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‘Whitey’ Bulger’s former associate offers alibi for man wrongly convicted of murder

“I knew it wasn’t him because he was in the bar,” Kevin Weeks said at a civil trial over whether Frederick Weichel deserves state compensation for spending half his life behind bars.

Woburn officer resigns amid investigation into alleged role in deadly 2017 ‘Unite the Right’ rally

Officer John Donnelly, who was placed on leave last week after the allegations surfaced, submitted a letter of resignation to Woburn Police Chief Robert Rufo Jr. and Mayor Scott Galvin on Monday, which was “promptly accepted,” officials said in a statement.

1.3 million Americans ration insulin because of the cost, study says

The century-old drug nearly tripled in price between 2002 and 2013, according to the American Diabetes Association, and has caused out-of-pocket spending for Medicare recipients to surge more recently.

Mayor Wu vetoes City Council’s pay increases for elected officials
In her most prominent veto yet, Mayor Michelle Wu is rejecting a package of raises for elected and appointed city officials, telling the Boston City Council that the pay bumps they proposed for the mayor and councilors are too high.

‘This is a critical moment for our community’: Newton mayor asks voters to back nearly $15 million tax hike for schools, roads, building projects

Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller asked residents to support a nearly $15 million tax increase during a budget speech Monday night and outlined a sweeping plan to boost funding for the city’s schools and senior services, plus make greater investments in roads, parks, and school building projects.

Here’s everything we know about Robert Kraft and Dana Blumberg’s surprise wedding celebration

The top-secret, star-studded affair was kept so hush-hush that guests didn’t realize they were attending a wedding until they got there.
Bar where Robert Kraft and Dana Blumberg had first date renamed ‘Blumberg’s’

It’s Deuce Tatum’s world, and the Celtics are just living in it

Jayson Tatum's son might just be the most popular 4-year-old in Boston. And the Celtics players love him as much as the fanbase does.
Meet the Celtics: Breaking down what each player on the 15-man roster will bring to the team
Bruins 5, Panthers 3

Jake DeBrusk, a late addition to the roster, leads the charge as Bruins beat Panthers

DeBrusk had two goals and added an assist on a Patrice Bergeron goal.
Opinion
EDITORIAL

Cannabis commission needs to right its regulatory ship

Holyoke death investigation points to a tail wagging the dog scenario at the agency.
Manoocher Soleimani, Sheida Soleimani, and Negah Rahmati

Revolution in Iran, silence in America
IDEAS | MARY ZIEGLER

The quest for fetal personhood is just getting going
Joan Vennochi

Who’s the real Maura Healey?
Evelyn Farkas

US needs to act swiftly in providing military equipment to Ukraine
The Emancipator

A letter to my White sons

Joanna Schroeder on the talk she has with her White sons breaking down the red flags of White nationalism.
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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.

Catholic Medical Center trustees hire firm to investigate its operations after Globe Spotlight investigation New Hampshire keeps patients in the dark about their doctors’ malpractice, disciplinary records Timeline: What the public didn't know about Dr. Yvon Baribeau
Part 2

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

Trillium Brewing continues its consolidation in Canton
The move is part of Trillium’s plan to turn 100 Royall Street into its flagship campus.

Dave Epstein | Forecast
It’s going to get cold and rainy in Boston this week. The same storm could drop a foot of snow in Michigan.
Although not likely, snow is possible this time of year, even in Boston. But farther north and west, snow is much more typical.

Missiles, exploding drones again hit Ukraine’s power, water
Air strikes cut power and water supplies in a repeatedly bombed Ukrainian city and pounded energy and infrastructure facilities elsewhere in the country on Tuesday.

Mass. legislative leaders, who promised sweeping and permanent tax relief, still mum on their plans
Pressed by reporters on Monday, the top officials in the House and Senate did not provide a timeline for sending permanent tax relief language that had been approved by both chambers to Governor Charlie Baker.

ben volin | on football
NFL Week 6: Tom Brady’s message rings hollow after Bucs’ shocking loss to Steelers
It’s hard to take Brady’s talk about “execution” seriously when he’s missing meetings and game preparation 24 hours before kickoff.

Dan Shaughnessy: It’s time to revisit the Belichick vs. Brady scoreboard

‘Superman’ building in Providence gets first approval for redevelopment, but critics remain skeptical
Plans call for the iconic building’s owner to begin redeveloping the long-vacant bank building into 285 new apartments and commercial space.

