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'This guy could be anywhere': Search goes on in Maine

Follow the latest updates about the shootings in Maine

How the shootings in Lewiston, Maine, unfolded
A gunman opened fire inside a bowling alley and a restaurant in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday. See when and where the shootings took place.

A high-tech manhunt is underway for the Maine shooter Shelter-in-place advisories are still in effect. Here’s what to do if it applies to you. See all coverage about the shootings in Maine

Live Updates

At least 18 killed in shootings; manhunt underway for person of interest

6:24 p.m.
Senator Susan Collins doubles down on her stance against assault weapons bans
6:13 p.m.
CEO of Central Maine Healthcare gives an update on patients
6:12 p.m.
Lewiston congressman calls for assault weapons ban

Shootings throw small Maine city into grief

Who is the Lewiston shooting suspect?

Hundreds of law enforcement officers join manhunt

Survivors, families searching for answers

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Palestinians inspect the rubble of destroyed buildings following Israeli airstrikes on the town of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.

Israeli troops briefly raid northern Gaza to ‘prepare’ for an expected full-scale incursion

Israeli troops and tanks briefly raided northern Gaza overnight into Thursday, the military said, striking several militant targets in order to “prepare the battlefield” before a widely expected ground invasion after more than two weeks of devastating airstrikes.

Ramona Okumura, 71, of Seattle, is a volunteer with the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund, and was working in Gaza to help create prosthetics for children when war broke out between Israel and Hamas.

Local advocates step up efforts to help Americans leave Gaza as conditions worsen

Displaced Palestinians, who fled their houses amid Israeli strikes, waited at a food distribution point as they sheltered in tents set up in a United Nations-run center in the southern Gaza Strip. Many of them fled to here from the north following Israel's call for more than 1 million civilians to move south.

Fearing airstrikes and crowded shelters, many Palestinians in north Gaza defy Israeli evacuation orders

Mourners packed the funeral of Erik Kraunik, the chief of security of Kibbutz Be'eri, at Yehud cemetery in central Israel on Oct. 23. Kraunik was killed by Hamas militants at Kibbutz Be'eri near the border with the Gaza Strip. More than two weeks after the attack, many Israelis are furious at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, not just for failing to prevent the initial attack, but for failing to come to their aid afterward.

Many Israelis are furious at their government’s chaotic recovery efforts after Hamas attack

Inside the movement to legalize magic mushrooms in Massachusetts
A growing number of recreational users of psilocybin mushrooms in New England are attempting to turn their passion for the fungi into a broader movement, while campaigning for local measures that would legalize the use and cultivation of the plants.

The Dolphins are a little banged up as they prepare to play the Patriots Sunday, so this rematch could be more of a test than some anticipate.

ben volin | on football

Dolphins are out to write their own narrative, and they can start Sunday vs. the Patriots

Miami is tried of hearing that it can't beat a good team or that Tua Tagovailoa is merely a "system quarterback."

Taking stock of the Patriots: Who is trending up and who is trending down? Can the Patriots’ secondary slow down the Dolphins’ receivers?

Lindsay Clancy pleads not guilty to killing her children during arraignment at hospital, ordered held without bail

Superior Court Judge William Sullivan ordered Lindsay Clancy to remain hospitalized at the facility without bail, concluding that she poses a serious risk of harming herself. Her next court date was set for Dec. 15.

Details revealed from unsealed court docs in Lindsay Clancy case Opinion: The little boots inside Lindsay Clancy’s house make clear none of it makes any sense at all

Future of Burgess BioPower in question without legislative aid

Proponents of helping the wood-burning electricity plant said its continuing operation depended on legislative action.

Christopher L. Gasper

The Red Sox needed someone with more experience than Chaim Bloom, and in Craig Breslow they ended up with someone with less
Boston is a brutal place for on-the-job training. The learning curve can be as steep as the Monster Seats.

“We cannot let that stand”: Wu moves forward with plan to clear “Mass and Cass”

Wu framed the coordinated effort as a permanent and empathetic solution to the prolonged humanitarian crisis at the intersection known as Mass. and Cass, widely considered the epicenter of the region’s opioid abuse and homeless crisis.

District 3 City Council candidates John FitzGerald (left) and Joel Richards.

In Boston’s District 3, candidates have similar priorities, different answers

After tense debate, Arlington adopts new housing plan

The town is the largest yet to approve a plan required by a 2021 state law that mandates denser housing in communities served by the MBTA.

Suspect in killing of judge who presided over divorce case found dead in rural Maryland

1,935 confirmed cases and 28 deaths in a week. See the latest COVID-19 data from Mass.

