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‘All my friends are going to high school’: Braintree teen remains without school for second straight year

Caught in the middle of a battle between her mother and Braintree Public Schools over her education, Samantha Frechon is again facing the start of school with nowhere to go.
Massachusetts primary elections

Recount possible in Mass. House primary race as unofficial results show MacKay leading incumbent Decker by 40 votes
With the race still uncalled, Evan MacKay declared victory on Tuesday evening, confident the campaign’s internal tally showed their opponent could not over take their lead.

The margin in a Mass. House primary race is razor-thin. Here’s how a recount can, or cannot, happen Cartwright declares victory in Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County clerkship Deaton wins GOP Senate primary, will face Warren Dolan upsets 25-year incumbent, Civil emerges from four-way race in Governor’s Council primaries

See results from last night's races

For $9.5 million, you can own this lakeside N.H. mansion built by a Titanic survivor

A massive, 125-year-old estate has gone up for sale for the first time in a century, giving potential buyers the opportunity to live in rustic lakeside splendor.
dan shaughnessy

He’s not on any team’s sideline, but Bill Belichick looms large over the NFL this season

Belichick is ubiquitous. He’s on TV, radio, and social media. And he will be rumored as the next coach for any high-profile team that loses a couple out of the gate.
The Globe staff makes its predictions for the NFL season and how the Patriots will fare Meet the 2024 Patriots: A player-by-player look at the initial 53-man roster
Globe Magazine

I went behind the scenes of ‘American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez’. Here’s what I learned.

The editor who oversaw the Spotlight Team’s series on the fallen Patriots star gets a glimpse of how FX adapted the Globe investigation for TV.

Harris to visit New Hampshire Wednesday. Trump hasn’t been there since January. Is the state still a battleground?

Granite State Republicans once bullish about a Trump victory now feel more apprehensive.
See live updates from the 2024 campaign trail

In GOP primary debate for N.H. governor, Trump’s shadow looms large
shirley leung

Dana-Farber’s Laurie Glimcher is leaving on her own terms. That’s the difference between male and female leadership.

“I am 73, and I feel strongly that we must look to the next generation,” Glimcher told the Globe in an interview.
Dana-Ferber CEO Laurie Glimcher to step down next month

Mother identifies her son as victim of Dorchester barbershop shooting; neighbors shaken by attack
No arrests have been made in the Labor Day shooting. Investigators said it was not random.

ABC to air interview with Karen Read on Friday

In addition to Read, the network also apparently interviewed John O’Keefe’s friends and law enforcement analysts.

‘It’s going to transform lives’: After years of advocacy, low-income MBTA riders now eligible for half-price fares

The debut of the long-awaited reduced-fare program expands access to more than 60,000 residents across Massachusetts’ transit system.

What makes a ‘great’ summer? We’ve ranked the best of the best in recent memory.

As we bid adieu to yet another summer, tell us what your most enjoyable and memorable June-August season was.
Forecast: Sunshine continues to spread far and wide with a slightly warmer afternoon in store for New England

Police swarm Georgia high school after it’s placed on lockdown as students evacuated to stadium

Missing Lawrence woman found dead at Winnekenni Park in Haverhill

From attic to auction: Rembrandt painting sells for $1.4m in Maine
Globe Spotlight

Inside the secret financial dealings of Steward CEO Ralph de la Torre

A new Spotlight investigation reveals that as Steward Health spiraled toward bankruptcy, the CEO used its bank account as his own.
Spotlight: Steward spent millions on surveillance of its critics — even amid financial crisis Adrian Walker: After the closing of Carney Hospital, residents wonder who is to blame

10 restaurant openings to know about this fall

Vegetable omakase, post-pickleball pasta, handmade Korean dumplings, and other autumnal delights are coming our way. Here's a look at these and others.
LOVE LETTERS

I’m almost 40 and fear my social anxiety will keep me from ever dating

Is it too late to learn to ask someone out?

After roasting Tom Brady, Dorchester comic Sam Jay is ready for her next big gig

The Dorchester native opens up about her budding career and more ahead of a stand-up performance in Boston this weekend.
Opinion
JEFF JACOBY

Most climate policies have something in common: They don’t work

A new study finds that of 1,500 government efforts to reduce carbon emissions, only 63 had a meaningful impact.
EDITORIAL

Don’t panic over EEE. But be cautious.
IDEAS | ROB HENDERSON

Why are you so angry?

RENÉE GRAHAM

Why age is no longer an issue in the presidential election
LETTERS

Trump photo at Arlington National Cemetery was a jarring image

More recent News

Massachusetts landlords face lawsuits over pricing algorithm
The Justice Department, eight states, and tenants are alleging that RealPage software violated antitrust statutes and drove up rents.

SPACE available: City’s $9 million vacant storefront program is gradually filling up
Roughly half of the 61 businesses to receive grants from the city have signed leases, with more coming.

