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Saturday, September 2, 2023
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North Shore

At the Crane Estate in Ipswich, a dancing ban by the stage leaves revelers divided

When the Trustees of Reservations announced the dance ban in late July, just after a Beatles cover band performance, they pointed to rowdy behavior as part of the decision. Continue reading →

Politics

As Vivek Ramaswamy takes center stage, so do his views on racism

Doubting the lasting effects of racism in America has been at the core of Ramaswamy’s pitch since his 2021 book decrying “wokeism” made him a conservative media darling. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Do diversion programs actually curb youth violence? Experts say yes.

Researchers and youth workers say the evidence is clear: Diversion is a key pathway to rehabilitation for children and young adults who might otherwise stumble deeper into a life of crime. Continue reading →

Transportation

In daring, daylong rescue, crews reach stranded hikers on Mount Katahdin in Maine

First responders who joined the daring rescue of six hikers on Mount Katahdin in Maine last weekend had to contend with 30 mph winds and plummeting temperatures during an operation that lasted 21 hours, according to a nonprofit rescue group that helped bring the trapped hikers to safety. Continue reading →

Business

US hiring settles into a lower gear

The US labor market is starting to look a lot like its old self — the one that existed before the pandemic. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Proud Boy convicted of helping spearhead Capitol attack ties Jan. 6 sentence record with 18 years

A one-time leader in the Proud Boys far-right extremist group has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the US Capitol, tying the record for the longest sentence in the attack. Continue reading →

Politics

House Republicans threatening to block a stopgap bill

The ultraconservative House Freedom Caucus, whose demands for deep cuts have already stymied agreement on a spending package for the coming year, now say they are unwilling to support even a temporary measure. Continue reading →

Nation

Biden wants an extra $4 billion for disaster relief, bringing the total request to $16 billion

The request a sign that wildfires, flooding, and hurricanes that have intensified during a period of climate change are imposing ever higher costs on US taxpayers. Continue reading →

The World

World

Gabon opposition leader alleges the ousted president’s family arranged the coup to retain power

Gabon’s opposition leader accused the family of the recently ousted president of engineering his removal from power in order to retain their control in the oil-rich Central African nation, and said Friday that he should have won last week’s presidential election. Continue reading →

World

As Ukraine’s fight grinds on, talk of negotiations becomes nearly taboo

Stian Jenssen, the chief of staff to the secretary-general of NATO, recently had his knuckles rapped when he commented on possible options for an end to the war in Ukraine that did not envision a complete Russian defeat. Continue reading →

World

India’s opposition parties team up to challenge Modi’s Hindu nationalist party in 2024 elections

The 26 opposition parties decided to work out seat-sharing arrangements in different states in “a collaborative spirit of give-and-take” to avoid splitting votes in favor of Modi’s party. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

‘Blue Beetle’s’ Latino superpower

Although it has its share of Hispanic stereotypes, “Blue Beetle” also contains a meaningful layer that will resonate with some Latinos. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Breaking the cycle of post-prison homelessness

Boston steps up with a $1.1 million grant for housing programs to combat recidivism. Continue reading →

LETTERS

First debate gets GOP primary up and running

Anyone watching could have gleaned two things: The GOP has totally embraced corruption, and the party is plagued by ignorance. Continue reading →

Metro

Higher Education

‘I’ll always keep it’: A look at the objects that remind roaming college students of home

From a Kirby toy to sea glass and a inspirational skateboard deck, five college students moving into new apartments showed us the objects they brought along to remind them of home. Continue reading →

Health

State asks UMass Memorial to delay closure of Leominster hospital’s maternity unit

The hospital system has 10 days to respond to the state. Continue reading →

K-12

Brockton School Committee calls for investigation following surprise $14 million deficit

The board also appointed Deputy Superintendent of Operations James Cobbs as the district’s acting superintendent as the district’s current leader remains on extended medical leave.. Continue reading →

Sports

hockey

Danielle Marmer, former Bruins staffer and Quinnipiac standout, named general manager of Boston’s new women’s hockey team

Marmer, who grew up around her mother's rink in Vermont, was a star in college and realized she had some coaching acumen. The new league will get off to a fast start with free agency beginning Friday. Continue reading →

ROYALS 13, RED SOX 2

Red Sox’ losing streak at five after drubbing at hands of Royals, one of the ugliest losses in franchise history

James Paxton got a road trip off to a bad start for the Red Sox, allowing six runs in 1⅓ innings. It was the worst start of Paxton’s career, the first time he had lasted fewer than two innings while allowing so many earned runs. Continue reading →

PATRIOTS

‘Just be prepared:’ Chris Hogan offers his advice to the new faces in the Patriots receiving corps

Hogan, who made three trips to the Super Bowl from 2016-18, carved out a niche as a dependable part of the passing game. His primary suggestion: Listen to those who've been in the system. Continue reading →

Business

Business

US hiring settles into a lower gear

The US labor market is starting to look a lot like its old self — the one that existed before the pandemic. Continue reading →

Business

US hiring settles into a lower gear

The US labor market is starting to look a lot like its old self — the one that existed before the pandemic. Continue reading →

Technology

This Boston company is rethinking the way digital tickets are sold

True Tickets is helping event organizers keep better track of the identity of their ticket buyers and prevent scammers from selling fraudulent tickets. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed, whose son was killed in crash with Princess Diana, dies at 94

Mr. Al Fayed, a self-made Egyptian businessman who also once owned the Fulham Football Club, was devastated by the death of son Dodi Fayed in the car crash in Paris with Princess Diana 26 years ago. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Keith Spicer, Canada’s offbeat envoy of reconciliation, dies at 89

Keith Spicer, who as a spirited government official pushed his fellow Canadians to define their national identity and reconcile their bilingual heritage more than two centuries after the British defeated the French to capture Quebec, died Aug. 24 in Ottawa, Ontario. He was 89. Continue reading →

Obituaries

David Rowland, who won back looted art for Jewish heirs, dies at 67

David Rowland, a lawyer who secured the recovery of hundreds of looted artworks for the heirs of Jewish collectors who had been persecuted by the Nazis, challenging some of the world’s leading museums in doing so, died Aug. 15 at his home in New York City. He was 67. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Names

PEM turns cultural perceptions of bats upside down

The fascinating creatures' integral role in our ecosystem and culture will be the focus of the “Bats!” exhibit at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem. Continue reading →

LOVE LETTERS

His mother expects him to help with her farm property

She wants me there too. Continue reading →

TV CRITIC'S CORNER

‘Blue Bloods’ mines the past to ride out the present

CBS is inviting fans to vote (until Sept. 8) for their favorite episodes of the police family drama from a curated list of 10. Then, beginning Friday, Sept. 29, the network will begin presenting those 10 episodes weekly in the show’s usual 10 p.m. slot. Continue reading →