Commuter frustration rose as damage to Alewife garage grew

A large hole and missing concrete on the second floor of the MBTA?s Alewife garage.

Steve Colman

As the MBTA scrambles to make repairs on the 2,600-spot Alewife parking garage, regular users wondered why the issues weren?t addressed earlier.

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When President Trump took to Twitter to complain about two women with connections to the Russia investigation, he affixed special descriptions to both.

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 11: Jason Kessler (C), who organized the rally, speaks as white supremacists, neo-Nazis, members of the Ku Klux Klan and other hate groups gather for the Unite the Right rally in Lafayette Park across from the White House August 12, 2018 in Washington, DC. Thousands of protesters are expected to demonstrate against the

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About 30 white nationalists rally near White House

Thousands of counterprotesters are in the area, too, and jeered and heckled the white nationalists as they made their way down the street surrounded by police.

FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2017, file photo, Omarosa Manigault-Newman, then an aide to President Donald Trump, watches during a meeting with parents and teachers in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington. The White House is slamming a new book by ex-staffer Omarosa Manigault-Newman, calling her ?a disgruntled former White House employee.? (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Omarosa Manigault Newman says she secretly taped her White House firing

Former presidential adviser Omarosa Manigault Newman said she recorded her firing and that she heard a tape of President Trump using disparaging words for African-Americans.

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Trump is backing calls for a Harley-Davidson boycott amid an ongoing steel tariff dispute.

US Senator Elizabeth Warren spoke last week during a meeting with constituents in Woburn.

Elizabeth Warren is seen as ?front-runner.? But is it too early?

Elizabeth Warren, who hasn?t declared a 2020 presidential run, is at the forefront among Democrats. That may be to her benefit, although the limelight also very much makes her a target.

Man shot while sitting in his car at Stoughton gas station

The man was in his car at the Mobil station at on Sharon Street just after 3 a.m. when another man walked up to the vehicle and shot him, police said.

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Cottage Street in Lynn was flooded Sunday.

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A man whose car was stalled walked toward tow truck operators.

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Louis Chapman, 6, of Lynn played in the water.

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Angel Cardenas, 7, and his brother Chris, 10, were at Boston Street.

Roads are flooded throughout Boston area after heavy rain

Areas in Lynn and Peabody saw more than 7 inches of rain, and roads were closed in Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville. A Green Line train with no passengers derailed after hitting debris on the track.

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Researchers say an endangered killer whale that drew international attention as she carried her dead calf on her head for more than two weeks is finally back to feeding and frolicking with her pod.

Fla. GOP candidate accused of lying about graduating, faking diploma

A candidate for the Florida Legislature is being accused of lying about graduating from college and then producing a fake diploma after a website questioned her about it.

BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 12: Chris Sale #41 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the Baltimore Orioles during the fourth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 12, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

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Red Sox 4, Orioles 1

Chris Sale wins in return from DL as Red Sox complete sweep

In his first start since July 27, Sale allowed just one hit and struck out 12 in five scoreless innings.

Foxborough, MA - 8/08/2018 - New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) at New England Patriots training camp practice at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. - (Barry Chin/Globe Staff), Section: Sports, Reporter: Ben Volin, Topic: 09Patriots, LOID: 8.4.2788451186.

Ben Volin | On football

New contract seems to indicate Tom Brady will play in 2019

The Patriots did something with Brady that they love to boast about never doing ? pushing money into the future.

Nick Cafardo | On Baseball

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The lefthanded ace showed no signs of rust after two weeks rest with 12 strikeouts, one hit and 68 pitches over five shutout innings Sunday.

Shirley Leung

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/10/18/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/leung_20131018.jpg Tom Brady?s agent talks about being mocked by WEEI host in an Asian accent

Don Yee has been experiencing racism in the sports industry since he began his career, but said he felt ?very sad that in 2018 we hadn?t made much progress since the ?70s.?