Ukraine’s foreign minister Kuleba resigns as Russian strikes kill 7 people in Lviv
During Russia’s war in Ukraine, Kuleba has been second only to Zelensky in carrying Ukraine’s message and needs to an international audience, whether through social media posts or meetings with foreign dignitaries.

What’s it like inside the mind of Newton’s rabbi-rabblerouser Moshe Waldoks?
His new one-man show offers a glimpse.

Migrant boat seen trying to make an apparent crossing of English Channel a day after 12 people died
The boat appeared so laden that some of those aboard, crammed side-by-side on the inflatable tubes, had their legs over the sides.

Maine State Police investigating after woman found dead in Dayton
The woman appeared to match the description of Autumn Cleveland, 23, who was reported missing from Newport News, Va.

Recommended reads

Some landlords have vacant apartments for homeless families. The paperwork required by the state is driving some away.

A key program Massachusetts uses to find long-term housing for homeless families is straining to accommodate thousands of them.

Is your water bottle making you sick? Probably. Here’s how to fix it.
Your reusable water bottle is grosser than you think, and studies show that not cleaning it properly is bad for your health.

Kids heading back to school? Here’s how to ditch the plastic and pack more sustainable lunches.
As kids head back to school, eco-minded parents are faced with a challenge: How to pack more sustainable lunches. Experts weigh in with some helpful tips.

Talking Shop
What’s your color? A new studio in Wellesley aims to help you find your perfect palette.
Also: Savage X Fenty and more are coming to the South Shore Plaza.

Culture & Lifestyle

Walton Goggins lends his star power to help revitalize the Oldtone Music Festival

Jamaica Plain Music Festival broadens its vision for 12th edition

The Portland Maine Comedy Festival is back to celebrate the city’s wacky and welcoming scene

Before James Gandolfini was Tony Soprano he was Bear, in ‘Get Shorty’

Special Projects

Where do the 2023-24 Celtics stand among the greatest teams in NBA history?

Data show that these Celtics are truly extraordinary, a team of uncommon prowess on both ends of the court
HIGH & DRY

Priced out: How Boston’s broken liquor license system drives chefs from the city

A stubbornly high price tag for serving alcohol hurts thousands of hospitality workers, aspiring restaurateurs, and the city itself.
Interactive map

Pothole season is upon us. See which neighborhoods have the most reports

Boston’s 311 data provides a day-by-day look at the condition of the city’s streets and sidewalks, which neighborhoods are hit hardest, and just how fast repairs are made.

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.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Michael Ettlinger

Trump’s plan to vaporize the economy
Tom Keane

Is the ‘birth dearth’ a crisis for Boston schools?
EDITORIAL

New school year should bring new approach to student protests

IDEAS | Sandro Galea

Is it OK to stop worrying about COVID?
IDEAS | MARK SHANAHAN

Writing my father’s obituary with him revealed a man I never knew
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Here are the winners from Tuesday’s primary likely headed to the Legislature next year

Barring any successful write-in campaigns or independent challengers, a number of seats were effectively decided by Tuesday’s elections.
RHODE MAP

David Salvatore’s vision for downtown Providence

Former Providence City Council president David Salvatore has his first board meeting today as the executive director of The Providence Foundation, the 50-year-old nonprofit that advocates for a prosperous downtown.

School bus involved in three-vehicle crash in Malden; no serious injuries reported

At around 7:30 a.m., emergency crews responded to a report of an accident at the intersection of Maple Street and Highland Avenue with a school bus and two passenger vehicles, according to a Malden Fire Department Facebook post.

From attic to auction: Rembrandt painting sells for $1.4m in Maine

The 17th century painting, “Portrait of a Girl,” by Dutch artist Rembrandt was discovered by art appraiser and auctioneer Kaja Veilleux in an attic in an estate in Camden, Maine.

Sports

Patriots

Bill Belichick offered his thoughts on Patriots’ roster decisions during the offseason

Belichick discussed who New England re-signed in the offseason, and also "the guy that's not on that list."
Patriots

Tom Brady weighs in on whether Patriots’ decision to sit Drake Maye is the right move

Should Drake Maye be the Patriots' starting quarterback? Here's how Brady answered.
Red Sox at Mets | 7:10 p.m. (NESN)

Game 140: Red Sox at Mets lineups and notes

Tanner Houck will be on the mound for tonight's finale at New York as the Red Sox look to avoid a sweep and snap a four-game losing streak.
nfl 2024 | patriots roster

Meet the 2024 Patriots: A player-by-player look at the initial 53-man roster
HIGH SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEY NOTEBOOK

With experienced leadership, Manchester Essex field hockey poised to make a run in Division 4
dan shaughnessy

He’s not on any team’s sideline, but Bill Belichick looms large over the NFL this season

Business

SPACE available: City’s $9 million vacant storefront program is gradually filling up

Roughly half of the 61 businesses to receive grants from the city have signed leases, with more coming.

