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Six months after mass shooting, reopening of Maine bowling alley gives community a chance to rebuild

So many places like Just-in-Time never reopen after a mass shooting like the one that took place Oct. 25. But to owners Sam and Justin Juray, reopening the Lewiston bowling alley was about something bigger than the two of them.

On hockey | Maple Leafs at Bruins | 8 p.m.
Game 7 fate all about Jim Montgomery’s Bruins taking the game right to the Maple Leafs’ net
As for a potential third straight first-round exit by way of a Game 7, the responsibility for the collective player talent and roster building falls to Cam Neely and Don Sweeney.

Boston police issue warning about counterfeit Bruins playoff ticket Saturday Maple Leafs at Bruins Game 7 preview: Will Auston Matthews suit up for Toronto?

Kevin Paul Dupont | Sunday hockey notes
Lightning coach Jon Cooper regretted his comments after losing a playoff series. Will he be forgiven?

Tara Sullivan
Win or go home in Game 7, and for Bruins coach Jim Montgomery, likely win or lose your job

Frank Stella, Malden native who expanded boundaries of modern art, dies
Ever restless, Frank Stella dynamically shifted his work in both style and scale while defying categorical boundaries between painting and sculpture as he became one of America's most prolific artists of the past half century.

Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (calf strain) ‘expecting to recover at a historic rate’

There remains no specific timeline for Porzingis’s return, but he said it is more of a week-to-week injury than day-to-day. He has yet to resume even modest on-court workouts.
After being humbled by the Celtics, what’s next for the Heat? Dan Shaughnessy: Wondering about the Porzingis effect on the Celtics’ chances

‘I boil when I think of him’: For former aides of Senator Robert Kennedy, his son’s campaign strikes a raw nerve
RFK Jr. has leaned heavily on his father's legacy over the course of his third-party bid for president.

YVONNE ABRAHAM

There are outside agitators in these protests, but they’re not on campus

The Israel-Hamas war, and its context, is an impossibly tangled issue, in a moment with no room for complexity.

Emerson president is the latest college leader to face sharp criticism related to Israel-Hamas war protests
Jay Bernhardt, who is still in his first year as Emerson’s president, is facing the same crisis that has claimed the jobs and damaged the reputations of a growing number of college presidents across the country.

At Tufts, the tents are down and fences are up

 Small anti-war protest ruffles University of Michigan graduation ceremony

Mass. teachers union elects person of color as president for the first time
Jessica Tang said she’s becoming president of American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts as local public school districts facing budget constraints cut positions held by union members.

Grocery costs are higher than ever. That means big demand for food assistance nonprofits.

As the demand for free and affordable food surges, the Greater Boston Food Bank now serves more than double the number of people it did pre-pandemic.

Paul Krasinski, brother of actor John Krasinski, sues two former girlfriends and six ‘Jane Does’ for defamation

Paul Krasinski is suing for a “civil conspiracy” aimed at destroying his reputation and that of the charity he runs, according to court filings.

Here are the 2024 commencement speakers addressing Mass. graduates this month

Jerry Seinfeld emerges as a voice in support of Jews
The Israel-Hamas war as prompted Jerry Seinfeld to edge closer to a more public role against antisemitism.

Egypt media cite progress in truce talks as Israel downplays chances of end to war with Hamas

Teenager killed in Northbridge stabbing, another facing life threatening injuries

Missing 12-year-old boy in Mattapan

3 bodies recovered likely those of 2 Australians and American who went missing, prosecutors say
Ben Volin | Sunday football notes

Ranking the AFC teams heading into the NFL season

With offseason roster building pretty much complete for most teams, here's a rundown of how the competition stacks up in the Patriots' conference.
seven wonders of the sports world

A weeklong party for a two-minute race: On the grounds of Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby

 Your guide to the 2024 Kentucky Derby: How to watch, handicapping the race, and a look at the favorites Outspoken horse racing owner hopes Fierceness can snap his Kentucky Derby hex
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Red Sox struggles to score continue as loss to Twins extends skid to three

Boston has lost three straight for the first time since dropping four in a row from April 9-12. They have scored four runs in those games, going 16 for 93 (.172) and striking out 36 times.
There are a lot of good things happening in baseball this season, but also some historic losing
Opinion
Daniel Terris

What American students should be demanding for Palestinians

Palestinians have long been highly committed to education, but in recent months Gaza educational institutions have been destroyed. And that’s where American colleges and universities can help.
MARCELA GARCÍA

Fighting the office bully
IDEAS | DAVID GOODMAN

How colleges should handle student protests
LETTERS

From Vietnam to South Africa to hostages in Iran to today’s campus unrest
SCOT LEHIGH

What voters in the South think about Trump

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Homicide police unit in Taunton investigating man shot to death
Police in Taunton are investigating a man who was shot to death on Saturday morning.

