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‘It is going to be disruptive.’ MassHealth rolls set to shrink by 300,000, Healey estimates

Many will no longer qualify as the state ‘redetermines’ MassHealth eligibility for the first time since the start of the pandemic.

Bernie’s on a very capitalist tour against capitalism and his fans couldn’t be happier

Fans who came out to see Senator Bernie Sanders rail against capitalism on Wednesday night weren't happy about having to buy their tickets through Ticketmaster, but they didn't fault their hero for operating within a system they see as unfair, either.

Former Everett schools superintendent is released from jail early

Frederick Foresteire served 19 days of a 90-day sentence for indecent assault and battery on three women and was released after a judge ruled that the 79-year-old was sickly and did not pose a flight risk.

Celtics 117, Cavaliers 113

Resurgent Jayson Tatum drops 41 points as Celtics survive another scare from the Cavaliers
The Celtics nearly blew a huge fourth-quarter lead in the final seconds, but held on to eke past Cleveland.

Healey unveils first budget proposal, including plans for $1 billion in ‘millionaires tax’ revenue

Here are the highlights from Governor Maura Healey's first budget, a plan that reflects some of her early promises from the campaign trail.

$20 million program could help pay community college tuition for thousands of Mass. residents

Family of Robinson Lalin, man dragged to death by Red Line train, sues MBTA
Robinson Lalin’s death was one in a long series of grave safety issues on the MBTA that spurred the FTA to take an increased oversight role of the agency and conduct a nearly unprecedented federal safety inspection last year.

NTSB to investigate near collision at Logan International Airport

Mother sues Northampton over teen’s suicide after years of alleged bullying

Bates College elects its first Black president

Lobsterman Rob Martin on the back of his lobster boat lifted one of his new traps equipped with a yellow telemetry buoy and a SMELTS lift bag.

State and federal officials for the first time allow ropeless lobstering in areas closed to protect right whales

Lobstermen have been pleading for a way to fish in closed waters off the Massachusetts coast, and now they can if they use a new kind of fishing gear that aims to eliminate the threat to North Atlantic right whales.

Michael Delaney’s role as a lawyer in a notorious N.H. sexual assault case creates problems for his judicial nomination
The brewing controversy raises questions about whether one incident by a respected lawyer acting on behalf of a client should sink his nomination.

Former president Donald Trump, right, talked with Donald Trump Jr., center, and Tucker Carlson during the Bedminster Invitational LIV Golf tournament in Bedminster, N.J., July 31, 2022.

Tucker Carlson called Trump ‘a demonic force.’ Read text exchanges between Fox News employees about voter fraud.

The correspondence obtained by Dominion Voting Systems, which includes thousands of emails and text messages from Fox employees, are all part of the $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit it filed against the network.

Nick Offerman in a scene from “The Last of Us.”

‘The Good Life’ apparently requires other people

Harvard researchers' new book reveals lessons learned from a very long study of what makes people happy.

Linus Ullmark left no doubt that he is the best goalie in the NHL right now with his performance in Calgary.

kevin paul dupont | on hockey

Dogged Bruins return from the West having asserted their superiority with a 4-0 trip

Sensational goaltending and a few clutch plays brought them that fourth win in Calgary — even on a night when they had no business winning.

Chuck Grassie (left), a Democrat, and David Walker (right), a Republican, faced off in a special runoff election Feb. 21, 2023, in Rochester, N.H., for a seat in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, after they tied in the general election. Grassie, who had been the incumbent, won the runoff.

Republican sought recount despite admitting defeat in N.H. runoff election

The losing candidate asked that ballots be recounted by hand, even though doing so wouldn’t change the outcome.

Despite his résumé, Matt Patricia isn't getting much attention in the coaching market, though he did interview for Denver's defensive coordinator position.

ben volin | on football

Matt Patricia deserves better than what he has gotten from the Patriots

Not to defend the way he ran the offense, but Patricia was set up to fail by the Patriots, and they aren't doing much to break his fall.

Bill O’Brien has endorsement of Josh McDaniels as Patriots offensive coordinator

Ogunquit Beach in Maine was named one of the top 10 beaches in the US by users of Tripadvisor.

This Maine beach named one of the 10 best in the US, according to new rankings

It’s the only beach in New England to make the top 10 — or for that matter, the top 25, according to the 2023 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best list from Needham-based Tripadvisor.

This view of Mount Washington and Tuckerman's Ravine was photographed in March 2021.

Video: Skier and snowboarder survive avalanche in White Mountains of New Hampshire

“The avalanche was a large, hard slab and had the destructive potential to bury and kill a person,” Mount Washington Avalanche Center officials said in a statement.

