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2024 Election

Here’s your guide to the 2024 election in Mass., from local races to ballot questions

In our 2024 election voter guide, find information about the state’s congressional races, explore what your vote on all five ballot questions would mean, and see how to vote early.

How to register to vote and the key deadlines in Massachusetts

With Election Day nearing, Massachusetts voters will soon head to the polls or submit their mail-in ballots by Nov. 5, casting votes on everything from the presidential race to important local issues. Here's what to know.

5 things we learned from this week’s debates between Senator Elizabeth Warren and GOP challenger John Deaton
Massachusetts voters this week had two chances to watch candidates duke it out as they compete for the only statewide race on the ballot.

Senator Elizabeth Warren said she would be willing to reconsider the same border bill she voted against this year
dan shaughnessy

As Banner Night approaches, the Celtics look stacked, and other thoughts

Even with Kristaps Porzingis sidelined, the Celtics have a fab five starting lineup, solid depth, and are prohibitive favorites to repeat as champions.

Do Boston workers take lunch breaks? EzCater has some food for thought.

Nearly a fifth of Boston workers — 17 percent — never take a lunch break, compared to 15 percent of workers nationwide, according to a survey by ezCater.
Meet the people working remotely while traveling the globe
Forecast | Ken Mahan

A beautiful, warm weekend is in store for Boston and beyond

It'll feel a bit more like summer this weekend, a great time to venture out for a foliage trip.
Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘I was happy to learn that he had tried some classic Rhode Island delicacies’

Will a shared enthusiasm for regional foods lead to a second date?

Bruises, broken bones, and concussions: Gen-Xers and young Boomers have the fastest growing rates of e-bike injuries

New research suggests riders and city planners need to make changes to keep people safe.

Trump delivers a pointed and at times bitter speech at Al Smith charity dinner

Former president Donald Trump laced into Vice President Kamala Harris and other Democrats in a pointed and at times bitter speech as he headlined the annual Al Smith charity dinner in New York.
President Biden to visit New Hampshire Oct. 22

Man convicted of leading South Shore drug trafficking ring sentenced to 32 years in federal prison

Jodi Cohen, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Boston division, described the ring as “a crime wave unto themselves.”

When people move out of Massachusetts, here’s where they go

New data from the US Census Bureau sheds light on where former Massachusetts residents are ending up.

Family of man struck and killed by MBTA bus call for safety upgrades: ‘This better wake up some people’

Glenn Inghram was in a crosswalk at Forest Hills Station in Jamaica Plain when he was struck last weekend.

Hamas’s top leader Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza, Israel confirms
Yahya Sinwar was one of the chief architects of Hamas’s attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

Surprise battlefield encounter led to Hamas leader’s death, Israelis say What to know about Hamas’s leadership after death of Yahya Sinwar

Some Brigham and Women’s Hospital nurses may face hefty penalties for noncompliant health insurance, union says

POST Commission expands power to audit police departments

An American was reportedly kidnapped from a southern Philippine town and a search is underway
shirley leung

Meet the 10 small business owners who will get up to $100,000 from Jaylen Brown and Jrue and Lauren Holiday

The Celtics stars met with 10 entrepreneurs who are part of their inaugural program that funds Boston-area founders to create $5 billion in generational wealth in communities of color.
North toward hope

‘Now we’re starting to understand.’ Waves of migrants push immigration to the fore for Massachusetts voters.

The migrant crisis has shifted the state to the right, even among Democrats.
christopher l. gasper

If you’re bemoaning the state of the Patriots, make sure you point a finger at Bill Belichick

The former coach actually was trying to set up the team for more success, but he failed miserably.
Drake Maye lands on injury report; Patriots offensive coordinator ‘not concerned’
Your Home

Three bathroom designs that get a peaceful feeling from shades of green

Renovating a 1929 redbrick home for a family of today

These Marshfield homeowners felt trapped in their kitchen. Removing a peninsula helped.

Everyone wants a mudroom, but this Watertown couple removed theirs
Harris Vs. Trump on Key Issues

At town hall on women’s issues, Trump renews ‘enemy within’ talk

In talking about ‘freedom,’ Harris hopes she has a winning message on guns

Trump tested the limits on using the military at home. If elected again, he plans to go further.

Harris supported the Green New Deal. Now, she’s promoting domestic oil drilling.
Opinion
IDEAS | ANTONIO PAGLIARULO

A character from a 50-year-old children’s book is a TikTok sensation. Here’s why.

The late author Tomie dePaola’s cozy grandma witch ‘Strega Nona’ is all the rage. Who among us couldn’t use a little magic and healing right about now?
EDITORIAL

New weight loss drugs raise questions of access, costs
JOAN VENNOCHI

Why the cone of silence on the death of State Police recruit?
Renée Loth

A prescient report on where America went wrong on economic equality
SCOT LEHIGH

What Trump’s and Harris’s economic policy proposals portend

More recent News

Rhode Island has a ‘competitive advantage’ in growing its blue economy

“What it means is jobs,” said US Representative Gabe Amo, who is advocating for the state’s push to create an economy built around its reputation as the Ocean State.

