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Steward says it has deals to sell St. Elizabeth’s, Good Samaritan to BMC

Steward Health Care says it has finalized a deal to sell St. Elizabeth's Medical Center and Good Samaritan Hospital to Boston Medical Center.

As Carney and Nashoba Valley hospitals close, patients and employees weigh their loss

The two hospitals are set to shut their doors at 7 a.m. Saturday after their owner, Steward Health Care — which is selling its six other Massachusetts hospitals amid bankruptcy proceedings — said it received no qualified bids.

kevin paul dupont | on hockey
Johnny Gaudreau was an on-ice wizard who scored goals the way no one else did, but always humble
“Guys on his teams loved him, loved playing with him and for him," said former Calgary Flames general manager Brian Burke.

Hockey star Johnny Gaudreau and brother die after being hit by alleged drunk driver while riding bicycles
Gaudreau played on an NCAA champion team and won the Hobey Baker Award at BC before flourishing in the NHL with the Flames and Blue Jackets.

‘They were wonderful young guys.’ Jerry York and others reflect on the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau
The former BC coach had both Gaudreau brothers on his teams, and won a national title in 2012 with Johnny Gaudreau leading the way.

At the dog bar, there’s fun for furry friends and human friends alike
In a region where socializing and pet care often vie for attention, Park-9, which began with a dog-bar location in Everett, offers a solution.

A New Hampshire family worried their lost dog would never return. Then an intrepid animal control officer stepped in.

‘A hidden secret.’ What you need to know about the surprisingly hot primary battle for the Governor’s Council.

Fourteen Democrats are vying in Tuesday’s primary for one of the eight seats on the council, a long-ignored, sometimes-ridiculed body with roots in the Colonial era.
Mass. primary elections are happening Sept. 3. Here’s what you need to know.

Going somewhere this holiday weekend? Here’s your forecast for some top New England getaways

You've looked forward to this weekend, but the weather can make or break a much-sought after and highly anticipated holiday getaway.
Exeter UFO Festival offering Labor Day weekend fun, even for those who don’t want to believe

Officials release details after police fatally shoot man on N.H.-Maine bridge suspected of killing wife, 8-year-old son

Authorities identified the Troy, N.H., man who allegedly killed his wife and son. Officials also identified the slain mother and child.

Two more Mass. colleges report freshman racial diversity diminished because of SCOTUS decision

Tufts University and Amherst College reported that the percentage of students of color in their respective freshman classes dipped this year.

Another transgender athlete in N.H. allowed back on girls’ team, as school board defies new law
Officials at Kearsarge Regional School District in New London, N.H., said the law barring transgender athletes from girls’ sports teams, which is the subject of a pending federal lawsuit, contradicts other state and federal statutes

He ‘hasn’t thought about this at all’: Experts react to Donald Trump’s pledge to make IVF free for everyone
Some compared the plan to saying, 'I want there to be world peace.'

See updates from the 2024 campaign trail

Two Rhode Island senators reportedly voiced concerns behind closed doors about Biden’s ability to run for reelection

Rape at Peabody homeless shelter was domestic violence, state says

A Haitian national was arrested for the rape and assault of a pregnant woman in a Peabody hotel shelter. It was a case of domestic violence, the state says.

Woman charged with murder after allegedly stomping homeless man to death at New Bedford car wash

The woman, who was initially described by authorities as a resident of Mattapoisett, appeared in New Bedford District Court Thursday where a not guilty plea to murder was entered on her behalf.

Boston teachers start new school year with expired contract

Since the talks began, the Boston Teachers Union and the School Committee have held nearly 20 bargaining sessions.

In Mass., the once-thriving beer biz is losing its fizz
New England breweries are facing a sobering truth: Craft beer is no longer the hopped-up industry it once was. Why did the buzz fade away?

Florida woman, 70, killed in N.H. crash

Judge suspends X in Brazil after Elon Musk refuses to name a legal representative

10 movies about work to stream this Labor Day weekend

From bad boss drama to office hijinks, here are a few movies about work available to stream this Labor Day weekend.

