The DPU announced a moratorium on all non-essential gas work by the utility during the massive recovery effort in the Merrimack Valley following the September explosions and fires.
After Merrimack Valley explosions, natural gas comes under sharp scrutiny Even before the disaster last month, the fossil fuel had been under criticism for its environmental drawbacks.
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A day after he was charged in federal court with defrauding investors, Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia was back at City Hall Friday, insisting everything was business as usual.
Another employee recently resigned amid allegations he sent ?inappropriate?? text messages to members of the youth orchestra.
Probe at Choate Rosemary Hall unearths more sexual misconduct allegations ?On behalf of the Board and the entire Choate Rosemary Hall community, we apologize deeply to all survivors who suffered abuse at our school and to their families,? read a Friday letter to the school?s community.
Suffolk DA candidate apologizes in response to allegations of past abuse Michael Maloney said he apologizes to ?anyone who feels disappointed by this unfortunate situation? after a Globe report revealed a 2014 restraining order against him.
Lori Trahan is using the California Democrat?s name and standing to help generate cash in the closing weeks of her race against GOP nominee Rick Green.
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The Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, much like his ticketmate Jay Gonzalez, is runnning for public office for the first time.
Marisa Kelly formally installed as Suffolk University?s president In Kelly, Suffolk has tapped an insider who has made progress in calming tension over leadership and direction on the campus in recent years.
At least one body found in Mexico Beach; Hurricane Michael toll is at least 13 Search-and-rescue teams found at least one body Friday in Mexico Beach, the ground-zero town nearly obliterated by Hurricane Michael.
?Clearly, we have to step up our efforts? following spike in violence, mayor says The shootings bring the city?s total homicides to 45 this year, compared with 42 at this time last year.
The regional school district in Worcester County did not identify the coach in a statement released Friday.
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DAN SHAUGHNESSY
Baseball is the hottest game in a sizzling sports town.
Kevin Youkilis to throw out first pitch before Game 1 of the ALCS Youkilis will be at Fenway Park Saturday night when the Red Sox take on the Houston Astros.
Red Sox ace Chris Sale ready to get started His Game 1 matchup against Justin Verlander is becoming a rarity ? starters expected to go deep into games.
NICK CAFARDO
How the Red Sox and Astros match up, position by position The two best teams in the American League are vying for a ticket to the World Series. Here?s a closer look.
Here are some Globe staff ALCS predictions The best-of-seven series is about to begin, so it?s time for our experts? best guesses.
The disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi might seem to have little to do with the average American. Here?s why one diplomatic expert says the situation matters a lot.
Most of N.H. foliage peaking in 2nd half of October For those looking to take in the hallmark fall colors this weekend, the White Mountains and the Lakes Region would be the best places to go.
A shining new YMCA to rise in Lynn A mix of private donations and public financing is being used to build the new Y, with an emphasis on education and wellness.
Your Home | Kitchens & Baths
A Cook?s Illustrated editor gets the kitchen of his dreams The new kitchen at his Brookline home features a serious pantry and cookbooks galore.
Dinner with Cupid
Blind date: ?His type of genuineness feels rare? Will she steal his heart with talk of an unsolved art heist?
NAMES
Snow in October? Nope, just a Mark Wahlberg movie filming in Boston. One Dorchester street was transformed into a winter ?Wonderland? on Friday.
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Arts | Special museums section
This year?s Museums Special section looks at houses and much more.
HUBweek Forum: The opportunities and challenges of science and tech developments In a wide-ranging discussion at City Hall Plaza Friday, the Broad Institute?s Eric Lander, former secretary of defense Ash Carter, and MIT?s Maria Zuber looked at what the future could hold.
Spotlight
Gladiator: The crisis facing football, through the lens of Aaron Hernandez Football star Aaron Hernandez went from the bright lights of the Super Bowl to a convicted murderer in a few years. The Globe?s Spotlight Team takes a hard look at the crisis facing football through the lens of Aaron Hernandez?s life and terrible crimes.
Michael A. Cohen
Congress steps up to challenge Trump?s embrace of Saudi Arabia Trump?s response to the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi offers a terrifying glimpse into his blighted worldview.
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The Big Picture
Here?s a look at some of the best images taken by Globe photographers last month: gas explosions in Lawrence, 9/11 remembrance ceremonies, and primary elections.
108 Stitches Red Sox reporter Alex Speier writes about everything baseball with an eye for analytics and an insider?s knowledge of the game.
They know each other well, and they both are known to use unconventional strategies in October.
Jasiel Correia allegedly stole more than $230,000 from people who invested in his Internet startup, using their funds not for the business but for personal expenses.
The property has studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments that range in price from $1,783 to $3,146.
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The two answered questions that ricocheted between transportation, gas pipelines, climate resiliency, and some of the state?s most pressing energy and environmental issues.
The resignation comes after months in which Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl initially downplayed the sexual abuse scandal.
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The Chinese government has issued a new energy vehicle mandate which uses a system of credits to push automakers to increase the share of battery-only and hybrid cars in their sales mix.
Under his leadership, the organization has been a vocal presence on Beacon Hill.
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The film chronicles the tensions between the United States and Canada over the ?Gray Zone,? a 277-square-mile body of water that both countries have tried to claim, dating to the end of the American Revolution.
David Blight illuminates Douglass?s life and career in his definitive biography of the writer and statesman.
Opinion: A widely used guideline said I didn?t need a mammogram. It was wrong Because of conflicting guidelines about when women should begin having them, women like me fall through the cracks.
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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Are we ignoring ? or outright banning ? an easy affordable-housing fix? Mobile homes may be the least expensive and most effective means of addressing the region?s housing shortage.
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.
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