Big change on Beacon Hill and beyond is coming soon

Simone Massoni

Not since the 1990 elections, roiled by a fiscal crisis, has there been such a turnover in state leadership.

Adrian walker

On ACLU report, police bias or faulty finding?

As a snapshot of community-police relations, the analysis may be guilty of playing fast and loose with sensitive facts.

Peter Abraham | Beat Writer?s Notebook

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/10/10/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/beckett150-8673.jpg It didn?t end well, but Josh Beckett made his mark in Boston

There?s no denying Beckett wore out his welcome with the Red Sox, but his contributions were significant.

Medicaid coverage, along with Governor Paul LePage?s temperamental style, is weighing heavily on voters? minds.

SCOT LEHIGH

Will Maine end a bombastic reign?

This state has a strong practical instinct and a palpable desire to turn the page on Governor Paul LePage.

Mayor Walsh appoints committee to review taxi industry

The Taxi Advisory Committee is tasked with examining industry policy and regulations regarding.

City councilors rip firm for closing rehab hospitals

Radius Specialty Hospital closed its Roxbury and Quincy rehab facilities and laid off nearly 350 workers with little notice.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/10/10/BostonGlobe.com/Foreign/Images/kim150-927.jpg In North Korea, no sign of Kim Jong Un at major event

The leader?s absence will likely fuel further speculation about his whereabouts and even about his grip on power.

Authorities seek help identifying US terror recruits

Federal authorities need the community?s help in identifying those who may be vulnerable to recruitment by militant groups.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/10/10/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/rehab150-10380.jpg Bridge closing brings hunt for new shelters, services

More than 400 homeless people and as many as 300 others in recovery programs on Long Island now need to find shelter.

Opinion

CARLO ROTELLA

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/10/09/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/Carlo_Rotella_150px-1160.png Why I?m voting for casino repeal

The overrated benefits of casinos are short-lived and their underestimated costs linger over the long term.