Why Week 5 or Week 8 might be a good spot for Drake Maye’s first start, and other Patriots items

The Patriots could be planning to give the rookie a "redshirt season," but if not, when will we see him under center?
Dan Shaughnessy: These Patriots won’t match the worst teams in franchise history, and other thoughts
LOVE LETTERS

Love Letters Classics: A proposal gets weird

In 2013, someone almost proposed ... and then didn’t.
Opinion
MARCELA GARCÍA

Are anti-immigrant ads effective?

Spending on immigration election ads already amounts to more than $350 million so far this year.
EDITORIAL

A step toward ending nursing home horror stories
IDEAS | PAUL HOCKENOS

German politics could take a dark turn this weekend
RENÉE GRAHAM

(Almost) everything I know about life, I learned from ‘The Rockford Files’

Joan Wickersham

‘Dining across the divide’ is a model for having difficult conversations
Best of the Best

We put together a list of the best things to do in Boston. Readers had their own ideas.

Regina, Si Cara, and 6 more places to find Boston’s best pizza

The six best lobster rolls served around Boston

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More recent News

‘Everything is so expensive’: For many Boston families, back-to-school shopping is still a big expense
Projected spending on academic items, from laptops to backpacks, ticked slightly down from last year’s high but still represented a hefty cost for families.

Amid state shelter restrictions, pregnant women, children, sleep on Massachusetts streets
Dozens of migrants are sleeping on Boston-area streets, rather than accepting temporary shelter that could soon leave them back outside with nowhere to go.

Following pro-Palestinian protests, Israeli defense contractor branch moves from Cambridge office
The pro-Palestinian group behind the protests said that Elbit Systems' departure from Cambridge was “a testament to our collective power.”

7-year-old girl shot, critically injured in Providence as she sat in a car, police say
Video from local television stations showed a single bullet hole in the front windshield of the car. Providence police said they have arrested two people in the shooting.

Providence pawn shop owner knowingly bought $378,000 worth of stolen Tiffany & Co. rings, prosecutors allege

Mohamed Bahra, 58, of Lincoln, allegedly bought the rings from a UPS employee who stole them from a Warwick shipping center, officials said.

Boar’s Head plant tied to nine listeria deaths had mold, leaky pipes, and flies

Over the course of a year, food safety inspectors, who are a constant presence in meat facilities across the United States, noted escalating problems at the plant.

Murder conviction remains reinstated for Adnan Syed in ‘Serial’ case as court orders new hearing

A 2022 court hearing that freed Adnan Syed from prison violated the legal rights of the victim’s family and must be redone, Maryland’s Supreme Court ruled Friday.

Students are moving in around Boston. Here’s where parking restrictions are in effect.

Temporary parking restrictions are in place on many streets in Allston, Fenway, Mission Hill, and Roxbury.
RI POLITICS

Lawsuit claims Cranston mayor took sports car without payment or approval

An adviser to Mayor Kenneth Hopkins called the allegations “absurd,” and said the suit is a “political hit piece” aimed at hurting Hopkins 12 days before the GOP primary.

Recommended reads

First the Karen Read trial, now the Sandra Birchmore case adds scrutiny to DA, medical examiner

In the months after Birchmore was found dead in her Canton apartment, the state medical examiner ruled the case a suicide. But the case continued to garner public attention.

College leaders, faculty try to emphasize dialogue ahead of expected protests this fall
As colleges across New England prepare for the return of students in the coming days, the raucous student protests over the Israel-Hamas war seem likely to resume at full volume.

James Pindell | Analysis
Takeaways from Harris’s first interview since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee
The interview was hyped up as high stakes and important. In the end, it did no harm and will be long forgotten in a few days.

Ozempic and Wegovy cut risk of severe COVID in people with obesity, says Harvard study
The findings highlight the widespread disparities in who has access to the blockbuster drugs.

Culture & Lifestyle

In this corner, Bradley Whitford; in that corner, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Marlee Matlin to join the ‘American Masters’ roster

New England’s jam band legacy is in good hands with Goose

‘Bob’s Burgers’ star H. Jon Benjamin shows off his jazzy side with a devilish new record

Special Projects

Where do the 2023-24 Celtics stand among the greatest teams in NBA history?

