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One worker missing, four injured when chemical explosion rips through Newburyport factory

Firefighters from multiple surrounding communities and a hazardous material team remain on the scene at 9 Opportunity Way where a “industrial sized vat” was found lying in the parking lot 30 feet away from the building after first responders arrived at 12:45 a.m.

In the Seaport, a glut of liquor licenses reflects the rise of chains and continued inequities
A hard cap on liquor licenses often means the way for a new place to open is to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars buying one from an existing establishment.

In Mass. race to shelter homeless families, some local governments balk. The state is moving to change that.

Some communities point to local ordinances that restrict the length of hotel stays or cite the lack of funds for schools that would be stretched with an influx of new families.

YVONNE ABRAHAM
When the system to protect children itself abuses families
Sarah Perkins and Joshua Sabey hope no other parents have to endure what they went through: the loss of custody of their two boys because of what they say were overzealous actions by the state.

Daughter of Representative Katherine Clark sentenced to probation for assault on Boston police officer

Riley Dowell, 23, will see her assault and vandalism case dismissed after she writes a letter of apology to the Boston police officer she is accused of hitting in the face during a protest on Boston Common in January.

Mass. tax revenues for April fell $2.2 billion below what state collected a year ago

Lawyers for Karen Read, charged in death of Boston police officer, battle with prosecution over evidence in court hearing
ben volin | on football

Ranking the 16 AFC teams: Patriots have a ways to go to reach the top

The conference is brimming with championship contenders, and the East shapes up as the toughest division in the NFL.

Maria Menounos says she’s been successfully treated for pancreatic cancer

Diagnosed in January with stage 2 pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, a form of cancer, Menounos, a Medford native, underwent a successful surgery on Feb. 16 to remove a 3.9-cm tumor, part of her pancreas, her spleen, a large fibroid, and 17 lymph nodes, the magazine reported.

Newly discovered poem linked to Phillis Wheatley raises hope for fuller picture of her life

A newly discovered poem and a year round commemoration are shedding new light on overshadowed parts of the Boston figure's life.
Opinion
IDEAS | DANI PENDERGAST

Inspiration is a beast. You have to feed it.

Boston-based illustrator Dani Pendergast describes what goes into her creative process.
IDEAS | STAFFAN GNOSSPELIUS

A friend in need — and help that goes without saying
EDITORIAL

Same olde, same olde from Old Sturbridge Village charter foes

Martin West

US civics and history scores sink to new lows in Nation’s Report Card
KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR

The rush for Supreme Court scoops comes with a consequence: undermining ethics reform efforts
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FDA approves first RSV vaccine, a long-sought scientific achievement

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Last season, the Blue Jays had the Red Sox’ number. That’s changed this season.
The Sox will go for a four-game sweep of the Jays on Thursday night.

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With First Republic deal, Jamie Dimon finally becomes a big banking player in Boston
The acquisition of the struggling bank will vastly increase JPMorgan Chase’s base of deposits in the Boston area.

New hope for breast cancer survivors: Study finds a break in hormone suppression therapy to bear children is relatively safe

A new international study led by Boston researchers offers hope to young women with breast cancer who are facing an agonizing choice about whether to have children.

Authorities capture suspect in fatal shooting at Atlanta medical facility
Police on Wednesday evening arrested a man accused of opening fire inside the waiting room of an Atlanta medical practice, killing one woman and wounding four others earlier in the day.

Ransom note about Ana Walshe sent to detective early in investigation, court records show

The vague note was sent by e-mail to a detective from a Gmail account with the username “Richard Walker,” court records show, a few days after Ana Walshe was reported missing by her co-workers in Washington, D.C.

Boston thrives off the dreams of young people. But can they make it here?

Baby boomers and Gen Xers benefited from economic conditions that do not exist for millennials. And by many measures, the path ahead for Gen Z is even more fraught.
Tell us: How have things changed in Boston since you were in your early 20s?

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The housewares chain has filed for bankruptcy protection, and its stores are forlorn and disheveled. But a wave of nostalgia has prompted tributes from some people.

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Cambridge Matignon School to close in June after 75 years, officials say
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Culture & Lifestyle

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Five lives were lost; many more, changed.

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

With the MBTA engulfed by issues, everyday riders are feeling the pain.

How the missing become the uncounted

Inside the government’s flawed approach to finding missing persons.

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Providence is as loud as Boston, Brown professor says

On the R.I. Report podcast, Professor Erica Walker and R.I. PBS Weekly reporter Michelle San Miguel say sound is a proxy for power and the noise is loudest in low-income neighborhoods.

In the Seaport, a glut of liquor licenses reflects the rise of chains and continued inequities

A hard cap on liquor licenses often means the way for a new place to open is to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars buying one from an existing establishment.

