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‘We need rain’: Drought threatens the very foundation of some Boston buildings
As groundwater levels around the area drop, the wood pilings that support buildings throughout the city can be exposed, leading to decay.

This lawyer’s epic fall from grace landed him in prison. Now, he’s back in court, fighting for others.
Robert George had all the laurels that come with an accomplished legal career. Yet, he “so disgracefully and inexplicably fell off the straight and narrow path,” he was sentenced to 42 months in prison. Under state rules, a disbarred lawyer cannot seek reinstatement for eight years after disbarment; for George that meant 2020, and he did not hesitate.

In Pennsylvania, Trump lashes out in combative first rally since FBI search

Former president Trump on Saturday heavily criticized President Biden and federal agents, calling his Democratic rival “an enemy of the state” and the FBI and the Department of Justice “vicious monsters.”

When to get your Omicron booster, and other things to know about the new shots
Here’s what to know about the new shots, now that the FDA and CDC have signed off.

Two dead, one injured in Dorchester triple shooting

The overnight shooting occurred near 26 Melbourne Street.

Clockwise from top left, Nika Elugardo, James Grant, Liz Miranda, Dianne Wilkerson and Miniard Culpepper.

‘No political race in this state as important.’ A majority-minority state senate district, five candidates, and a path for most of them to win.

Whichever Democrat wins the primary for the Second Suffolk seat will likely represent the district as its next senator. Incumbent Sonia Chang-Díaz is not running for re-election.

Yvonne Abraham: Lessons from a brutal primary season

(Left to right) Andrea Campbell greets supporters during a canvassing event at America's Food Basket in Hyde Park on Saturday. Shannon Liss-Riordan was campaigning at a Somerville canvas kickoff on Saturday.

In neck-and-neck Democratic race for attorney general, candidates make their case to voters

Shannon Liss-Riordan and Andrea Campbell worked to stoke enthusiasm among supporters Saturday as both candidates launched get-out-the-vote efforts in the final weekend before Tuesday’s primary vote.

Is Long Island the answer to Mass. and Cass?
The 225-acre island once served as a refuge for those in need of a place to stay or treatment for addiction. Eight years after its closure, it still lays empty.

Free Staters seek to undo New Hampshire government from within
While Free Staters in New Hampshire see a blueprint for shrinking government and protecting the rights to privacy and private property, critics see a back-door assault on democracy itself.

What do Bostonians want from the new police commissioner?

The Boston Globe went out in search of Bostonians with some advice for their new police commissioner. Here’s what they said.

Clidfod Saintjen stands for a portrait with the fire damaged house next to his home in Roslindale neighborhood of Boston on Saturday.

Neighbor saves mother, children from Roslindale fire with quick thinking and an old mattress

Clidfod Saintjen, a 42-year-old Uber driver, sprang into action as soon as he heard there was a fire.

Rolando Amorim rode a Fliteboard by one of the Charles River's docks along the Esplanade, a popular destination to enjoy the sunset and picnic in the evening.

Charles River docks remain a favorite spot for sunset-catching

As the days grow shorter and nights cooler, the docks consistently draw people looking for a place to spread out, settle down, and take a break from the bustle.

Opinion

In an image provided by the US Navy, the guided-missile cruiser Antietam in the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, Aug. 28. The US Navy said that two of its warships were sailing through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, the first such passage by American ships since China began large-scale military exercises in response to a visit to Taiwan by Speaker Nancy Pelosi in early August.

It’s time for a firm shift in our policy toward China

The United States must convey, in word and deed, that we are in this for the long haul.

IDEAS | Bruce A. Kimball & Sarah M. Iler

How the richest university endowments exacerbate inequality

Could this be the year Massachusetts finally elects a Black woman to statewide office?

IDEAS | STEPHEN KINZER

The West is languishing without great leaders

Paul G. Kirk Jr.

Will political violence be America’s ‘new normal’?

The Talk | Kristen Pope

Lily’s big hair day
For the last year of pre-kindergarten, my daughter, Lily, has thrived as the only Black child in her entire school, where her teachers and school administrators love her, care for her, and support her. But there have been some bumps that mostly involved race; one instance was related to her hair.

Orange Line shutdown

Representative Seth Moulton calling for ‘top-to-bottom changes’ and ‘a wholesale culture shift’ at the MBTA
US Representative Seth Moulton is calling for “top-to-bottom changes” and “a wholesale culture shift” at the MBTA.

‘It was helplessly funny’: Amid frustrating Orange Line shutdown, some shuttle drivers provide positivity
From telling jokes to playing music over the speakers, some riders have been praising the upbeat attitudes of the shuttle bus drivers who have come to Boston during the Orange Line shutdown.

