Monday, January 24, 2022 View web version
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Massachusetts

‘A lot of people are going to miss her’: Wilmington woman mourned following Friday MBTA train crash

Family calls for accountability after learning of issues involving the commuter line's gates. Continue reading →

Politics

‘Like I escaped’: Was losing the best thing that ever happened to Alex Morse?

The wunderkind Holyoke mayor turned failed western Mass. Congressional candidate turned Provincetown manager is only 32. Given his age and obvious ambition (mayor was his first job out of college), many wonder what's next for Morse. Continue reading →

Business

As the child tax credit ends, one family navigates a new, familiar reality

The broad, brief experiment in federal aid for children came to an abrupt end this month, leaving millions of families adrift. Continue reading →

Climate

After months of delays, state approves doubling of solar energy

Permits and initial review complete, hundreds of solar project were ready to go but for one thing: a green light from the state’s utility regulator that would free up funds to subsidize them. Continue reading →

Politics

Biden weighs deploying thousands of troops to Eastern Europe and Baltics

The move would signal a major pivot for the Biden administration, which up until recently was taking a restrained stance on Ukraine, out of fear of provoking Russia into invading. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

In mourning yet again, NYC prepares to honor fallen officer

A city reeling from a recent spate of violence prepared to lay to rest a rookie police officer being hailed as an inspiration to his immigrant community, as investigators sought to make sense of a domestic dispute that left another officer “fighting for his life.” Continue reading →

Politics

Black Democrats in South Carolina giving Biden mixed reviews

Joe Biden’s run for the Democratic presidential nomination was all but declared dead as he headed to the South Carolina primary in late February 2020. Continue reading →

Nation

Litter boxes for students who identify as furries? Not so, says school official.

It started with a comment at a school board meeting, which was later amplified by a Michigan state Republican leader, and culminated with a school superintendent explaining that, no, there were no litter boxes on school grounds for students to use if they identified as furries. Continue reading →

The World

World

Gunfire heard near Burkina Faso president’s home hours after army mutiny

Gunfire rang out late Sunday near the home of Burkina Faso’s embattled President Roch Marc Christian Kabore, raising the specter that a military coup might still be under way after mutinous soldiers seized a military base earlier in the day. Continue reading →

World

US-backed Syrian force battles to regain control of prison for Islamic State suspects

A US-backed force in Syria said Sunday it was still fighting to regain full control of the country’s largest prison for Islamic State suspects, as the extent of the losses in a three-day standoff became clearer. Continue reading →

World

US detains smuggling ship, UK seizes drugs in Mideast waters

The US Navy announced Sunday it seized a boat in the Gulf of Oman carrying fertilizer used to make explosives that was caught last year smuggling weapons to Yemen. The British royal navy said it confiscated 1,041 kilograms (2,295 pounds) of illegal drugs in the same waters. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

A tool to help level the playing field for low-income tenants

The False Claims Act, DOJ’s principal fraud-fighting statute, can be used to back up aggrieved tenants with the strong arm of the federal government. Continue reading →

OPINION

The West End’s lesson for Mayor Wu

In assessing the damage of the West End, it’s important not to view it either as an isolated example or in merely historic terms, confident that we would not make similar mistakes again. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

The Boston Police gang database gets overdue attention

A program plagued by a lack of transparency and accountability demands reform. Continue reading →

Metro

Elections

Secretary of State William Galvin running for reelection as he seeks record eighth term

Galvin, 71, has led the secretary’s office since 1995. The Democrat faces a primary challenge from Tanisha M. Sullivan, a corporate attorney and president of the NAACP’s Boston branch. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

As South Shore Plaza shooting investigation continues, mall workers demand greater safety measures

A 26-year-old man shot at Braintree’s South Shore Plaza Saturday remained hospitalized Sunday as authorities continued their investigation into the violence that led to a chaotic scene at the mall. Continue reading →

Marijuana

Marijuana regulators sidestep stoned driving debate

The Cannabis Control Commission appears to be divided over a proposed crackdown on stoned driving in Massachusetts. Continue reading →

Sports

Sports

Islanders 1980s dynasty star Clark Gillies dies at 67

Mr. Gillies had 319 goals and 378 assists in 958 games over 14 seasons with the Islanders and Buffalo Sabres. Continue reading →

Celtics 116, Wizards 87

Jayson Tatum puts shooting woes behind him with 51 points in Celtics’ rout of Wizards

Tatum led the Celtics with a season-high 51 points, 31 coming in the first half, 10 rebounds and 7 assists in Sunday's 116-87 road win over the Wizards. Continue reading →

Tara Sullivan

Despite a sparkling resumé, Aaron Rodgers should have won more in 17 seasons in Green Bay

As the offense Rodgers directed to such high-scoring exploits in the regular season struggled just to hit double digits against the Rams. Continue reading →

Business

Business

As the child tax credit ends, one family navigates a new, familiar reality

The broad, brief experiment in federal aid for children came to an abrupt end this month, leaving millions of families adrift. Continue reading →

INNOVATION BEAT

Portland payments company is a rare winner in 2022

Unlike most tech companies, Maine-based WEX's stock is up 12 percent in January and 25 percent since hitting bottom in late December. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Willem Jewett helped enact Vermont’s death-with-dignity law; then he needed to use it

To his last days, Mr. Jewett worked to fine-tune Vermont's medically-assisted death statute. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Television

Have an old Colonial on the South Shore in need of renovation? HGTV is casting for a new season

“Houses With History,” an HGTV and High Noon Entertainment series, is looking for homeowners within 30 miles of Plymouth who have an antique or Colonial home in need of some serious renovation. Continue reading →

Names

Bill Hader and Anna Kendrick are reportedly dating

Hader and Kendrick previously starred as siblings in the 2019 Christmas flick "Noelle." Continue reading →

ASK AMY

Mother-in-law’s rant requires apology

Advice from Amy Dickinson. Continue reading →