Investigators say student killed by police outside Wisconsin school had pointed pellet rifle
A student who was killed by police outside a Wisconsin school pointed a pellet rifle at officers and had refused to drop the weapon, authorities said Saturday.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan wins historic third term
In 2016, Sadiq Khan became the first Muslim mayor of a major Western capital city, and now he has won a third term.

Kevin Spacey denies new allegations of inappropriate behavior to be aired on UK television next week
Kevin Spacey, the Oscar-winning actor, has denied new allegations of inappropriate behavior from men who will feature in a documentary on British television that is due to be released next week.

A battle over beer split a Texas town’s biggest party
“It put tears in my eyes,” said William Fisher, 83. “All of a sudden, it seems like the town went haywire.”

This group of Republicans is working to defend the legitimacy of US elections
Republican officials are pushing back against the election lies and conspiracy theories that have persuaded a large share of their party that elections can’t be trusted.

Recommended reads

State officials activate command center to manage fallout from Steward financial crisis

The move comes amid growing concern about a potential bankruptcy by cash-strapped Steward and its impact on eight community hospitals in Boston and north and south of the city.

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER
How to exit an airplane without being a jerk. (A refresher course in aviation etiquette.)
Imagine a world, friends, where deplaning is a calm and orderly process. By practicing basic manners, we can make this a reality. How? I never thought you’d ask.

As sea level rise accelerates, Boston is ‘deep into overtime’ to build coastal protections by 2030
In 2023, Boston’s sea level was higher than at any other point in recorded history.

Globe Magazine
The secret lives of Shelby Hewitt, 32-year-old high school imposter
Why did a state social worker pose as a teen in three Boston schools and a treatment center? And how could nobody notice for so long?

Culture & Lifestyle

Quietly, Laufey has become a star

A young cellist prepares a 24-hour public performance

‘Nowhere Special’: a deeply felt father-and-son story about life, death, and parental love

Seeing the sound of Blue Note

Special Projects

Lost in a World of Words

Learning to read is the greatest gift a school can give a child. And yet, in Massachusetts, outmoded teaching methods leave thousands of students struggling to gain this critical skill.

Beyond the Gilded Gate

People in and around Boston are being challenged, in ways never before, to address the region's unprecedented housing crisis.

Nightmare in Mission Hill

The story of how a murder in Mission Hill — the Carol Stuart shooting — terrorized and wounded a community of innocent people.

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

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

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Gabriel Diamond

Protesters have turned Yale into a camp of hate

EDITORIAL

Unlocking the housing potential of Fort Devens

Renée Loth

In Somerville, guaranteed basic income provides a safety net

EDITORIAL

Stealing homes right out from under vulnerable owners is just wrong
IDEAS | HINDA MANDELL

The demand to cut research ties with Israelis is a blow to free inquiry
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Frank Stella, Malden native who expanded boundaries of modern art, dies

Ever restless, Frank Stella dynamically shifted his work in both style and scale while defying categorical boundaries between painting and sculpture as he became one of America's most prolific artists of the past half century.

Six months after mass shooting, reopening of Maine bowling alley gives community a chance to rebuild

So many places like Just-in-Time never reopen after a mass shooting like the one that took place Oct. 25. But to owners Sam and Justin Juray, reopening the Lewiston bowling alley was about something bigger than the two of them.

Frank Stella, towering artist and master of reinvention, dies at 87

Born in Malden and educated at Phillips Andover before embarking on a legendary career, Frank Stella was one of the dominant figures of postwar American art, endlessly discussed and constantly on exhibit.

Mass. teachers union elects person of color as president for the first time

Jessica Tang said she’s becoming president of American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts as local public school districts facing budget constraints cut positions held by union members.

Sports

dan shaughnessy

Wondering about the Porzingis effect on the Celtics’ chances, and other thoughts

The big center's injury set off alarms among Celtics fans, who have seen similar twists of fate before.
formula 1

A dominant Max Verstappen finally wins the Miami pole in an attempt to three-peat

The three-time reigning Formula 1 champion will lead the field in Sunday's race, ahead of both Ferrari drivers.
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' RUGBY NOTEBOOK

St. John’s Prep is eager to replicate its boys’ rugby glory days, so the Eagles turned to some familiar names from the past

Returning for a special visit with the team recently were Maureen McAleer, who started the program in 2003, and former US national team member Nate Brakeley.
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Red Sox struggles to score continue as loss to Twins extends skid to three
Gary Washburn | Sunday basketball notes

After being humbled by the Celtics, what’s next for the Heat?