Recommended reads

Are you a true New Englander? If your heat is already on, the answer is no.

In Boston, when the chill sets in, the rules are simple: shorts, iced coffee, and no heat until trick-or-treat. Or later.

Tell us: Have you gone through a ‘gray divorce?’
If you’ve split up with your long-time spouse during the pandemic, after decades of marriage, we’d like to talk to you about what life is like now.

Along the US-Canada border, the pandemic leaves a deeper divide
The pandemic border closure forced people on both sides of the line to alter their routines. And even as the last of the restrictions were lifted Oct.1, the new patterns have stuck around, and in the process, some of the deep links — economic, cultural, and personal — have frayed.

‘We’re all dispersed’: Migrants sent to Martha’s Vineyard have now settled throughout Eastern Mass.
As they find temporary homes, the migrants also receive official status as crime victims, which could help them remain in US.

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Culture & Lifestyle

Soup, ‘Sunflowers,’ and a sad stunt

Veronica Roth on her new dystopian mystery novel, ‘Poster Girl’

Dramas call the tune on Broadway: A quartet of must-see productions kicks fall season into gear

Tiffani Faison will open Tenderoni’s in the Fenway, replacing Tiger Mama

Special Projects

Welcome Back to Boston

Consider this our love letter to the city, a celebration of all it has to offer visitors and locals alike.
Globe Magazine

Top Spots to Live in Greater Boston in 2022

A guide to 36 Greater Boston communities where demand — and prices — are surging.
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

Bradley Campbell

No more excuses: New England’s power grid operator needs to bring renewables online
IDEAS | ABDALLAH FAYYAD

How the language of social justice is used to protect the status quo
Bina Venkataraman

The unexpected beauty of studying Neanderthals
SCOT LEHIGH

The Jan. 6 panel throws a gauntlet at Trump’s feet
MARCELA GARCÍA

Media and tech companies still aren’t doing enough to police non-English language misinformation
IDEAS | DAVID SCHARFENBERG

‘What the hell are we doing?’: Democrats are letting beatable election-denying Republicans cruise to reelection

Metro

With Boston special education students missing classes because of late buses, two advocacy organizations seek state intervention

The move comes five months after the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education found students with disabilities were being disproportionately impacted by the late bus crisis, adding to the learning losses that mounted during the pandemic.
THE GREAT DIVIDE

Malden teachers reach contract with district, as Haverhill teachers strike continues into day two

Malden teachers will return to classrooms Tuesday after their union and district leadership reached a tentative deal on a three-year contract Monday night, following a one-day strike.

‘This is a critical moment for our community’: Newton mayor asks voters to back nearly $15 million tax hike for schools, roads, building projects

Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller asked residents to support a nearly $15 million tax increase during a budget speech Monday night and outlined a sweeping plan to boost funding for the city’s schools and senior services, plus make greater investments in roads, parks, and school building projects.
RI POLITICS

Fung and Magaziner clash over Social Security, energy policy in 2nd Congressional District debate

Allan Fung, Seth Magaziner, and William Gilbert name their political role models during an event held at the University of Rhode Island.

Sports

CELTICS

It’s Deuce Tatum’s world, and the Celtics are just living in it

Jayson Tatum's son might just be the most popular 4-year-old in Boston. And the Celtics players love him as much as the fanbase does.
Chargers 19, Broncos 16

Late Broncos turnover, Dustin Hopkins’s fourth field goal gives Chargers dramatic OT win

The game appeared to be headed toward a tie until Denver's Montrell Washington muffed an overtime punt to set up a game-winning field goal for LA.
HIGH SCHOOLS

James Murphy, Reading’s record-setting quarterback, commits to Brown

The senior is Reading's all-time leader in passing yards and touchdowns and had visited Kentucky and Stanford.
MLS: New York City FC 3, Miami 0

New York City FC, reigning MLS champs, advance to Eastern Conference semifinals
NFL

Bucs coach downplays ‘special treatment’ for Tom Brady after wedding trip for Bob Kraft
MIAA GOLF SECTIONAL TOURNAMENTS

Ryan Scollins steps into No. 1 role and leads Xaverian golf back atop Division 1 South

Business

Labor agency tallies votes in another Amazon union election

The nascent group that secured the first-ever union victory of an Amazon warehouse in the US is set to face a crucial test on Tuesday, when votes from yet another election are set to be tallied.
RI BUSINESS

‘Superman’ building in Providence gets first approval for redevelopment, but critics remain skeptical

Plans call for the iconic building’s owner to begin redeveloping the long-vacant bank building into 285 new apartments and commercial space.