Argentine authorities probe what happened before Liam Payne’s fatal fall from his hotel balcony
Argentine authorities are investigating the suspicious death of ex-One Direction singer Liam Payne, citing potential drug involvement in his three-story fall.

Harvard endowment grows during turbulent academic year

The Ivy League school’s portfolio of private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and other investments gained 9.6 percent in the fiscal year that ended June 30.

He just sold a biotech company for $3.2 billion. But his puzzling venture into retail puppy sales is fueling controversy.

The former CEO's unusual side gig has sparked protests by animal rights activists who say his store sells dogs bred at so-called puppy mills.

Karen Read case cost State Police more than $250K
The State Police security involved uniformed troopers monitoring the crowds who came out in support of Read, as well as counter protestors.

Prosecutors in Karen Read case urge SJC to retain second-degree murder, leaving scene of crash charges

HEAD OF THE CHARLES
Can’t tell a four from a quad? The new Head of the Charles executive director wants to make you a rowing fan.
Tori Stevens's challenge is to maintain the tradition of the world’s largest three-day regatta while making it more welcoming to more people.

Your guide to the Head of the Charles

Recommended reads

dan shaughnessy

20 years later, the Red Sox’ 2004 World Series win remains New England’s greatest sports story

The championship changed everything, removing the region's collective angst, and they did it against the Yankees, their longtime tormenters.
The Red Sox’ 2004 championship was the product of 50 players — they all had a part in the narrative

Zillow added climate risk data to its for-sale listings. Not everyone in the real estate game is happy.
The risk scores affect an enormous number of properties in Massachusetts: more than 150,000.

Two Palestinian brothers lost everything in Gaza. A nonprofit brought them to Boston to heal.
HEAL Palestine is a nonprofit organization that addresses the humanitarian needs of youth in Gaza, where medical care dwindles by the day.

NH EDUCATION
UNH’s incoming class is more racially diverse, but has fewer first-generation college students
University officials said FAFSA delays could be one factor keeping some students from enrolling.

Culture & Lifestyle

Lowell creates a ‘literary corridor’ to horror legend with local ties: Edgar Allan Poe

Celebrate the season with these spooky plays around Boston

Josh Johnson isn’t afraid of a little improvisation

The star of ‘Slow Horses’? The clothes.

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

SCOT LEHIGH

What Trump’s and Harris’s economic policy proposals portend
JOAN VENNOCHI

Why the cone of silence on the death of State Police recruit?
EDITORIAL

Trump is a threat to domestic security
RENÉE GRAHAM

The Pentagon is finally giving LGBTQ former service members honor and respect
KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR

Trump’s decline is too dangerous to ignore
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

When people move out of Massachusetts, here’s where they go

New data from the US Census Bureau sheds light on where former Massachusetts residents are ending up.

Bruises, broken bones, and concussions: Gen-Xers and young Boomers have the fastest growing rates of e-bike injuries

New research suggests riders and city planners need to make changes to keep people safe.
Forecast | Ken Mahan

A beautiful, warm weekend is in store for Boston and beyond

It'll feel a bit more like summer this weekend, a great time to venture out for a foliage trip.
RI BUSINESS

Rhode Island has a ‘competitive advantage’ in growing its blue economy

“What it means is jobs,” said US Representative Gabe Amo, who is advocating for the state’s push to create an economy built around its reputation as the Ocean State.

Sports

dan shaughnessy

As Banner Night approaches, the Celtics look stacked, and other thoughts

Even with Kristaps Porzingis sidelined, the Celtics have a fab five starting lineup, solid depth, and are prohibitive favorites to repeat as champions.
NLCS GAME 4: DODGERS 10, METS 2

Dodgers mash their way to a 3-1 NLCS lead over Mets

Shohei Ohtani homered, Mookie Betts was 4 for 6 with three runs and four RBIs, and Max Muncy's on-base streak reached 12 straight plate appearances as the Dodgers moved one win from the World Series.
BRONCOS 33, SAINTS 10

Sean Payton’s Broncos go into New Orleans and silence the shorthanded Saints

The Broncos outgained New Orleans 389 yards to 271 while sending the Saints (2-5) to their fifth straight defeat.
THURSDAY'S HS FOOTBALL ROUNDUP

Justin Marino rallies Medford to Greater Boston League win over Lynn English
Virginia Tech 42, Boston College 21

After horrible first half, Boston College mounts a comeback but falls short against Virginia Tech
ALCS GAME 3: GUARDIANS 7, YANKEES 5

David Fry cooks up walk-off home run for Guardians following Jhonkensy Noel’s ninth-inning heroics

Business

When people move out of Massachusetts, here’s where they go

New data from the US Census Bureau sheds light on where former Massachusetts residents are ending up.

