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Sheriff in Lewiston shootings had cause to take killer into custody beforehand, report says

An independent commission investigating Maine’s worst mass shooting has issued an interim report.
Read the independent commission’s report

Former US senator Scott Brown says he was asked, declined to be Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s running mate

Amid speculation about who RFK Jr. will choose for his running mate, former Mass. Senator Scott Brown says he "respectfully declined."

Prosecutor leaves Georgia election case against Trump after relationship with district attorney

Attorney Nathan Wade offered his resignation in a letter to Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, saying he was doing so “in the interest of democracy.”

‘He needs all of the money he can get.’ Will Trump’s banishment of Haley supporters from ‘MAGA camp’ hold?

Lead investigator in Karen Read case stands by the ‘integrity of the work he performed,’ lawyer says

Trooper Michael Proctor stands by the work he performed while investigating the death of John O'Keefe in Canton in 2022, his lawyer said in a statement Friday.
New questions have emerged in the Karen Read case. Here’s the latest.

Man charged with raping teenager at Rockland hotel entered US through federal program, Healey says
Cory B. Alvarez pleaded not guilty to a charge of child rape during an arraignment in Hingham District Court on Thursday.

Man charged with raping teenager at Rockland hotel used to house migrant families, prosecutors say

Healey offers state help to turn office buildings into housing

The governor is offering state funds to help municipal officials figure out which buildings might work best for these often tricky and costly conversions.
Wu’s rezoning effort gets first BPDA approval Northeastern dorm, huge Charlestown project and South End labs all get BPDA sign-off

FBI returns 22 historic artifacts to Japan after they were discovered in a Mass. home

R.I. pediatrician accused of molesting 7-year-old girl

Healey left Massachusetts for four days last month. Aides refuse to say where the governor went.

The decision by Healey, who entered office vowing to bring more transparency to the office “than ever before," marks a major break from her predecessors.

THE FINE PRINT
This couple’s expensive, reclining seats were broken on their JetBlue flights. They want their money back.
JetBlue's luxurious lie-flat seats were broken when 83-year-old Wally and Meredith Stevens arrived on board for November flights to and from Southern California. Is a $400 credit on $5,200 airfare fair compensation?

Manhattan for a month: Mastering the mind-set of a temporary local

Staying in for St. Patrick’s Day? Here’s what to make.
Bring a little Irish spirit into the kitchen with these recipes.

The most Irish state in America? It’s not Massachusetts. Restaurant deals to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in and around Boston Music Review: Dropkick Murphys get the St. Paddy’s party started
GLOBE MAGAZINE

Ten great New England spas for hydrotherapy, massage, and more

After the winter, don’t you deserve to indulge yourself a little?

Former head of English learner programs files whistleblower lawsuit against Boston Public Schools, alleging discrimination and retaliation

Aketa Narang Kapur, who is of South Asian descent, is among a growing number of current and former BPS employees who have accused BPS of discriminating against educators of color and targeting them with discipline and dismissal.
Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘I ordered the garlic soup (I know, dating faux pas right there)’

Will these daters overcome a questionable dinner order?
From Love letters: I don’t like how he’s raising his kid

Cam Newton says workload with Patriots was ‘ridiculous,’ as was Boston traffic

Newton discussed his tenure with the Patriots during the latest episode of his “4th & 1″ YouTube show.
Former Titans coach and Patriots Hall of Fame linebacker Mike Vrabel lands with Browns

Viola Davis surprises her sister’s Central Falls High School classes

It’s not every day that an Emmy-, Oscar-, Grammy-, and Tony-winning actress drops in on a classroom of Rhode Island high school students. But for kids in Central Falls, the odds are a little more likely.
CONNECTIONS

Best 70th birthday present ever? A trip with my son.

Exploring the red rock canyons of Arizona with my son — on his dime.

