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Harmony Montgomery search shifts to wetlands along Route 107 in Revere, officials say

The investigation into the disappearance of 5-year-old Harmony Montgomery, who authorities allege was killed by her father, shifted Friday to Revere, where members of law enforcement are searching wetlands, officials said.

Russia formally charges Wall Street Journal reporter with espionage, state news agency says
Russian state news agency Tass says jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been charged with espionage in Russia and has entered his official denial.

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Jobs are plentiful in Massachusetts. Workers are not.

A labor shortage has contributed to Massachusetts having barely surpassed its pre-pandemic employment peak while national employment is up 2 percent.
US adds a healthy 236,000 jobs despite Fed’s rate hikes

After report revealing luxury trips paid for by Republican donor, Justice Thomas says he didn’t have to disclose them
Thomas said in a statement that he was advised by colleagues on the nation's highest court and others in the federal judiciary that "this sort of personal hospitality from close personal friends, who did not have business before the Court, was not reportable."

Woman allegedly kills Vermont homeless shelter coordinator with axe

A 38-year-old woman who allegedly killed a Vermont homeless shelter coordinator with an axe is being held without bail on a murder charge, according to police and published reports.

New report finds former Methuen police chief should face criminal charges in a ‘textbook case of public corruption’

The report found that Joseph Solomon relied on “humiliation, fear, intimidation and retaliation” in his drive to boost his salary, becoming one of the highest paid law enforcement officials in the United States.

High fire danger warning issued across southern New England

UMass Dartmouth freshman killed in on-campus crash; second student being investigated, officials say

More Boston police have been leaving the job since 2020, many joining the fire department

State told physicians to stop using Magellan Diagnostics lead-testing devices in 2017 and ′21

‘Like being in the presence of a dinosaur’: Right whales’ extended stay in Cape Cod Bay could be tied to climate change, scientists say

More and more are gathering to feed in Cape Cod Bay, and they’re sticking around for longer than in the past.
To mitigate climate change, Brown launches initiative to develop new sustainable energy solutions

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With these Bruins, it’s all for one and one for all
Their unique team chemistry — "everyone loves playing for each other," one said — has shown on the ice and off. It has Boston on the cusp of something special.

What Harry Sinden thinks of these record-setting Bruins, and other thoughts Bruins turn back Maple Leafs in overtime to win 2-1

As burnout mounts, push for a four-day work week grows
Making jobs more efficient and reining in time-creep is crucial for workers’ well-being, advocates note, and some employers are going to extremes by slashing time out of the long-established 40-hour work week.

Tell us: What do you think are the pros and cons of a shorter work week?

Sons of Boston bar to reopen with new name, same ownership one year after former marine fatally stabbed
A downtown Boston bar where a bouncer allegedly stabbed a former Marine to death in an altercation near the establishment last year appears poised to reopen under a new name but with the same ownership, according to city records and an attorney for the business.

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Why Eliud Kipchoge can’t officially break his own marathon world record in Boston

There are specific requirements needed for a marathon course to meet standards set by the sport's governing body, and Boston's lengthy distance between start and finish are an issue.
After the Boston Marathon bombing, a high-flying businesswoman became a trauma nurse

After district revoked job offer after the use of the word ‘ladies,’ hundreds tried to weigh in. They didn’t get the chance.

Superintendent candidate Vito Perrone was on track to be Easthampton’s next school leader before he sent the email negotiating the terms of his contract.
Is ‘ladies’ a microaggression? Diversity experts explain after superintendent candidate loses job offer.
QUICK BITE

In a busy Wilmington shopping plaza, home-cooked barbecue awaits

Code 1 BBQ serves scratch-made sides, sauces, and meats, bringing a touch of the South to the northern suburbs.
Allston favorites Our Fathers and Deep Ellum return in new locations
Chad Finn

Lamar Jackson coming to the Patriots is a dream scenario. I just wish it wasn’t a pipe dream.

He is the most electrifying running quarterback the NFL has ever seen. But his cost — in picks and salary — is too high.

