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Arts

In Northampton, artists’ feud over Mayflower print leads to fallout after biennial is canceled

When members of the arts council logged into a meeting in late September, few could have imagined a retired librarian’s artwork was about to torpedo their upcoming biennial, a popular juried show at the local library. Continue reading →

Politics

3 a.m. negotiations and an affogato: Inside John Kerry’s deal making at the Glasgow climate conference

The former secretary of state, presidential nominee and longtime Massachusetts senator had emerged from his short-lived retirement from government, and his time at the COP26 summit would be a chance to finish what he started when he helped draw up the Paris Climate Agreement. Continue reading →

Politics

Boston’s first gentleman is also a first

Meet Conor Pewarski, spouse of Mayor Michelle Wu. He is her staunchest supporter and the first gentleman of Boston, a ceremonial title that he doesn’t think he needs but that greatly amuses his friends. Continue reading →

Health

Hospitals are busier than ever — but not because of COVID

Health care workers are struggling to treat high numbers of patients who delayed care during the pandemic and are arriving sicker than before. Continue reading →

Retail

Death, disrupted: How the Boston-based ‘Warby Parker of caskets’ aims to upend the funeral business

Titan Casket sells caskets direct to consumers, cutting out funeral home middlemen and saving people hundreds of dollars to bury their loved ones. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

A family put up their Christmas lights in early November. They now face fines from ‘Grinch’ HOA.

In an effort to make this holiday season the best one yet for his family of five, Michael Moffa vowed to have their Christmas lights professionally installed and not miss out like they had the past two years. Continue reading →

Politics

As Biden’s big bill advances, so does Pelosi’s big legacy

The grind of legislating, treacherous for some, a sport for others, and often unsuccessful in the slow-moving Congress, is where Pelosi resides, exerting relentless drive to advance Biden’s roughly $2 trillion package Friday through the House, sending it now to the Senate. Continue reading →

Nation

Conflict over abortion laws won’t abate if Roe v. Wade falls

No matter how the current conservative-dominated court handles pending high-profile abortion cases — perhaps weakening Roe, perhaps gutting it completely — there will be no monolithic, nationwide change. Fractious state-by-state battles over abortion access will continue. Continue reading →

The World

World

How India’s farmers, organized and well funded, faced down Modi

“It’s the power, it’s the force, it’s the struggle, it’s the sacrifice of more than 700 farmers on these borders which have compelled Mr. Modi to come down to repeal these laws,” said Darshant Pal Singh, one of nine farm protest leaders. Continue reading →

World

US tries to convince Arab allies it isn’t abandoning them

The Biden administration is trying to convince its Arab allies that the United States, despite appearances to the contrary, is not fed up with the region and headed for the doors. Continue reading →

World

Canadian senator dies after being hospitalized for COVID-19

Josée Forest-Niesing, a Canadian senator from Ontario, died shortly after she went home from a hospital where she had been treated for COVID-19, Canadian officials said Saturday. She was 56. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

LETTERS

It’s up to Mass. House now to help bring about mental health parity

Coverage for regular mental health checkups would facilitate the identification of risk and prevent escalation of distress. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Regulators must demand transparency from buy-now, pay-later lenders

A growing industry offers ‘easy’ loans that seem too good to be true — because they often are. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Hard to recall a more frayed social fabric

Those who have managed to retain their sanity in these insane times owe it to future generations to figure out what’s gone wrong. Continue reading →

Metro

Metro

After Wu’s mayoral move, a City Council vacancy could be filled next month

The vacancy will likely be filled in early December by a newly-elected member who was already planning to be sworn-in during the new year: Erin Murphy. Continue reading →

Metro

United Way distributes Thanksgiving dinner kits to feed 18,000 families

From Attleboro to the Merrimack Valley, the United Way gave away enough Thanksgiving meals on Saturday to feed 70,000 people. Continue reading →

Metro

Amid outrage over racist and homophobic allegations, Danvers prays for healing

Clergy convened a vigil at the town’s gazebo on the edge of Mill Pond that drew about 80 community members, many of whom have children in the schools, to quietly reflect on the furor that has engulfed this North Shore town. Continue reading →

Sports

Dan Shaughnessy

Bill Belichick is right back to being, well, Bill Belichick, and other thoughts

After five straight wins, you don't hear much of the criticism that the Patriots coach isn't so good without Tom Brady. Continue reading →

Celtics notebook

Pairing Marcus Smart and Dennis Schröder has paid off for Celtics

They have been particularly potent on the defensive end, compiling 100.9 rating that would rank second in the NBA for a team. Continue reading →

ben volin | on football

New-look Patriots are showing impressive camaraderie and ‘2-4 mind-set’

The retooled team has meshed extremely well and the players aren't letting the winning streak go to their heads. Continue reading →

Business
Ideas

IDEAS

All hail the late bloomers

Our society revels in early success. But research into aging and achievement shows that middle age is when creativity really sparks. Continue reading →

IDEAS

In opinion journalism, the hardest words are ‘I was wrong’

A columnist considers when it’s time to correct a bad take. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Mick Rock, sought-after rock photographer, dies at 72

Often called “the man who shot the ’70s,” Mick Rock's photographs captured the rock stars of that flamboyant decade, both in his native England and in New York and he lived the rock lifestyle as he was photographing it, becoming part of the scene inhabited by stars of the day like David Bowie, The Ramones, and others. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Bob Lawton, owner of N.H. arcade that is world’s largest, dies at 90

During his memorial service for Bob Lawton on Wednesday, a 40-year Funspot employee, Gary Vincent said that “(Funspot) was his life. This was like another child to him. And he loved every day that he was here.” Continue reading →

Obituaries

Caroline Todd, half of a mystery-writing duo, dies at 86

Many mystery writers publish under a pen name. Caroline Todd may have been the only one to use two at the same time, one masking the other. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Visual Arts

Center for Netherlandish Art opens at MFA this weekend

The new study center probes difficult histories and establishes the museum as a hub of research, innovation, and thought. “We’re trying to shake things up,” said Christopher Atkins, the center’s director. “That’s the goal — to tell a new history of the material and introduce people to new concepts.” Continue reading →

CRITIC'S NOTEBOOK

How I learned to stop worrying and love the theater (again)

A year ago at this time, I wasn’t certain when, or if, I’d ever feel comfortable sitting in a crowded theater again to watch a live performance. This is a problem when that’s part of your job description. Continue reading →

MATTHEW GILBERT

‘My favorite malignants’: A list of 15 of TV’s best worst people

They excel at being terrible: Here are 15 of our favorite misery-makers, master manipulators, and evil-doers from the last 20 years of series television. Continue reading →

Travel

TRAVEL

Spread some holiday cheer with these made in New England gifts

This year, we want comfort, schmaltz, and all the trimmings. And while we're at it, let’s wrap up some thoughtful gifts that are made here at home. These are a few fun things that showed up on our radar this year. Continue reading →

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

Your opportunity to stay in a tiny house is about to get a lot bigger

Getaway House will soon double its number of tiny homes to rent in New England — and across the country. Continue reading →

Real Estate