season, and he starred again as the Red Sox finally got one over on the Rays

John Harbaugh sticking with fourth-down logic in Buffalo loss

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The Celtics aren’t getting Kia-leaping Blake Griffin, but his willingness to adapt still makes him valuable

Business

Kim Kardashian to pay $1.26 million over crypto promotion

Stories you may have missed from the world of business.

CDC drops traveler health notices for individual countries

On Monday, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention dropped its country-by-country COVID-19 travel health notices that it began issuing early in the pandemic.

American Airlines CEO defends JetBlue deal to federal judge

Imagining a new role for the Kennedy compound

magazine

From left: Grade 9 students Dehlen Rabb, Marlon Benjamin, and Jose Jimenez.

THE GREAT DIVIDE

‘The Mary Lyon way’: A Boston inclusion school’s successful approach to re-engagement

Schools should teach the forgotten history of the Pledge of Allegiance

Why it’s time to stop leaving voice mail messages

The writer’s baby sitter, Miss Anderson, in 1957.

My baby sitter sent me into the woods to look for butterflies

metro

A Bluebikes station outside the Newton Free Library.

Newton taking more time before adding new Bluebikes stations

Family ACCESS holds Literacy Day for Newton residents

‘Worst teacher I ever had’: Former Davisville Middle School student speaks out against former teacher

sports

Tony La Russa will step down as manager of the White Sox as he deals with a heart issue.

Tony La Russa steps down as White Sox manager over heart issue

Rafael Devers had another All-Star campaign for the Red Sox, but he knows he’s capable of much more

Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk is ‘slightly ahead of schedule’ in his rehab

business

Berkeley Investments is planning a 203,000-square-foot biomanufacturing facility at 161 Concord Road in Billerica.

Biomanufacturing plant planned for Billerica

Fraud, scam cases increasing on Zelle, Senate report finds

Wall Street rebounds as stocks see best day since July

politics

The Supreme Court on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Supreme Court takes up key voting rights case from Alabama

Lawyer declined Trump request to tell National Archives all material was returned

Herschel Walker paid for girlfriend’s abortion, report says

Nation

People stand on the destroyed bridge to Pine Island as they view the damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in Matlacha, Fla., on Oct. 2.

Frustrations mount as Hurricane Ian’s effects linger

Biden says Puerto Rico will get ‘every single dollar promised’ for recovery

Arizona clinic has workaround for abortion pill ban

World

Colombia's Vice President Francia Marquez shakes hands with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during their visit to Fragmentos Museum, on Oct. 3, in Bogota, Colombia.

Blinken backs Colombia’s ‘holistic’ approach to drug policy

North Korea sends missile soaring over Japan in escalation

Left and right battle for future of Brazil in runoff vote

opinion

Fishing shacks and boats line a waterway in Menemsha Basin in Chilmark.

State needs to give islands the mechanism to keep residents housed

Presumption of innocence abandoned, damage done on City Council

The halcyon days of a friendlier America — that’s a myth

lifestyle

The Extraordinary Rendition Band, hailing from Providence, is one of 20 bands that will take to Davis Square for this year's HONK! Festival.

HONK! returns with a multi-day music extravaganza

I don’t think I can be friends with this ex

‘Portraits of Pride’ celebrates truth and love for LGBT History Month with new public art exhibition

food & dining

A mini mezze plate from Greek restaurant and marketplace Yoleni’s in downtown Providence.

Food tours are popular in Europe, but could they take off in Rhode Island?

Combating food insecurity among college students with campus farms

‘Cheers’ fans clink glasses on 40th anniversary of the TV show’s premiere

travel

A couple walks along Menemsha Public Beach in Chilmark on Sept. 23, 2022.

A fondness for shoulder season

Keep that summer vibe going: 10 reasons to head to Martha’s Vineyard now

Fine art, ghost stories, and stylish hotel workspaces

Arts

John Thomson, "Curio Shop," 1868–1872

When the camera has an imperial power

At Wellesley’s Davis Museum, a colonial misappropriation gets a 21st-century makeover

Sofía Córdova eyes the other side of apocalypse

Books

A brief era of brutality and change in ‘American Midnight’

Linda Ronstadt can’t stand ‘boring writing’

On the shimmering border between truth and fiction

Movies

"I went up there thinking I could make a difference," Ms. Littlefeather said in 1990. "I was very naive. I told people about oppression. They said, 'You're ruining our evening.' "

Sacheen Littlefeather, who declined Brando’s Oscar, dies at 75

When Bobby met Aaron: ‘Bros’ is a meet cute that hits the mark

‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’: It’s a strange brew

Television

Two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank stars as a disgraced New York journalist in “Alaska Daily,” an ABC drama set in Anchorage.

This week’s TV: True-crime kidnapping, a ‘Community’ movie, and a Hilary Swank series

‘Cheers’ fans clink glasses on 40th anniversary of the TV show’s premiere

Untitled upcoming NBC show has local ties

music

Ed Sheeran onstage at Gillette Stadium in 2018 during his last stateside tour.

Ed Sheeran announces a 2023 summer stop at Gillette Stadium

Love is all around Lizzo at TD Garden show

Death Cab for Cutie’s Ben Gibbard is feeling anxious for all of us

Theater/Dance

Maria Hendricks rehearses a scene from "Dracula: A feminist revenge fantasy, really" at Umbrella Stage Company in Concord. Hendricks plays Dr. Van Helsing.

A feminist take on ‘Dracula’ that bites back

Steve Sweeney opens a cozy comedy club in Quincy

With a few clanks, ‘Ada and the Engine’ offers an eye-opening ride through computer history

globe local

A Bluebikes station outside the Newton Free Library.

Newton taking more time before adding new Bluebikes stations

Family ACCESS holds Literacy Day for Newton residents

The asphalt exodus: Bicyclists and runners turn to gravel trails as a safer way to ride and run

Obituaries

Mr. Thomas, at work in the Globe newsroom in 1979.

Jack Thomas, journalist who poignantly wrote of his terminal diagnosis, dies at 83

Sacheen Littlefeather, who declined Brando’s Oscar, dies at 75

Joe Bussard, obsessive collector of rare records, dies at 86