24 Sep, 2026

3 beautiful hikes on the North Shore

Travel Explore these three hikes recommended by Mass Audobon. The Rockery Trail at Mass Audobon Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfield. Ipswich Wildlife Sanctuary The North Shore is an excellent place for hiking due to its variety of habitats, said Carole McCauley, regional director of Mass Audobon North Shore. “There’s traditional New England forest land,” […]

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Fueled by the memory of his late brother, Thomas Castellanos has blossomed into a star for BC

College Sports Thomas Castellanos leads all FBS quarterbacks in the nation in rushing with 628 yards. By Trevor Hass, The Boston Globe October 27, 2023 | 9:30 AM Two days after Christmas in 2021, right before he ventured to college, Thomas Castellanos tragically lost his oldest brother, Akeem Jones. Castellanos, the eighth of 11 children […]

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What experts are predicting for Sunday’s Patriots-Dolphins game

Patriots The Patriots’ upset over the Bills last week has a few people thinking they could upset the Dolphins, who are nearly double-digit favorites. Tua Tagovailoa and Mac Jones face off for the fifth time in their NFL careers on Sunday. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) COMMENTARY If they win Sunday, Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline gets a […]

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Boston City Council At-Large Race: Henry Santana

Politics “I am determined to use my voice and my platform to advocate for policies that promote equity, justice, and opportunity, and to working collaboratively with everyone to build a stronger, more resilient city.” Henry Santana. Henry Santana, 28, is originally from the Dominican Republic, but grew up in Mission Hill. Santana formerly worked as […]

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A Colorado company settled a suit for $23,500. It tried to pay with loose coins.

National News The loose collection of pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters apparently weighed more than 6,500 pounds. By Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post October 27, 2023 | 8:52 AM A Colorado welding company agreed in July to pay $23,500 to settle a lawsuit that a subcontractor had filed against it. And JMF Enterprises did pay – […]

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2 takeaways as Bruins blow a 3-1 lead and lose to Ducks in overtime

Bruins The Bruins’ first loss of the season came in a game they should’ve won. Linus Ullmark gave up four goals in the Bruins’ loss to the Ducks on Thursday. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff When the Boston Bruins needed a timely clear, they couldn’t get it. Even with Patrick Brown’s penalty late in the third […]

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Biden will face a primary bid from Rep. Dean Phillips, who says Democrats need to focus on future

Politics While Phillips is highly unlikely to beat Biden, a run would offer a symbolic challenge to national Democrats trying to project the idea that there is no reason to doubt the president’s electability. Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., speaks with reporters after a Democratic caucus meeting on Capitol Hill, Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in Washington. […]

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Israel strikes the outskirts of Gaza City during a second ground raid in as many days

World News The airstrikes have flattened entire neighborhoods, causing a level of death and destruction unseen in the last four wars between Israel and Hamas. Palestinians inspect the rubble of destroyed buildings following Israeli airstrikes on the town of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. AP Photo/Mohammed Dahman By WAFAA SHURAFA and […]

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Amid massive search for mass killing suspect, Maine residents remain behind locked doors

Local News Police are searching for U.S. Army Reservist Robert Card, 40, who is wanted in the shooting deaths of 18 people at a bowling alley and a bar in nearby Lewiston. At least 13 others were wounded in the rampage. Law enforcement officials gather in the road leading to the Bowdoin, Maine home of […]

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Before election day, Boston’s City Council candidates told us their opinions on the city’s most pressing issues

Local News The general election is coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Boston City Council could have many fresh faces after the upcoming general election. Boston’s general municipal election is coming up on Nov. 7, and City Council is guaranteed to have a few new faces. Since the last time voters weighed in on City […]

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