Opinion

Demonstrators outside the Supreme Court, which heard two cases Tuesday about student debt, in Washington D.C., on Feb. 28. Hundreds of students urged the justices to keep the Biden administration program that aims to eliminate $400 billion in student loan debt.

KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR

When it comes to student loan forgiveness, John Roberts borrows from GOP playbook

Has the Supreme Court justice so tired of headlines about how he’s lost control of the court that he’s decided to drop his air of institutionalism?

Richard Neal looks at T train factory with an eye on jobs and a chip on his shoulder

How US can keep the peace between Taiwan and China

IDEAS | JOAN VENNOCHI

Threading the needle to keep clothing manufacturing alive in Massachusetts

I opposed Jimmy Carter, but I praise him

The Emancipator

Saving Black homes lost to tax inequity

For decades, the sale of tax debt and unfair property assessments have disproportionately caused Black Americans to lose their homes across the United States. A Chicago program is helping some Black families keep their homes, but its leaders say structural change is needed.

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Boston, MA—12/14/2022 - Commuters wait for the T to arrive at Ruggles Station. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)

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Members of the 2001 Patriots team that won the franchise’s first title.

Darkness on the edge of the Patriots dynasty

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The bald eagle found poisoned in Arlington cemetery has died, officials say
The eagle had been in critical condition for several days when she suddenly hemorrhaged and began to bleed internally, officials said.

What you need to pack in the ultimate carry-on bag
A well-packed carry-on bag transforms life in the air, erasing common nuisances while creating little moments of joy. Here's advice from a frequent flier who's been honing his kit for years.

Brockton pedestrian was struck and killed by two vehicles, officials say
Leland Thompson, 70, of Brockton, was killed Tuesday evening after he was struck while crossing North Quincy Street. One car struck him, and the driver stopped, but a white Jeep is believed to have then struck his lower body, and drove off.

Atwood’s Tavern announces it will close its doors at the end of March
For years, it’s been a cozy neighborhood haunt where you could grab a beer and check out a new band. But soon, Atwood’s Tavern in Cambridge will close its doors for the last time.

Tractor-trailer pulls down seven utility poles on Montvale Avenue in Stoneham, officials say

Officials received more than two dozen 911 calls reporting that several poles had fallen toppled over on Montvale Avenue and that a driver had been trapped in a car under the wires. The roadway is expected to be closed through Wednesday night, officials said.

Departing Boston Housing Authority chief on the city’s housing crisis, and where we go from here
In Kate Bennett's years as the Boston Housing Authority's administrator, she has seen what works, what doesn’t, and what could be.

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After nearly six decades, Boston’s Black-owned paper passes to new owners
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The thing that could finally get us to eat less meat is — meat
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Isabelle Higgins, “October 1, 2021,” 2023. The oil on canvas is part of the exhibition "Between You and Me" at LaMontagne Gallery, Boston.

‘Between You and Me’ is a portrait of two portraitists

Regan Sims (foreground) rehearses a scene from “K-I-S-S-I-N-G” with Patrese D. McClain at the Calderwood Pavilion.

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This trip also left me with more insights on how to revitalize the US manufacturing base.

How US can keep the peace between Taiwan and China

Wei Huang applies the final press on Army dress pants in the factory in Lawrence.

IDEAS | JOAN VENNOCHI

Threading the needle to keep clothing manufacturing alive in Massachusetts

Outgoing president Gerald Ford (right) reached to shake hands with President Jimmy Carter (left) at the Capitol in Washington on Jan. 20, 1977 after Carter took the oath of office. Chief Justice of the United States Warren Burger (center left) administered the oath of office and first lady Rosalynn Carter (center right) are also pictured.

I opposed Jimmy Carter, but I praise him

If there is one thing about herself that Nikki Haley has constantly emphasized, it is her pride in being the daughter of Ajit and Raj Randhawa, who emigrated from India in the 1960s.

Let Nikki be Nikki

Charlestown High School is one school in the Boston Public School system.

Last year’s BPS agreement with the state begins to bear fruit

IDEAS | KAT ROSENFIELD

The illusion of a frictionless existence

Metro

Healey unveils first budget proposal, including plans for $1 billion in ‘millionaires tax’ revenue

Here are the highlights from Governor Maura Healey's first budget, a plan that reflects some of her early promises from the campaign trail.

Why is there an Adderall shortage in New England?

It’s unclear how many patients have not been able to access their medications. But more than 41 million prescriptions for generic and brand-name Adderall were dispensed in the US in 2021.