Maria Menounos says she’s been successfully treated for pancreatic cancer

Diagnosed in January with stage 2 pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, a form of cancer, Menounos, a Medford native, underwent a successful surgery on Feb. 16 to remove a 3.9-cm tumor, part of her pancreas, her spleen, a large fibroid, and 17 lymph nodes, the magazine reported.

Daughter of Representative Katherine Clark sentenced to probation for assault on Boston police officer

Riley Dowell, 23, will see her assault and vandalism case dismissed after she writes a letter of apology to the Boston police officer she is accused of hitting in the face during a protest on Boston Common in January.

Sports

ben volin | on football

Ranking the 16 AFC teams: Patriots have a ways to go to reach the top

The conference is brimming with championship contenders, and the East shapes up as the toughest division in the NFL.
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Did the Celtics come up with the correct response in Game 2? They sure did. They played like champs play.

The question is consistency. Not that the Celtics should be expected to win every game by 30 points, but they should be expected to play with this type of desire, regardless of how well they play.
GAME 2: CELTICS 121, 76ERS 87

Physical defensive effort the key as Celtics quiet Joel Embiid, even series with 76ers

The Sixers were held to just 87 points (and only 15 for newly-minted MVP Embiid) as the Celtics got back to winning ways.
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The return of a rusty Joel Embiid to the Sixers’ lineup hardly registered in Game 2
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In Nantucket, another round in long-running debate over short-term rentals

A measure going before the Town Meeting this weekend would sharply restrict short-term rentals on the housing-starved island, and some worry it will force them to sell their family homes.

Nobel economics laureate joins BC faculty

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In Mass. race to shelter homeless families, some local governments balk. The state is moving to change that.

Mass. tax revenues for April fell $2.2 billion below what state collected a year ago

When the system to protect children itself abuses families

sports

Instant analysis: Celtics make adjustments to dominate Game 2, spoil MVP Joel Embiid’s return

Rested Hurricanes storm Devils, force goalie swap in second-round opening rout

On boys’ lacrosse teams such as Westwood and Needham, the long sticks aren’t just for defense anymore

business

With First Republic deal, Jamie Dimon finally becomes a big banking player in Boston

Fed hikes interest rates again despite concerns of a looming recession

Uphams Corner’s development without displacement

politics

Debt ceiling breach could wipe out 8 million jobs, White House warns

Fed hikes interest rates again despite concerns of a looming recession

Iowa Democrats’ plan: Hold 1st caucuses, report votes later

Nation

Authorities capture suspect in fatal shooting at Atlanta medical facility

New York subway rider choked homeless man to death, medical examiner rules

Wisconsin judge to hear first arguments in abortion lawsuit

World

Ukraine’s Zelensky visits International Criminal Court

Israelis block roads in protest against Netanyahu legal plan

Eight people die in overnight fire in Czech city of Brno

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An ideal muse for Healey’s mantel

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Allston author Kayla Cottingham wants her readers to have a ‘hot ghoul summer’ in ‘This Delicious Death’

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Boston Calling announces food lineup; The Raw Bar at Island Creek Oyster Farm opens for the season

The best oyster deals in Rhode Island

Beer garden and performance venue to open Thursday on Boston Common

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A Michelin-starred chef will bring Portuguese cuisine to new heights in Boston

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‘Sound in Space, Sound in Place’ is an aural experience

John Stobart, celebrated maritime painter, dies at 93

Books

The Boston Public Library released a booklist for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Here’s what’s on it.

Tell us: What are your favorite books by AAPI authors?

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Movies

‘Good Burger 2′ filming begins in Rhode Island on May 18

Hollywood writers begin strike, late-night shows go dark

Writers, seeking pay change for the streaming era, prepare to strike

Television

‘Queen Charlotte’ joins the royal family of worthy spinoffs

Strong cast lends support in season 2 of ‘Single Drunk Female’

Here’s how to watch the coronation of King Charles III

music

The wit and wisdom of Vance Gilbert

Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson, and George Michael among Rock Hall inductees

Beer garden and performance venue to open Thursday on Boston Common

Theater/Dance

From Boston to Broadway and back again, for SpeakEasy’s ‘The Prom’

‘Beautiful Noise,’ ‘1776′ bypassed in Tony nominations

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Worrell brothers, one a councilor and one a state representative, open joint Dorchester office for ‘top-notch constituent services’

Fire destroys multiple homes along beachfront in Scituate

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

Obituaries

Robert Patrick, early, and prolific, playwright of gay life, dies at 85

John Stobart, celebrated maritime painter, dies at 93

Vincent Stewart, trailblazing Marine general who became intelligence expert, dies at 64