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Clark, nine other delegation members call for central COVID vaccine appointment system

Amid a balky rollout that’s frustrated communities of color and some seniors who’ve had difficulty accessing doses, Representative Katherine Clark and several of her Mass. colleagues have called on Governor Charlie Baker to create a centralized COVID-19 vaccine appointment system.
Who is currently eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine? Charts: Who in Mass. has been vaccinated? Vaccine resources: What you need to know

Lives on hold, the oldest baby boomers wait — impatiently — for COVID-19 vaccines
They're next in line for COVID-19 vaccinations, but about 460,000 residents age 65 to 74 — the largest demographic so far — have no starting date.

Worcester COVID vaccination sites partially shuttered Tuesday due to weather
Tuesday’s miserable weather prompted the postponement of a number of morning COVID-19 vaccine appointments at sites in Worcester, officials said.

‘We did not send him there to do ‘the right thing’ or whatever’: Amid backlash, Pennsylvania GOP may censure Toomey

Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey is facing widespread backlash from fellow Republicans in the state for voting to convict former president Donald Trump during his historic second impeachment trial.
Family of GOP’s Adam Kinzinger lashed out at him for voting to impeach Trump: ‘We are thoroughly disgusted with you!’

Democratic congressman sues Trump over role in Capitol riot

The lawsuit from Mississippi Representative Bennie Thompson is part of an expected wave of litigation over the Jan. 6 Capitol assault and is believed to be the first filed by a member of Congress.
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With teammates there for support, injured Bishop Feehan hockey player AJ Quetta departs Boston for rehab center
Quetta, who suffered a serious spinal cord injury in a game in January, will begin treatment and rehab at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta.

What it will be like for fans and players at a reimagined Red Sox spring training
Fans can still attend games, but running a training camp during a pandemic requires some major changes around the ballpark.

Skier 60, dead after striking tree at Stowe Mountain resort in Vermont
A skier died Monday after striking a tree on a hill at Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont, police said.

The Great Divide

Will hard-hit Mass. cities’ schools reopen after teachers are vaccinated? Not necessarily

Tens of thousands of low-income students and children of color are among the last to see their school districts reopen for in-person instruction this year in Massachusetts.

Case dropped after Amy Cooper, woman in racist NYC run-in, gets therapy
The white woman arrested last spring for calling 911 during a dispute with a Black man in New York’s Central Park, had her criminal case dismissed Tuesday after completing a counseling program meant to educate her on the harm of her actions.

Opinion

Joan Vennochi

The numbing of America

Donald Trump’s impeachment trial put the country on trial too.
EDITORIAL

The ‘road ahead’ needs a plan
MARCELA GARCÍA

Boston’s dogs just wanna run free
Ian Marcus Corbin

The plight of former NFL players
Joseph Coughlin and Luke Yoquinto

Boston: The Silicon Valley of longevity?

Project takeout: Get takeout. Save restaurants you love.
Ordering dinner will help small local businesses survive the pandemic. But that’s just the start.

3 restaurants we supported this week Learn more about Project Takeout

Police investigating ‘smash and grab’ theft at Wrentham Outlets
Police are investigating a “smash and grab” theft that occurred at a Burberry store in Wrentham early Monday morning.

These $26 Hoodoo Barbecue T-shirts benefit a great cause. (The nostalgia is free.)
The dirt-cheap smoked-meat joint that James Ryan ran upstairs at the Rat in the early ‘80s was quickly declared one of the country’s best new restaurants when it opened.

We all live in Flavortown now
Virtual restaurants affiliated with Guy Fieri and other celebrities deliver to our doors. Is that a good thing?

Mass. advocates launch ambitious campaign for publicly funded early education
Massachusetts lawmakers and advocates plan to unveil a first-in-the-nation campaign to create a universal early education system that would receive public funding like K-12 schools and rein in the exorbitant costs of child care for all families.

Love Letters
Flirting with a friend after a breakup
Help a letter writer who has feelings for a close friend.

COMFORT ZONE
The only typewriter shop in town has its hands full
A device that was once an office essential has been reborn as a creative tool embraced by young folks — which means Cambridge Typewriter owner Tom Furrier has been plenty busy.

Recommended reads

A Beautiful Resistance | Jeneé Osterheldt

The Black history I carry with me: Theresa Alphonse

Theresa Alphonse is a public health practitioner and social justice advocate.

Brockton track star becomes stock market millionaire: an unlikely Wall Street success story
Keith Gill’s Reddit and YouTube posts put him at the center of the GameStop rally — and drew scrutiny from regulators.

Jake Auchincloss swings left in Congress amid lingering progressive skepticism
Representative Jake Auchincloss was once a registered Republican who worked to elect Charlie Baker. Now a freshman in Congress, he is facing pressure from liberals in his district to quickly prove his progressive bonafides.

metro

Police investigating ‘smash and grab’ theft at Wrentham Outlets
Police are investigating a “smash and grab” theft that occurred at a Burberry store in Wrentham early Monday morning.

