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Amid turmoil at Boston Pride, embattled president will resign as boycott brings change

Pride board president Linda DeMarco said she intends to step down in the face of a boycott by activists who protest a lack of inclusion.

Republican who made anti-gay remarks says she won’t be ‘bullied’ into resigning

Deborah Martell's defiant stance came at the start of a contentious meeting of the party’s divided state committee, which has been roiled in recent weeks by the fallout from her anti-gay comments as well as a debate over a rules change that would undermine Baker and other elected officials.

Ashley Forward.
Woman, 19, killed after robbery suspect drives wrong way on highway in Saugus and slams into car, police say
Ashley Forward was driving to visit her grandmother Wednesday morning when she was struck head on by a car traveling the wrong way on Route 107. The driver, William Leger, 35, of Somerville, was taken to a hospital and is facing charges, according to police.

‘I didn’t ignore anything.’ Walsh defends his handling of the Dennis White appointment during House hearing

Republican Representative Bob Good on Wednesday pressed Walsh on the appointment during a hearing of the House Committee on Education and Labor, suggesting he should resign and accusing Walsh of ignoring allegations of domestic violence.
After Dennis White, Boston could launch its first external search for a new police commissioner in 15 years. It won’t be easy
On the Street

Charting a course for renewal along the coastline

Big projects are in the works along Lynn's long-industrial waterfront. Many people hope it can spark a revival the city has long been seeking.
North of Boston, an old industrial city gets a second look Photos: Astounding murals overlook the streets of Lynn Explore the full On the Street Series
Murals across Lynn have changed the look of downtown
Beyond Walls has put up dozens of murals throughout downtown Lynn in an effort to reimagine the city's image. ( Shelby Lum/Globe Staff )
Nate Eovaldi allowed five runs on 11 hits to the heavy-hitting Astros, including Jose Altuve's solo home run to kick off a four-run third for Houston.
ASTROS 8, RED SOX 3

Houston pounds out another win, starting to become a real problem for Red Sox

The Astros piled up 17 hits in erasing an early two-run deficit and beating Boston for the fifth time in six meetings this season.
Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda was ejected after umpires found a foreign substance on his neck in a 2014 game at Fenway Park — now the league is cracking down on pitchers with greater focus, putting Alex Cora and other managers in a tough position.
Peter Abraham | On Baseball

With MLB cracking down on pitchers and substances, Alex Cora and other managers are in a tricky spot

Foreign substances are the talk of the league, with pitchers more dominant than ever.
Views of boats and the Boston skyline — plus a killer lobster roll. Belle Isle Seafood delivers, all right.

These lobster rolls top all the ‘best’ lists. But how are they, really? We tried them all

We ate our way through the best lobster rolls in New England.
Tell us: Where are your favorite places to get lobster rolls?
Mass. coronavirus at a glance |
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Here’s what you need to know about the COVID-19 delta variant

A new villain has taken the stage in the battle against the coronavirus: the delta variant. Here is what you need to know about this new player causing concern even as the US pandemic is waning.
Mass. reports 116 coronavirus cases, 5 deaths, and 30,550 vaccinations Why does the J&J vaccine work against variants? A new study suggests an answer

What’s next for the new Alzheimer’s drug? Lots of thorny issues ahead.

Some patients may face hefty out-of-pocket charges, which could make them think twice about taking a drug with known risks and uncertain benefits.
Two members of an FDA advisory committee quit after approval of controversial Alzheimer’s drug FDA approves Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug, the first new medicine for the disease in 18 years

Suspect in rape aboard Steamship Authority ferry attacked victim in truck on vessel, officials say

The 20-year-old Dorchester man charged with raping an 18-year-old woman Monday on a Steamship Authority ferry committed the alleged assault in a delivery truck aboard the vessel, and he’s also been living in the US illegally since 2019, authorities said.
YVONNE ABRAHAM

A taxing burden — but on some of us more than others

When it comes to taxes, the wealthy have always managed to convince enough Americans that what’s good for them is good for the rest of us. Will it work in Massachusetts?
Mass. Legislature overwhelmingly advances proposed tax on top earners to 2022 ballot

Hampton Beach, N.H., chief says violence on beach was inspired by social media

The violence that erupted May 26 at Hampton Beach involving hundreds of patrons was part of a nationwide trend of people organizing fights on social media that later play out at beaches and other public venues, the New Hampshire town’s police chief said Monday.

