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In Lexington, the state’s housing law is on track to produce nearly 1,000 new homes

The suburb is perhaps an early sign that, at least in some communities, the law to make it easier to build apartments and condos is working as intended.

Panel files charges against Judge Shelley Joseph with SJC for ‘willfull judicial misconduct’

Judge Shelley M. Richmond Joseph allegedly helped an undocumented immigrant evade federal officials who showed up to arrest him in Newton District Court in April 2018.

Biden’s pardon of his son exudes ‘white privilege,’ local advocates say

President Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, caused some to question the lack of second chances for people of color.

Analysis: Biden’s pardon of his son is not only him at his ‘Trumpiest’ but also emboldens Trump’s next term Biden’s pardoning of his son spares Hunter from prison and shields him from Trump-era prosecutions

Forecast | Ken Mahan

An approaching storm may bring Boston some snow this week. Here’s what to expect.
A fast-moving Alberta Clipper will bring another round of snow to New England, and the Boston area could even see some flakes.

How Helene and Milton helped define this unusual hurricane season

Trump says he will block acquisition of US Steel by Japanese firm

“I am totally against the once great and powerful US Steel being bought by a foreign company, in this case Nippon Steel of Japan,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. “As President, I will block this deal from happening. Buyer Beware!!!”

Kash Patel has plan to remake the FBI into a tool of Trump

In progressive Boston, glaring racial gaps persist. City councilors say more analysis can help.

Boston city councilors said Monday they want to double down on their efforts to ensure that city government is working to reduce persistent racial and social inequities.

‘Mortified we just went through this.’ Mass. photographer records racist encounter with passenger on airport shuttle bus in LA.

A couple from the Greater Boston area took their child to Boston Children's Hospital's gender clinic in 2018. After treatment with puberty blockers and hormones, their child is thriving, they said. They spoke on the condition of anonymity because families of transgender youth have been threatened and harassed online after speaking publicly about medical transition treatments.

A former director called the Boston Children’s transgender clinic ‘reckless.’ Families say that couldn’t be further from the truth.

The families shared their experiences — described in dozens of hours of interviews and substantiated by records shared with the Globe — as a counterweight to what they regard as unfounded concerns about youth gender medicine.

At Old North Church, there’s an effort to uncover and preserve painted angels — including one named Howard
Paint conservators are revealing and restoring 300-year-old angelic murals at the church that have been covered since 1912.

Chef Barbara Lynch to hold estate sale weeks after announcement of restaurant closures, $1.7 million tax lawsuit
In October, Lynch announced she would be closing and selling her remaining restaurants, and the following month she was sued by Boston officials for unpaid property taxes.

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (left) was impressive against the Colts, completing 24 of 30 passes for 238 yards.

Christopher L. Gasper

Even after Sunday’s loss, Drake Maye has Patriots closer to relevancy than Colts are

The Colts boast better talent and coaches, in places the Patriots are depressingly deficient. But the Patriots, for all their warts, look like they’ve solved the hardest position to evaluate in professional sports.

Current and retired firefighters look at items on display at a pop-up exhibit at Union Station. The display tells the story of the Worcester Cold Storage and Warehouse fire.

‘I wish they could be here now’: Worcester remembers six firefighters killed 25 years ago in warehouse blaze

The legacy of the Worcester Six remains strong for many in this city.

RI FOOD & DINING

Rhode Island-made gifts for food lovers, home cooks, and holiday hosts

Looking for great gifts for foodies? Check out our list of 19 locally made items that celebrate Rhode Island’s culinary scene this holiday season.

It was a tough night for Jayson Tatum, as he hit only 7 of his 21 shot attempts, including just 3 of 12 from 3-point range — though he did make this one in the first quarter of Monday's win over the Heat at the Garden.

Gary Washburn | Celtics 108, Heat 89

In tough back-to-back, Celtics show the grit needed to pull out victories

The champion's depth and preparation for these situations is what makes them such an elite team.

Celtics shake off rare loss beat the Heat in a clunker behind Jaylen Brown’s pointed effort in return

Paxton Fitch, Soren Edwardes, Nolen Mosscrop, Curren Wiggin, Ben Freeman, David Foley, and
Ronald Del Rosario Gomez braved the 45-degree chill at Fenway Park last month to rally the Nantucket Whalers high school football team to victory over Martha's Vineyard.