‘I guess I have to keep posting’: Inside the lives and finances of Boston influencers

Several Boston influencers told The Globe they made six figures from social media last year, showing it is a lucrative career for Gen Zers.
Opinion
IDEAS | BRIAN BERGSTEIN

Why people see truth in Trump’s lies

Rhetoric scholar Robin Reames explores how people develop views that the opposing political tribe finds abhorrent.
EDITORIAL

Healey’s pot pardon should be just the start of reform
Alicia H. Munnell and William J. Arnone

How to fix Social Security
Karen Stabiner

Spotify gave me back my father

Patrick Chappatte

The TikTok threat

More recent News

Harvard med students, faculty protest American Medical Association’s refusal to support Gaza cease-fire
The protest comes amid a mounting humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Biden backs Schumer after senator calls for new elections in Israel

Supreme Court rules public officials can sometimes be sued for blocking critics on social media
A unanimous Supreme Court has ruled public officials can sometimes be sued for blocking their critics on social media, an issue that first arose for the high court in a case involving then-President Donald Trump.

Police continue to investigate report of attempted child abduction in Lexington
Lexington police continue to investigate the report of an attempted child abduction that occurred on Thursday afternoon.

Prosecutors seek from 40 to 50 years in prison for Sam Bankman-Fried for cryptocurrency fraud
Sam Bankman-Fried is scheduled to be sentenced in Manhattan federal court on March 28 for his November conviction on fraud and conspiracy charges.

Photos: A week in the Dominican Republic with the Red Sox
Earlier this month, the Globe traveled to the Dominican to tell the stories of players like Brayan Bello. Here are some of our favorite images from the trip.

Gardening | Dave Epstein
On the lookout for spring? Here are some early-blooming flower favorites
From perennials to blossoming shrubs, all this warm and wet weather has flowers emerging quickly and the grass greening.

PARENTING UNFILTERED
Kids are overscheduled. They’re also lonely. We’ve got to stop pressuring them before it’s too late.
“You’re jeopardizing their mental health by focusing on the standards that you think are going to get them into Harvard,” says MGH’s Dr. Gene Beresin, author of an upcoming guide for concerned parents.

N.H. House narrowly passes bill that would mandate parental notice for teaching about sexual orientation and gender
The GOP-backed legislation would allow parents to opt their children out of such lessons. Democrats said it could apply to learning about women getting the right to vote.

Former vice president Mike Pence says he will not endorse Trump in 2024
Pence said Friday he will not endorse Donald Trump, the president with whom he served, just days after Trump secured the Republican Party’s 2024 nomination.

Recommended reads

As crypto industry looks to widen its influence in Washington, Elizabeth Warren emerges as a target

The senator is a major critic of the wealthy industry, but toppling her in Massachusetts would be a challenge.

Chickenpox outbreak at Roxbury migrant shelter sparks concern: ‘This is a precautionary tale’
Activists and public health experts worry about public health conditions for new migrants after a half-dozen cases of chickenpox spread at a shelter in Roxbury.

‘Drinks to go’ could become permanent, but packies are pushing back
The restaurant and package store industries are facing off against each other again on Beacon Hill over the fate of “cocktails to go,” a pandemic-era change aimed at helping restaurants through a tough time.

BLOTTER TALES
Wild turkey that became a local celebrity meets a tragic end
A wild turkey takes over an intersection in Andover, a car ends up underwater in Holden, and other odd tales from local police and fire departments.

Culture & Lifestyle

Dropkick Murphys get the St. Paddy’s party started

Remember four years ago? When TV was our best friend?

‘Girl From the North Country’: Tangled up in Bob

‘Shayda’ is a tribute to writer-director Noora Niasari’s own mother

Special Projects

Lost in a World of Words

Learning to read is the greatest gift a school can give a child. And yet, in Massachusetts, outmoded teaching methods leave thousands of students struggling to gain this critical skill.

