Animal cruelty happened in Westport again

Small cages on the Westport farm where officials found 1,000 animals living in deplorable conditions.

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A second instance of animal cruelty in Westport has raised questions about the town?s oversight of tenant farms.

High heat, humidity, and thunderstorms expected

Temperatures in the 90s are expected today, prompting authorities to issue a heat advisory.

Former senator Gordon Humphrey of New Hampshire is doing everything he can to block Donald Trump. If the race is close, he says, he will back Hillary Clinton.

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Some GOP stalwarts weigh vote for Hillary Clinton

The stream of Republicans willing to vote for Clinton marks a new phase in the anti-Trump movement.

Rocco Scippa, a controversial developer with a history of construction violations and financial impropriety throughout the state, is asking neighbors for forgiveness.

Developer vows to fix mistakes on Dorchester housing

The controversial Rocco Scippa is asking for forgiveness, but residents say he has much to make up for.

Dave Goodhouse pauses to consider a tree that?s been tagged to be cut as he makes his way back to the forwarder at a job in Reading, Vermont.

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When cutting trees is more than a job, change brings struggle

Logging is a big part of Vermonter Dave Goodhouse?s identity, but sacrifices are mounting as he fights to hold on in a shifting industry.

6 people rescued after vessel sinks in Boston Harbor

The incident happened about 1:30 a.m. Sunday near Castle Island, Coast Guard officials said.

A car burns as a crowd of more than 100 people gathers following the fatal shooting of a man in Milwaukee on Saturday.

Violence erupts in Milwaukee after fatal shooting

At least four businesses were burned after police shot and killed a man Saturday.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/08/14/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/AFP_EQ2DK.jpg Imam, associate fatally shot in brazen attack in NYC

An Islamic cleric and a friend were shot in broad daylight while leaving a mosque in Queens.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/08/14/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/05162010_16kidspicro-7597059.jpg Ship collides into 3 other vessels at Long Wharf

A Boston Harbor Cruises vessel returning into port struck three other ships owned by the company.

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Authorities said the man who attacked passengers on a Swiss train, killing a woman and wounding others, did not appear to have ties to extremism.

Doris Buffett and a team of volunteers read pleas for aid and determine whether the writer is worthy.

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Warren Buffett?s sister needs help in handing out his money

Doris Buffett is looking for Bostonians to aid her read the letters her billionaire brother receives from strangers asking for cash.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/08/01/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/Untitled-4-6228.jpg General Electric?s big move into the big city

The company is making a seismic change in trading its Fairfield, Conn., headquarters for digs in Fort Point.

KEVIN CULLEN

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Paul Jackson, 82, can?t understand what was accomplished by cutting down his four marijuana plants.

Globe Magazine

Trouble with your neighbors? It can always get worse.

Getting along with the people next door isn?t always easy, and extreme situations sometimes happen.

2016 Olympics

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Jelagat Sumgong wins gold, Shalane Flanagan finishes sixth in Olympic marathon

Flanagan finished in 2 hours, 25 minutes, 26 seconds.

Michael Phelps says he said goodbye for good ? seriously ? after his final Olympic race Saturday night.

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Christopher L. Gasper

Michael Phelps changed swimming ? and himself

The most decorated Olympian of all time is at peace with who he is and his decision to retire.

Yvonne Abraham

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/08/14/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/abrahamy-11666.jpg Looking for the fun in the Games

The Games are supposed to be a relief from the agita of presidential politics.

A year on the job has allowed Dave Dombrowski to get to know his staff.

A year later, Dave Dombrowski is feeling at home

The Red Sox president of baseball operations, hired last Aug. 18, said he has reached a comfort level with his staff.

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Thousands of people attended the annual event at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston.

BOB RYAN

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/03/26/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/bob_ryan-9347.jpg John Saunders will be missed on camera and off

The ESPN personality, who died last week, was perhaps the most versatile on-air host the company had, and he had genuine charm.

Opinion & Ideas

Ideas | Mitchell Zuckoff

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The story of a plane crash, class ring, and the most remote US military burial ground in the world.

Globe investigations

Private schools, painful secrets

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/06/14/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/160607_BH__ErikaSchickel3.jpg The unexpected price of reporting abuse: retaliation

The Globe found 15 instances of retaliation at New England private schools against students or employees who raised concerns about sexual abuse by staffers.

The story behind 'Spotlight'

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?Spotlight? is based on the stories and the reporters behind the investigation of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.

The Big Picture

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Farmer Olympics in Vermont

With the world?s attention focused on the Olympic Games in Brazil, a decidedly different type of competition was held in a small corner of New England.