AS I SEE IT

Football passions rule, on and off the field

“As I See It,” a weekly photo column by Pulitzer Prize winner Stan Grossfeld, brings the stories of New England to Globe readers.

Opinion

President Biden was accompanied by his son Hunter Biden, his grandson Beau, and his daughter-in-law Melissa Cohen Biden in Nantucket on Nov. 29.

EDITORIAL

A father’s love for his son doesn’t require dissing the Justice Department

The accusations in Biden’s presidential pardon play right into Trump’s political narrative.

MARCELA GARCÍA

Let Lawrence experiment with a partially appointed School Committee

JOAN VENNOCHI

Mass. and Cass drug and homeless problems move to Boston Common

IDEAS | NATE TINNER-WILLIAMS

Trump won over Catholics by recognizing their anger

Hubert Murray

A day in the life at a Palestinian community center

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‘His actions have left scars on me.’ Victim of alleged serial rapist recalls impact of attack in Boston court.
Alvin R. Campbell Jr. allegedly posed as an Uber driver to target intoxicated women leaving downtown nightspots between 2017 and 2019.

US Senate confirms Brian Murphy of Worcester for federal judgeship

Brian Edward Murphy, a Worcester attorney who began his legal career as a public defender and is now managing partner in a private firm, was confirmed Monday for a federal judgeship by the US Senate by a vote of 47-45.

Brian Walshe’s trial on murder charge is set for October
Walshe is charged with killing his wife, Ana, inside their Cohasset home on New Year’s Day 2023. He has been in custody since his arrest shortly after his wife disappeared.

‘I have a stab wound, basically’: Mikaela Shiffrin explains bizarre injury after Killington crash
The all-time World Cup wins leader still feels "very lucky to not have worse injuries" after the high-speed crash during the giant slalom competition.

Former Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss reveals he’s ‘battling something’ internal and asks for prayers
Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss said he is dealing with a health issue and urged men to get checkups and bloodwork done. He did not provide details about his condition.

More than 200 cold-stunned sea turtles have been rescued from Cape Cod and are being treated in Quincy
The turtles washed ashore along Cape Cod Bay, stunned by falling temperatures as winter sets in. About 100 turtles were rescued over the weekend.

He taught city-building at MIT. Now Boston’s once-and-future chief planner is back with some lessons.

Kairos Shen, back at City Hall as Mayor Michelle Wu’s newly named chief of planning, is bringing a fresh perspective from the lecture hall.

With no more MCAS requirement, graduation standards vary widely among state’s largest districts
Advocates say the range of graduation requirements creates inequitable opportunities for students.

In RFK Jr.’s promise to go after ‘big food,’ some public health officials see a silver lining
Public health experts abhor RFK Jr.'s conspiracy theories but hold out hope he might rein in ultraprocessed foods.

Mass. lawmakers have scrambled for months to tie up loose ends. Some of their knottiest bills are still in limbo.
With a new legislative class slated to take office Jan. 1, a raft of major proposals remain locked in closed-door negotiations or stalled in either chamber, leaving their fate uncertain.

Culture & Lifestyle

Mariah Carey performs during the Mariah Carey's Christmas Time tour on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas’ is a banger and a record-breaker. But is it the greatest holiday song ever?

Boston Ballet will perform "Mikko Nissinen's The Nutcracker" at the Opera House from Nov. 29-Dec. 29 this year.

Things to do this holiday season: 53 family-friendly events, shows and concerts, cheery festivals, markets, and more

Rendering of the new Doris Duke Theatre East entrance.

A new Doris Duke Theatre, doubled in size, rises at Jacob’s Pillow

Audiobooks can change your reading habits.

Audiobooks can change your life; here’s advice for getting started

Special Projects

Seventh-graders at the Curley School on the first day of school in 1975. (Ulrike Welsch/Globe staff)

Broken Promises, Unfulfilled Hope

The Boston Globe explores the legacy of Boston’s busing era.

An Ambulance passed Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, La.

A Globe Spotlight Team report on Steward Health Care

A Boston Globe Spotlight Team review found the Steward Health Care hospital system plagued by staggering neglect at the hands of executives.

The Boston Globe’s Best of the Best

Our ultimate guide to more than 200 winners for Boston's best food, drinks, and fun things to do.

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.

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Ryan Normandin

In Newton, we tried an experiment in educational equity. It has failed.