Tennessee vote marks latest GOP move to stifle dissent, experts say

In Montana, Texas, Florida, and elsewhere, Republicans have moved in other ways to silence opposition in recent months, actions that might ultimately erode the country's democratic ideals, free speech experts said.
Tennessee House expels two Democrats, declines to expel another for gun control protest
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Lexington’s proposed zoning changes set the bar

The Town Meeting should adopt zoning changes that go beyond what the state is asking for.
IDEAS | CHARLES M. SENNOTT

‘There is still fear’ — for the five McCartney sisters of Belfast, the Troubles never ended
SCOT LEHIGH

MCAS foes should correct their misleading error
William Taubman

Why Putin won’t quit Ukraine
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A double standard in Black and white at the NCAA women’s basketball championship
The Emancipator

Move over cancel culture: Gen Z is seeking its due process

A New York firm hopes a lawsuit will bring lasting change to a hostile work environment at Dos Toros, a popular Mexican-style food chain allegedly engaging in unchecked bigotry and casual use of the N-word.
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More labs, housing pitched near Boston Landing
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20 hurt when inmate sets fire at NYC’s Rikers Island jail
A fire set by an inmate at New York City’s troubled Rikers Island injured 20 people on a day that lawmakers visited the jail complex, authorities said.

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Northeastern women’s basketball coach Bridgette Mitchell departing for Fordham
Mitchell was named Colonial Athletic Association Coach of the Year this season after guiding the Huskies to their first share of the league’s regular-season title.

Body found inside burning vehicle after crash in Rowley
An hour after a Rowley police officer concluded the operator of a vehicle was capable of driving home, the same vehicle was discovered crashed into the front yard of a Rowley home, fully engulfed in flames with one person inside, authorities said Friday.

Tickets for Mel King church service available online at noon on Friday
Online registration starts at noon on Friday to obtain tickets to attend the late Mel King’s “homegoing celebration” at the Union United Methodist Church on Tuesday, organizers said.

Two killed in Palestinian attack in West Bank, Israeli medics say

Israel conducted rare airstrikes in Lebanon on Friday, a sharp escalation that sparked fears of a broader conflict after militants fired dozens of rockets from Lebanon into Israeli territory. Israel also continued bombarding the Gaza Strip.
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Housing at the library? It may be coming to your Boston neighborhood.

The city this week asked for redevelopment proposals for the Boston Public Library’s West End branch, one of three new BPL sites that is set to add housing in the coming years.

Certification suspended for Boston police officer convicted of drunken driving
A state panel announced Thursday that it has suspended the certification of a Boston police officer who was convicted of drunken driving and sentenced to 2 and 1/2 years in jail for a New Year’s Day crash in 2018 that left a sleeping passenger in another car with “catastrophic’ injuries.

Baseball home runs are increasing thanks to climate change, study says
Higher temperatures reduce air density, which makes it likelier for a batted ball to fly farther.

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Justice Thomas accepted luxury travel for years from GOP donor, report says
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas accepted luxury trips around the globe for more than two decades, including travel on a superyacht and private jet, from a prominent Republican donor without disclosing them, according to a new ProPublica report.

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Harmony Montgomery search shifts to wetlands along Route 107 in Revere, officials say

The investigation into the disappearance of 5-year-old Harmony Montgomery, who authorities allege was killed by her father, shifted Friday to Revere, where members of law enforcement are searching wetlands, officials said.
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To mitigate climate change, Brown launches initiative to develop new sustainable energy solutions

The university’s new Initiative for Sustainable Energy will focus on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable fuels and materials.

UMass Dartmouth freshman killed in on-campus crash; second student being investigated, officials say

The victim was rushed to St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford where he was later pronounced dead, officials said.

Sons of Boston bar to reopen with new name, same ownership one year after former marine fatally stabbed

A downtown Boston bar where a bouncer allegedly stabbed a former Marine to death in an altercation near the establishment last year appears poised to reopen under a new name but with the same ownership, according to city records and an attorney for the business.

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With these Bruins, it’s all for one and one for all

Their unique team chemistry — "everyone loves playing for each other," one said — has shown on the ice and off. It has Boston on the cusp of something special.
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Northeastern women’s basketball coach Bridgette Mitchell departing for Fordham

Mitchell was named Colonial Athletic Association Coach of the Year this season after guiding the Huskies to their first share of the league’s regular-season title.
boston marathon

Why Eliud Kipchoge can’t officially break his own marathon world record in Boston

There are specific requirements needed for a marathon course to meet standards set by the sport's governing body, and Boston's lengthy distance between start and finish are an issue.
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Lamar Jackson coming to the Patriots is a dream scenario. I just wish it wasn’t a pipe dream.
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With their 61st win in 78 games, the Bruins are on track to break the NHL points record. Keep track of the season here.

