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Sunday, October 27, 2024
Today's Headlines

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Maine

In Maine, ‘Lewiston is forever changed.’ One year later, the community forges a new path.

Some weep. Some rage. Others retreat quietly into themselves, struggling to accept that it really happened. Continue reading →

Elections

‘No choice’: Even swing-state voters who find Trump dangerous are willing to vote him into power over economic woes

Despite indicators of a healthy national economy, lingering post-pandemic inflation continues to squeeze many workers and business owners. Continue reading →

Higher Education

‘Reclaim’ the universities. Trump plans a crackdown on higher education.

“There's a lot of levers and tools that will get their attention day one,” said Steve Scalise, the second-highest-ranking Republican in the House of Representatives. Continue reading →

World

Israel’s first open attack on Iran targets missile sites and apparently spares oil and nuclear ones

The Israeli military said its aircraft targeted facilities that Iran used to make the missiles fired at Israel as well as surface-to-air missile sites. Continue reading →

World

Catholic church reform process expected to disappoint hopes of more equity for women

The multiyear synod process had sparked great hopes for change, especially for women, who have long complained that they are treated as second-class citizens in the church. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Do people in ‘blue zones’ actually live longer?

The concept is simple and alluring: There are special regions around the world — called blue zones — where people regularly remain vibrant and active into their 90s and 100s, thanks to a simple set of behaviors that anyone can follow. Continue reading →

Elections

Harris has been a voice on race and gender. She doesn’t broadcast it.

The vice president put questions about gender and race at the center of many policy discussions in her office, aides and former administration officials said. Continue reading →

Nation

As Election Day nears, Democrats test just how powerful abortion really is

With Election Day closing in, there are signs that a small but crucial segment of voters may back both abortion rights and Republican candidates, a dynamic that could hurt Vice President Kamala Harris in swing states and other Democratic candidates in pivotal races. Continue reading →

The World

World

Georgia’s ruling party leads crucial election race which could decide the country’s role in Europe

Many Georgians viewed the vote as a make-or-break referendum on the opportunity to join the European Union. Initial figures suggest turnout is the highest since the ruling Georgian Dream party was first elected in 2012. Continue reading →

World

Tens of thousands of demonstrators march across Italy calling for an end to war worldwide

Peaceful rallies were held in Rome, Turin, Milan, Florence, Bari, Palermo and Cagliari, with the support of hundreds of associations committed to peace, disarmament and human rights. Continue reading →

World

How 7 friends testing a metal detector made Britain’s most valuable treasure find

The hoard of coins — known as the Chew Valley hoard, for the region of Somerset, England, in which they were found — has been confirmed as the most valuable treasure ever discovered in Britain. It was acquired by the South West Heritage Trust, an independent charity, for 4.3 million British pounds, or more than $5 million. Continue reading →

Globe Magazine

They thought they knew everything about their beloved mother. Then a detective called.

A detective from the Maine State Police wanted to talk about a cold case. How would a family reckon with what he found? Continue reading →

People in their 30s and 40s are facing an unprecedented wave of memory problems

Memory lapses are expected as we age, but there’s evidence that many surprisingly young people are losing their grip. Continue reading →

Why CNN’s John King will be thinking of Boston on Election Night as he works the ‘Magic Wall’

The Dorchester native reflects on the political lessons he learned in New England — and why they’re still important today. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

LETTERS

Seeing the value, not the cost, of immigration

"Think about your day and all of the ways immigrants affect and enrich your life," writes one reader. Another: "If we allow Donald Trump to define immigration as an invasion, and we don’t push back, we deserve what we get." Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

More bilingual education can help Boston educate students whose first language isn’t English

Only about 7 percent of English language learners in the Boston Public Schools are enrolled in dual-language programs, a proven approach that provides some lessons in the student’s native language. Continue reading →