Migrant families leave the Boston Logan Airport to go to a day center in Quincy on July 9, 2024.

Sarah Sherman-Stokes and Leah Hastings

How Massachusetts can limit ICE enforcement

For years, officials in the state Department of Children and Families have struggled to ensure that they provide necessary medication to children in their agency’s care without overmedicating them.

EDITORIAL

When the foster care system is in the dark

Greg Abbott, governor of Texas, at the Republican National Convention on July 17.

Derek W. Black

With school vouchers, Republican leaders are going against their own voters

Eighth-grade students at the East Boston Central Catholic School Choir rehearsed a dance in Terminal A at Logan Airport on Dec. 21, 2023.

Rich Barlow

School vouchers offer mediocre returns on investments

IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Forecast | Ken Mahan

Sunny but cold pattern continues as winter chill grips New England

Skies should remain mostly sunny throughout the day with a relatively calm northwesterly flow across Boston.

Prosecutor contends indicted N.H. Supreme Court justice is seeking ‘special treatment’

A defense attorney for the justice has asked a Superior Court judge to disqualify New Hampshire’s top prosecutor and dismiss the indictment against Hantz Marconi.

RI FOOD & DINING

Rhode Island-made gifts for food lovers, home cooks, and holiday hosts

Looking for great gifts for foodies? Check out our list of 19 locally made items that celebrate Rhode Island’s culinary scene this holiday season.

A former director called the Boston Children’s transgender clinic ‘reckless.’ Families say that couldn’t be further from the truth.

Sports

Christopher L. Gasper

Even after Sunday’s loss, Drake Maye has Patriots closer to relevancy than Colts are

Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian celebrates with fans after returning an interception for a touchdown in the late stages of Monday's win over Cleveland.

BRONCOS 41, BROWNS 32

Offensive bonanza goes Broncos' way despite massive night for Jerry Jeudy in return with Browns

Winston threw for a Browns-record 497 yards and four touchdowns, with two pick-6s, while Jeudy had nine catches for 235 yards — the most in NFL history by a receiver against his former team.

Jaylen Brown (29 points in 31 minutes) and the Celtics pulled away from Alec Burks's Heat to get back into the win column.

Celtics 108, Heat 89

Celtics shake off rare loss, beat the Heat in a clunker behind Jaylen Brown’s pointed effort in return

The Celtics are so good that their clunky performances can lead to 19-point wins anyway. Brown's 29 points went a long way toward overcoming the team's 17 turnovers.

GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL

In tough back-to-back, Celtics show the grit needed to pull out victories

CELTICS NOTEBOOK

Celtics catch Drew Peterson off guard with unexpectedly big minutes

NHL

BU’s Macklin Celebrini and BC’s Will Smith are finding their groove in the NHL with San Jose

Business

In Lexington, the state’s housing law is on track to produce nearly 1,000 new homes

The suburb is perhaps an early sign that, at least in some communities, the law to make it easier to build apartments and condos is working as intended.

China bans exports of gallium and other key high-tech materials, hitting back at US chip sanctions

The Chinese Commerce Ministry announced the move after Washington expanded its list of Chinese companies subject to export controls on computer chip-making equipment, software, and high-bandwidth memory chips.

RI FOOD & DINING

Rhode Island-made gifts for food lovers, home cooks, and holiday hosts

Trump says he will block acquisition of US Steel by Japanese firm

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Globe Magazine

‘Give them a little trouble.’ The women mechanics overhauling the auto industry.

The writer, at right, and his friend Craig pose for a selfie while snorkeling.

Winter Travel

The best view of the Florida Keys may be through a snorkel mask

Perspective

The dos and don’ts of grandparenting: From Vicks to surprise haircuts

MISS CONDUCT

Settling debates over tips, divvying up leftovers, and an unwanted prayer circle

metro

In April, 2019, Judge Shelley M. Richmond Joseph left federal court in Boston.

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Panel files charges against Judge Shelley Joseph with SJC for ‘willfull judicial misconduct’

Mass. lawmakers have scrambled for months to tie up loose ends. Some of their knottiest bills are still in limbo.

More than 200 cold-stunned sea turtles have been rescued from Cape Cod and are being treated in Quincy

sports

Scituate High offensive line coach Kevin Regan has a discussion with his charges during Monday's chilly practice before their Division 4 Super Bowl game against Duxbury Thursday at Gillette Stadium.