Data show that these Celtics are truly extraordinary, a team of uncommon prowess on both ends of the court
HIGH & DRY

Priced out: How Boston’s broken liquor license system drives chefs from the city

A stubbornly high price tag for serving alcohol hurts thousands of hospitality workers, aspiring restaurateurs, and the city itself.
Interactive map

Pothole season is upon us. See which neighborhoods have the most reports

Boston’s 311 data provides a day-by-day look at the condition of the city’s streets and sidewalks, which neighborhoods are hit hardest, and just how fast repairs are made.

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.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

IDEAS | CARINE HAJJAR

Glenn Loury wrestles with contradictions on race and in his own life

ALEX BEAM

Democrats are choosing joy. How much of it can one nation endure?
EDITORIAL

Did state and local authorities fail Sandra Birchmore?
IDEAS | Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib

The Palestinian story I wish I could have told at the Democratic convention
JEFF JACOBY

Religion is America’s mighty engine of charitable goodness

IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Two Rhode Island senators reportedly voiced concerns behind closed doors about Biden’s ability to run for reelection

In a closed-door meeting of Senate Democrats, two Rhode Island senators were reportedly outspoken in their views on President Biden exiting the presidential race as Biden faced deteriorating congressional support after his stumbling debate performance.

Boston teachers start new school year with expired contract

Since the talks began, the Boston Teachers Union and the School Committee have held nearly 20 bargaining sessions.
NH EDUCATION

Another transgender athlete in N.H. allowed back on girls’ team, as school board defies new law

Officials at Kearsarge Regional School District in New London, N.H., said the law barring transgender athletes from girls’ sports teams, which is the subject of a pending federal lawsuit, contradicts other state and federal statutes

Two more Mass. colleges report freshman racial diversity diminished because of SCOTUS decision

Tufts University and Amherst College reported that the percentage of students of color in their respective freshman classes dipped this year.

Sports

HIGH SCHOOL CROSS-COUNTRY NOTEBOOK

Deep and determined, Weymouth girls’ cross-country is all in to make a run at a Division 1 title

Globe All-Scholastic Gracie Richard sets the pace for a Wildcat squad that returns its top six runners from a fifth-place showing at the 2023 All-State meet.
HIGH SCHOOL CROSS-COUNTRY

EMass cross-country: Brookline boys, Wellesley girls start season No. 1 in Globe Top 20s

Two-time defending D1 champion Brookline graduated its top 3 runners, but will be powered by an elite top three. Wellesley returns its top 3 runners after a runner-up All-State finish.
patriots

Why Week 5 or Week 8 might be a good spot for Drake Maye’s first start, and other Patriots items

The Patriots could be planning to give the rookie a "redshirt season," but if not, when will we see him under center?
TENNIS

Coco Gauff keeps US Open title defense alive with comeback win over Elina Svitolina

‘They were wonderful young guys.’ Jerry York and others reflect on the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau
HIGH SCHOOL CROSS-COUNTRY

EMass cross-country: Here are 12 runners to watch setting the pace this fall

Business

Steward says it has deals to sell St. Elizabeth’s, Good Samaritan to BMC

Steward Health Care says it has finalized a deal to sell St. Elizabeth's Medical Center and Good Samaritan Hospital to Boston Medical Center.

As Carney and Nashoba Valley hospitals close, patients and employees weigh their loss

The two hospitals are set to shut their doors at 7 a.m. Saturday after their owner, Steward Health Care — which is selling its six other Massachusetts hospitals amid bankruptcy proceedings — said it received no qualified bids.

