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Healey unveils first state budget proposal, plans for $1 billion in ‘millionaires tax’ revenue

Here are the highlights from Governor Maura Healey's first budget, a plan that reflects some of her early promises from the campaign trail.

$20 million program could help pay community college tuition for thousands of Mass. residents

Mother sues Northampton over teen’s suicide after years of alleged bullying

“What you have here is a systematic failure on behalf of a school district to fulfill its obligation to students to protect their physical and mental well-being,” Laura Mangini, an attorney representing the girl’s family, said Tuesday.

Departing Boston Housing Authority chief on the city’s housing crisis, and where we go from here
In Kate Bennett's years as the Boston Housing Authority's administrator, she has seen what works, what doesn’t, and what could be.

Why is there an Adderall shortage in New England?

It’s unclear how many patients have not been able to access their medications. But more than 41 million prescriptions for generic and brand-name Adderall were dispensed in the US in 2021.

NH Politics

Republican sought recount despite admitting defeat in N.H. runoff election
The losing candidate asked that ballots be recounted by hand, even though doing so wouldn’t change the outcome.

The bald eagle found poisoned in Arlington cemetery has died, officials say

RFK killer Sirhan Sirhan is denied parole by California board

Georgia football star Jalen Carter charged with racing in wreck that killed teammate, staffer hours after title win

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A photo of Robinson Lalin is displayed at a memorial that nephew Kelvin Lalin set up outside the entry gates to the Broadway MBTA station.

Family of Robinson Lalin, man dragged to death by Red Line train, sues MBTA

Robinson Lalin’s death was one in a long series of grave safety issues on the MBTA that spurred the FTA to take an increased oversight role of the agency and conduct a nearly unprecedented federal safety inspection last year.

TRAVEL

Why does everyone love Charleston so much? We have some thoughts.
We’re suckers for beauty and good food, and this place nails them. And the weather is pretty darn fine. But it’s not all sunshine and sweet tea, and local folks aren’t shy about discussing the dark aspects of hometown history.

For some friendly, rollicking fun head up the road to the Shovel Handle Pub at the foot of Black Mountain, located in an 1842 restored barn.

A weekend of love and pampering in Jackson, N.H.

Ogunquit Beach in Maine was named one of the top 10 beaches in the US by users of Tripadvisor.

This Maine beach named one of the 10 best in the US, according to new rankings

Skinny board skiers will feel like they have their own private park to play in at the Wild Trails Farm, a cozy, impeccably maintained B&B. More than 20 kilometers of groomed cross-country trails start right outside the farm door, meandering through fields and forests across 472 private acres.

Four New England inns for cross-country skiers

Former president Donald Trump, right, talked with Donald Trump Jr., center, and Tucker Carlson during the Bedminster Invitational LIV Golf tournament in Bedminster, N.J., July 31, 2022.

Tucker Carlson called Trump ‘a demonic force.’ Read text exchanges between Fox News employees about voter fraud.

The correspondence obtained by Dominion Voting Systems, which includes thousands of emails and text messages from Fox employees, are all part of the $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit it filed against the network.

New details about a security breach at password management company LastPass highlights the ever-mounting concern about data security.

New details on LastPass breach mean it’s time for a new password manager

A digital security app that isn’t secure is little use at all.

An alleged drug trafficker, a detective trying to take him down, and the woman caught in the middle

With a massive investigation at stake, her allegations have sent shockwaves through New Bedford’s police department, courthouses, and jail cells.

Despite his résumé, Matt Patricia isn't getting much attention in the coaching market, though he did interview for Denver's defensive coordinator position.

ben volin | on football

Matt Patricia deserves better than what he has gotten from the Patriots

Not to defend the way he ran the offense, but Patricia was set up to fail by the Patriots, and they aren't doing much to break his fall.

Bill O’Brien has endorsement of Josh McDaniels as Patriots offensive coordinator

Linus Ullmark left no doubt that he is the best goalie in the NHL right now with his performance in Calgary.

kevin paul dupont | on hockey

Dogged Bruins return from the West having asserted their superiority with a 4-0 trip

Sensational goaltending and a few clutch plays brought them that fourth win in Calgary — even on a night when they had no business winning.

This view of Mount Washington and Tuckerman's Ravine was photographed in March 2021.

Video: Skier and snowboarder survive avalanche in White Mountains of New Hampshire

“The avalanche was a large, hard slab and had the destructive potential to bury and kill a person,” Mount Washington Avalanche Center officials said in a statement.

