The number of independent voters in the state keeps climbing

The result for Tuesday?s primary and the primary elections beyond: more uncertainty.

New England EPA administrator Alexandra Dunn has been described as apolitical and driven by science.

John Tlumacki/Globe Staff

In the deep blue of New England, a Trump appointee gains respect for protecting the environment

Alexandra Dunn, a proud Republican who leads the EPA?s New England office, has won widespread accolades from the region?s environmental leaders.

Dorchester, MA--8/29/2018-- A student walks down the sidewalk past school busses lined up outside of Codman Academy in Dorchester. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff) Topic: 30busses Reporter:

School bus delays continued today in Boston, and parents are fuming

Buses ran as much as two hours late, prompting families to hastily rearrange schedules to drive their children to or from school.

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The superheated housing market in the Boston area may be cooling, with more options available and fewer prospective buyers in July.

Body found with ?severe injuries? on Mass. Pike

There are no overpasses near the location where the body was found, and State Police troopers did not find any unattended vehicles in the area.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/08/29/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/newkendall%20aerialWEB.jpg A 1-acre lot in Kendall Square sells for more than $50 million

One of the most valuable vacant acres in the Boston area has changed hands.

Simple Recycling picks up used clothes curbside in 15 Massachusetts towns and has cut in on the revenue stream of some nonprofits.

Nonprofits feeling pinched by recycled clothing competitors

Organizations that rely on clothing donations say they?re losing money to upstart businesses that offer recycling convenience.

In Wilmington, an apparent drowning at Silver Lake takes teen?s life

A 19-year-old man drowned while swimming at about 5:30 p.m., authorities said.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/08/30/BostonGlobe.com/Politics/Images/7511a51f-a3a5-4b18-8bbe-7cd35be65b89.jpg ?Can you stop interrupting?? ?Can you stop lying?? Cuomo and Nixon spar in debate

After months of shadowboxing from afar, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Cynthia Nixon clashed up close in a heated debate on Wednesday that featured sharp attacks and flashes of frustration.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/08/30/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/Rex_Federal_Commission_on_School_Saf_9792341C.jpg DeVos may revise rules on campus sexual misconduct

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is preparing new policies on campus sexual misconduct that would strengthen the rights of accused students, lessen liability for colleges, and encourage schools to provide more support for victims.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/31/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/Walker_072718_xxparamedicine_13831x.jpg Paramedics now treating patients at home

Under pilot programs, a small number of Mass. paramedics treat patients where they are most comfortable, with a goal of avoiding unnecessary and costly hospital visits.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/06/02/BostonGlobe.com/BCOM/Images/7c0aa59ada5b4c0fb775cbb9cc5db17d-7c0aa59ada5b4c0fb775cbb9cc5db17d-0.jpg Tsarnaev associate released from federal prison into ICE custody

Dias Kadyrbayev, a college friend of convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, is now awaiting extradition to his native Kazakhstan.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/08/29/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/10232008_23sidefeat12-6962391.jpg Co-owner of Middle East stepping down amid misconduct claims

A co-owner of the famed Middle East nightclub in Cambridge is stepping down, citing persistent sexual misconduct allegations about him, which he denies.

Chris Dorman interviewed Charlotte ?Charlie? McBride, 6, of Shelburne, Vt., for an episode of ?Mister Chris.?

Caleb Kenna for The Boston Globe

It?s a beautiful day in the (Vermont) neighborhood for PBS show ?Mister Chris?

Chris Dorman has built up a fan base for ?Mister Chris and Friends,? a children?s program set to air on Vermont PBS. But with echoes of iconic PBS host Fred Rogers, the show may resonate afar.

RED SOX 14, MARLINS 6

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/08/30/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/davis_miabos10_spts.jpg Red Sox score 11 runs in seventh to rout Marlins

The Red Sox had 12 hits in the seventh inning as the team?s offense erupted. But earlier in the game, David Price was hit by a pitch on his throwing arm and had to depart.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/08/29/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/davis_miabos3_spts.jpg Red Sox? David Price hit by line drive, leaves game

The Sox announced the injury as a left wrist contusion and said that Price will receive further evaluation.