Judge suspends X in Brazil after Elon Musk refuses to name a legal representative

‘Everything is so expensive’: For many Boston families, back-to-school shopping is still a big expense
magazine
MISS CONDUCT

None of my friends got me a housewarming gift. Is it because I’m single?
Your Week Ahead

King Richard’s Faire and more to do around Boston, Aug. 26 - Sept. 8
Globe Magazine

10 of the best orchards for apple picking in New England this fall
CONNECTIONS

I navigated my trip in Greece in a wheelchair, with help from a friend

metro

Officials release details after police fatally shoot man on N.H.-Maine bridge suspected of killing wife, 8-year-old son

Going somewhere this holiday weekend? Here’s your forecast for some top New England getaways

Seatbelt use in R.I. hits record high, state officials say

sports

Game 135: Red Sox at Tigers lineups and notes

Johnny Gaudreau was an on-ice wizard who scored goals the way no one else did, but always humble

Hockey star Johnny Gaudreau and brother die after being hit by alleged drunk driver while riding bicycles

business

Boar’s Head plant tied to nine listeria deaths had mold, leaky pipes, and flies

Following pro-Palestinian protests, Israeli defense contractor branch moves from Cambridge office

Harris and Trump have housing plans. Economists have doubts.

politics

Follow live presidential campaign updates

Two Rhode Island senators reportedly voiced concerns behind closed doors about Biden’s ability to run for reelection

Trump seeks to activate his base at Moms for Liberty gathering but risks alienating moderate voters

Nation

Murder conviction remains reinstated for Adnan Syed in ‘Serial’ case as court orders new hearing

Boar’s Head plant tied to nine listeria deaths had mold, leaky pipes, and flies

10 years after Ferguson, Black students still are kicked out of school at higher rates

World

Japan’s defense ministry seeks record budget as it faces growing threat from China

Swiss city of Basel is chosen to host next year’s Eurovision Song Contest

Aid group says Israel hit convoy to hospital in Gaza. Israel says it hit gunmen who seized the car.

opinion

Glenn Loury wrestles with contradictions on race and in his own life

Why AI will never replace brain surgeons

The fifth season is upon us, but I am resisting its call

lifestyle

An interior designer shares her tips for scouring Allston Christmas

Love Letters Classics: A proposal gets weird

In honor of World Duchenne Awareness Day, meet Connor Mullaly and his mom, Kira

food & dining

In Massachusetts, the once-thriving beer biz is losing its fizz

Chip City Cookies comes to Harvard Square and Newbury Street, plus a Greater Boston Food Bank fund-raiser draws big-name chefs

Fast, fresh, and inviting food at Eat Greek Gyros in Somerville

travel

Checking out one of Cleveland’s greatest hits: The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Traveling over Labor Day weekend? Have a back-up plan for cancellations and delays, and be patient.

We picked a Florida vacation spot we’d never heard of. Turned out to be the ideal choice.

Arts

At Mass MoCA, Steve Locke’s ‘the fire next time’ chills to the bone

New mural in Providence honors lost Chinatown and historic drag queen

If wind could talk: Dorchester artist’s drawing machine sparks conversation about climate change

Books

Garth Greenwell’s ‘Small Rain’ examines life in a state of sickness

Salem Lit Fest, Renee Gladman Symposium, and local NEH grants

In ‘A House Restored,’ Lee McColgan used old tools to revive an ancient colonial home

Movies

10 movies about work to stream this Labor Day weekend

When the R is optional: Which actors aced the Boston accent? And who failed?

‘Reagan’ the movie: Just say no

Television

In this corner, Bradley Whitford; in that corner, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

When the R is optional: Which actors aced the Boston accent? And who failed?

‘Bob’s Burgers’ star H. Jon Benjamin shows off his jazzy side with a devilish new record

music

From Foo Fighters to Beyoncé: These artists have objected to Trump’s use of their music

New England’s jam band legacy is in good hands with Goose

‘Bob’s Burgers’ star H. Jon Benjamin shows off his jazzy side with a devilish new record

Theater/Dance

Still star-cross’d

The way Romeo and Juliet move

When masks reveal as well as conceal

Health

R.I. Life Science Hub still in negotiations to develop lab incubator space: ‘In the business world... things moved a lot faster’

What happens when AI picks your medical coverage

Medicaid-funded meal service ships unhealthy food to patients

Obituaries

Alastair Carruthers, 79, dies; pioneered the cosmetic use of botox

Sister Theresa Kane, 87, dies; challenged pope on ordaining women

Arthur Gregg, Army trailblazer and Fort Gregg-Adams namesake, dies at 96