Business

An AI-controlled fighter jet took the Air Force leader for a historic ride. What that means for war

AI marks one of the biggest advances in military aviation since the introduction of stealth in the early 1990s, and the Air Force has aggressively leaned in

How Kurt Faustin went from college dropout to public-speaking sensation

This weekend, Faustin will deliver a TEDxRoxbury talk on the heels of his new motivational book.
RI BUSINESS

This Providence office building has been home to Hasbro. It’s now for sale.

Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly
magazine
Globe Magazine

The secret lives of Shelby Hewitt, 32-year-old high school imposter
CONNECTIONS

Thank you for the life lessons at the Red Sox, Larry Lucchino. And for my marriage.

Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘I have this taco Red Sox hat that I never wear, so I gifted it to her’
PERSPECTIVE

Boston rats aren’t going anywhere. You might not love the solution.

metro

Boston police issue warning about counterfeit Bruins playoff ticket Saturday

Extended outlook: Big warm-up, early taste of summer on the way for Boston

Mostly sunny weather on tap. Check out the full weekend outlook here.

sports

Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (calf strain) ‘expecting to recover at a historic rate’

Tom Brady’s soccer team relegated to third tier of English league; Ipswich promoted to Premier League

Maple Leafs at Bruins Game 7 preview: Will Auston Matthews suit up for Toronto Saturday?

business

State officials activate command center to manage fallout from Steward financial crisis

US employers scaled back their hiring in April, adding 175,000 jobs

On housing and energy, Healey’s big plans collide with local resistance

politics

As Biden makes his case for reelection, the cost of insulin takes center stage

Politics without Trump? His youngest fans barely remember it.

‘I boil when I think of him’: For former aides of Senator Robert Kennedy, his son’s campaign strikes a raw nerve

Nation

Small anti-war protest ruffles University of Michigan graduation ceremony

A battle over beer split a Texas town’s biggest party

Houston braces for flooding to worsen in wake of storms

World

The bleak life of a deposed president and his wife, held captive

3 bodies recovered likely those of 2 Australians and American who went missing, prosecutors say

Labour’s Sadiq Khan wins third term as mayor as UK’s ruling Conservatives endure more electoral pain

opinion

Pushing for a formal role for Mass. midwives

The urban fairy tale of the so-called safe Boston neighborhood

What voters in the South think about Trump

lifestyle

He wants to save the marriage

Here’s what teachers really want for National Teacher Appreciation Week

I’m heartbroken after a six-month relationship

food & dining

The Fat Greek, a Haverhill original, adds heft to the East Arlington fast-casual scene

Dorchester Brewing Co., Yellow Door Taqueria team up on Cinco de Mayo beer

Ken Oringer and Monica Glass open Verveine in Cambridge; Jody Adams debuts La Padrona at Raffles in the Back Bay

travel

Laconia, N.H., is a city on the lakes — and on the rise

Exeter, N.H.: Come for the history, stay for the food

Planning a trip to New Hampshire this summer? The Globe N.H. team shares their favorite things to do.

Arts

Frank Stella, Malden native who expanded boundaries of modern art, dies

‘Drawing’ some surprising architectural conclusions

Seeing the sound of Blue Note

Books

His book is an ode to striped bass. This Rhode Island native is worried about their future.

New translated collection from Arrowsmith Press; Mass Kids Lit Fest to be held in Pioneer Valley; and more

Local bestsellers for the week ended April 28

Movies

Five things to do around Boston, May 6-12

‘The Old Oak’: a fable of forgiveness that rings hollow

Two decades ago, eight artists moved into a ‘secret’ room in the Providence Place mall. Now there’s a film about it.

Television

At long last, season 2 of ‘We Are Lady Parts’ set to arrive

The best ‘SNL’ player ever? You decide.

Quite a bit missing from ‘A Man in Full’

music

Five things to do around Boston, May 6-12

‘Roméo et Juliette’ celebrates the Boston Symphony Orchestra

Quietly, Laufey has become a star

Theater/Dance

In ‘A Strange Loop,’ a tortured playwright goes round and round with his Thoughts

In Kirsten Greenidge’s ‘Morning, Noon, and Night,’ there’s light at the end of the pandemic

‘Hell’s Kitchen’ and ‘Stereophonic’ lead Tony Award nominations, shows honoring creativity’s spark

Health

What we’re starting to learn about H5N1 in cows, and the risk to people

Centurion Foundation was the ‘only viable’ buyer for Roger Williams, Fatima hospitals, CEO says

Agent Orange exposure damages the brain in ways similar to Alzheimer’s disease, new study says

Obituaries

Frank Stella, Malden native who expanded boundaries of modern art, dies

Frank Stella, towering artist and master of reinvention, dies at 87

Joel Conarroe, ‘hub of the New York literary wheel,’ dies at 89