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Geoff Diehl is kind of running for governor

Embracing Donald Trump in a state that loathes the former president was never going to be the easiest path to victory. But Geoff Diehl has further diminished his chances, many observers argue, with a head-scratching and haphazard campaign strategy.

How are Mass. gubernatorial candidates planning to address widespread student learning losses? Mostly they aren’t.

Eighty-eight percent of Massachusetts voters want the next governor to make education improvements among their top priorities.

2022 voter guide: Massachusetts general election

Here is everything you need to know about each statewide candidate for office, the four ballot questions, and your options for casting a ballot.

Stan Grossfeld
Before she was a politician, Maura Healey was a basketball player. Here’s how her excellence in the sport helped her career.
“You learn a lot about discipline, about hard work, what it means to fail,” says the attorney general and gubernatorial candidate who once tried out for the US women's national team and played at Harvard. “You get up and get after it again.”

Phillies, Eagles bring a bounce to beleaguered Philadelphia
“If there was one city that needed this, it was us,” said Michael Snock, a full-time teacher and part-time bartender, who lives in South Philadelphia within cheering distance of Citizens Bank Park, where the Phillies will meet the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the World Series on Tuesday.

Dan Shaughnessy: Philadelphia and Boston sports fans have a lot in common, including holding grudges

Ban on disposal of mattresses, clothing, and shoes starts today in Mass. Here’s what to know.

Starting Nov. 1, Massachusetts residents will no longer be able to throw out mattresses, textiles, or shoes, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection.

FBI identifies ‘Lady of the Dunes’ nearly 50 years after woman’s mutilated body was found in Provincetown

Law enforcement officials on Monday identified the victim as Ruth Marie Terry, a Tennessee woman who was 37 at the time of her death. The gruesome and mysterious 1974 case has haunted Cape Cod investigators for decades.
Here’s what to know about the ‘Lady of the Dunes’ and her unsolved murder

US Supreme Court’s conservatives signal skepticism of affirmative action in higher education

The high court's decision, expected next year, could overturn more than four decades of precedents established by both liberal and conservative justices.
Inside the Supreme Court during affirmative action arguments, time was a key factor

Transit police officials blast DA Hayden for dismissing misconduct charge against their own officer
The animus is so bitter that Transit Police Chief Kenneth Green vowed never to again refer police corruption cases to Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden’s office.

With new marijuana law poised to take effect, confusion reigns over local fees

Boston will nix the “impact” fees it once charged pot operators, but other municipalities seem reluctant to cut off the revenue.

Suspect in attack of Paul Pelosi faces federal charges, including assault and attempted kidnapping

Federal prosecutors have filed two charges against David DePape, days after police say he broke into the Pelosi's home and struck the Democratic leader’s 82-year-old husband in the head with a hammer.

With the trade deadline approaching, the Patriots have a few pieces they could move in a deal

Offloading a receiver seems to make the most sense, but they could part with options on the offensive line or in the backfield if the right package materializes.

Tom Brady praises former coach Bill Belichick on reaching his latest milestone

Brady added that Belichick’s love for the game and its rich history likely makes the coach appreciate the milestone even more.
Gary Washburn | On basketball

Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla forging his own path as an NBA coach

Mazzulla appears to like to see how his team handles adversity, even if it might cost his team some leads and maybe some games.
Best TV Shows

In our Best TV bracket, a deserving final four — and a couple of agonizing choices ahead

Three classic comedies prevailed in their match-ups versus "Breaking Bad," "Mad Men," and "The West Wing," leaving "The Sopranos" as the sole survivor among dramas.
Vote in the semifinals of our Best TV Shows bracket Here’s how you voted in Rounds 1-4 What’s the best TV show of the last 50 years? You decide.
Opinion
MARCELA GARCÍA

Misinterpreting Iran’s smoldering hijab protests

Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson set off intense backlash when she offered a resolution calling for “Boston’s Hijab Day.”
Kimberly Atkins Stohr

The end of affirmative action is just the beginning for this Supreme Court
EDITORIAL

The violence next time
EDITORIAL

Paul Heroux for Bristol County sheriff
Joan Vennochi

Diana DiZoglio is a fearless lawmaker who would be a fearless auditor
The Emancipator

‘Originalism is intellectually indefensible,’ says noted historian about right-leaning Supreme Court

In a Q&A with The Emancipator, Eric Foner, a leading authority on the post-Civil War era, said he wants to see liberal justices develop a vision of the Constitution that doesn’t build on conservative legal ideology.
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Special reports

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.
Part 2: A crisis of conscience, with lives on the line Timeline: What the public didn't know about Dr. Yvon Baribeau

The Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts 2022

The Women’s Edge and Globe Magazine celebrate the state’s leading companies and nonprofits run by women.
See the full Women & Power issue from Globe Magazine

Celebrating 150 years of The Boston Globe

We’re marking the Globe’s 150th year with a look back through 15 decades of coverage. Explore 150 of the most significant front pages, revisit classic sports moments, try a crossword from 1917, and more.
Play this Boston Globe crossword puzzle from 1917 150 years, 150 front pages

More recent stories

New Hampshire lawmakers explore more public reporting of physician discipline, but want more time to finalize reforms

The legislative debate comes after a Spotlight series exposed a N.H. surgeon who had 21 malpractice settlements and a 28-day suspension of privileges by Catholic Medical Center, without any disclosure to the public.