Opinion

Demonstrators outside the Supreme Court, which heard two cases Tuesday about student debt, in Washington D.C., on Feb. 28. Hundreds of students urged the justices to keep the Biden administration program that aims to eliminate $400 billion in student loan debt.

KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR

When it comes to student loan forgiveness, John Roberts borrows from GOP playbook

Has the Supreme Court justice so tired of headlines about how he’s lost control of the court that he’s decided to drop his air of institutionalism?

Richard Neal looks at T train factory with an eye on jobs and a chip on his shoulder

How US can keep the peace between Taiwan and China

IDEAS | JOAN VENNOCHI

Threading the needle to keep clothing manufacturing alive in Massachusetts

I opposed Jimmy Carter, but I praise him

The Emancipator

Saving Black homes lost to tax inequity

For decades, the sale of tax debt and unfair property assessments have disproportionately caused Black Americans to lose their homes across the United States. A Chicago program is helping some Black families keep their homes, but its leaders say structural change is needed.

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Spotlight Report: Fate and the fallen star

Boston, MA—12/14/2022 - Commuters wait for the T to arrive at Ruggles Station. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)

Boston doesn’t work if the T doesn’t work

Members of the 2001 Patriots team that won the franchise’s first title.

Darkness on the edge of the Patriots dynasty

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Forecast | Dave Epstein

March arrives, bringing an end to a mild meteorological winter
A storm will sweep through the region at the end of the week but depending on the rain-snow line it may leave Boston with another wet day and no snow accumulation.

MUSIC REVIEW

SZA makes a strong connection at the TD Garden
SZA’s charisma was overflowing, even as she was singing of the grimmer emotions dredged up by love.

LOVE LETTERS

Her boyfriend doesn’t want her to have any male friends
She feels bad about ghosting some longtime friends, and wonders what to do.

After nearly six decades, Boston’s Black-owned paper passes to new owners
After founding the weekly African American-focused newspaper in 1965, Melvin B. Miller sold the Banner to two new Black owners: former WBZ-TV photojournalist Ron Mitchell and filmmaker André Stark.

DeSantis, other officials, seek to dismiss federal lawsuit in Martha’s Vineyard migrant case

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and other officials there are trying to dismiss a lawsuit brought against them by advocates alleging the officials plotted to dupe migrants in Texas into flying to Martha’s Vineyard.

Analysis: It might not be obvious, but Ron DeSantis just soft launched his 2024 presidential campaign

Senate confirms Margaret Guzman as first Hispanic judge appointed to the US District Court for Mass.
The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm the nomination of Judge Margaret Guzman to the US District Court for Massachusetts.

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Ann Karnofsky says she is facing eviction from her retirement community in Hopkinton in retaliation for applying for a state rental subsidy. Her landlord says it’s because she can’t control her dogs.

Women are much more likely to say no to cholesterol-lowering drugs, Boston researchers find
The new study found that women were about 50 percent more likely than men to refuse a doctor's recommendation to take statins.

Some top Mass. officials got $40,000 raises this year. Now they’re some of the highest paid in the country.
If not for some Massachusetts officials forgoing raises in past years, the pay of all six of the statewide constitutional officers would rank number one among their elected counterparts nationwide, according to a Globe analysis.

PERSPECTIVE

The thing that could finally get us to eat less meat is — meat
We’ll never give up factory farming unless we have better options. Thanks to technology, we might soon have them.

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Isabelle Higgins, “October 1, 2021,” 2023. The oil on canvas is part of the exhibition "Between You and Me" at LaMontagne Gallery, Boston.

‘Between You and Me’ is a portrait of two portraitists

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

This trip also left me with more insights on how to revitalize the US manufacturing base.

How US can keep the peace between Taiwan and China

Wei Huang applies the final press on Army dress pants in the factory in Lawrence.

IDEAS | JOAN VENNOCHI

Threading the needle to keep clothing manufacturing alive in Massachusetts

Outgoing president Gerald Ford (right) reached to shake hands with President Jimmy Carter (left) at the Capitol in Washington on Jan. 20, 1977 after Carter took the oath of office. Chief Justice of the United States Warren Burger (center left) administered the oath of office and first lady Rosalynn Carter (center right) are also pictured.

I opposed Jimmy Carter, but I praise him

If there is one thing about herself that Nikki Haley has constantly emphasized, it is her pride in being the daughter of Ajit and Raj Randhawa, who emigrated from India in the 1960s.

Let Nikki be Nikki

Charlestown High School is one school in the Boston Public School system.