Mary Logue, 90, surrounded by her four of her six grandkids — Brendan (top left), Amanda (top right), Catherine (bottom left), James (bottom right) — on the front stoop of the Dartmouth Street house.

Beyond the Gilded Gate

One house, one family, and the fading dream of homeownership

Within 100 years, a Watertown family has watched the seams of the American Dream coming apart — one stitch, one generation at a time.

Tell us your family’s Greater Boston homeownership story

Explore the project

A sign was installed above the entrance to the office of new House Speaker Mike Johnson.

‘Tick tock’: Now that the House has a speaker, Congress has a big to-do list and not much time to act

Lawmakers face a federal government shutdown deadline on Nov. 17 and a White House call for more than $160 billion for immediate national security and domestic priorities.

Mike Johnson is the new House speaker, but the ally of Donald Trump faces same GOP challenges ahead

Jaylen Brown scored 11 points in the Celtics' season opener Wednesday.

It wasn’t a great start for Jaylen Brown, but the Celtics have faith in the NBA’s highest-paid player

"JB is going to be fine; he’ll probably have a great game on Friday," Jayson Tatum said after Brown had just 11 points and two crucial turnovers in the season opener.

Seven leftover observations from the Celtics’ season-opening win in New York

Cicely Carew's work installed for the 2023 Foster Prize at the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston.

At the ICA, a vital view into the Boston art scene

Cicely Carew, Venetia Dale, and Yu-Wen Wu are the 2023 winners of the ICA's Foster Prize.

Opinion

Artist Miia Zellner of Lewiston, Maine, nailed hearts she made to trees on Main Street in downtown Lewiston on Oct. 26.

Maine’s gun laws need common-sense updates

What are we willing to do in order to keep our friends, family, and children safe? There are pathways forward. It is time to act.

Gun violence invades Maine’s state of grace

What do single mothers really need? Hint: It isn’t marriage.

IDEAS | HOWARD AXELROD

On college campuses, a new form of pressure: to take a stand

Say More with Shirley Leung

Takeaways: Two voices on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

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Otis’ stunning turn to monster Pacific hurricane kills at least 27 in Acapulco
Hurrican Otis turned from mild to monster in record time, and scientists are struggling to figure out how — and why they didn’t see it coming.

Amo leads Leonard in R.I.’s First Congressional District race, new poll shows
A new poll from the Pell Center at Salve Regina University finds about 15 percent of voters are still undecided, even as the Nov. 7 special election nears and early voting is already underway.

Hasan Minhaj calls New Yorker story ‘misleading’ in response video
In a 20-minute clip, the comedian responds to assertions that that he embellished and invented stories in his stand-up act.

‘Resistance’ documents stories of Jewish people who fought back during the Holocaust
The documentary will premiere at the 35th annual Boston Jewish Film Festival.

For musicians on the way up, nonprofit’s support hits all the right notes
Founded by former Berklee president Roger Brown, the Salt Lick Incubator provides grants, production guidance, marketing strategies, and much more.

Boston Bruins Foundation starts fund to support families affected by Lewiston shootings
The Boston Bruins Foundation has pledged a minimum of $100,000 to help those affected, as well as setting up a number of fundraising efforts.

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Advocates call for answers over Boston police internal affairs investigation
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Culture & Lifestyle

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From left: Canadian folk singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, strumming her guitar outside The Revolution club in London, 1968; Mitchell performing in “Joni Jam,” a concert honoring her at Gorge Amphitheatre on June 10, 2023 in George, Wash.; Mitchell at a soundcheck prior to her performance in a concert in Berlin on July 21, 1990.

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Photo Illustration

Boston thrives off the dreams of young people. But can they make it here?

Baby boomers and Gen Xers benefited from economic conditions that do not exist for millennials. And by many measures, the path ahead for Gen Z is even more fraught.

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

Boston doesn’t work if the T doesn’t work

With the MBTA engulfed by issues, everyday riders are feeling the pain.

Brittany Tee, Soomaiiah Quraiishi, and Reina Morales Rojas are among thousands of people thought to be missing from Massachusetts.

How the missing become the uncounted

Inside the government’s flawed approach to finding missing persons.

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Creating things in the OctoStudio app from the MIT Media Lab involves graphical coding blocks.

IDEAS | MITCHEL RESNICK

Transforming screen time: Kids can use smartphones to enhance their creativity

Muslim community members mourned Wadea Al-Fayoume at his grave in La Grange Park, Ill., Oct. 16, 2023. A Palestinian American woman seriously injured in a suspected hate crime that left her 6-year-old son dead in a suburb of Chicago is asking the public to “pray for peace” as she recuperates from her injuries.