Another Division 4 Super Bowl battle with Duxbury will be the last for Scituate O-line coach Kevin Regan

Former Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss reveals he’s ‘battling something’ internal and asks for prayers

Previewing and picking the Division 4 Super Bowl: Duxbury vs. Scituate

business

Elon Musk speaks at a campaign rally, Oct. 27, 2024, in New York.

Delaware judge reaffirms ruling that invalidated massive Tesla pay package for Elon Musk

Prominent litigator Ellen Zucker launches her own law firm after Burns & Levinson’s end

He taught city-building at MIT. Now Boston’s once-and-future chief planner is back with some lessons.

politics

Trump said Monday that his economic plan would ensure that US Steel remained strong on its own without the promised investments from Nippon Steel.

Trump says he will block acquisition of US Steel by Japanese firm

Democrats’ outgoing chair says Trump’s win forces party to reassess how it reaches voters

Blinken heads to final NATO foreign ministers meeting of Biden administration with Ukraine in focus

Nation

Trump says he’ll attend Notre Dame Cathedral reopening celebration in Paris this weekend

Amid worry about Trump, calls for career Justice Dept. staff to stay

Ex-Kansas detective accused of sexually assaulting Black women is dead, prosecutors say

World

Syrian opposition fighters at the arrivals gate of the Aleppo international airpot in Aleppo, Syria, on Dec. 2.

Syrian insurgents capture four central towns as government forces reclaim some territory

In Angola, Biden plans to tout US investments and visit a slavery museum

Five things you probably didn’t know about Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

opinion

When the foster care system is in the dark

In Newton, we tried an experiment in educational equity. It has failed.

Pensions vs. classrooms: Rising retirement costs are squeezing Massachusetts education

lifestyle

In this Aug. 29, 2010 file photo, an Oxford English Dictionary is shown at the headquarters of the Associated Press in New York.

How to sum up 2024? The Oxford University Press word of the year is 'brain rot'

My husband is miserable at work

More than 100 New England wedding vendors band together for the LGBTQ community post-election

food & dining

Rhode Island-made gifts for food lovers, home cooks, and holiday hosts

Chef Barbara Lynch to hold estate sale weeks after announcement of restaurant closures, $1.7 million tax lawsuit

The Eastern Standard team opens Standard Italian, replacing All That Fish + Oyster

travel

More than 3 million travelers screened at US airports in a single day. That’s a record.

Getting an airport Uber has become an absolute obstacle course

What’s in store for New England’s skiers and snowboarders? Hopefully not a repeat of last season.

Arts

Chris Coulon, a.k.a. Tallboy, works on a client's tattoo at North Street Tattoo in Salem.

‘I’m actually doing art on people,’ says Salem’s Tallboy

Cryptocurrency entrepreneur who bought banana art for $6.2 million eats the fruit in Hong Kong

An abandoned 19th century Jewish mural finds a new home

Books

Author Rachel Howzell Hall and the cover to “The Last One.”

Rachel Howzell Hall loves books about shipwrecks and cults

In Christopher Bollen’s ‘Havoc,’ an unlikely pair of criminals

Author readings around Boston through Dec. 7

Movies

Mr. Brickman, in 2008, also played in several folk and bluegrass bands early in his career.

Marshall Brickman, Woody Allen’s co-writer on hit films, dies at 85

Earl Holliman, rugged screen presence, dies at 96

It’s a good weekend to go to the movies. Eight films to see in theaters right now.

Television

From left: KB (Kyriana Kratter), Neel (Robert Timothy Smith), SM-33 (voiced by Nick Frost), Fern (Ryan Kiera Armstrong), and Wim (Ravi Cabot-Conyers) in "Skeleton Crew."

‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ never quite takes flight

In praise of villainy: When it comes to TV dramas, bad is good

This week’s TV: Catch a Winston Churchill docuseries and Keira Knightley in a spy thriller

music

Gillian Welch (right) and David Rawlings (center) performed together at The Wilbur.

Gillian Welch and David Rawlings didn’t need showbiz flare for a powerful show

Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas’ is a banger and a record-breaker. But is it the greatest holiday song ever?

AC/DC announces Gillette Stadium concert date, part of the band’s North American ‘Power Up’ tour

Theater/Dance

"The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show" comes to Boston on Dec. 2.