Beyond the Gilded Gate

People in and around Boston are being challenged, in ways never before, to address the region's unprecedented housing crisis.

Nightmare in Mission Hill

The story of how a murder in Mission Hill — the Carol Stuart shooting — terrorized and wounded a community of innocent people.

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

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

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

IDEAS | CARINE HAJJAR

Milton isn’t a ‘rapid transit community,’ no matter how many times the state says it is
EDITORIAL

Wu should be making the pitch for school consolidation
JOAN VENNOCHI

Bad feelings over Mayor Wu’s rejected vision for O’Bryant School
KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR

Hur’s testimony was another blow to the Justice Department’s reputation
Robert A. Pape

Understanding antisemitism and Islamophobia on college campuses
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Sheriff’s office had probable cause to remove guns from Maine shooter a month before attack, commission finds

The commission was unanimous in its finding that the Sagadhoc County Sheriff’s Office “had probable cause to believe that Mr. Card posed a likelihood of serious harm” and could have taken him into custody under Maine’s “yellow flag” law, the report said.

Healey left Massachusetts for four days last month. Aides refuse to say where the governor went.

The decision by Healey, who entered office vowing to bring more transparency to the office “than ever before," marks a major break from her predecessors.

Former head of English learner programs files whistleblower lawsuit against Boston Public Schools, alleging discrimination and retaliation

Aketa Narang Kapur, who is of South Asian descent, is among a growing number of current and former BPS employees who have accused BPS of discriminating against educators of color and targeting them with discipline and dismissal.
Gardening | Dave Epstein

On the lookout for spring? Here are some early-blooming flower favorites

From perennials to blossoming shrubs, all this warm and wet weather has flowers emerging quickly and the grass greening.

Sports

NFL

Jimmy Garoppolo is headed to the Rams to back up Matthew Stafford

Garoppolo, who is suspended the first two weeks, made six starts last season for the Raiders before getting benched midway through the season. He threw nine interceptions and seven TD passes.
MIAA HOCKEY FINALS AT A GLANCE

There are 6 MIAA hockey finals Sunday at TD Garden; Here’s a look at the boys’ and girls’ matchups.

The MIAA boys’ and girls’ hockey seasons will conclude with the state championships Sunday at TD Garden. Here’s a look at each matchup.
NFL

With Russell Wilson signed, Steelers trade quarterback Kenny Pickett to the Eagles

Pittsburgh receives a third-round pick in this year's NFL draft and two seventh-round choices in 2025 in exchange for Pickett and Pittsburgh's fourth-round pick this year.
NFL

Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald, a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, hangs up his cleats at age 32
COLLEGE FOOTBALL

The College Football Playoff will feature at least 12 schools through 2031 following new agreement
NHL

After 64 games at Merrimack College, goalie Hugo Ollas signs with New York Rangers

Business

Northeastern dorm, huge Charlestown project and South End labs all get BPDA sign-off

City development agency approves a slew of big projects.

Healey offers state help to turn office buildings into housing

The governor is offering state funds to help municipal officials figure out which buildings might work best for these often tricky and costly conversions.

Wu’s rezoning effort gets first BPDA approval

Prosecutors seek from 40 to 50 years in prison for Sam Bankman-Fried for cryptocurrency fraud
magazine
LOVE LETTERS

I don’t know if I can get past her beliefs about sexual identity
MISS CONDUCT

A friend gave me a ticket to an event, then nearly accused me of stealing
COOKING

Game plan for March Madness with chicken wings three ways
Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, March 11-17

metro

FBI returns 22 historic artifacts to Japan after they were discovered in a Mass. home

For McKee, Washington Bridge project poses potential political risks, rewards

Man charged with raping teenager at Rockland hotel entered US through federal program, Healey says

sports

Former Titans coach and Patriots Hall of Fame linebacker Mike Vrabel lands with Browns