Passionate debate over the Israel-Hamas war is fine. Violence is not.

A police officer stood next to a victim of Russian missile strikes on a mail depot in the village of Korotych, Kharkiv region, on Oct. 21. The strikes killed at least six people.

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‘If we stop fighting, we, Ukrainians, will be gone.’

Say it again, Supremes: Forced union dues in government are illegal

This aerial view shows demonstrators unfurling a giant banner against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a rally against the Israeli government's judicial overhaul plan near Azrieli Mall in Tel Aviv on Sept. 23, 2023.

Israel must maintain its democracy despite war with Hamas

A dog named Ducky demonstrated FluentPet's communication buttons during the Pepcom Digital Experience before the CES tech show in January.

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Metro

Lewiston shootings

At least 18 people killed in Lewiston, Maine, shootings, governor says. Follow live updates.

At least 18 people are dead in shootings in Lewiston, Maine, according to officials. Authorities identified a Bowdoin man, Robert Card, as a suspect.

In search for Lewiston, Maine, shooting suspect, hundreds of law enforcement officers join the effort

By Thursday morning, an estimated 350 law enforcement officials, from neighboring local and state jurisdictions, as well as federal agents and US Marshals had joined in on the effort. The US Coast Guard also deployed a boat crew and aircraft to patrol the area.

Amo leads Leonard in R.I.’s First Congressional District race, new poll shows

A new poll from the Pell Center at Salve Regina University finds about 15 percent of voters are still undecided, even as the Nov. 7 special election nears and early voting is already underway.

Bates College students describe terrifying night with mass shootings near campus in Lewiston

“Sandy Hook happened when I was in elementary school, so all of my life I have been preparing for this," said a Bates College senior.

Sports

Shane Pinto is an unsigned restricted free agent and was the last player in that category without a deal.

Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto suspended for 41 games for gambling on sports

The league said the half-season ban was for “activities relating to sports wagering” and that its investigation found no evidence Pinto bet on NHL games.

With her focus and precision in setting the attack, Sumner Harris has had a big hand in the Scituate girls' volleyball team earning back-to-back postseason berths.

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL NOTEBOOK

Jen and Sumner Harris: a mother-daughter duo who plan and set the attack for the Scituate girls’ volleyball team

“We can communicate what the team needs because I have an inside scoop as the setter,” Sumner said.

Miami's offense is filled with speedsters, including (from left to right) Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, and Raheem Mostert.

Patriots notebook

Can the Patriots’ secondary slow down the Dolphins’ receivers?

Miami averages 34.3 points per game, the most in the NFL.

Boston Bruins Foundation starts fund to support families affected by Lewiston shootings

Gustavo Bou’s future with the Revolution is uncertain, but ‘La Pantera’ is seeking one last hunt for MLS Cup

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Business

Home of the Week: The man who built ‘This Old House’ lived here

The Colonial farmhouse comes with four bedrooms, two full baths, two half baths, a greenhouse, an office with a second entrance, and a rustic cabin-like getaway in the backyard.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried testifies outside jury’s presence as judge decides what he can say

Bankman-Fried has decided to testify Friday to tell his version of how his multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency empire grew into a giant in the industry and then collapsed.

After tense debate, Arlington adopts new housing plan

Meta to ignore ethics board’s advice on drug-post oversight

magazine

I am enjoying my current flings, but wonder about a real relationship

Abby Chin and Mike Gorman

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Smashed Potatoes With Chili-Lemon Vinaigrette

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Join the Amateur Telescope Makers of Boston for a program Tuesday.

Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, Oct. 23 - Oct. 29

metro

New Hampshire State Police met behind an armored vehicle as they wore camouflage at Lewiston High School, which is serving as a staging area for law enforcement.

Maine shelter-in-place advisories are still in effect. Here’s what to do if it applies to you.

Best things to do in Rhode Island this week: Oct. 27-Nov. 3

Lindsay Clancy pleads not guilty to killing her children during arraignment at hospital, ordered held without bail

sports

His coach asserts that Justin Hryckowian is excellent at leading by example at Northeastern.

As a junior, Justin Hryckowian has grown into the job as Northeastern men’s hockey captain

Taking stock of the Patriots: Who is trending up and who is trending down?

Seven leftover observations from the Celtics’ season-opening win in New York

business

The campus of the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

UMass says it generated billions in economic activity

Potential industry slowdown in toy sales weighs on shares of Hasbro and Mattel

A high-tech manhunt is underway for the Maine shooter. Here’s what that might look like.

politics

Republican Gerry W. Leonard Jr., left, and Democrat Gabe Amo, the candidates for Rhode Island's First Congressional District.