Jinkx and DeLa want their show to be a home for the holidays

Expect 250 costume changes to tell the story of ‘Rosemary’s Baby Jesus’

Louis C.K. to perform surprise show in Lynn

Health

Dr. Susan Meschwitz, center, a chemistry professor at Salve Regina University in Newport, R.I., in her lab with two undergraduate students.

About 30% of women are reinfected with a UTI within a year. This R.I. professor is looking for a way to change that.

Why is Lifespan buying hospitals in Massachusetts instead of saving two in Rhode Island?

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

Obituaries

Mr. Westbrook started a foundation that has provided fencing and academic opportunities to thousands of underprivileged youth in New York.

In Lexington, the state’s housing law is on track to produce nearly 1,000 new homes

Panel files charges against Judge Shelley Joseph with SJC for ‘willfull judicial misconduct’

Biden’s pardon of his son exudes ‘white privilege,’ local advocates say

Forecast | Ken Mahan An approaching storm may bring Boston some snow this week. Here’s what to expect. A fast-moving Alberta Clipper will bring another round of snow to New England, and the Boston area could even see some flakes.

Trump says he will block acquisition of US Steel by Japanese firm

In progressive Boston, glaring racial gaps persist. City councilors say more analysis can help.

‘Mortified we just went through this.’ Mass. photographer records racist encounter with passenger on airport shuttle bus in LA.

A former director called the Boston Children’s transgender clinic ‘reckless.’ Families say that couldn’t be further from the truth.

At Old North Church, there’s an effort to uncover and preserve painted angels — including one named Howard Paint conservators are revealing and restoring 300-year-old angelic murals at the church that have been covered since 1912.

Chef Barbara Lynch to hold estate sale weeks after announcement of restaurant closures, $1.7 million tax lawsuit In October, Lynch announced she would be closing and selling her remaining restaurants, and the following month she was sued by Boston officials for unpaid property taxes.

Even after Sunday’s loss, Drake Maye has Patriots closer to relevancy than Colts are

‘I wish they could be here now’: Worcester remembers six firefighters killed 25 years ago in warehouse blaze

Rhode Island-made gifts for food lovers, home cooks, and holiday hosts

In tough back-to-back, Celtics show the grit needed to pull out victories

Football passions rule, on and off the field

A father’s love for his son doesn’t require dissing the Justice Department

Let Lawrence experiment with a partially appointed School Committee

Mass. and Cass drug and homeless problems move to Boston Common

Trump won over Catholics by recognizing their anger

A day in the life at a Palestinian community center

Single father is a caregiver, breadwinner – and terminal cancer patient Globe Santa has a singular goal — to help children celebrate the holidays with gifts — and relies on the generosity of donors.

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‘His actions have left scars on me.’ Victim of alleged serial rapist recalls impact of attack in Boston court. Alvin R. Campbell Jr. allegedly posed as an Uber driver to target intoxicated women leaving downtown nightspots between 2017 and 2019.

US Senate confirms Brian Murphy of Worcester for federal judgeship

Brian Walshe’s trial on murder charge is set for October Walshe is charged with killing his wife, Ana, inside their Cohasset home on New Year’s Day 2023. He has been in custody since his arrest shortly after his wife disappeared.

‘I have a stab wound, basically’: Mikaela Shiffrin explains bizarre injury after Killington crash The all-time World Cup wins leader still feels "very lucky to not have worse injuries" after the high-speed crash during the giant slalom competition.

Former Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss reveals he’s ‘battling something’ internal and asks for prayers Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss said he is dealing with a health issue and urged men to get checkups and bloodwork done. He did not provide details about his condition.

More than 200 cold-stunned sea turtles have been rescued from Cape Cod and are being treated in Quincy The turtles washed ashore along Cape Cod Bay, stunned by falling temperatures as winter sets in. About 100 turtles were rescued over the weekend.

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He taught city-building at MIT. Now Boston’s once-and-future chief planner is back with some lessons.

With no more MCAS requirement, graduation standards vary widely among state’s largest districts Advocates say the range of graduation requirements creates inequitable opportunities for students.

In RFK Jr.’s promise to go after ‘big food,’ some public health officials see a silver lining Public health experts abhor RFK Jr.'s conspiracy theories but hold out hope he might rein in ultraprocessed foods.

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Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas’ is a banger and a record-breaker. But is it the greatest holiday song ever?