For $9.5 million, you can own this lakeside N.H. mansion built by a Titanic survivor

A massive, 125-year-old estate has gone up for sale for the first time in a century, giving potential buyers the opportunity to live in rustic lakeside splendor.

How race became ubiquitous in medical decision-making tools

Raise taxes on the rich or cut them? Harris, Trump differ on how to boost the US economy.
magazine
PERSPECTIVE

Most jobs don’t have mandatory retirement ages. Maybe more should.
Cooking

Upgrade your sandwich options with fried halloumi and peaches, Chilean style pork, and more
MISS CONDUCT

My divorced parents’ drama is causing grief for me and my wife
Best of the Best

We put together a list of the best things to do in Boston. Readers had their own ideas.

metro

In GOP primary debate for N.H. governor, Trump’s shadow looms large

‘All my friends are going to high school’: Braintree teen remains without school for second straight year

ABC to air interview with Karen Read on Friday

sports

I went behind the scenes of ‘American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez’. Here’s what I learned.

The Globe staff makes its predictions for the NFL season and how the Patriots will fare

Like the Red Sox offense, Rafael Devers quiet following loss

business

City Bar, City Table, and Sólás Irish Pub to close amid Lenox Hotel overhaul

Home of the Week: Rhode Island Cape gets a glow up. Price: $514,900.

Ask the Remodeler: Should you insulate a brick home?

politics

Harris to talk small business growth at New Hampshire campaign stop

Harris to visit New Hampshire Wednesday. Trump hasn’t been there since January. Is the state still a battleground?

Raise taxes on the rich or cut them? Harris, Trump differ on how to boost the US economy.

Nation

Texas deputy was fatally shot at Houston intersection while driving to work, police say

As Columbia resumes classes, student activists vow to carry on with protests against Israel

Activists charged with pushing Russian propaganda go on trial in Florida

World

Ukraine’s foreign minister Kuleba resigns as Russian strikes kill 7 people in Lviv

Migrant boat seen trying to make an apparent crossing of English Channel a day after 12 people died

Lightning damages Rome’s ancient Constantine Arch during a violent thunderstorm

opinion

New school year should bring new approach to student protests

When the market speaks, it does not demand health care equity

Is it OK to stop worrying about COVID?

lifestyle

From attic to auction: Rembrandt painting sells for $1.4m in Maine

Do cellphones cause brain cancer? A WHO review of 63 studies finds no link.

Free events in Boston this week: Boston Arts Festival returns, free concert, Seaport movie night

food & dining

City Bar, City Table, and Sólás Irish Pub to close amid Lenox Hotel overhaul

10 restaurant openings to know about this fall

Kids heading back to school? Here’s how to ditch the plastic and pack more sustainable lunches.

travel

Checking out one of Cleveland’s greatest hits: The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Traveling over Labor Day weekend? Have a back-up plan for cancellations and delays, and be patient.

We picked a Florida vacation spot we’d never heard of. Turned out to be the ideal choice.

Arts

Art and environmental activism are birds of a feather for Sheida Soleimani

At Mass MoCA, Steve Locke’s ‘the fire next time’ chills to the bone

New mural in Providence honors lost Chinatown and historic drag queen

Books

Local bestsellers for the week ended Sept. 1

In ‘Tell Me Everything,’ Elizabeth Strout finds the big hearts behind some of New England’s most tight-lipped townspeople

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson discusses new memoir, ‘Lovely One,’ at Apollo Theater

Movies

‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ is good good

‘Hundreds of Beavers’ screens at the Somerville

James Darren, ‘Gidget’ teen idol, singer, and director, dies

Television

ABC to air interview with Karen Read on Friday

I went behind the scenes of ‘American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez’. Here’s what I learned.

Before James Gandolfini was Tony Soprano he was Bear, in ‘Get Shorty’

music

Walton Goggins lends his star power to help revitalize the Oldtone Music Festival

Jamaica Plain Music Festival broadens its vision for 12th edition

His Passim project: Through portraits, Barry Schneier tells folk history with ‘The Song Is Still Being Written’

Theater/Dance

After roasting Tom Brady, Dorchester comic Sam Jay is ready for her next big gig

What’s it like inside the mind of Newton’s rabbi-rabblerouser Moshe Waldoks?

The Portland Maine Comedy Festival is back to celebrate the city’s wacky and welcoming scene

Health

Why is Lifespan buying hospitals in Massachusetts instead of saving two in Rhode Island?

R.I. Life Science Hub still in negotiations to develop lab incubator space: ‘In the business world... things moved a lot faster’

What happens when AI picks your medical coverage

Obituaries

James Darren, ‘Gidget’ teen idol, singer, and director, dies

George Woodwell, influential ecologist on climate change, dies at 95

Linda Deutsch, AP trial writer who had front row to courtroom history, dies