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Investigations

For years, the Boston Police kept a secret: the union president was an alleged child molester

Despite 1995 evidence, Patrick Rose kept his badge, worked on child sexual assault cases, and ascended to power in the police union. He went on to allegedly molest five other children. Continue reading →

Coronavirus

A ‘center of gravity’ throughout the pandemic: Meet the woman behind the state’s COVID-19 response

In charge of one of the most ambitious initiatives in state history, Marylou Sudders is one of the most powerful leaders in Massachusetts, yet hardly a household name. Continue reading →

Metro

Black farmers seek to put down new roots in New England

Black farm ownership has always been rare in New England, but the number of farmers of color here appears to be growing. In Vermont, for example, movements from Brattleboro to Lake Champlain have begun attracting and encouraging Black farmers and other farmers of color. Continue reading →

Politics

Trump’s improved performance with Latino voters in 2020 was powered by a surprising source: women

As researchers probe more deeply into Trump’s strong showing with Latino voters in November, the data reveal a surprising finding: Trump’s inroads were powered not so much by men but by Latina and Hispanic women. Continue reading →

Transportation

Biden wants to spend billions on transportation infrastructure. What’s in it for Mass.?

For all of the Commonwealth's well-documented transportation needs and hopes, few of the highest-profile concepts are at the point in the planning process that they could quickly get underway. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

More Black Americans are open to coronavirus vaccine after outreach efforts

Campaigns aimed at Black communities across the US are making headway in the effort to persuade people that the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. Continue reading →

Nation

A Black Army officer held at gunpoint during traffic stop was afraid to get out of his car. ‘You should be,’ police said.

Caron Nazario has filed a lawsuit after he was pulled over by police in a small town in Virginia in December for not having a license plate on his new SUV. Two officers held him a gunpoint, and pepper sprayed, struck, and handcuffed him, the lawsuit says. Continue reading →

The World

World

Harry will attend Philip’s funeral, raising hope royal rift will heal

The visit, Harry’s first since stepping down as a senior royal last year, will force a meeting with his brother, Prince William, and father, Prince Charles, who Harry said in an explosive interview last month were trapped in an unhappy palace life. Continue reading →

World

Reports: Myanmar forces kill 82 in single day in city

Friday’s death toll in Bago was the biggest one-day total for a single city since March 14, when just over 100 people were killed in Yangon, the country’s biggest city. Continue reading →

World

After going ‘free of LGBT,’ a Polish town pays a price

When local councilors adopted a resolution two years ago declaring their small town in southeastern Poland “free of LGBT,” the mayor didn’t see much harm in what appeared to be a symbolic and legally pointless gesture. Today, he’s scrambling to contain the damage. The May 2019 decision has become a costly embarrassment for the town of Krasnik. It has jeopardized millions of dollars in foreign funding and, Mayor Wojciech Wilk said, turned “our town into a synonym for homophobia,” which he insisted was not accurate. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

Boston’s hospitals should put patient trust first

The city’s health care goliaths should bar presidents and CEOs from serving on the boards of drug and health care companies. Continue reading →

OPINION

Supersize the House

435 representatives aren’t nearly enough. Let’s make it 1,500. Continue reading →

OPINION

Mass. should put an end to a shameful immigration program

The Legislature should end the 287(g) program, which empowers ICE to co-opt state and local correctional personnel as immigration agents. Continue reading →

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Metro

Metro

Black farmers seek to put down new roots in New England

Black farm ownership has always been rare in New England, but the number of farmers of color here appears to be growing. In Vermont, for example, movements from Brattleboro to Lake Champlain have begun attracting and encouraging Black farmers and other farmers of color. Continue reading →

Metro

Protesters in Boston and Quincy denounce anti-Asian racism

Four demonstrations organized by different groups unfolded throughout the day, including a rally at Peters Park in the South End that culminated with a march to Chinatown and drew several hundred supporters. Continue reading →

Metro

Grandmother shot and killed in Dorchester

A woman in her mid 70′s was shot and killed near 19 Olney St. in Dorchester just before 6 p.m. Saturday, Boston police said. Continue reading →

Sports

red sox 6, orioles 4 (10 innings)

Red Sox extend win streak to five with extra-inning victory over Orioles

Michael Chavis scored on a wild pitch and Christian Vázquez drove in Alex Verdugo in the top of the 10th inning to cap late-game rally. Continue reading →

JOHN POWERS | On College Hockey

Two years after national title heartbreak, dominant UMass knew how to get it done

The Minutemen were dominated in 2019's championship game, but were dominant in 2021. Continue reading →

Flyers 3, Bruins 2

Flyers come back in the third period to upend Bruins

The Bruins were tied, 2-2, entering the third period on goals by Patrice Bergeron and Jake DeBrusk. . Continue reading →

Business
Ideas

IDEAS

Be wary when Big Tech says it’s defending your privacy

Often, the real goal is to squash the competition. Continue reading →

IDEAS

Bruce Springsteen, Marie Kondo, and the power of subtraction

A new book explores ‘the untapped science of less.’ Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Ramsey Clark, former attorney general and rebel with a cause, dies at 93

Ramsey Clark, who championed civil rights and liberties as attorney general in the Johnson administration, then devoted much of the rest of his life to defending unpopular causes and infamous people, including Saddam Hussein and others accused of war crimes, died Friday at his home in Manhattan, New York. He was 93. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Australian portrait photographer June Newton dies at 97

In 1970, after having moved to Paris with her husband, June Newton started her own career as a photographer under the pseudonym Alice Springs and soon became a well-regarded artist herself focusing on portraits. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Ray Lambert, D-Day survivor, WWII torch bearer, dies at 100

For many years, the diminutive businessman refused to talk about the horrors he had witnessed and experienced overseas. But as Ray Lambert aged and his fellow veterans began passing away, he felt a sacred duty to share his story, and theirs. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

IN THE FAMILY WAY

10 kid-friendly patios for April vacation dining

Burgers, empanadas, fries, and beer for the grown-ups. Continue reading →

TRAVEL

This Mass. beach is one of the best in the world, according to Condé Nast Traveler

Can you guess which one? Continue reading →

FAMILY FUN

Mass Audubon turns nature (and spring vacation week) inside out

Kids ages 5 to 8 can explore nature via Mass Audubon's virtual program. Continue reading →

Travel

TRAVEL

This Mass. beach is one of the best in the world, according to Condé Nast Traveler

Can you guess which one? Continue reading →

TRAVEL

Move over, Austin: These towns are weirder

Seeing America this summer? Put these offbeat burgs on your list. Continue reading →

Real Estate