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Monday, September 18, 2023
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Around New England

On one of Vermont’s most idyllic roads, fed-up locals say no more to the leaf peepers

Residents convinced their town to close the road for three weeks at the height of foliage season to prevent social media-inspired tourists from clogging it. Continue reading →

K-12

Plagued with delays, BPS bathroom renovations are creating friction with the state and disruptions for students

The delays have morphed into one of the biggest flashpoints between the state and Boston Public Schools over the pace of district improvement efforts. Continue reading →

Transportation

MBTA was slow to repair or replace standpipe systems used to put out fires

In written statements, the T acknowledged “deficiencies in our standpipe inspection program” and vowed to improve. Continue reading →

NH NEWS

Embattled N.H. sheriff misrepresented his education, exaggerated his work history

The top law enforcement officer in Strafford County, N.H., Mark Brave, told voters he had earned a master’s degree in forensic psychology — but a Globe investigation found that was among multiple inaccuracies on his resume. Continue reading →

Business

‘No go’: UAW president rejects Stellantis wage increase offer

The president of the United Auto Workers on Sunday rejected a public offer by Jeep parent company Stellantis to boost pay 21 percent over four years, pushing a historic, coordinated strike against the nation's three biggest carmakers into a third day. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

McCarthy to push Pentagon measure in effort to break GOP spending impasse

His decision, announced on Fox News, was a bid to pressure far-right members to drop their insistence on steeper spending cuts or risk political heat for blocking the Pentagon funding bill. Continue reading →

Nation

Climate protesters march on New York, calling for end to fossil fuels

Their ire was sharply directed at President Biden, who is expected to arrive in New York on Sunday night for several fund-raisers this week and to speak before the United Nations General Assembly session that begins Tuesday. Continue reading →

Nation

A Supreme Court redistricting ruling gave hope to Black voters. They’re still waiting for new maps.

New congressional maps would have to include more districts in Alabama and potentially other states where Black voters would have a better chance of electing someone of their choice, a decision widely seen as benefiting Democrats. Continue reading →

The World

World

Ukraine says it has retaken strategic village near Bakhmut

Ukraine’s military said Sunday it had retaken the small village of Klishchiivka, the second settlement to come back under Kyiv’s control in three days and the most significant recent advance in its hard-fought counteroffensive to drive Russian forces from the country’s east. Continue reading →

World

UN committee votes to list ruins near ancient Jericho as a World Heritage Site in Palestine

A United Nations committee voted Sunday to list prehistoric ruins near the ancient West Bank city of Jericho as a World Heritage Site in Palestine, a decision that angered Israel, which controls the territory and does not recognize a Palestinian state. Continue reading →

World

Finland’s president, no stranger to Russia, warns Europe about complacency

The president of Finland, Sauli Niinisto, is the person considered most responsible for bringing his country into the NATO alliance — and Sweden, too, which is awaiting ratification — following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. President Biden has consulted him about Russia and its president, Vladimir Putin, whom Niinisto has met numerous times. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

People with Down syndrome deserve access to Alzheimer’s treatment

People with Down syndrome helped scientists pave the way for Alzheimer’s drugs but are now left out of the treatment. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

When building bike lanes isn’t enough

Yes, it is a critical first step to getting more people out of their cars and onto bikes. But government, business, and civic groups can do more to encourage cycling. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Climate group’s Gardner visit was about advocacy, not destruction

Each Extinction Rebellion chapter is autonomous, but all have nonviolence as a central principle. Continue reading →

Metro

Health

Brigham and Women’s doctor works to broaden global access to neurosurgery

Leading experts in brain surgery convened in Boston to discuss bridging international gaps in care. Continue reading →

Politics

In Worcester, political vandalism marks tense election season

But local politics are increasingly a forum for debate on national issues such as immigration and identity politics. Continue reading →

Metro

Today in History: September 18, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies

Today is Monday, Sept. 18, the 261st day of 2023. There are 104 days left in the year. Continue reading →

Sports

Patriots notebook

Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones listed as inactive against Tyreek Hill and the Dolphins

It came at an inopportune time because Jones has done well against the Miami speedster. Continue reading →

Dan Shaughnessy

This one had the makings of a Strange finish, but instead we’re left to wonder what to make of these Patriots

The Patriots looked as if they could drive for the tying TD, but came up inches short on an impromptu lateral to guard Cole Strange. Continue reading →

Ben Volin | Instant Analysis

They’re the same old punchless Patriots, and other takeaways from 24-17 loss to Dolphins

Another slow start. The offense was dull. The offensive line had too many miscues. The quarterback couldn’t generate any big plays down the field. They turned the ball over. And they couldn’t make enough plays in crunch time. Continue reading →

Business

Business

‘No go’: UAW president rejects Stellantis wage increase offer

The president of the United Auto Workers on Sunday rejected a public offer by Jeep parent company Stellantis to boost pay 21 percent over four years, pushing a historic, coordinated strike against the nation's three biggest carmakers into a third day. Continue reading →

Business

Sweet news for cranberry growers as India slashes tariffs on the Mass.-grown fruit

The cuts are expected to boost exports to the South Asian country, which is a growing market for the tart red berry. Continue reading →

Real Estate

One Congress, Boston’s newest skyscraper, makes its debut

State Street Corp. will eventually occupy 27 floors across the 43-story, 1 million-square-foot skyscraper, and law firm K&L Gates and software company InterSystems will also call the tower home. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Julian Bussgang, entrepreneur who wrote about escaping Poland as a boy during Holocaust, dies at 98

“I have been one of the lucky ones. I survived,” Dr. Bussgang wrote in a memoir, in which he included a list of relatives who were killed in the Holocaust. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

MUSIC REVIEW

At TD Garden, Peter Gabriel puts on a show like no other

If Peter Gabriel’s sold-out TD Garden show on Thursday were someone’s first concert, they might walk out with a number of misconceptions about how these things are done. Continue reading →

Arts

Nine ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Boston

The celebrations began Sept. 15 and continue through Oct. 15, with music, film, dancing, and more. Continue reading →

Music Reviews

‘Madama Butterfly’ is a poignant American tragedy at Boston Lyric Opera

Helmed by a mostly Asian American creative team, BLO’s inventive new production begins in San Francisco’s glittering Chinatown circa 1941. Continue reading →