During first week of Orange Line shutdown, officials highlight obstacles cyclists often face
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Cambridge City Councilor Alanna Mallon took to Twitter this week to highlight common safety issues cyclists face.

Your guide to the MBTA’s Orange Line shutdown
The Orange Line is shut down until the morning of Sept. 19. Find shuttle bus routes, schedules, and guides to navigate Boston.

Pick your stops: Find an alternative Orange Line route

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150 years of The Boston Globe

Scenes from a century and a half, as covered by the Boston Globe.

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Why keeping Jimmy Garoppolo was the best move for the 49ers, even if it may hinder Trey Lance’s growth
The Niners have insurance with Jimmy Garoppolo on their roster, but bringing him back also invites all kinds of controversy and scrutiny for young Trey Lance.

John Paul I, the briefly serving and ‘smiling’ pope in 1978, is beatified
Pope Francis on Sunday beatified one of his predecessors, John Paul I, who distinguished himself with his humility and cheerfulness, and whose abrupt death in his bedroom in 1978 shocked the world.

Woman dead, 6 people injured in Tyngsborough crash, officials say

The crash appeared to be a head-on collision between a Toyota Tundra pickup truck, which had two adults and two children inside, and a Toyota Corolla with three women inside, police said. One of the women died at a hospital and two others were taken by helicopter to Massachusetts General Hospital.

Movie theaters had a great summer. But there’s a plot twist.
Cinemas face an increasingly uncertain future because of streaming services and the continuing effects of the pandemic.

Smells like luxury: Yankee Candle founder’s property hits the market for $23 million
The sprawling estate, which was built and owned by the late Michael J. Kittredge II, boasts an indoor water park, two car barns with space for classic cars, and a 4,000-square foot stage.

Gary Washburn | Sunday basketball notes

How did the Knicks miss out on bringing Donovan Mitchell home to New York?
Gersson Rosas, hired in February as a consultant after being let go by the Timberwolves, not Knicks president Leon Rose, led trade negotiations with the Jazz.

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People sat outside Old Salt’s Pantry in Kennebunkport, Maine.

This was supposed to be the summer Maine tourism returned to normal. Instead, ‘this year has been the toughest.’

The season has been busy, but also unsettling. Hospitality businesses and tourists have had to contend with high prices, labor shortages, and fears of a recession. There’s a sense that COVID may have changed Maine permanently.

Jeneé Osterheldt

Serena’s serve
The great Serena Williams closed her career at the US Open. And even as she lost, she won.

Unsealed court documents say 2005 sexual assault allegations against Arroyo were ‘unfounded’
A Boston police detective in 2006 found that sexual assault allegations made against Ricardo Arroyo when he was a teenager were “unfounded,” meaning they did not constitute a crime, according to documents unsealed Friday. Law enforcement does not question the truthfulness of his alleged victim.

9 fun things to do on Labor Day weekend
From $3 movies to free cultural events and the swan boats' last rides for the season, here's how to savor this last long weekend of summer.

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Culture & Lifestyle

Steven Tyler onstage at Fenway Park in August 2014. The band returns to the ballpark for their twice-delayed 50th anniversary show Sept. 8.

Aerosmith all-timers: 10 favorite shows from decades of covering the band

The Luna Theater at Mill No. 5 in Lowell is one of more than 20 area movie theaters participating in National Cinema Day.

Coming soon: $3 tickets for National Cinema Day

Wesley T. Jones (left) as Keith Watson and Elena Hurst as Hector Tobar in "Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992," at American Repertory Theater.

In a riveting ‘Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992,′ a disparate community speaks its truths

9 fun things to do on Labor Day weekend

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Consider this our love letter to the city, a celebration of all it has to offer visitors and locals alike.

Top Spots to Live in Greater Boston in 2022

A guide to 36 Greater Boston communities where demand — and prices — are surging.

Jeneé Osterheldt

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The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods.

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Governor Baker, along with MBTA transportation officials, observed completed track work and construction on the Orange Line at the State Street MBTA station on Aug. 28.

Safety first, but the MBTA can’t forget about the big transportation picture

Douglas Rushkoff, whose latest book is “Survival of the Richest: Escape Fantasies of the Tech Billionaires.”

IDEAS | EVAN SELINGER

Escape plans of the rich and famous

The hundreds of job openings this late in the game are yet another data point that shows that the district is at a crossroads.

MARCELA GARCÍA

How bad are the staffing shortages at the Boston Public Schools?

Health misinformation is making us sick

In a column earlier this summer, I asked readers a couple of questions. Dozens took the time to share their thoughts.