Amo leads Leonard in R.I.’s First Congressional District race, new poll shows

White House says Russia is executing its own soldiers for not following orders

Trump’s allies pledged loyalty to him. Until they didn’t.

Nation

1,935 confirmed cases and 28 deaths in a week. See the latest COVID-19 data from Mass.

New US House speaker tried to help overturn the 2020 election, raising concerns about the next one

Suspect in killing of judge who presided over divorce case found dead in rural Maryland

World

In the Vollsmose neighborhood of Odense, Denmark, residents are being forced to relocate due to a government program that seeks to replace old apartments with new housing. The problem is the program focuses on immigrant neighborhoods, with critics calling it “social policy with a bulldozer.”

Denmark aims a wrecking ball at ‘non-Western’ neighborhoods

Russia prison population plummets as convicts are sent to war

As violence surges, nations seek US defense pacts. Some Americans are wary.

opinion

A home was flooded in Leominster last month following heavy rainfall.

Home insurance sector feels the heat of climate change

Veterans need greater access to non-opioid pain relief

GOP dysfunction was on full display in Jordan’s failed speaker bid

lifestyle

I’m cynical about love

How to talk to kids about gun violence

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food & dining

Tavern on Main is on Main Street in the village of Chepachet, R.I. Paranormal researcher Tom D’Agostino has more than 80 accounts of hauntings at the tavern.

Ghost stories — and unearthly encounters — feed curious guests at this Chepachet, R.I., tavern

Hyde Park’s Roundhead Brewing is turning 1 and ready to party

In Rhode Island, a hunt is on to understand the decline of the state’s iconic quahog clam

travel

Now this is a spa — the Lake Spa at the Järvisydän Nature Hotel, open to day visitors, offers five pools and six saunas.

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Puzzling a way out in Indigenous Connecticut

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Arts

Cicely Carew's work installed for the 2023 Foster Prize at the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston.

At the ICA, a vital view into the Boston art scene

Robert Irwin, artist of fleeting light and space, is dead at 95

Institute of Contemporary Art director Jill Medvedow to retire

Books

The author's daughter channels the spirit of horror.

The awe of horror; or how I learned to stop worrying and love the rep

Author of new biography of Mitt Romney based his book on ‘the whole truth’

Scholastic apologizes, will discontinue its separate diversity catalog after facing criticism

Movies

Mr. Roundtree, in 2019.

Richard Roundtree, star of ‘Shaft,’ dies at 81

A tribute to cinema’s bad mother-shut-your-mouth

‘Anatomy of a Fall’: a murder mystery that casts shadows of doubt

Television

Hasan Minhaj attends Sony Pictures' "No Hard Feelings" premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on June 20, 2023 in New York City.

Hasan Minhaj calls New Yorker story ‘misleading’ in response video

On the viewing menu for November: the return of Max's Julia Child comedy

In ‘Fellow Travelers,’ a gay couple on the wrong side of history

music

From left: Canadian folk singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, strumming her guitar outside The Revolution club in London, 1968; Mitchell performing in “Joni Jam,” a concert honoring her at Gorge Amphitheatre on June 10, 2023 in George, Wash.; Mitchell at a soundcheck prior to her performance in a concert in Berlin on July 21, 1990.

Celebrating Joni on her 80th

For musicians on the way up, nonprofit’s support hits all the right notes

Podcast: Folk singer Chance Emerson on building his music career in New England

Theater/Dance

Dennis Trainor Jr. and Jennifer Rohn rehearse a scene from "How I Learned to Drive" at the Charlestown Working Theater in Charlestown. The Actors' Shakespeare Project production opens at the Calderwood Pavilion on Nov. 3.

‘How I Learned to Drive’ burrows deep into the murky memories of trauma

‘Liberal Redneck’ Trae Crowder knows what you think about Southerners

An unflinching ‘Sweeney Todd’ at Moonbox

Health

Signs posted in the windows of Rhode Island Hospital in Providence serve as a send-off to the military medical team that helped the hospital through some of the pandemic’s darkest days. (Bill Murphy/Lifespan)

Lifespan, largest hospital owner in R.I., could change name in expanded partnership with Brown University

CVS Health pulls some cough-and-cold treatments with ingredient deemed ineffective by doctors

Neil Steinberg, former CEO of Rhode Island Foundation, to chair R.I.’s new life sciences agency

Obituaries

Mr. Irwin would transform empty rooms with minimal gestures, challenging patrons' perceptions.

Robert Irwin, artist of fleeting light and space, is dead at 95

Terry Dischinger, college basketball star and Olympian, dies at 82

Bertie Bowman, revered aide who got start sweeping Capitol steps, dies at 92