Do Boston workers take lunch breaks? EzCater has some food for thought.

Nearly a fifth of Boston workers — 17 percent — never take a lunch break, compared to 15 percent of workers nationwide, according to a survey by ezCater.
RI REAL ESTATE

This coastal R.I. property just sold for the first time in more than a century

Wealthier Americans are driving retail spending and powering US economy
magazine
Kitchens & Baths

Three bathroom designs that get a peaceful feeling from shades of green
LOVE LETTERS

My husband once said he fantasized about others when with me. Isn’t that cheating?
MISS CONDUCT

My friend says my social media posts are divisive. What should I do?
COOKING | MAGAZINE

Recipes: Fall is the perfect time for pumpkin pie, curry squash soup, roasted squash

metro

Warwick says $350 million bond won’t cover cost of two new high schools

5 things we learned from this week’s debates between Senator Elizabeth Warren and GOP challenger John Deaton

Senator Elizabeth Warren said she would be willing to reconsider the same border bill she voted against this year

sports

Dennis Eckersley’s daughter gets suspended sentence in baby abandonment case

Sister, sister tandems a big hit for unbeaten Attleboro girls’ volleyball

A big prize is still out there for baseball, a World Series between the Yankees and Dodgers

business

New initiative targets discounts for low-income residents

Experts warn Boston’s future financial woes are more dire than Wu says

Some Brigham and Women’s Hospital nurses may face hefty penalties for noncompliant health insurance, union says

politics

5 things we learned from this week’s debates between Senator Elizabeth Warren and GOP challenger John Deaton

Harris campaigns in Wisconsin; Trump to address the AI smith dinner in New York

President Biden to visit New Hampshire Oct. 22

Nation

Best, worst and most awkward lines at the Al Smith dinner

Texas Supreme Court halts execution of man in shaken baby case after lawmakers’ last-minute appeal

Trump delivers a pointed and at times bitter speech at Al Smith charity dinner

World

7 killed in suicide bomber attack at a cafe in Somalia’s capital

Surprise battlefield encounter led to Hamas leader’s death, Israelis say

Argentine authorities probe what happened before Liam Payne’s fatal fall from his hotel balcony

opinion

Trump is a threat to domestic security

Joyful, older election warriors

Go ahead and use Wikipedia for research

lifestyle

Six cheap home-organizing tips from a pro

Love Letters Classics: I wasn’t attracted to him

Thanks to fate and friends: A love story years in the making

food & dining

Do Boston workers take lunch breaks? EzCater has some food for thought.

In Winchester, Karma offers sleek sushi for high rollers

Taco Azul opens on Beacon Hill; Alton Brown and Jamie Bissonnette set sail from Boston

travel

‘I’ve turned the world into my office.’ Meet the people working remotely while traveling the globe.

Love doughnuts? Donut miss this tour, where you’ll try some of the best in Maine.

The joys (and safety benefits!) of gravel riding in Italy

Arts

‘Manet: A Model Family’ at the Gardner Museum reveals intimate drama

Borrowing from the business world, Boston Public Art Triennial announces its 2024 accelerator artists

Lillian Schwartz, pioneer in computer-generated art, dies at 97

Books

Lowell creates a ‘literary corridor’ to horror legend with local ties: Edgar Allan Poe

A single father recalls the ‘terrifying’ early years

Reconsidering Mondrian, master of the modern

Movies

Toni Vaz, stuntwoman who started the NAACP Image Awards, dies at 101

The verdict is in on ‘The Goldman Case’

‘We Live in Time’: Not worth your time

Television

Imagine ‘This Is Us’ as ‘This Is the NFL’

‘What We Do in the Shadows’ returns for a suitably silly sendoff

The star of ‘Slow Horses’? The clothes.

music

Missing your favorite WBCN DJs? Catch this roundtable of former hosts at City Winery.

Sick of ‘The Four Seasons’? You haven’t heard it like this.

Death of ex-One Direction member Liam Payne at 31 in Buenos Aires hotel fall sends shockwaves around the world

Theater/Dance

Celebrate the season with these spooky plays around Boston

Meet the artist dancing in a Dorchester tire shop

In ‘Nassim,’ at the Huntington, the man offstage matters as much as the man onstage

Health

About 30% of women are reinfected with a UTI within a year. This R.I. professor is looking for a way to change that.

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’

Obituaries

Toni Vaz, stuntwoman who started the NAACP Image Awards, dies at 101

Richard V. Secord, general embroiled in Iran-contra affair, dies at 92

Mitzi Gaynor, star of ‘South Pacific’ and other Hollywood musicals, dies