Working group releases recommendations for Boston on surveillance tech
The recommendations call for a new privacy advisory committee, which would allow city workers to consult with experts on privacy matters.

Bob Dylan dedicates his new book to ‘all the crew at Dunkin’ Donuts’
“Among others, the line ‘all the crew at Dunkin’ Donuts’ appears on the dedication page," Dylan's publisher confirmed.

McKee, Kalus clash over public support for Pawtucket stadium, ‘Superman’ building
In a debate on WPRO, the candidates for governor found common ground over school resource officers and beach access.

Family-run Worcester tobacco shop to close after 76 years, will reopen in New Hampshire
The Owl Shop on Worcester's Main Street will close at the end of the year before moving to New Hampshire.

Dave Epstein | Forecast
More warmth in store for November. Plus, a rare Election Day total lunar eclipse.
It’s time to turn the page and look at November. We won’t likely see any snow the first half of the month.

Recommended reads

YVONNE ABRAHAM

The face of opposition to Question 1 admits proposed tax wouldn’t hurt him much: ‘I’m not struggling’

The super-wealthy opponents of Question 1 have hidden behind Cape Cod cranberry grower Leo Cakounes, the face of the ad campaign advocating No on the measure. But even the hard-working Harwich resident acknowledges he'll be alright if the tax passes – he is sitting on properties worth millions.

People are shocked at the cost of filling their oil tanks as winter approaches
Many homeowners are starting to feel the acute pain of high oil prices on the cusp of the months-long heating season in New England.

THE GREAT DIVIDE
BPS added more positions. But they don’t have enough people to fill them. The result? 800 vacancies
The vacancies extend into far-ranging corners of Boston Public Schools, including administrative offices, classrooms, and cafeterias, and encompass about 175 teaching positions.

For two years, Natick has kept a secret. A police officer allegedly sexually assaulted a dispatcher.
Police initially dismissed the alleged assault as a “rumor” and the town is still trying to withhold records of the case.

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Culture & Lifestyle

Literary greats buried throughout New England

Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond

Tegan and Sara make every minute count at Royale

Jennifer Coolidge is making this up as she goes

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

JEFF JACOBY

Mexico to daylight saving time: ¡Adiós!
Oliver McPherson-Smith

Closer economic ties with China puts Germany in the business of betrayal
EDITORIAL

Anthony Amore for auditor
Katie Bach and David Cutler

Long COVID affects millions. What is being done about it?
Joan Wickersham

The credibility apocalypse
IDEAS | JON ROBERTS AND MATT BIVENS

Who will care for our sickest children? Pediatric hospitals are turning some of them away.

Metro

Geoff Diehl is kind of running for governor

Embracing Donald Trump in a state that loathes the former president was never going to be the easiest path to victory. But Geoff Diehl has further diminished his chances, many observers argue, with a head-scratching and haphazard campaign strategy.

Phillies, Eagles bring a bounce to beleaguered Philadelphia

“If there was one city that needed this, it was us,” said Michael Snock, a full-time teacher and part-time bartender, who lives in South Philadelphia within cheering distance of Citizens Bank Park, where the Phillies will meet the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the World Series on Tuesday.
stan grossfeld

Before she was a politician, Maura Healey was a basketball player. Here’s how her excellence in the sport helped her career.

“You learn a lot about discipline, about hard work, what it means to fail,” says the attorney general and gubernatorial candidate who once tried out for the US women's national team and played at Harvard. “You get up and get after it again.”

New Hampshire lawmakers explore more public reporting of physician discipline, but want more time to finalize reforms

The legislative debate comes after a Spotlight series exposed a N.H. surgeon who had 21 malpractice settlements and a 28-day suspension of privileges by Catholic Medical Center, without any disclosure to the public.

Sports

stan grossfeld

Before she was a politician, Maura Healey was a basketball player. Here’s how her excellence in the sport helped her career.

