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Billy Baker to Publish Memoir on Maintaining Friendships
Boston Globe reporter Billy Baker is coming out with his first book, “We Need to Hang Out: A Memoir of Making Friends.”
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Linda Henry to Take Reins at Boston Globe as Labor Tensions Simmer
Linda Pizzuti Henry, who has held the title of managing director at the Boston Globe’s parent company for the past seven years, has been named the chief executive, taking the reins of the company just as tensions between employees and management appear to be at a boiling point. Henry is the wife of John Henry, the owner of the...
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Here's What the Front Pages of Boston's 2 Major Newspapers Looked Like After Biden's Win
Keep it simple. That seemed to be the inspiration behind the front pages for Boston’s two major newspapers the day after Joe Biden was named the projected winner of the 2020 presidential election. The Boston Globe featured a photo of Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris wearing masks on stage in Wilmington, Delaware during their celebration speeches. “Biden, Harris, and…
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Ted Landsmark: Unsung Champion for Social Justice in Boston
Millions of people have seen the iconic 1976 photograph of Ted Landsmark being attacked by anti-busing protesters on Boston City Hall Plaza, but few know him by name and most are unaware of his life as an educator and proponent of equal rights in Boston and beyond. While Landsmark concedes he will be forever associated with the Pulitzer Prize-winning photo,...
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No More Middle Seat? A Travel Writer's Post-Pandemic Wishlist
Sue O’Connell sat down with Boston Globe travel writer and columnist Christopher Muther to talk about changes we could see in future of flying.
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Court Weighs Whether Boston Marathon Bomber Got a Fair Trial
Court weighs whether Boston Marathon bomber got a fair trial
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Boston Children's Theatre Closing Amid Misconduct Allegations
The Boston’s Children’s Theatre has canceled its classes and will close before its holiday performances, after its director’s resignation amidst misconduct charges. The theater group filed for bankruptcy Wednesday night, according to The Boston Globe.
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Poll: Baker Most Popular Governor in Nation; Warren Approval Rating Drops
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker is the most popular governor in the nation, while Senator Elizabeth Warren’s approval ratings have dropped according to a new poll shared with the Boston Globe.
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Congressmen Seth Moulton, Joe Kennedy Speak Out on Partial Government Shutdown
With no signs of compromise on either side of the isle, the partial government shutdown entered day 24 on Monday. Two Massachusetts members of Congress say given the bipartisan support in Congress on immigration issues, it’s really about President Donald Trump who won’t take “yes” for an answer.
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Mass. Rep. Accused of Groping Incoming Lawmaker
House Speaker Robert DeLeo is forming a special committee to investigate claims of inappropriate conduct against Rep. from Dedham
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Popular ‘Monumental Cupcakes' Has Closed
In this edition of Restaurant Roundup, a closed cupcake spot and a gluten-free bakery is opening.
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Insurer Asks Court to Divide Money After NH Crash That Killed 7
An insurer for a trucking company involved in a crash that killed seven motorcyclists is asking a judge to divide liability payments among victims and their families. The Boston Globe reports that Pilgrim Insurance Co. filed suit in federal court Friday asking a judge to divide its $1 million policy for Westfield Transport.
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MBTA Red Line Weekend Closures Come Start, Part of Accelerated Improvement Plan
Public transit commuters who depend on the MBTA Red Line may have their service disrupted on weekends for the next month as crews will shut down service from Broadway to Kendall/MIT for maintenance. The T announced weekend closings will begin Friday and end on Dec. 15, with the exception of Thanksgiving weekend. Normal services will resume on Monday’s.
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In Dunkin's Coffee Lab, Taste Testers Slurp, Sniff and Spit the Brew — a Lot
It takes a lot of work to maintain the familiar flavor Dunkin’ lovers have come to expect from their coffee. The beans, from Latin America, go through an intricate — and noisy — process called “cupping,” where taste testers slurp up and sniff black coffee to guarantee the taste.
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MBTA Announces Red Line Weekend Shutdowns Starting Nov. 15
Red Line service between the Broadway and Kendall/MIT stations will be closing on weekends beginning this week, with shuttle buses replacing train service, the MBTA announced. The weekend closings will begin on Nov. 15 and end on Dec. 15, the MBTA said in a statement. Thanksgiving weekend will be the exception to this, with regular train service running from Nov....
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Lt. Colonel Christopher Mason Tapped as Head of Mass. State Police
Gov. Charlie Baker on Wednesday tapped Lt. Col. Christopher Mason as the next colonel and superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, a week after the previous head of the embattled agency stepped retired.
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Iconic Sky Bar Candy Resumes Production After Yearlong Hiatus
The Sky Bar, the multi-flavored chocolate bar divided into four sections, is back on the market after a yearlong hiatus. The Boston Globe reports that production of the confection has resumed at a suburban gourmet shop less than a year after the owner bought rights to the brand in an online auction.
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‘Take a Slow Ride Home': MSP Officers Told Troopers to Skip Overtime Shifts, Report Says
A former Massachusetts State Police trooper alleges in newly-unsealed court filings that supervisors at the embattled department regularly ordered troopers to skip overtime shifts they were paid for, the Boston Globe reports. The filing by the attorney for Daren DeJong — one of the troopers implicated in an overtime abuse scandal — alleges that supervisors told troopers to “run silent,...
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Massachusetts General Hospital Settles With Doctor in Wrongful Termination Lawsuit
A lawyer for an orthopedic surgeon says Massachusetts General Hospital has agreed to pay $13 million to settle a wrongful termination lawsuit. The Boston Globe reports Dr. Dennis Burke’s lawyer disclosed the settlement terms Thursday, which included offering Burke his job back and naming a hospital safety initiative after him.
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Head of Mass. State Police, Col. Kerry Gilpin, Announces Retirement From Embattled Agency
Col. Kerry Gilpin, head of the Massachusetts State Police, is stepping down as leader of the embattled agency. The agency said in a statment on Wednesday that Gilpin’s retirement would take effect on Nov. 15.