These South Shore philanthropists are giving away $1m a week to various charities

Bank of America profits down in third quarter
magazine
Healthy Aging

Five famous figures who found success later in life
MISS CONDUCT

Is it pretentious to use fine china we inherited while hosting holiday parties?
Healthy Aging

Forget Wordle. Here are 5 secrets to living better, longer.

YOUR WEEK AHEAD

Five things to do for fun in and around Boston, Oct. 17-23

metro

‘Superman’ building in Providence gets first approval for redevelopment, but critics remain skeptical

Here’s everything we know about Robert Kraft and Dana Blumberg’s surprise wedding celebration

Fung now says he backs Electoral Count Reform Act

sports

Yankees-Guardians washed out; ALDS Game 5 will be played Tuesday afternoon

Jake DeBrusk, a late addition to the roster, leads the charge as Bruins beat Panthers

Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz has surgery to repair broken finger

business

Kanye West to buy conservative social media platform Parler

1.3 million Americans ration insulin because of the cost, study says

Listen up: Hearing aids go over-the-counter Monday

politics

Mike Lee tries to distance himself from Trump in Utah debate

Ryan, Vance at odds on abortion, Jan. 6 in Ohio Senate debate

First lady Jill Biden talks cancer prevention on Newsmax

Nation

Weinstein defense can use governor’s wife’s email at trial

Four friends missing in Oklahoma are found dismembered, police say

James McDivitt, astronaut in early NASA triumphs, dies at 93

World

Missiles, exploding drones again hit Ukraine’s power, water

Russian warplane crashes near apartment building, killing 13

Drones strike fear in Ukraine’s capital, killing 4

opinion

Teens shouldn’t have to navigate social media alone

On Trump, pay attention to the man behind the curtain already

Yes on Question 4

lifestyle

Tell us: Have you gone through a ‘gray divorce?’

I wish this could be an open relationship

Veronica Roth on her new dystopian mystery novel, ‘Poster Girl’

food & dining

Trillium Brewing continues its consolidation in Canton

Tiffani Faison will open Tenderoni’s in the Fenway, replacing Tiger Mama

Little Whale Oyster Bar takes over for Grand Tour

travel

A pet package in Cambridge, Halloween events, and a super-luxe Galapagos sail

The Peloponnese peninsula is Greece’s best-kept secret

American Airlines cancels flight and charges an extra $1,147

Arts

Soup, ‘Sunflowers,’ and a sad stunt

4 museum curators around Boston who are shaping what we see next, and how we see it

MFA’s Victoria Reed is a leading voice in debate over looted artworks — and what to do with them

Books

Mountains of the damned

On making — and keeping — reading a daily habit

New stories by a modern master

Movies

Actor Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in the ‘Harry Potter’ movies, has died

‘TÁR’: Cate Blanchett delivers powerhouse performance as world-renowned conductor with dark past — and present

Director Mat Whitecross explores the sonic side of Bond in ‘The Sound of 007′

Television

This week’s TV: ‘The Peripheral’ premieres and Amy Schumer returns, but will ‘Bad Sisters’ be back?

Megan Thee Stallion makes confident debut as ‘Saturday Night Live’ host

Looking for clues regarding season 5 of ‘Fargo’

music

Boston Baroque fetes golden anniversary with a sterling B Minor Mass

No rust on heavy metal gods Judas Priest at MGM Music Hall

At BSO, orchestral Technicolor and Mozartean grace

Theater/Dance

‘The Thin Place’ is a ghost story in need of a tingling sensation

In Fouad Boussouf’s ‘Näss,’ communal unity and imbalance create an emotionally riveting tour de force

Dramas call the tune on Broadway: A quartet of must-see productions kicks fall season into gear

globe local

‘This is a critical moment for our community’: Newton mayor asks voters to back nearly $15 million tax hike for schools, roads, building projects

‘This is my community’: North Shore residents reclaim Danvers bridge tarnished by hate speech

We need to find ways to carry on in our changed world

Obituaries

Benjamin Civiletti, 87, attorney general in Iran hostage crisis, dies

Jim Redmond, who created Olympics moment helping son, dies at 81

James Wright, historian and champion of diversity as Dartmouth College’s president, dies at 83