“You learn a lot about discipline, about hard work, what it means to fail,” says the attorney general and gubernatorial candidate who once tried out for the US women's national team and played at Harvard. “You get up and get after it again.”
browns 32, bengals 13

Nick Chubb, Browns roll past Bengals, as Joe Burrow’s futility against in-state rival continues

Nick Chubb rushed for two touchdowns and Myles Garrett and Cleveland’s defense frustrated Burrow, keeping the Bengals star quarterback winless (0-4) against them.
HIGH SCHOOL GOLF

Westford’s Molly Smith wins New England Interscholastic Golf title with an 8-under-par 64

The University of Central Florida-bound Smith recorded eagles on the third and 12th holes at Mohegan Sun GC.
Baseball notebook

Manfred: Runner on second in extra innings could be kept in play
BOYS' SOCCER NOTEBOOK

Westport boys’ soccer puts in the work to net a 17-0-1 regular season
STATE VOCATIONAL CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

Spurred on by a spike, Greater Lowell’s Devin Moreau cruises to state vocational cross-country title

Business

Powerball prize soars to $1.2 billion after no winners found Monday

There were no big treats from the Halloween night Powerball drawing, as none of the tickets sold matched all six numbers.

Honoring Ralph Martin as he retires into his next job

Bold Types is our weekly roundup of movers and shakers of Boston's business scene.

Raytheon wires $1 million to whistleblower over fake GPS test results for Air Force
TALKING POINTS

Popular antibiotic in short supply
magazine
MISS CONDUCT

We often host my child’s friend at our house, but that family never reciprocates
PERSPECTIVE

Nine key skills all effective leaders tend to showcase
LOVE LETTERS

Can they try again after her desire for a baby ended their relationship?
COOKING

Recipes: Build bold flavors in 3 pork dishes

metro

US Supreme Court’s conservatives signal skepticism of affirmative action in higher education

McKee, Kalus clash over public support for Pawtucket stadium, ‘Superman’ building

2022 voter guide: Massachusetts general election

sports

Tom Brady praises former coach Bill Belichick on reaching his latest milestone

Game 3 postponement means changes to Phillies’ World Series pitching plans

Philadelphia and Boston sports fans have a lot in common, especially when it comes to holding grudges

business

Musk consolidates power at Twitter after board is dismissed

Working group releases recommendations for Boston on surveillance tech

Thermo Fisher to buy British diagnostics firm for $2.6 billion

politics

Biden aims to drive GOP contrast in Florida 1 week out

House GOP’s possible newcomers include outsiders, extremists

Inside the Supreme Court during affirmative action arguments, time was a key factor

Nation

Powerball prize soars to $1.2 billion after no winners found Monday

Sentencing hearing set for Parkland school mass murderer

Omaha officer shoots driver at annual Halloween block party

World

Danish elections could pave way for a center government

Israelis vote again, as political crisis grinds on

Modi to visit India’s bridge collapse site as people mourn

opinion

Anthony Amore for auditor

Long COVID affects millions. What is being done about it?

Massachusetts must act now on the threat of white supremacy

lifestyle

Literary greats buried throughout New England

We’ve never taken a vacation together

Drag balls, masquerades, and spooky bears: queer nightlife this Halloweekend

food & dining

The best candy bar of all time? It’s the Sky Bar.

Yes, soup for you! ‘Seinfeld: The Official Cookbook’ serves up references and recipes

These are the best and worst candies of Halloween

travel

Hertz demands $658 one year after rear-end crash with rental

Fireplace suites, crafts in Vermont, and guest rooms you can swim up to

Tom Paxton on keeping your cool, the Arizona desert, and all the guilty pleasures

Arts

At Tufts, dark visions cloud ‘The Sun Rises in the West and Sets in the East’

At the MFA, ‘Frank Bowling’s Americas’ is a pivotal show for an artist who’s impossible to peg

At UMass Dartmouth, the clitoris gets its close-up

Books

Yes, soup for you! ‘Seinfeld: The Official Cookbook’ serves up references and recipes

Gerald Stern, poet of wistfulness, anger, and humor, dies at 97

Two men locked in a long battle In ‘The Last Campaign’

Movies

Lovers of gross stuff, rejoice — ‘Wendell & Wild’ is plum nasty

‘Aftersun’ is a father-daughter memory play that will stay with you

‘Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues’ celebrates the Sun King of American music

Television

In our Best TV bracket, a deserving final four — and a couple of agonizing choices ahead

Best TV Show bracket: Here’s how you voted in Rounds 1-4

Vote in the semifinals of our Best TV Shows bracket

music

Philippe Jaroussky and Artaserse share camaraderie in opera seria

Tegan and Sara make every minute count at Royale

Preparing for Japan, BSO unveils second tour program

Theater/Dance

BoSoma and City Ballet of Boston dance ‘Side by Side’

‘Kinky Boots’ has a hitch in its stride at North Shore Music Theatre

Boston Ballet gears up for ‘As Anticipated,’ an all Forsythe program, next week

globe local

Newton superintendent search committee adds four members —but no designated teachers union representative

Some Salem residents haunted by Halloween

The Argument: Should Massachusetts divest its pension fund from fossil fuel companies?

Obituaries

Roz Wyman, who helped bring the Dodgers to Los Angeles, dies at 92

Msgr. John Meier, who searched for ‘historical Jesus,’ dies at 80

Dr. Marcelle Willock, groundbreaking role model for women and people of color in medicine, dies at 84