EPA requires Quincy to spend $100 million to reduce sewage flowing into Boston Harbor

Two years after the federal government sued Quincy for discharging sewage and untreated wastewater into Boston Harbor, the city on Wednesday reached an agreement with the US attorney’s office and the Environmental Protection Agency that will require it spend more than $100 million to repair its antiquated sewer system.

Opinion

Trump International Hotel & Tower, New York, March 2019. Donald Trump abused the presidency to enrich himself and his family. His business dealings also raised questions about whether he was truly representing the nation’s interest or his own. The government of Saudi Arabia paid more than $270,000 to the Trump Hotel after his election, just a few months before he finalized one of the largest arms deals in US history with the kingdom.
EDITORIAL | FUTURE-PROOFING THE PRESIDENCY

Part 2: Who owns the president?

The 45th president was in bed financially with foreign governments, a precedent for America’s enemies to wield influence over the Oval Office. Lawmakers and voters must prevent this from becoming common practice.
Kim Janey’s ascension to acting mayor gives the city a fresh perspective. But there's a lot of hard work to do.
Joan Vennochi

When it comes to race, Boston is a work in progress
JEFF JACOBY

A ‘millionaires tax’ is still a terrible idea
In this 2020 file photo, Jim Lyons speaks from the back of a truck at a state GOP rally in Wilmington.
SCOT LEHIGH

As the state GOP turns — and churns
Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia has probably dealt a fatal blow to the For the People Act after he said he won’t back the bill because it has no Republican support.
RENÉE GRAHAM

So long, democracy — we hardly knew ye

Recommended reads

‘They already had the air mattress’: Facing fewer options, DCF has planned for kids to sleep in the office
As Massachusetts’ strained child welfare system emerges from the pandemic, attorneys and staff say the longstanding challenge of finding beds for at-risk children is reaching new levels of desperation.

Five more linked to burgeoning Boston police pay fraud scandal, including former union president

Federal investigators have linked a former police union president and the ex-wife of the fired police commissioner to the growing scandal.

Mysterious ‘slime’ on Maine beaches turns out to be dead insects, officials say

If you visited Wells Beach in Maine recently, you may have noticed some dark stuff on the sand. And if you happened to walk barefoot, your feet were probably stained black.
THE GREAT DIVIDE

Boston School Committee member to temporarily lead board after previous chair’s abrupt resignation

Michael O'Neill is the longest-serving member of the mayoral-appointed committee, joining the board in 2008.

Celebrate Black-owned restaurants in Boston and beyond

Here are more than 100 places to visit for baked goods, fusion fare, jerk chicken, and more.

metro

Boston Globe reporter Edward Fitzpatrick with Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos at the podcast studio in the CIC Providence space at the Wexford Innovation Center.
RI POLITICS

Matos: It’s too soon to end state takeover of Providence schools

The lieutenant governor talks about city schools, her 2022 campaign plans, and her transportation wish list for Pete Buttigieg.

Republican who made anti-gay remarks says she won’t be ‘bullied’ into resigning

Woman, 19, killed after robbery suspect drives wrong way on highway in Saugus and slams into car, police say

Sports

Kyle Palmieri (center) scored the Islanders' third goal of a sloppy - and ultimately terminal - second period for the Bruins.
Bruins

The Bruins’ season is over, and they have only themselves -- and puck management -- to blame

The game was won and lost in the second period, when the Bruins couldn't stop giving the puck away.
tara sullivan

It didn’t take the whole game, just one lousy period, for the Bruins’ season to get derailed
MLB

Mets’ Pete Alonso claims MLB manipulating baseballs to harm free agents

business

Vinod Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures, in a file photo from 2007. Khosla's blank-check company is acquiring Boston-based Valo Health, a cancer drug startup launched out of Flagship Pioneering, in a deal that values the combined company at $2.8 billion.

Cancer drug startup Valo is latest to ink billion-dollar SPAC deal
shirley leung

A working mother’s manifesto: Pandemic provides a once-in-a-generation chance to course correct how we work

Keystone pipeline nixed after Biden stands firm on permit

politics

Representative Val Demmings speaks to supporters at an election night gathering of family friends.