Maine education officials say all counties are now safe for in-school instruction

Worcester COVID vaccination sites partially shuttered Tuesday due to weather

Sports

tara sullivan
Urban Meyer’s actions show that NFL’s message on racial equity isn’t getting through
Meyer's attempt to hire Chris Doyle despite his history at Iowa made the NFL's talk about correcting racial problems look like a joke.

With teammates there for support, injured Bishop Feehan hockey player AJ Quetta departs Boston for rehab center
red sox

What it will be like for fans and players at a reimagined Red Sox spring training

business

Stocks open higher on Wall Street, natural gas prices climb
Natural gas prices jumped 8 percent to their highest level since November as a bitter winter storm left millions without power amid subfreezing temperatures.

Former Operation Warp Speed leader lands post at drug firm with ties to Cambridge

Right-wing friendly Parler announces re-launch

politics

Democratic congressman sues Trump over role in Capitol riot
The lawsuit from Mississippi Representative Bennie Thompson is part of an expected wave of litigation over the Jan. 6 Capitol assault and is believed to be the first filed by a member of Congress.

North Carolina GOP votes to censure Burr after impeachment vote

‘We did not send him there to do ‘the right thing’ or whatever’: Amid backlash, Pennsylvania GOP may censure Toomey

lifestyle

They’re turning leftovers into organic, gluten-free flour
Renewal Mill transforms what’s left from soymilk production and makes a positive impact on the environment.

BOTTLES

3 things to know in New England beer this week
GETTING SALTY

While many Cambridge businesses close, Formaggio Kitchen spreads out

arts

ASK MATTHEW
10 reader-approved TV shows for parents and tweens
We asked for suggestions, and from "Sherlock" to "Green Acres," readers responded.

COMFORT ZONE

Join a sea shanty sing-along with Gloucester’s David Coffin
MATTHEW GILBERT | YOUR TV GPS

This week’s TV: Revisiting the AIDS crisis, the story of the Rock, and shows on their way out

rhode island

RHODE MAP
R.I. Congressman David Cicilline has no regrets about taking on Trump
He tells Dan McGowan that that despite GOP opposition, "there was a little part of me that thought we could do this."

RI BUSINESS

CVS Health beats revenue expectations thanks to testing and vaccines
CORONAVIRUS

McKee: Raimondo’s vaccine rollout plan isn’t working

Newton

Special Projects

A Beautiful Resistance celebrates Black History Month

A Beautiful Resistance, in a special collaboration with Reebok, celebrate Black History Month. Black Joy. Black Wellness. Black Futures.
See more from 'A Beautiful Resistance' Follow on Instagram

On the Street

In tackling the pandemic, Chelsea finds new strength

Brockton offers a gateway to a new generation

This time, Quincy Center’s revival looks legit

Revere was going through a revival before COVID-19. Can it stay on track?

See more from our business series ‘On the Street’: The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods

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Boston Globe launches ‘Fresh Start’ initiative: People can apply to have past coverage about them reviewed
Similar to “right to forget” programs that have cropped up across the country, the undertaking is meant to address the lasting impact that stories about past embarrassments, mistakes, or minor crimes, forever online, can have on a person’s life.

Last Words: Is death the great equalizer?
Quite the contrary, a Spotlight investigation shows. Death exposes in high relief the layers of inequities, in race and income, care and opportunity, that shape life down to its final hours. It is a truth the pandemic has only underscored — one hard to see, because it is so much easier to look away.

I knew getting prostate cancer at 48 would change me. I had no idea how much
For the past year, Mark Shanahan has been working on Mr. 80 Percent, a six-episode podcast miniseries about his experience with prostate cancer. It’s a deeply personal, sometimes harrowing, often funny story about a disease that affects millions of men. The heroes are his doctors and family, who put up with some appalling behavior. You’ll hear from both.

Comfort Zone

COMFORT ZONE

The only typewriter shop in town has its hands full

A device that was once an office essential has been reborn as a creative tool embraced by young folks — which means Cambridge Typewriter owner Tom Furrier has been plenty busy.
ASK MATTHEW

10 reader-approved TV shows for parents and tweens

We asked for suggestions, and from "Sherlock" to "Green Acres," readers responded.
COMFORT ZONE

Henry Louis Gates Jr. on his new documentary and the role of the Black church in social justice

Henry Louis Gates Jr. on his newest work for PBS, "The Black Church," premiering Feb. 16.
COMFORT ZONE

Join a sea shanty sing-along with Gloucester’s David Coffin

The Revels artist-in-residence will lead the event on Facebook Live.
COMFORT ZONE

Everyone loves Dr. Rick from those Progressive ads. He’s the creation of a Boston ad agency

The self-help coach keeps homeowners from turning into their parents — and helps them pronounce "quinoa."
COMFORT ZONE

Something to smile about: Newton company’s transparent mask is a revelation

Marissa and Adam Goldstein, parents of two sets of twins, pioneered a mask that is in demand by lip-readers and teachers, among others.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

JEFF JACOBY

The racial decency — and irony — of Rutherford Hayes
EDITORIAL

Gun control, as urgent now as ever
EDITORIAL

Mail-in voting a winner, let’s keep it
IDEAS | ELIZABETH KOLBERT

Humans need to remake the planet yet again
RENÉE GRAHAM

‘Stop the Steal’ fueled white fears about their country being stolen

IDEAS | GABRIEL NICHOLAS

Our disinformation problem has been 70 years in the making

STAT

The Road Ahead: Charting the pandemic over the next 12 months — and beyond
In this project, STAT describes 30 key moments, possible turning points that could steer the pandemic onto a different course or barometers for how the virus is reshaping our lives.