Photos: A week in the Dominican Republic with the Red Sox

Men’s Hockey East moves into quarterfinals, with stakes particularly high for UMass-PC

business

Powerful realtor group agrees to slash commissions to settle lawsuits

‘Drinks to go’ could become permanent, but packies are pushing back

This couple’s expensive, reclining seats were broken on their JetBlue flights. They want their money back.

politics

Former US senator Scott Brown says he was asked, declined to be Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s running mate

Prosecutor leaves Georgia election case against Trump after relationship with district attorney

Biden backs Schumer after senator calls for new elections in Israel

Nation

Sheriff in Lewiston shootings had cause to take killer into custody beforehand, report says

Former vice president Mike Pence says he will not endorse Trump in 2024

Ohio police confirm 2 dead in fierce storm that damaged homes and businesses in 3 states

World

‘Welcome to Hell’: UN panel says Russian war crimes are widespread

Schumer’s critique of Netanyahu reveals a growing gap, analysts say

Brazil’s military leaders told police Bolsonaro involved in a plan to reverse 2022 election result

opinion

Donald Trump’s mockery of President Biden’s stutter is disgusting. So, too, is the laughter of those who think Trump is funny.

Wu should be making the pitch for school consolidation

Can one official move the needle on our state’s carbon emissions?

lifestyle

In Roslindale, Riot Improv mixes true live storytelling and improv, with silly, surprising results

I don’t like how he’s raising his kid

Minnie Driver says she was ‘totally heartbroken’ by split with Matt Damon before 1998 Oscars

food & dining

Staying in for St. Patrick’s Day? Here’s what to make.

Restaurant deals to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in and around Boston ☘️

‘Drinks to go’ could become permanent, but packies are pushing back

travel

Manhattan for a month: Mastering the mind-set of a temporary local

What should you do if a disaster hits a destination you were planning to visit?

The best sandwich in Philadelphia might not be a cheesesteak

Arts

FBI returns 22 historic artifacts to Japan after they were discovered in a Mass. home

‘Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away,’ the result of a 20-museum partnership, opens in Boston this week

For artist John Shen, a room of one’s own means a studio that doubles as a giant camera

Books

Dan Wakefield, multifaceted writer on a spiritual journey, dies at 91

In Percival Everett’s ‘James,’ Jim from ‘Huckleberry Finn’ moves out of the shadows and into full personhood

Ramie Targoff gives voice to women writers of the Renaissance in ‘Shakespeare’s Sisters’

Movies

Viola Davis surprises her sister’s Central Falls High School classes

Minnie Driver says she was ‘totally heartbroken’ by split with Matt Damon before 1998 Oscars

‘Shayda’ is a tribute to writer-director Noora Niasari’s own mother

Television

Upcoming on Netflix: Jason Bateman and Jude Law in ‘Black Rabbit’

Viola Davis surprises her sister’s Central Falls High School classes

‘Nolly’ a treat, thanks to Helena Bonham Carter

music

Dropkick Murphys get the St. Paddy’s party started

What is Boston’s Irish music scene without Brian O’Donovan?

A two-night Gary Smith tribute celebrates the Fort Apache studios community he built

Theater/Dance

Boston Ballet’s ‘Cinderella’ is a glass slipper that fits

‘Girl From the North Country’: Tangled up in Bob

Ahead of ‘The Cher Show,’ designer Bob Mackie dishes on those costumes the diva dared to wear

Health

Agent Orange exposure damages the brain in ways similar to Alzheimer’s disease, new study says

R.I.’s largest hospital system may no longer take Cigna health insurance

‘You’re not taught this in medical school’: R.I. neurosurgeon on advancements in brain tumor treatment, and the need to educate fellow doctors

Obituaries

Achsah Nesmith, presidential speechwriter for Jimmy Carter, has died at age 84

Dan Wakefield, multifaceted writer on a spiritual journey, dies at 91

Gerald Levin, the former Time Warner CEO who engineered a disastrous mega-merger, dies