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The Boston area built a ton of lab space. Now many of those buildings are opening empty.

The region's supply of life science real estate exploded just as the once-booming industry hit a slow patch. Now what?
Healey launches $1 million fund to help convert office buildings into housing

John Kerry, 80, insists he’s not retiring: ‘My age is the new 60′
“We’re in a much stronger place than we were, but we’re still not where we need to be," Kerry said, as he reflected on his role as Biden’s top climate diplomat.

Report faulting Maine law enforcement over ‘yellow flag’ law lands amid legislative debate over gun control
The yellow flag law in Maine is the only of its kind in the nation and earlier this month advocates for gun rights told lawmakers that police have used it more frequently since the mass shootings in Lewiston.

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

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.

Man suspected of killing 3 people in Philadelphia area arrested in New Jersey, police say
The police director for the city of Trenton said the man was found near a house where he was believed to have barricaded himself and was taken into custody.

As summer nears, judge’s ruling could spell trouble for Nantucket short-term rentals

The ruling could compel Nantucket to take a firmer stand on regulating short-term rentals than it typically has in the past.
YVONNE ABRAHAM

Republicans seize on an alleged rape at a Rockland shelter to further the fiction of a migrant crime wave

Can politicians here resist using a horrible crime for political gain? We’re about to find out.
Report of rape at Rockland hotel shelter intensifies debate, raises security questions

Cease-fire talks with Israel and Hamas are expected to resume on Sunday in Qatar

 A suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has targeted a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Allston fifth grader wins Boston spelling bee for the second year in a row

Harassment and violence have become routine at Tewksbury’s overburdened psych hospital, workers say

Overcrowding, threats of violence, and inadequate care plague a state hospital, staff say.
Unnecessary violence remains the norm at state psych facility, new report finds

Obituary
David Breashears, climber, cinematographer brought Mount Everest to the masses, dies at 68
Mr. Breashears, who summited Mount Everest five times, was the co-director and cinematographer of “Everest,” one of the most viewed IMAX documentaries in history.

The most Irish state in America? It’s not Massachusetts.

Nearly 10 percent of the US population claims at least some Irish ancestry. See where they live today.
St. Patrick’s Day parades step off Sunday in Massachusetts Tara Sullivan: On St. Patrick’s Day weekend, a look at the origin of the Boston Celtics nickname, and other thoughts

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

11 ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Boston and beyond

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

‘They are assets, they are not liabilities’: Haitian-American pastor’s leadership shines amid migrant crisis
With Pastor Keke, no one is a stranger for long. Among the items and information he provides newly arrived immigrants is a business card, with his personal cellphone number. For many, those 10 digits are a lifeline.

Hunger soars and aid dwindles as gangs in Haiti suffocate the country

Infertility treatments have greatly improved but cost can be a barrier
IVF is a growing business worldwide, especially in Massachusetts where the law requires insurance coverage.

Birding | Dave Epstein

Taking a cue from nature, local bird activity is a sure sign of spring

Whether you are enthralled by plants or animals or even both, there are so many places to get outside and connect with nature.

Avoiding ‘eclipse burn’: Where to find protective glasses before the big celestial event

Doctors warn only certified eye covers that filter out the sun’s damaging rays should be worn during the April 8 total solar eclipse.
More coverage of the 2024 solar eclipse
Kevin Paul Dupont | On hockey

Bruins’ centers show their collective mettle in 6-5 win over the Flyers

The Charlie Coyle-Pavel Zacha ascendancy to the top two center spots has been truly remarkable.
Bruins break the game open with a flurry in the third period, then hang on against the Flyers

‘Love Lies Bleeding’ lifts profile of bodybuilders across a gender spectrum

In Boston, women, nonbinary, transgender, and queer lifters are getting to know their strength.
Movie Review: ‘Love Lies Bleeding’: Sex, lies, and weightlifting tape
Opinion
IDEAS | AARON REGUNBERG AND DAVID ARKUSH

It’s time to charge oil companies with homicide

It’s no legal leap: Cases have been won against defendants who have engaged in far less culpable conduct.
EDITORIAL

Why is it still so difficult to get life-saving addiction medications?
JEFF JACOBY

The Wendy’s beef was a nothingburger
RENÉE GRAHAM

Trump says he’s ready to debate Biden. Don’t believe him.

ALEX BEAM

How am I doing? AI says: Fair to middling, you ignorant sloth.

More recent News

Rhode Island’s new professional soccer team kicks off for the first time ever
Rhode Island's new team is playing in the USL Championship league, the second tier of American men’s soccer.

FBI returns 22 historic artifacts to Japan after they were discovered in a Mass. home
A Massachusetts family reached out to the FBI after discovering the artifacts - including six portraits of Okinawan kings - as they went through their late father's belongings. The items arrived in Japan on Friday, officials said.

Retired Boston police captain found guilty in OT fraud scheme in department’s evidence unit
Richard Evans, of Hanover, earned over $120,000 in overtime payments, on top of his base salary of over $200,000, while serving as the commander of the police department's Evidence Control Unit from May of 2012 to March of 2016, officials said.

Chelsea man arrested for child pornography possession

He is being held in lieu of $100,000 cash bail, authorities said.

Police seek to identify two women connected to assault at Roxbury beauty supply store

At around 9:45 a.m., Boston police officers were called to the Hair Stop for an assault and battery in progress.

Man killed in Fall River stabbing at rooming house

At around 9:45 p.m. on Friday, police responded to the rooming house after reports of a stabbing during an altercation between residents.