Baseball home runs are increasing thanks to climate change, study says

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Here are 25 locals on the Forbes billionaires list

Forbes Magazine released its 2023 list of billionaires this week, and it includes 25 people in Massachusetts.

More labs, housing pitched near Boston Landing

More development coming to a hot corridor of Allston-Brighton.
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To mitigate climate change, Brown launches initiative to develop new sustainable energy solutions

US adds a healthy 236,000 jobs despite Fed’s rate hikes
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When I lived too far to help my dying dad, a stranger stepped in to help

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Recipe: A make-ahead baked omelet for a no-fuss Easter menu

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Tickets for Mel King church service available online at noon on Friday

A new cyber institute could be coming to Rhode Island College

Should Massachusetts allow municipalities to require nonprofits to make payments in lieu of taxes?

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David Pastrnak put the Bruins on the brink of hockey history, and helped beat the Maple Leafs in OT

What Harry Sinden thinks of these record-setting Bruins, and other thoughts

UMass’s Tory Verdi will be Pitt’s new women’s basketball coach

business

Jobs are plentiful in Massachusetts. Workers are not.

As burnout mounts, push for a four-day work week grows

IRS pledges more audits of wealthy, better customer service

politics

After report revealing luxury trips paid for by Republican donor, Justice Thomas says he didn’t have to disclose them

Tennessee vote marks latest GOP move to stifle dissent, experts say

Biden review of chaotic Afghan withdrawal blames Trump

Nation

20 hurt when inmate sets fire at NYC’s Rikers Island jail

Abortion pill plan clears Kansas Legislature; veto expected

XXXTentacion’s convicted killers sentenced to life in prison

World

Russia formally charges Wall Street Journal reporter with espionage, state news agency says

Two killed in Palestinian attack in West Bank, Israeli medics say

Dissidents may try attacks as Northern Ireland marks peace, police say

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Voters again defend abortion rights. Republicans should be scared.

Indictment makes Trump hopping mad

On TikTok, I’m the new face of taco salad

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Tell us your experience with prenuptial agreements

Are you an anxious achiever? A new book gives voice to this inner turmoil ... and tells us how to abandon it.

Hooked up with my property manager

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In a busy Wilmington shopping plaza, home-cooked barbecue awaits

Allston favorites Our Fathers and Deep Ellum return in new locations

Are robot waiters the future? Some restaurants think so.

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The best-tasting drinks to order on a plane

Trying to find the best food in Tucson is a fool’s errand. It’s all so good.

Why Medellín should be your next South American destination

Arts

At the ICA, a breathtaking ‘Simone Leigh’

In Concord, the art of celebrating an anniversary

At MassArt, a painter’s feminist homage and a DJ’s sonic installation invite the public in

Books

National Book Award finalist Alejandro Varela renders the neurotic complexity of cosmopolitan life with humor and pathos in ‘The People Who Report More Stress’

In Curtis Sittenfeld’s ‘Romantic Comedy,’ the perfect man (and a global pandemic) derails an otherwise smart, funny romance

Sebastian Barry on rescuing orphaned books

Movies

‘There wasn’t anybody like him,’ says ‘Little Richard: I Am Everything’ director Lisa Cortés

Owen Wilson plays a toxic public-television artist in ‘Paint’

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ plumbs the depths, and dregs, of fandom

Television

Embracing my inner Ted Lasso

True-crime series to look back at Marathon bombings

In ‘Beef,’ a road rage incident, followed by twists and turns

music

From Joshua Bell at Symphony Hall, more of the same

Madison Cunningham is trying to master the art of being vulnerable

A punk-era class reunion, with Rick Berlin as its maestro

Theater/Dance

In these Broadway revivals, no justice for all

Eugene Mirman headlines a comedy benefit for Roslindale businesses hit hard by an accident

From Brookline to Broadway: Comic Alex Edelman reaches the next stage

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Fire destroys multiple homes along beachfront in Scituate

Reading harpist returns to hometown for performance with the US Air Force Concert Band

Autism Alliance is teaching restaurants and other places how to accommodate families with special needs children

Obituaries

Klaus Teuber, Catan board game creator, dies at 70

Bing Newcomb, whose code transformed stock trading, dies at 79

Free-market ex-UK Treasury chief Nigel Lawson dies