From a small N.C. town to big-city hospitals, how software infuses racism into U.S. health care
The racial bias can produce huge differences in assessing patients’ need for special care to manage conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, or depression, a STAT investigation found.

Covid-19’s wintry mix: Dry indoor air helps the virus spread
The worry is not just that people might mingle more closely inside, but that the air they breathe will make the virus more dangerous.

In the Covid-19 death of a hospital food worker, a microcosm of the pandemic
The hospital's first employee to die of Covid-19 was a kitchen worker named Marie Deus — and her illness sparked a question. Why weren't bedside clinicians getting sick at the highest rates?

magazine
Cover story

100 top restaurants for takeout in Boston and beyond
Perspective

Restaurants have 'exhausted every strategy in the playbook'
Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘We were both math nerds in high school’
Cooking

Recipes: Beets make a sweet starting point for winter salads

sports

What do the Celtics need to do to get back on track? Here’s a game plan

Mansfield stars put it all together, turn tables on Taunton to share Hockomock Kelley-Rex boys’ basketball title

Northeastern men’s basketball will face North Carolina on Wednesday at UNC

metro

R.I. Congressman David Cicilline has no regrets about taking on Trump

Clark, nine other delegation members call for central COVID vaccine appointment system

CVS Health beats revenue expectations thanks to testing and vaccines

Nation

Why is the power out in much of Texas? Frozen instruments at power plants, not wind farms, are the main factor

The new leader of the nation’s coronavirus fight has been battling diseases her whole career

Case dropped after Amy Cooper, woman in racist NYC run-in, gets therapy

World

Parliament rape claim roils Australian government

Rocket attack in Iraq kills a US military contractor

No new virus cases raise hopes New Zealand will end lockdown

politics

Three sailors have COVID on US ship that saw outbreak last year

Pelosi says independent commission will examine Capitol attack

Jake Auchincloss swings left in Congress amid lingering progressive skepticism

business

Vaccines may need retooling to fight coronavirus mutations, but that’s not an easy overnight fix

COVID-19 shots might be tweaked if variants get worse

UK opens quarantine hotels, pushes on with vaccine drive

lifestyle

We all live in Flavortown now

These $26 Hoodoo Barbecue T-shirts benefit a great cause. (The nostalgia is free.)

4 restaurants we supported this week

marijuana

Should psychedelic drugs be decriminalized in Mass.? Advocates see opening

Northampton drops controversial fees on marijuana companies

Marijuana trade group drops lawsuit against state after backlash

opinion

His memory of 1974: Welcome to Boston — figure it out

Biden backing of Vineyard Wind is welcome and promising

The ‘road ahead’ needs a plan

food & dining

They’re turning leftovers into organic, gluten-free flour

3 things to know in New England beer this week

While many Cambridge businesses close, Formaggio Kitchen spreads out

travel

Matt Smith of Club Passim is about to hit the airwaves and grew up hitting the road

A Black history tour in Rhode Island, women’s wellness in Hawaii, and a pillow to go

Despite hardship, St. Pete’s arts scene continues to flourish

Books

Angst spreads in ‘The Lonely Century’

Ethan Hawke on comic books to and his many copies of ‘Godot’

Godly women and an ungodly scandal in ‘Doomed Romance’

Movies

‘Barb and Star’ land very few laughs on this Florida trip

‘Sweding’ turns Hollywood classics into DIY entertainment

12-year-old Reyn Doi plays a villain and steals scenes in “Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar”

Television

10 reader-approved TV shows for parents and tweens

This week’s TV: Revisiting the AIDS crisis, the story of the Rock, and shows on their way out

‘Last Week Tonight’: John Oliver unpacks the impeachment trial and what the ‘next’ pandemic might look like

music

Join a sea shanty sing-along with Gloucester’s David Coffin

A valentine from the Boston Pops in its first-ever livestream concert

Justin Timberlake apologizes to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson

Theater/Dance

A Strindberg adaptation unfolds before an all-seeing camera in ‘Julia’

It’s a golden age for actors in their golden years

Amazon project would deliver two new theaters to the Seaport

globe local

Manchester, N.H., man killed in two-vehicle crash on Route 101 in Peterborough, N.H.

Lowell man arrested in Roxbury on drug and gun charges

As more seniors age at home during pandemic, health care aides are in growing demand

Obituaries

A groundbreaking Black woman in state and city government, Doris Bunte dies at 87

‘Everything an artist does is probably a metaphor,’ said Lois Tarlow, who died at 92

Frederick K.C. Price, founder of Black megachurch, dies