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/08/11/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/Walker_040618_07mountida_0278x.jpg New England?s smallest colleges are struggling

A Globe review of federal data shows that many small, private colleges in New England are struggling to meet expenses as their tuition revenue has declined.

Ideas | Juan Miró and Edmund Gordon

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Diversity in higher education is part of making amends for historical complicity with systemic racism.

Globe Magazine

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Raising children shouldn?t rob us of joy. Here?s how one mother restored her sense of contentment.

(FILES) In this file photo taken on February 22, 2018 British actor, director and executive producer Idris Elba poses during a photo call for the film

His name is Idris Elba, but will he be first black Bond?

British actor Idris Elba is stoking speculation he may take over the role of James Bond when Daniel Craig steps aside.

Boston, MA - August 11, 2018: Singer Robin Zander leads Cheap Trick at Fenway Park in Boston, MA on August 11, 2018. (Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff) section: lifestyle reporter: Journey and Def Leppard

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An arena-rock triple play from Journey, Def Leppard, and Cheap Trick

Despite their aesthetic differences, the shared classic-rock pedigree of the bands made for a natural fit at Fenway Park Saturday night.

Constance Wu and Henry Golding star in ?Crazy Rich Asians.?

?Crazy Rich Asians? comes to the screen with big expectations

The movie arrives with big expectations from readers ? and viewers.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/08/09/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/Walker_080918_10roller_6332x.jpg As the Roller Palace closes, the music still plays in Dorchester

The Roller Palace skating rink in Beverly has shut down for good. But Chez-vous Roller Rink in Dorchester still keeps the action going.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/24/BostonGlobe.com/Regional/Images/AlessandraBianchi_05noseatrac_03_no.jpg Marblehead inventors make a splash with driverless boat

The firm founded by Buddy Duncan, 63, and James (Jigger) Herman, 54, is testing out an unmanned, solar-powered research boat.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/30/BostonGlobe.com/Travel/Images/allston3.jpg Inside Boston?s hottest hotels, from bleak to chic

Travel writer Christopher Muther slept around so you don?t have to. A look inside Boston?s hottest hotels.

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The renowned Boston architect says he cares about ?making social spaces.?

@LARGE | Michael Andor Brodeur

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/08/09/BostonGlobe.com/Arts/Images/112746_2998b.jpg Oh, the de-humanity! Reality TV takes a cold turn.

Should we be concerned that hurting each other is trending? That dehumanization is rebranding as entertainment?

Opinion & Ideas

Ideas | Juan Miró and Edmund Gordon

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Diversity in higher education is part of making amends for historical complicity with systemic racism.

Special reports

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Air marshals are conducting a new domestic surveillance program, tracking people as they fly and move through airports. It might be illegal.

Newsletters

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A convenient digest of the top political news of the past week, delivered every Saturday. Sign up now.

STAT

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Meteorologist Kelvin Droegemeier could soon become the country?s top-ranking scientist.

Globe event

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Seattle mayor Jenny Durkan spoke at a Globe event on how innovation is shaping our world, and she?s in high demand among the hundreds of mayors gathered in Boston.

Podcast

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A true-crime podcast about the most valuable ? and confounding ? art heist in history: the theft of 13 irreplaceable artworks from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston.

Cars

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Should I repair my car at the dealer or a local garage?

Should I pick up a used drive shaft and let a local garage do the repair, or should I just have the dealer install a new one? Q. There is a rumble-like vibration when accelerating in my 2012 Toyota Highlander with 165,000 miles on it. The dealer determined that the car needs a center-driveshaft replacement. The [?]

Love Letters: The Podcast

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Meredith Goldstein explores how to move on when a relationship ends.

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Real Estate

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As the spring house hunt gets underway and National College Decision Day nears, thoughts are turning to campus housing.

The Big Picture

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The Big Picture

Summertime festivals around the world

Photographers capture communities gathering at events organized to celebrate a variety of cultural observances.

Crossword

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Puzzled? Keep trying your hand at our interactive crossword and see if you can triumph.