Recommended reads

Beth Teitell | Commentary

As Boston’s winters melt away, an identity crisis looms: Without our snow and cold, who are we?

Our winters are famous in movies and literature, and they’ve forged legends of the chilly New England temperament. Now, we’re what? Delaware?

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?

T.J. Maxx and other retailers really need TikTok. They have remained silent on a possible ban.
The Chinese-owned app allows retailers to reach elusive Gen Z consumers, something other apps like Instagram and X can’t match.

For Sleater-Kinney and Carrie Brownstein, it’s been 30 years and change
"This far along," Brownstein says, "there’s no reason to put out an album that sounds like another album of ours." Sleater-Kinney, which recently released "Little Rope," plays the Paradise Sunday.

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

Karen Stabiner

Spotify gave me back my father

Alicia H. Munnell and William J. Arnone

How to fix Social Security
EDITORIAL

Healey’s pot pardon should be just the start of reform
IDEAS | BRIAN BERGSTEIN

Why people see truth in Trump’s lies
Patrick Chappatte

The TikTok threat
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Infertility treatments have greatly improved but cost can be a barrier

IVF is a growing business worldwide, especially in Massachusetts where the law requires insurance coverage.
Birding | Dave Epstein

Taking a cue from nature, local bird activity is a sure sign of spring

Whether you are enthralled by plants or animals or even both, there are so many places to get outside and connect with nature.
SUNDAY'S CHILD

Lovely has a great sense of humor

Sunday’s Child is a weekly column featuring a child currently in foster care awaiting adoption.

Rhode Island’s new professional soccer team kicks off for the first time ever

Rhode Island's new team is playing in the USL Championship league, the second tier of American men’s soccer.

Sports

Kevin Paul Dupont | On hockey

Bruins’ centers show their collective mettle in 6-5 win over the Flyers

The Charlie Coyle-Pavel Zacha ascendancy to the top two center spots has been truly remarkable.
bruins 6, flyers 5

Bruins break the game open with a flurry in the third period, then hang on against the Flyers

Boston opened up a three-goal lead early in the final period before Philadelphia twice drew within one goal.
D3 GIRLS' BASKETBALL: FOXBOROUGH 66, NORWELL 43

Foxborough repeats as champions with a tour de force Division 3 title run

After claiming the Division 2 title last year, the top-seeded Warriors (24-2) put on a run for the ages in a 66-43 Division 3 title victory, winning every tournament game by no fewer than 20 points.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL | NYU 51, SMITH 41

Smith can’t pull upset, beaten by untouchable NYU in Div. 3 women’s basketball title game

Rhode Island’s new professional soccer team kicks off for the first time ever
Gary Washburn | Sunday basketball notes

Former NBA stars Jerry Stackhouse and Juwan Howard couldn’t pass the test coaching in college

Business

A new kind of hospital is coming to rural America. To qualify, facilities must close their beds

Rural emergency hospitals are starting to gain a small foothold in the United States

The Boston area built a ton of lab space. Now many of those buildings are opening empty.

The region's supply of life science real estate exploded just as the once-booming industry hit a slow patch. Now what?

As summer nears, judge’s ruling could spell trouble for Nantucket short-term rentals

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

magazine
Spring Travel

Off Portugal’s beaten path, I found culture, family — and belonging

Spring Travel

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

The best sandwich in Philadelphia might not be a cheesesteak
Dinner with Cupid

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

metro

Allston fifth grader wins Boston spelling bee for the second year in a row

Report faulting Maine law enforcement over ‘yellow flag’ law lands amid legislative debate over gun control

Harassment and violence have become routine at Tewksbury’s overburdened psych hospital, workers say

sports

PWHL Boston moves into playoff position thanks to Hilary Knight’s clutch goals

Report: Isaiah Thomas returning to NBA with Suns

Xander Schauffele goes low to catch Wyndham Clark heading into final round of The Players Championship

business

Healey launches $1 million fund to help convert office buildings into housing

Wu’s rezoning effort gets first BPDA approval

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

politics

Biden campaign has amassed $155M in cash on hand for 2024 campaign and raised $53M last month

Biden says at DC roast that of 2 presidential candidates, 1 was mentally unfit. ‘The other’s me.’

Schumer’s rebuke of Netanyahu exemplifies US leaders skirting an unwritten rule on allies’ elections

Nation

Trump campaigns for GOP Senate candidate Bernie Moreno in Ohio

Putin poised to rule Russia for 6 more years after an election with no other real choices

Mega Millions jackpot soars to $875 million. Powerball reaches $600 million.

World

Cease-fire talks with Israel and Hamas are expected to resume on Sunday in Qatar

Hunger soars and aid dwindles as gangs in Haiti suffocate the country

First shipment of aid to arrive by sea is set to be delivered across Gaza

opinion

Justice for a Guatemalan immigrant

Spotify gave me back my father

Healey’s pot pardon should be just the start of reform

lifestyle

Turns out, she’s engaged

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

I don’t like how he’s raising his kid

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

As summer nears, judge’s ruling could spell trouble for Nantucket short-term rentals

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?

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

David Breashears, climber, cinematographer brought Mount Everest to the masses, dies at 68

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

Movies

David Breashears, climber, cinematographer brought Mount Everest to the masses, dies at 68

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

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

David Breashears, climber, cinematographer brought Mount Everest to the masses, dies at 68

Sydell L. Miller, self-made eyelash and hair-care mogul, dies at 86

Giandomenico Picco, diplomat who freed hostages in Lebanon, dies at 75