Last year’s BPS agreement with the state begins to bear fruit

IDEAS | KAT ROSENFIELD

The illusion of a frictionless existence

Metro

In an effort to protect right whales, state and federal officials for the first time allow ropeless fishing in closed areas

The only caveat: They must use a new kind of fishing gear that aims to eliminate the threat that lobstering poses to North Atlantic right whales.

Family of Robinson Lalin, man dragged to death by Red Line train, sues MBTA

Robinson Lalin’s death was one in a long series of grave safety issues on the MBTA that spurred the FTA to take an increased oversight role of the agency and conduct a nearly unprecedented federal safety inspection last year.

Republican sought recount despite admitting defeat in N.H. runoff election

The losing candidate asked that ballots be recounted by hand, even though doing so wouldn’t change the outcome.

Healey proposal could cover community college tuition for thousands of Mass. residents

The budget for fiscal year 2024 will include $20 million to fund the MassReconnect program, which will cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, and supplies for Massachusetts residents 25 and over who do not have a college degree, the governor announced Wednesday.

Sports

The Pirates beat the Orioles, 7-4, Tuesday.

Even though the game was over, Orioles and Pirates played the bottom of the ninth Tuesday without umpires

Under MLB protocol, umpires in spring training aren't obligated to proceed to the bottom of the ninth after a game has been played to a finish.

Some Patriots aren't thrilled with the facilities in Foxborough, a report from the NFLPA revealed.

NFLPA report card, player feedback look unfavorably on Patriots’ player experience

With an A only for its training staff, New England fell short in several categories from its weight room to team travel.

The Red Sox acquired Enmanuel Valdez from the Astros at the trade deadline last season, which he finished at Triple A Worcester.

Red Sox notebook

Red Sox prospect Enmanuel Valdez has the look of a hitter

Valdez's batting stance has been compared to that of Juan Soto, but he is not imitating the Padres star.

How catcher Reese McGuire plans to make the most of his opportunity with the Red Sox

spring training report

Wednesday’s spring training report: Astros rally to tie up Red Sox

ben volin | on football

Matt Patricia deserves better than what he has gotten from the Patriots

Business

After nearly six decades, Boston’s Black-owned paper passes to new owners

After founding the weekly African American-focused newspaper in 1965, Melvin B. Miller sold the Banner to two new Black owners: former WBZ-TV photojournalist Ron Mitchell and filmmaker André Stark.

Eli Lilly to cut insulin prices by 70 percent

The company said that it wants to make it easier for patients to afford the life-saving medication, and CEO David Ricks called on other pharmaceutical companies to follow suit.

The albuterol shortage is about to get worse

TikTok sets new default time limits for minors

magazine

Pigs on a farm in Illinois.

The thing that could finally get us to eat less meat is — meat

Her boyfriend doesn’t want her to have any male friends

Cod With Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, and Capers.

Three recipes that add exciting flavors to cod

Utopia Seaport Festival will be at the Flynn Cruiseport Terminal in South Boston from Thursday to Sunday.

YOUR WEEK AHEAD

Five things to do for fun in and around Boston, Feb. 27-March 5

metro

Adderall XR capsules are displayed on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023.

Why is there an Adderall shortage in New England?

Democrat wins back his N.H. House seat in Rochester special election: ‘I need to get back to work’

R.I. Senate poised to confirm DOT director despite opposition from climate, bike advocates

sports

Larry Bird led the Celtics to three NBA titles and was named the league's MVP three times.

Former Laker Michael Cooper defends Larry Bird — this time off the court — in argument with J.J. Redick

Dogged Bruins return from the West having asserted their superiority with a 4-0 trip

Bill O’Brien has the solid endorsement of Josh McDaniels as Patriots offensive coordinator

business

Governor Maura Healey addressed a rally during her campaign last year. Now in office, she is proposing a $20 million plan to fund free community college for adults, which was a priority of hers on the campaign trail.

Healey proposal could cover community college tuition for thousands of Mass. residents

As dollar stores proliferate, some communities say no

Biden’s pick to lead FAA faces stormy confirmation hearing

politics

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke to the media during a press conference at the Capitol on Wednesday.

Democrats demand Fox News stop spreading misinformation

Attorney General Merrick Garland ‘vigorously’ denies GOP claim DOJ has been politicized

Senate confirms Margaret Guzman as first Hispanic judge appointed to the US District Court for Mass.

Nation

Sirhan Sirhan reacted during a parole hearing on Feb. 10, 2016, at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego.

