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Yesterday he was celebrating. Today, friends and family mourn for Lawrence teen Leonel Rondon, 18, had just gotten his driver's license and had gone to visit friends when a nearby house exploded, sending the chimney crashing down onto his vehicle.
HELP DESK
The explosions in the Merrimack Valley were a wake-up call for those of us who don't know the first thing about the shut-off valves in our basements.
Locksmiths' skills come in handy as officials enter homes to check gas lines As emergency responders went door to door Friday checking gas lines, locksmiths' services were in high demand.
Politicians, residents frustrated over gas company's public response Representative Seth Moulton took to Twitter to vent about being unable to talk with leaders at Columbia Gas.
'I've never seen anything like this before,' says veteran Lawrence firefighter It was the start of an unprecedented shift for the 24-year veteran of the department.
Less than a day after violent explosions and fires hit the Lawrence area, residents grappled with the aftermath Friday.
The powerful storm splintered buildings and trapped hundreds of people in high water as it settled in for what could be a long and extraordinarily destructive drenching.
The Big Picture
Photos from Hurricane Florence Hurricane Florence brought a life-threatening storm surge and hurricane strength winds to the Carolinas Friday.
Here's the story behind that incredible Hurricane Florence webcam Richard Neal's YouTube video was drawing tens of thousands of viewers Thursday morning. But it didn't feature any big stars, splashy visuals, or infectious tunes.
During Boston Fintech Week, the Fidelity CEO said she believes it's imperative for many of her employees to think and act like they work for a startup.
Chad Finn | Unconventional preview
The Jaguars are trying to win a game they already lost The Jaguars are an incredibly talented team, but they don't have the appropriate perspective on this game.
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How bad has the Red Sox bullpen really been recently? Here's a look at the recent performances of the pitchers who are most likely to determine whether the Red Sox can find some late-innings stability next month.
Third District recount will continue in Lawrence, Andover this weekend Recounts will go forward as scheduled in all other towns and cities in the Third District.
Opinion | Elizabeth Warren
10 years after Lehman collapse, Washington is back to its old tricks Washington is cozying up to big banks and loosening rules, just like it did in the run up to the crash.
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort pleaded guilty Friday to two federal crimes after cutting a deal with prosecutors and agreeing to cooperate with the special counsel's Russia probe.
Brett Kavanaugh denies allegation of sexual misconduct in school Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's denial comes after a report of an alleged incident that took place while Kavanaugh was attending Georgetown Preparatory School.
Trump, Pompeo bash ex-Secretary of State Kerry on Iran talks Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says his Obama-era predecessor John Kerry has been ''actively undermining'' US policy on Iran.
Hawaiian Airlines to offer nonstop flights from Logan Airport to Honolulu Hawaiian Airlines is about to make the difficult slog to Honolulu " often lasting 15 hours or more " much easier for New Englanders with new nonstop flights.
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After more than six decades spent amassing an apartment empire in Boston, one of the city's biggest and most storied landlords is stepping down.
Editorial
The long-term merits of Rachael Rollins's plan for petty crimes Democratic nominee for Suffolk County district attorney Rachael Rollins has a plan to reform prosecution of petty crimes.
The life and rise of Ayanna Pressley Long before her shocking win, Pressley's was an against-the-odds story. Time and again, she has toppled expectations.
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At Friday's practice in China, the newly acquired veteran was paired with Charlie McAvoy.
Salemme and an associate were sentenced to life in prison for killing South Boston nightclub owner Steven DiSarro in 1993.
Long-term US mortgage rates this week jumped to their highest level since the start of August, raising costs for would-be home buyers.
Welcome to the conflicted top of the state's 2018 Republican ticket.
The California Democrat said in a statement that she "received information from an individual concerning the nomination."
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Although zero percent offers are on the decline, Edmunds says buyers can still score a deal by combining a competitive interest rate with an incentive that the carmaker is offering.
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The decision by GFA Federal Credit Union means consumers should be able to pay for pot with plastic.
This week's picks by Globe critics.
Matthew McConaughey stars as the father of the title character in this based-on-fact story.
My grandmother had always shown up for me. The least I could do was return the favor.
BU researcher calls on NIH to retract statement on alcohol and cancer risk Dr. Michael Siegel says the statement is in "direct contradiction with the scientific evidence."
Until next year, my sweetheart In a special bonus episode, Meredith Goldstein explores what happens to summer romance when the summer ends, and "Wet Hot American Summer" creator David Wain shares a girl-crazy memory from his own camp days.
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Fall House Hunt: Tips for making that winning offer Buyers who know what sellers want can craft a winning offer in a crowded field without putting themselves at risk.
Seattle's mayor talks growing pains that offer some lessons for Boston 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.
More about Last Seen: The Largest Unsolved Art Heist ever 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.
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The Big Picture
Here's a look at some of the best images taken by Globe photographers last month: staying cool in the summer heat, installing a new police commissioner, spotting sharks on the Cape, campaigning politicians on the trail, and flipping gymnasts at the US championships.
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