Val Demings launches bid to oust Marco Rubio from Senate

White House drops Trump orders trying to ban TikTok, WeChat

Cicadas swarm White House chartered plane, delaying flight

Living Arts

A scene from "In the Heights."
MOVIES

‘In the Heights’ reaches the top

How some great orators spoke to Julian Lage on the guitarist’s new album, ‘Squint’
MOVIES

Highlights from a hybrid Roxbury International Film Festival

education

Michael D. O'Neill smiled as committee members applauded him after he was elected chairman in 2013.
THE GREAT DIVIDE

Boston School Committee member to temporarily lead board after previous chair’s abrupt resignation
THE GREAT DIVIDE

Boston School Committee chair Alexandra Oliver-Dávila resigns over racially charged texts
ADRIAN WALKER

Controversy over texts shouldn’t overshadow need for more diversity at Boston Latin

rhode island

Boston Globe reporter Edward Fitzpatrick with Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos at the podcast studio in the CIC Providence space at the Wexford Innovation Center.
RI POLITICS

Matos: It’s too soon to end state takeover of Providence schools
RI CRIME

Newly released report offers conflicting information about fatal 2016 shooting by Pawtucket police
RI NEWS

Bristol 4th of July parade is back for 2021 in Rhode Island

Newton

Special Projects

DJ Rock is an LGBTQ+ youth advocate.
A BEAUTIFUL RESISTANCE

The pride I carry with me

This June, A Beautiful Resistance celebrates Pride Month and LGBTQ+ joy as told to Jeneé Osterheldt.
See the full project Follow @abeautifulresistance on Instagram

On the Street

A bicyclist made his way across Dorchester Avenue in Fields Corner.

Known for its diversity, Fields Corner now must make room for development

A man repacked the food he got from a food pantry on Broadway in Chelsea. Chelsea has been one of the places in Greater Boston hardest hit by the pandemic.

In tackling the pandemic, Chelsea finds new strength
A mural on the side of the Mayor Bill Carpenter Garage in Brockton.

Brockton offers a gateway to a new generation

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

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PROJECT TAKEOUT | DEVRA FIRST
The Globe launches Project Takeout, an effort to help restaurants make it to the other side of this pandemic.
Get takeout. It’s your civic duty.
Ordering dinner will help small local businesses survive the pandemic. But that’s just the start.

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.

Boston Globe Spotlight Report
Boston’s hospital chiefs moonlight on corporate boards at rates far beyond the national level
Hospital chiefs and trustees defend this as boosting public-private partnerships, but critics say these board positions — some paying millions of dollars — raise troubling issues of conflict of interest and hospital priorities.

video

Comfort Zone

MURRAY WHYTE
James Turrell's "C.A.V.U." reserves its best show for dawn and dusk.
At twilight, Mass MoCA’s new Skyspace becomes a roller coaster for the eyes
James Turrell's "C.A.V.U." reserves its best show for dawn and dusk.

MUSIC
Andris Nelsons conducted the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Carnegie Hall in 2017.
BSO announces March dates at Carnegie Hall
Tuesday's announcement also nods to the 2021-2022 season at Symphony Hall.

COMFORT ZONE
Shepard Fairey's work will arrive during year two of the Sea Walls Boston public art initiative.
Shepard Fairey to summon the sea for New England Aquarium mural
His work will arrive during year two of the Sea Walls Boston public art initiative.

Cooking | Magazine
Rib-Eye Steaks With Rosemary and Pomegranate Molasses.
Recipes: A Father’s Day feast of rib-eye steak and more
Break out the grill for a Turkish-style steak with rosemary, grilled potatoes, and a salad of with red onion and parsley.