Former Everett schools superintendent is released from jail early

Frederick Foresteire served 19 days of a 90-day sentence for indecent assault and battery on three women and was released after a judge ruled that the 79-year-old was sickly and did not pose a flight risk.

DEM notes another leak at Rhode Island sewage plant

The environmental agency is investigating and said the spill, located near 11 Cumberland Hill Rd. in Woonsocket, is “ongoing.”

Sports

Al Horford (right) and Jayson Tatum combined for 10 3-pointers and 64 points.

Gary Washburn | on basketball

After Knicks debacle, Celtics respond admirably by conquering Cavaliers

Wednesday night was a prime example of how well the Celtics can play against a quality opponent when they’re focused.

Hopkinton senior Sean Golembiewski took center stage after winning the MSTCA boys' pentathlon at the Reggie Lewis Center.

MSTCA BOYS' PENTATHLON

Hopkinton’s Sean Golembiewski has a grand time winning the MSTCA boys’ pentathlon state title; St. John’s Prep captures team title

The senior, a hurdler and high jumper by trade, submitted a sterling effort in his second ever attempt at the 1,000-meter run (2 minutes, 47.31 seconds) to put him over the top in Wednesday's meet at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center.

A first-year varsity starter, Braintree goalie Ryan Cochrane (30) and his teammates celebrated a Division 1 first-round win over Bay State Conference rival Weymouth at Zapustas Arena.

BOYS' HOCKEY: BRAINTREE 1, WEYMOUTH 0

From third string to starter, Ryan Cochrane in command as Braintree boys’ hockey blanks rival Weymouth in Division 1 opener

In front of a crowd of 987 at Zapustas Arena, Cochrane tallied a 17-save shutout and senior Charlie DiMartino tapped in a back-door pass from junior defensemen Joe Joyce with just over three minutes to play for the victory.

Celtics 117, Cavaliers 113

Resurgent Jayson Tatum drops 41 points as Celtics survive another scare from the Cavaliers

PGA Tour moves toward elite field with no cuts amid several changes for 2024

ACC TOURNAMENT | BC 62, GEORGIA TECH 57

Dontavia Waggoner returns from nine-game absence to spark Boston College women’s basketball to ACC Tournament win

Business

Starbucks violated worker rights in union fight, labor judge says

A federal labor judge has ordered Starbucks to reinstate fired seven workers after finding that the company violated labor laws “hundreds of times” during a unionization campaign in Buffalo, New York.

Former Patriots assistant Brian Flores can make his case to a jury, instead of arbitration, a federal judge rules

Flores can let a jury decide his discrimination claims against the league, the Broncos, the Giants, and the Texans, but he must pursue his claims against the Dolphins through arbitration.

Delta pilots approve new contract with hefty raises

Healey unveils first budget proposal, including plans for $1 billion in ‘millionaires tax’ revenue

magazine

Pigs on a farm in Illinois.

The thing that could finally get us to eat less meat is — meat

Her boyfriend doesn’t want her to have any male friends

Cod With Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, and Capers.

Three recipes that add exciting flavors to cod

Utopia Seaport Festival will be at the Flynn Cruiseport Terminal in South Boston from Thursday to Sunday.

YOUR WEEK AHEAD

Five things to do for fun in and around Boston, Feb. 27-March 5

metro

Governor Maura Healey unveiled the projections in a fiscal 2024 budget proposal on Wednesday, detailing that, due to the redetermination effort, the state expects to spend $19.8 billion on MassHealth, nearly $2 billion less than this year.

‘It is going to be disruptive.’ MassHealth rolls set to shrink by 300,000, Healey estimates

Tractor-trailer pulls down seven utility poles on Montvale Avenue in Stoneham, officials say

Bates College elects its first Black president

sports

Northeastern's Peyton Anderson (91) celebrates with Taze Thompson after scoring less than a minute into the game, the first of her two goals against Boston College in the Hockey East semifinals.

With two goals from Peyton Anderson, Northeastern women’s hockey downs Boston College, skates into seventh straight Hockey East title game

Marblehead’s Baxter Jennings and Cate Honos race to MIAA Alpine titles, and St. John’s Prep makes a repeat run for team championship

Former Patriots assistant Brian Flores can make his case to a jury, instead of arbitration, a federal judge rules

business

Adderall XR capsules are displayed on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023.

Why is there an Adderall shortage in New England?

After nearly six decades, Boston’s Black-owned paper passes to new owners

Eli Lilly to cut insulin prices by 70 percent

politics

“Leadership and power and inspiration can come from anywhere,” Former president Barack Obama said in the video to mark Edith Childs' retirement after 24 years on the Greenwood County Council.