Readers weigh in on our dysfunctional democracy

“My ovaries, like me, are only 37, still working hard to regulate my mood, metabolism, and sleep cycle. I’d like to hang on to them for as long as possible.”

IDEAS | MARISSA CONRAD

The medical gamble of my life

Metro

‘No political race in this state as important.’ A majority-minority state senate district, five candidates, and a path for most of them to win.

Whichever Democrat wins the primary for the Second Suffolk seat will likely represent the district as its next senator. Incumbent Sonia Chang-Díaz is not running for re-election.

In neck-and-neck Democratic race for attorney general, candidates make their case to voters

Shannon Liss-Riordan and Andrea Campbell worked to stoke enthusiasm among supporters Saturday as both candidates launched get-out-the-vote efforts in the final weekend before Tuesday’s primary vote.

Neighbor saves mother, children from Roslindale fire with quick thinking and an old mattress

Clidfod Saintjen, a 42-year-old Uber driver, sprang into action as soon as he heard there was a fire.

Is Long Island the answer to Mass. and Cass?

The 225-acre island once served as a refuge for those in need of a place to stay or treatment for addiction. Eight years after its closure, it still lays empty.

Sports

Triston Casas looks likely to make his major-league debut on Sunday.

RANGERS AT RED SOX | 1:35 P.M. (NESN)

Game 135: Rangers at Red Sox lineups and notes as Triston Casas is set for his big-league debut

Casas was called up ahead of Sunday's series finale.

Rutgers defenders Christian Izien (left) and Christian Braswell celebrated one of two interceptions of BC quarterback Phil Jurkovec in the Scarlet Knights’ victory.

Rutgers 22, BC 21

Six fumbles, two interceptions, and just 29 rushing yards add up to a season-opening loss for Boston College

Rutgers used a 12-play, 96-yard drive almost entirely on the ground to finish off the upset Saturday.

Although the back end of the bullpen nearly squandered it, Red Sox rookie righthander Brayan Bello recorded his first Major League win in Saturday's 5-3 victory over the Rangers at Fenway Park.

Red Sox 5, Rangers 3

There were signs Brayan Bello was ready for a breakout game. He delivered it Saturday.

The 23-year-old rookie righthander was stellar with three hits and five strikeouts over six shutout innings in a 5-3 triumph Saturday at Fenway Park.

Peter Abraham | On Baseball

Even nearing the end of a lost season, Xander Bogaerts is a winning player

Cut on nose doesn’t slow down Rafael Nadal, who cruises past Richard Gasquet in third round of US Open

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Team format an attractive feature for players on LIV Golf Tour

Business

Movie theaters had a great summer. But there’s a plot twist.

Cinemas face an increasingly uncertain future because of streaming services and the continuing effects of the pandemic.

Is Long Island the answer to Mass. and Cass?

The 225-acre island once served as a refuge for those in need of a place to stay or treatment for addiction. Eight years after its closure, it still lays empty.

Gorbachev buried in Moscow in funeral snubbed by Putin

CVS nears $8 billion purchase of Signify Health

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Paul Damon harvests clams in Ipswich.

‘It’s a lost cause’: Inside the last stand of New England’s soft-shell clam

Is a famous shipwreck in Newport Harbor? There's a fight over that.

15 picture-perfect treats for under $20 at Boston restaurants

Pasta with zucchini, pancetta, and saffron.

Recipes: Summer veggies like zucchini and corn put a fresh spin on pasta

metro

At Roxbury District Court, attorney Robert George perused some papers while representing a client.

This lawyer’s epic fall from grace landed him in prison. Now, he’s back in court, fighting for others.

Charles River docks remain a favorite spot for sunset-catching

Free Staters seek to undo New Hampshire government from within

sports

Triston Casas was delayed as a possible solution at first base for the Red Sox when he missed two months with an ankle injury.

Triston Casas to be promoted to Red Sox on Sunday; Kutter Crawford scratched

How ‘Good Morning Football’ found instant chemistry with Jason McCourty and Jamie Erdahl coming on board

Taunton’s Ryan MacDougall slugs his way to title of ‘Home Run King of Massachusetts’ at A Shot For Life Home Run Derby

business

Members of the Boston Hurricanes volleyball team warm up prior to their match during the 55th North American Chinese Invitational Volleyball Tournament in Chinatown in September 1999.

Boston opted out of hosting the North American Chinese Invitational Volleyball Tournament. So Providence opted in.