LETTERS

MetroWest effort has seen big gains from high-dosage tutoring

Community foundations are uniquely positioned to assess needs, forge partnerships, and orchestrate solutions. Sustaining this progress requires a collective effort. Continue reading →

Metro

Maine

One year after Lewiston mass shootings, 10 people describe how their lives have been redefined

For so many in Lewiston, Maine’s worst mass shooting remains a fresh wound, the one-year anniversary a reminder that they were attacked by one of their own. Continue reading →

COMMENTARY | BRIAN MCGRORY

Washington Post’s pathetic lack of endorsement shows Bezos willing to bow to Trump

Billionaire Jeff Bezos is practicing what has become the gloomy watchword of an anxiety-ridden month: anticipatory obedience. Continue reading →

Health

Sneezing? Eyes itching? Allergy season is getting longer in New England.

As New England winters get shorter amid a changing climate, allergy season is getting longer, medical specialists say. Continue reading →

Sports

patriots

‘Losing is creating all this drama’: The Patriots’ wide receiver room is rife with unrest

Production among the receivers this season is down across the board, and that has led to some grumbling. Continue reading →

bruins 4, maple leafs 3 (ot)

Brad Marchand strikes in overtime as Bruins recover to beat rival Maple Leafs

Boston gave up a lead late in regulation, but the Bruins captain scored his first goal of the season to snap their three-game losing streak. Continue reading →

Celtics notebook

Celtics rookie Baylor Scheierman gifted game ball for scoring his first NBA points

Jaylen Brown presented the rookie with the game ball. Brown said it is important to celebrate small moments that can get lost in the shuffle, and he hoped to help Scheierman feel more empowered. Continue reading →

Business
Ideas

IDEAS

I’m rooting for a billionaire from Boston to buy TikTok

Frank McCourt and Project Liberty intend to rebuild social media to give everyday people more control. Continue reading →

IDEAS

They lived together. They died together. One year after Lewiston, those left behind recall a steadfast friendship.

Jason Walker and Mike Deslauriers charged the gunman who killed eight in a bowling alley and 10 in a nearby bar. The families they left behind still struggle with the void of their absence. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Peter Shelley, environmental lawyer who led effort to clean up Boston Harbor’s ‘dirty water,’ dies at 77

Peter Shelley was a night law school student when he interned at the Conservation Law Foundation and joined its battle to prevent oil and gas drilling off the Georges Bank fishing grounds. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

MUSEUMS 2024

‘I knew someday I’d have a museum’: How Barbara Burgo fulfilled her destiny and connected Cape Cod to Cape Verde

The Cape Cod Cape Verdean Museum and Cultural Center bridges geography and generations. Continue reading →

MUSEUMS 2024

100 years of collecting photographs at the MFA

One of the first major museums to do so, it now has more than 18,000 among its holdings. Continue reading →

MUSEUMS 2024

How the canvases hidden in Lynne Drexler’s Monhegan home are changing the game for Maine artists

After she died, friends on the island discovered the extraordinary paintings that Lynne Drexler had hidden away from an earlier life. Continue reading →

Travel

TRAVEL

Give the underdog month a chance. Here’s what to do in November in New England.

Sure, it's colder and darker, but it's also cheaper and less crowded. We’d argue it’s a perfect time to get away before the busy holiday season hits. Here are some ideas. Continue reading →

TRAVEL

It’s a magical place where you hope your flight will be delayed or canceled. Welcome to the happiest airport on earth.

A seven-story indoor waterfall, butterfly garden, climbing wall, and crystal garden are among the highlights at Singapore Changi Airport. Continue reading →

Real Estate

Real Estate

Funeral homes are to die for. And the (eternal) rest is history.

“It almost felt like we were being accepted into the house. And after that, I never felt scared or nervous ever again.” Continue reading →

Real Estate

Mass. renters can get their eviction records sealed

“How long should renters be held responsible for mistakes or misfortunes from years ago?” state Senator Lydia Edwards said. Continue reading →