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

In Newton, we tried an experiment in educational equity. It has failed.

How Massachusetts can limit ICE enforcement

When the foster care system is in the dark

With school vouchers, Republican leaders are going against their own voters

School vouchers offer mediocre returns on investments

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Sunny but cold pattern continues as winter chill grips New England

Prosecutor contends indicted N.H. Supreme Court justice is seeking ‘special treatment’

Rhode Island-made gifts for food lovers, home cooks, and holiday hosts

A former director called the Boston Children’s transgender clinic ‘reckless.’ Families say that couldn’t be further from the truth.

Sports

Even after Sunday’s loss, Drake Maye has Patriots closer to relevancy than Colts are

Offensive bonanza goes Broncos' way despite massive night for Jerry Jeudy in return with Browns

Celtics shake off rare loss, beat the Heat in a clunker behind Jaylen Brown’s pointed effort in return

In tough back-to-back, Celtics show the grit needed to pull out victories

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BU’s Macklin Celebrini and BC’s Will Smith are finding their groove in the NHL with San Jose

Business

In Lexington, the state’s housing law is on track to produce nearly 1,000 new homes

China bans exports of gallium and other key high-tech materials, hitting back at US chip sanctions

Rhode Island-made gifts for food lovers, home cooks, and holiday hosts

Trump says he will block acquisition of US Steel by Japanese firm

‘Give them a little trouble.’ The women mechanics overhauling the auto industry.

The best view of the Florida Keys may be through a snorkel mask

The dos and don’ts of grandparenting: From Vicks to surprise haircuts

Settling debates over tips, divvying up leftovers, and an unwanted prayer circle

metro

Panel files charges against Judge Shelley Joseph with SJC for ‘willfull judicial misconduct’

Mass. lawmakers have scrambled for months to tie up loose ends. Some of their knottiest bills are still in limbo.

More than 200 cold-stunned sea turtles have been rescued from Cape Cod and are being treated in Quincy

sports

Another Division 4 Super Bowl battle with Duxbury will be the last for Scituate O-line coach Kevin Regan

Former Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss reveals he’s ‘battling something’ internal and asks for prayers

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business

Forecast | Ken Mahan

An approaching storm may bring Boston some snow this week. Here’s what to expect.
A fast-moving Alberta Clipper will bring another round of snow to New England, and the Boston area could even see some flakes.

At Old North Church, there’s an effort to uncover and preserve painted angels — including one named Howard
Paint conservators are revealing and restoring 300-year-old angelic murals at the church that have been covered since 1912.

Chef Barbara Lynch to hold estate sale weeks after announcement of restaurant closures, $1.7 million tax lawsuit
In October, Lynch announced she would be closing and selling her remaining restaurants, and the following month she was sued by Boston officials for unpaid property taxes.

Single father is a caregiver, breadwinner – and terminal cancer patient
Globe Santa has a singular goal — to help children celebrate the holidays with gifts — and relies on the generosity of donors.

‘His actions have left scars on me.’ Victim of alleged serial rapist recalls impact of attack in Boston court.
Alvin R. Campbell Jr. allegedly posed as an Uber driver to target intoxicated women leaving downtown nightspots between 2017 and 2019.

Brian Walshe’s trial on murder charge is set for October
Walshe is charged with killing his wife, Ana, inside their Cohasset home on New Year’s Day 2023. He has been in custody since his arrest shortly after his wife disappeared.

‘I have a stab wound, basically’: Mikaela Shiffrin explains bizarre injury after Killington crash
The all-time World Cup wins leader still feels "very lucky to not have worse injuries" after the high-speed crash during the giant slalom competition.

Former Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss reveals he’s ‘battling something’ internal and asks for prayers
Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss said he is dealing with a health issue and urged men to get checkups and bloodwork done. He did not provide details about his condition.

More than 200 cold-stunned sea turtles have been rescued from Cape Cod and are being treated in Quincy
The turtles washed ashore along Cape Cod Bay, stunned by falling temperatures as winter sets in. About 100 turtles were rescued over the weekend.

With no more MCAS requirement, graduation standards vary widely among state’s largest districts
Advocates say the range of graduation requirements creates inequitable opportunities for students.

In RFK Jr.’s promise to go after ‘big food,’ some public health officials see a silver lining
Public health experts abhor RFK Jr.'s conspiracy theories but hold out hope he might rein in ultraprocessed foods.