Obama praises woman behind ‘Fired up’ chant as she retires

Bernie’s on a very capitalist tour against capitalism and his fans couldn’t be happier

Michael Delaney’s role as a lawyer in a notorious N.H. sexual assault case creates problems for his judicial nomination

Nation

Cowboys for Trump cofounder Couy Griffin.

Trump cowboy found not guilty of campaign finance charge

California high schooler fatally stabbed in classroom fight

States consider ‘safe injection sites’ to prevent overdoses

World

Taiwan's F-16 fighter jets.

US approves selling Taiwan munitions worth $619 million

Rescue crews search for survivors after train crash in Greece kills at least 38

Israeli police use water cannons and stun grenades on protesters in Tel Aviv

opinion

Social Studies: Diversity that’s more than skin deep; guilt by association; toy wars

Sin respuestas a tres meses de la desaparición de Reina Carolina Morales Rojas

¿Dónde está Reina Carolina Morales Rojas?

lifestyle

Helena Wurzel’s “Snapshots” exhibit is featured at the Praise Shadows Art Gallery in Brookline until March 19. She stands in front of “Walk and Talk," 2021.

Intimate moments of self-reflection in seemingly ordinary spaces in Helena Wurzel’s solo exhibition

Why ‘Massachusetts’ is misspelled on some new signs in Washington, D.C.

He doesn’t have time for me

food & dining

Owners Ryan Magee (left) and Patrick Magee pose for a photo at Atwood's Tavern in Cambridge in 2016. The Cambridge restaurant and live music venue will close March 31, 2023.

Atwood’s Tavern announces it will close its doors at the end of March

Amid the shelves of his new store, an Afghan interpreter has a message for Congress and President Biden

Redefining Irish pub fare at the Dubliner

travel

Here's what to put in your carry-on bag to make for a more peaceful trip.

What you need to pack in the ultimate carry-on bag

Four New England inns for cross-country skiers

A weekend of love and pampering in Jackson, N.H.

Arts

Vadym Belikov, "Launch of S-300 missiles from the territory of Belgorod (Russia) towards Kharkiv (Ukraine). . . ." 2022

At the MFA, a small photography show leaves a big impression

Intimate moments of self-reflection in seemingly ordinary spaces in Helena Wurzel’s solo exhibition

DeCordova announces suspension of indoor exhibitions for up to three years

Books

Nick Offerman in a scene from “The Last of Us.”

‘The Good Life’ apparently requires other people

Bellingham author and illustrator works with Matthew McConaughey on new children’s book

Publisher to release ‘classic’ Roald Dahl books after backlash

Movies

Catherine Clinch as Cáit in a scene from “The Quiet Girl,” written and directed by Colm Bairéad.

‘The Quiet Girl’ is a meditation on loneliness and the power of love

‘Creed III’ pulls no punches

Gordon Pinsent, award-winning Canadian actor, dies at 92

Television

Matthew Rhys in "Perry Mason," which returns for season 2 on HBO March 6.

Some returning series are returning very soon

Production design worth mooning over in ‘Hello Tomorrow!’

Berklee student scores golden ticket at ‘American Idol’ audition

music

Owners Ryan Magee (left) and Patrick Magee pose for a photo at Atwood's Tavern in Cambridge in 2016. The Cambridge restaurant and live music venue will close March 31, 2023.

Atwood’s Tavern announces it will close its doors at the end of March

SZA makes a strong connection at the TD Garden

With a Tania León commission and ‘Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk,’ Boston Symphony Orchestra teases 2023-24 season

Theater/Dance

"Girl from the North Country" will play Boston in 2024.

Broadway In Boston announces 2023-24 season

Hoops and history converge in Lyric Stage’s ‘The Great Leap’

Fran Lebowitz’s withering view of humankind is kvetched in stone

globe local

Lynne Viti, Westwood’s first poet laureate, whose latest poetry collection called “The Walk to Cefalu” came out in September.

Viti has big plans as town’s first poet laureate

Milton asks governor to stop demolition of stairs at MBTA station

Where all dogs (and cats, rabbits, and birds) go to heaven

Obituaries

Ms. Kasabian, speaking at a news conference held at end of her 18 days on stand as a prosecution witness in the Manson Family murder trials in Los Angeles in 1970.

Linda Kasabian, Manson Family member and key trial witness, dies at 73

Gleb Pavlovsky, Putin image adviser who became harsh critic, dies at 71

Bob Richards, 97, pole-vaulting star who landed on Wheaties box, dies