RFK killer Sirhan Sirhan is denied parole by California board

Prosecution wraps its case at Alex Murdaugh murder trial

‘A little scary’: Iditarod begins with smallest field ever

World

A Ukrainian serviceman drove an APC toward frontline positions near Bakhmut, Ukraine, Wednesday.

Forces may pull out of key city of Bakhmut, Ukraine official says

In an epic battle of tanks, Russia was routed, repeating earlier mistakes

Greek stationmaster arrested; transport minister resigns after head-on train crash kills at least 36

opinion

Social Studies: Diversity that’s more than skin deep; guilt by association; toy wars

Sin respuestas a tres meses de la desaparición de Reina Carolina Morales Rojas

¿Dónde está Reina Carolina Morales Rojas?

lifestyle

Helena Wurzel’s “Snapshots” exhibit is featured at the Praise Shadows Art Gallery in Brookline until March 19. She stands in front of “Walk and Talk," 2021.

Intimate moments of self-reflection in seemingly ordinary spaces in Helena Wurzel’s solo exhibition

Why ‘Massachusetts’ is misspelled on some new signs in Washington, D.C.

He doesn’t have time for me

food & dining

Aminullah Faqiry was a front-line Afghan interpreter who worked with the US military and State Department for nearly 12 years and came to Rhode Island with his family after US troops withdrew from Afghanistan in August 2021. Governor Daniel J. McKee just recognized him during his 2023 State of the State address, and Faqiry is now running the Afghan Super Store, which sells the halal food permissible under Islamic law.

Amid the shelves of his new store, an Afghan interpreter has a message for Congress and President Biden

Redefining Irish pub fare at the Dubliner

Dedham House of Pizza’s George Panagopoulos won’t serve peanut-butter-and-jelly pies

travel

Skinny board skiers will feel like they have their own private park to play in at the Wild Trails Farm, a cozy, impeccably maintained B&B. More than 20 kilometers of groomed cross-country trails start right outside the farm door, meandering through fields and forests across 472 private acres.

Four New England inns for cross-country skiers

A weekend of love and pampering in Jackson, N.H.

Why does everyone love Charleston so much? We have some thoughts.

Arts

Vadym Belikov, "Launch of S-300 missiles from the territory of Belgorod (Russia) towards Kharkiv (Ukraine). . . ." 2022

At the MFA, a small photography show leaves a big impression

Intimate moments of self-reflection in seemingly ordinary spaces in Helena Wurzel’s solo exhibition

DeCordova announces suspension of indoor exhibitions for up to three years

Books

Nick Offerman in a scene from “The Last of Us.”

‘The Good Life’ apparently requires other people

Bellingham author and illustrator works with Matthew McConaughey on new children’s book

Publisher to release ‘classic’ Roald Dahl books after backlash

Movies

Catherine Clinch as Cáit in a scene from “The Quiet Girl,” written and directed by Colm Bairéad.

‘The Quiet Girl’ is a meditation on loneliness and the power of love

‘Creed III’ pulls no punches

Gordon Pinsent, award-winning Canadian actor, dies at 92

Television

Matthew Rhys in "Perry Mason," which returns for season 2 on HBO March 6.

Some returning series are returning very soon

Production design worth mooning over in ‘Hello Tomorrow!’

Berklee student scores golden ticket at ‘American Idol’ audition

music

SZA performs at the TD Garden.

SZA makes a strong connection at the TD Garden

With a Tania León commission and ‘Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk,’ Boston Symphony Orchestra teases 2023-24 season

Jazz singer Nnenna Freelon reckons with loss by embracing life

Theater/Dance

"Girl from the North Country" will play Boston in 2024.

Broadway In Boston announces 2023-24 season

Hoops and history converge in Lyric Stage’s ‘The Great Leap’

Fran Lebowitz’s withering view of humankind is kvetched in stone

globe local

Lynne Viti, Westwood’s first poet laureate, whose latest poetry collection called “The Walk to Cefalu” came out in September.

Viti has big plans as town’s first poet laureate

Milton asks governor to stop demolition of stairs at MBTA station

Where all dogs (and cats, rabbits, and birds) go to heaven

Obituaries

Ms. Kasabian, speaking at a news conference held at end of her 18 days on stand as a prosecution witness in the Manson Family murder trials in Los Angeles in 1970.

Linda Kasabian, Manson Family member and key trial witness, dies at 73

Gleb Pavlovsky, Putin image adviser who became harsh critic, dies at 71

Bob Richards, 97, pole-vaulting star who landed on Wheaties box, dies