ASK MATTHEW
Adelaide Clemens and Aden Young in a scene from the drama series "Rectify," the kind of hidden gem that TV viewers went searching for during the pandemic.
As normalcy returns, we can all do with a little less TV
Now we return to our regularly scheduled programming. And I couldn’t be happier about it.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia has probably dealt a fatal blow to the For the People Act after he said he won’t back the bill because it has no Republican support.
RENÉE GRAHAM

So long, democracy — we hardly knew ye
A vent in a classroom at the at Mildred Avenue K-8 in Mattapan in September.
Danielle Allen

Investing in healthy schools is an investment in public health
A mother and daughter walk from the girl's Revere elementary school after picking up her free breakfast and lunch in December.
Andy X. Vargas and Sean Garballey

Mass. must act now to maximize federal child nutrition and broadband dollars
Public relations operative George Regan in 2016.
Joan Vennochi

Are George Regan’s fingerprints on Dennis White’s media strategy?
A screengrab of the Oct 21. Boston School Committee Meeting.
MARCELA GARCÍA

Boston School Committee member resigns over texts
An image from photographer Joe Wallace’s "Portraits of Dementia" project to capture the humanity of people living with the condition. The subjects of Wallace’s photographs have ranged in age from 29 to 100. Find more images and details at portraitsofdementia.com.
IDEAS | KAT MCGOWAN

The real breakthrough for dementia: smashing the stigma

STAT

Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 Transmission electron micrograph of a SARS-CoV-2 virus particle (UK B.1.1.7 variant), isolated from a patient sample and cultivated in cell culture. Image captured at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Fort Detrick, Maryland. Credit: NIAID
We know a lot about Covid-19. Experts have many more questions
More than two dozen virologists, epidemiologists, and others responded to STAT's question about what they still most wanted to know.

Boston, MA -- 03/16/21 -- The cover of the summary report of the review hearing for Jospeh Messere, is seen on March 16, 2021, provided by his attorney David Apfel.(Kayana Szymczak for STAT)
Cement Head’s last fight: He was denied parole six times — until he was about to become a Covid-19 statistic
In lawyers' view, the Department of Correction was trying to make it seem like it had fewer Covid-19 deaths on its hands than it really did.

JAMA illo
Troubling podcast puts JAMA, the ‘voice of medicine,’ under fire for its mishandling of race
Critics say editors have asked authors to scrub the term racism from their articles even as they publish others that include racist notions.

SCT illo
Despite resistance, researchers investigate the possibility of a new mental health disorder
Many researchers say the study of sluggish cognitive tempo, which is still in its early stages, can’t yet support a formal diagnosis.

magazine
Even for a dog-obsessed country, last year was something wild. And the boom in prices, wait times, and scams may be sticking around.
On the cover

Lockdown unleased a runaway pandemic puppy economy
A bus carrying Freedom Riders was firebombed in Alabama on May 14, 1961. No passengers were seriously injured.
Excerpt

RFK, the Freedom Riders, and the struggle for racial justice in 1961
Perspective

Too many Americans still can't talk about death
Tomato-Zucchini Tart With Za’atar and Feta.
Cooking

Recipes: 3 vegetarian dishes for easy weeknight dinners

sports

Nate Eovaldi allowed five runs on 11 hits to the heavy-hitting Astros, including Jose Altuve's solo home run to kick off a four-run third for Houston.

Houston pounds out another win, starting to become a real problem for Red Sox

‘This is a tough one to lose’: Bruins eliminated from playoffs by Islanders

United States men rout Costa Rica to finish grueling stretch

metro

Quincy will spend $100 million to reduce sewage flowing into Boston Harbor, in an agreement with the federal government. Two girls walked along a breakwater on Wollaston Beach in 2020.

EPA requires Quincy to spend $100 million to reduce sewage flowing into Boston Harbor

Amid turmoil at Boston Pride, embattled president will resign as boycott brings change

What’s next for the new Alzheimer’s drug? Lots of thorny issues ahead.

Nation

Carrie Underwood accepted the award for video of the year for "Hallelujah" at the CMT Music Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday.

Carrie Underwood wins at CMT Awards; Gladys Knight, H.E.R. perform

Two members of an FDA advisory committee quit after approval of controversial Alzheimer’s drug

Biden administration to buy 500 million Pfizer coronavirus vaccine doses to donate to the world

World

President Joe Biden.

Biden opens overseas trip declaring ‘United States is back’

Research documents extent of wildlife trade in Wuhan’s markets

Attack in Afghanistan kills 10 from charity that clears land mines

politics

President Biden.

Biden ends GOP infrastructure talks, starts new negotiations

Senate confirms first Biden judges, beginning push to rebalance courts

‘Does anybody have a plan?’ Senate report details Jan. 6 security failures

business

A screen displays a holding page of the Gov.UK government website portal. Some of the affected websites in the outage linked to a software bug in the operations of cloud services company Fastly displayed the message "Error 503 Service Unavailable."