Old Boston collides with new in storage dispute at Haymarket

Amazon closes, abandons plans for dozens of US warehouses

politics

Members of the Michigan Board of State Canvassers, from left, Richard Houskamp, Anthony Daunt and Mary Ellen Gurewitz listen to attorneys Olivia Flower and Steve Liedel during a hearing, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, in Lansing, Mich.

GOP escalates fight against citizen-led ballot initiatives

Trump search inventory released, reveals new details on Mar-a-Lago documents

Jan. 6 panel calls Gingrich to testify, saying he had role in Trump plot

Nation

Former president Donald Trump speaks during a rally in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 3.

In Pennsylvania, Trump lashes out in combative first rally since FBI search

Man who flew plane over Mississippi faces criminal charges

Lawsuits over tragedies can drag on. Not in the Florida condo collapse.

World

Pope Francis blessed the faithful as he departed a beatification mass of late Pope John Paul I on Sunday at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican.

John Paul I, the briefly serving and ‘smiling’ pope in 1978, is beatified

Pakistani officials: Swelling lake could cause more flooding

German leaders announce new energy, inflation relief plan

opinion

Incumbent Secretary of State William F. Galvin (left) and challenger Tanisha Sullivan.

Two takes on the contest for secretary of state

How bad are the staffing shortages at the Boston Public Schools?

Trump’s next target for defunding

lifestyle

Director Rebecca Taichman during a New York rehearsal of "Sing Street," now on stage at the Huntington Theater Company.

Live performances and a season brimming with entertainment on display at the Greater Boston Arts Expo

After 1,500 texts, is this an emotional affair?

Playing with your emotions? A Boston video game startup aims to help kids regulate their behavior.

food & dining

Bartender Neomy Delacruz crafts a Mum's The Word cocktail at 345 by Plant City in Providence. The speakeasy style bar offers a selection of plant-based craft cocktails, mocktails, high end spirits, local beer, and elevated snacks.

A guide to all things green: The best of R.I.’s vegan and vegetarian scene

Davis Square welcomes a sandwich sensation

Cocktails are the mane attraction at the retro-themed Wig Shop; hunt big game on Beacon Hill

travel

A group of friends and surfers gathered at a beach camp set up on Monhegan Bluffs Beach on Block Island, R.I., on Aug. 27.

On Block Island, parties in town and pristine, natural beauty to explore outdoors

Plan to launch Montreal-to-Boston train service gains steam

A Southern California road trip in the summer? I surprised even myself.

Arts

Amy Heller, "Horseshoes vs Skates," LED mixed-media cyanotype on silk, in "Out of the Blue" at PAAM.

Tangled up in blue at Provincetown Art Association and Museum

At the MFA, the liveliness of ‘Stillness’

Zainab Sumu’s fibers of being

Books

A young duchess, an angry husband, a murder?

A good man is hard to find

Reading aloud, to children and adults

Movies

The Luna Theater at Mill No. 5 in Lowell is one of more than 20 area movie theaters participating in National Cinema Day.

Coming soon: $3 tickets for National Cinema Day

‘Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul’ ministers to the faithful

Game, set, ‘McEnroe’

Television

Cast members Reese Witherspoon (left) and Julianna Margulies attended a photo call for "The Morning Show" in September 2021.

Will season 3 be a wakeup call for ‘The Morning Show’?

I just want to watch a TV show. Please don’t make me work for it

Will ‘SNL’ experience addition by subtraction?

music

Steven Tyler onstage at Fenway Park in August 2014. The band returns to the ballpark for their twice-delayed 50th anniversary show Sept. 8.

Aerosmith all-timers: 10 favorite shows from decades of covering the band

Campfire festival blazes again at Passim this weekend

The familiar voice of Dan Tyminski returns to bluegrass

Theater/Dance

Wesley T. Jones (left) as Keith Watson and Elena Hurst as Hector Tobar in "Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992," at American Repertory Theater.

In a riveting ‘Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992,′ a disparate community speaks its truths

In Anna Deavere Smith’s ‘Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992,’ the voices of a shattered city

Jacob’s Pillow festival closes with mighty Miami City Ballet

globe local

MetroWest residents attending a job and resource fair at South Middlesex Opportunity Council, in Framingham.

MetroWest: A region with prosperity and inequity

Turning a botanic garden into an enchanted forest

Will Massachusetts benefit from sports betting?

Obituaries

Challenger Earnie Shavers drove a right hand to the head of heavyweight champion Larry Holmes during their title fight in Las Vegas on Sept. 28, 1979.

Earnie Shavers, hard-punching heavyweight, is dead at 78

Barbara Ehrenreich, ‘myth busting’ writer and activist, dies

Barbara Ehrenreich, muckraking writer and activist, dies