DAN SHAUGHNESSY

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/08/29/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/shaughnessy1-21385.jpg Ted Williams would be 100 now, but his legend endures

Here?s a look back at some quintessential moments from the greatest sports figure in Boston history.

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There won?t be many starters on the field for the preseason finale, but there are still roster decisions to be made.

Humpback whales have been spotted several times in Boston Harbor since Sunday, likely following their food.

After whale sightings in Boston Harbor, Coast Guard emphasizes safety

Humpback whales are putting on a show in Boston Harbor, and the Coast Guard is keeping a sharp eye.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/08/29/BostonGlobe.com/ReceivedContent/Images/BarneyFrankWhoisAmerica.jpg Barney Frank walked out of an interview with Sacha Baron Cohen on ?Who Is America??

Interview topics included the ?Access Hollywood? tape and Pizzagate.

John Krasinski stars in ?Tom Clancy?s Jack Ryan.?

Television review

The thrill is gone from ?Jack Ryan?

John Krasinski leaves the office, and nothing special ensues.

Love Letters

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/08/29/BostonGlobe.com/Arts/Images/Clipboard-8722.jpg She hasn?t been added to the group text

After the engagement party, I thought that my fiancé would finally have invited me into this group chat. But still nothing.

US House - Seventh District

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Pressley?s city council agenda represented a dramatic shift on the traditionally parochial body that had only one other female member when she was first elected.

US House - Seventh District

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/08/28/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/clark_capuano_kennedy_082818_06.jpg Michael Capuano follows Tip O?Neill?s mantra while taking on President Trump

The question is whether Capuano?s record, a traditional recipe for success for Mass. politicians, is enough to satisfy Democrats? restive mood.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/08/29/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/Walker_082918_30senate_377x.jpg The difference among Elizabeth Warren?s GOP challengers? It?s more about approach than issues

All three Republicans vying to face US Senator Elizabeth Warren fashion themselves as conservatives who support term limits and border walls.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/08/16/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/JimBraudewithJayGonzalezandBobMassie(SamBrewer-WGBHNews)2.jpg Here are the big policy differences between the two Democrats running for governor

For Jay Gonzalez and Bob Massie, there are differences in how they promise to govern and their approaches to the big job.

HELP DESK

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/08/29/BostonGlobe.com/Lifestyle/Images/schoolgeneric1-8592.jpg How not to be a nightmare school parent

Research shows students are more successful when their family has a good relationship with the school. We asked educators how to make that happen.

Love Letters: The Podcast

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/08/29/BostonGlobe.com/Lifestyle/Images/200_love_letters_bonus.jpg 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.

Listen:   Apple Podcasts   |   Stitcher   |   RadioPublic

 

Opinion & Ideas

Editorial Board Endorsement

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/08/10/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/ryan_statehouse2_met-001.jpg Endorsement: Liz Malia, Jeffrey Sanchez, and Jon Santiago for Mass. state representatives

The Globe endorses State Representatives Liz Malia and Jeffrey Sanchez, as well as challenger Jon Santiago.

Real Estate

Recent home sales south of Boston (Aug. 29)

DEDHAM: 39 Court St.; One-family Antique, built in 1825, 4,075 square feet, 12 rooms, 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, on 15,807-square-foot lot.

Love Letters: The Podcast

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/08/29/BostonGlobe.com/Lifestyle/Images/200_love_letters_bonus.jpg 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.

Listen:   Apple Podcasts   |   Stitcher   |   RadioPublic

 

Real Estate

Address

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/04/06/BostonGlobe.com/Lifestyle/Images/stan-fellows-home-nest-illustration$medium.jpg Spring House Hunt: Should parents buy property in a college town?

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

Globe event

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/06/08/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/SeattleTimes_10kirsner02_biz.jpg 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.

Podcast

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/18/BostonGlobe.com/Arts/Images/FlfQGTy9_585.jpg 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.

The Big Picture

Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff

The Big Picture

A home, but for how long?

The Trump administration canceled the program that had allowed Patricia Carbajal to create a life as a mother, a construction worker, and a budding activist.

Crossword

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