Fastly apologizes for global outage, breaks down bug that caused it

US drops Trump order targeting TikTok, plans its own review

Companies had ‘systematic failure’ in monitoring pills, ex-DEA official says

lifestyle

Summer is the perfect time for a lobster roll, like this one from Milly's Skillet.

Tell us: Where are your favorite places to get lobster rolls?

You had to be lucky to get a box of Loki Charms. They sold out in a matter of minutes

These lobster rolls top all the ‘best’ lists. But how are they, really? We tried them all

marijuana

Philip Smith, the cofounder of Taunton-based Freshly Baked, made the first legal delivery of recreational marijuana in Massachusetts Monday to his own home. Jenny Roseman, his partner and the company's other cofounder, was the inaugural customer.

Taunton microbusiness makes state’s first-ever recreational marijuana delivery — to founder’s house

Marijuana legalization prompting police K-9 retirements

5 things to know about Rhode Island’s latest cannabis bill

opinion

Kim Janey’s ascension to acting mayor gives the city a fresh perspective. But there's a lot of hard work to do.

When it comes to race, Boston is a work in progress

Investing in healthy schools is an investment in public health

A ‘millionaires tax’ is still a terrible idea

food & dining

This is what is known as the quarantine mullet: business on top, PJ party on the bottom. And yes, it's perfectly acceptable to wear this style in restaurants now.

How to eat at a restaurant

Tell us: Where are your favorite places to get lobster rolls?

You had to be lucky to get a box of Loki Charms. They sold out in a matter of minutes

travel

Views of boats and the Boston skyline — plus a killer lobster roll. Belle Isle Seafood delivers, all right.

These lobster rolls top all the ‘best’ lists. But how are they, really? We tried them all

A White Mountain package, a Block Island makeover, and a travel high chair

Paul D’Angelo always on the go, but his love of Magnolia and the sea is no joke

Books

Illustration for review of Lawrence Wright's "THE PLAGUE YEAR," an up-to-the-moment history of the pandemic. BOOKS; 6-6-21

How the pandemic knocked us out

Family histories, unspooled over time, in ‘Night Came With Many Stars’

‘Everyone Knows Your Mother Is a Witch’ asks what can you do when accused of witchcraft

Movies

A scene from "In the Heights."

‘In the Heights’ reaches the top

Highlights from a hybrid Roxbury International Film Festival

Doc Talk: Going for it; seeking answers; tapping the source

Television

Jack Black (pictured in 2019) and some surprise guests will join Conan O'Brien on the final installment of "Conan" June 24.

Guests line up to give ‘Conan’ a two-week sendoff

As normalcy returns, we can all do with a little less TV

This week’s TV: The Kardashians say bye-bye, ‘Kevin’ and ‘Loki’ say hello

music

Julian Lage is joined by bassist Jorge Roeder and drummer Dave King on "Squint."

How some great orators spoke to Julian Lage on the guitarist’s new album, ‘Squint’

BSO announces March dates at Carnegie Hall

College kids get an education in Worcester’s hip-hop scene

Theater/Dance

Whitney White, the creator and performer of "Macbeth In Stride," which will feature White’s original R&B, gospel, pop, and rock ‘n’ roll songs.

American Repertory Theater’s 2021-2022 season to feature a pre-Broadway revival of ‘1776’

Say Chekhov had a 100-year-old computer, and people were trapped inside. What would that look like?

John Mulaney to perform 10 shows at the Wilbur in August

globe local

A Pride flag was unfurled over construction scaffolding on a Tremont Street building, in the South End on Tuesday.

Amid turmoil at Boston Pride, embattled president will resign as boycott brings change

Production continues after fire hits Andover Pfizer complex that makes COVID vaccine

Heat advisory for Massachusetts is extended until Tuesday night

Obituaries

In 2015, Mr. Dushman attended a wreath-laying ceremony at the Russian War Memorial in the Tiergarten district of Berlin.

Last of Soviet soldiers who liberated Auschwitz dies at 98

Richard Robinson, longtime Scholastic CEO, dies at 84

Clarence Williams III, a star of ‘Mod Squad,’ dies at 81