What to say to someone who’s lost a child
Maybe we’re too afraid to say the wrong thing, and silence beats awkwardness. Now’s a good time to talk about it: November is Children’s Grief Awareness Month.
Blind date: ‘Emma is a librarian ... it made it easy to talk about our recent favorite books’
Brendan Emma is a librarian, I thought that was so cool — it made it easy to talk about our recent favorite books. Brendan We talked about family, food (we’re both foodies), and travel. Emma We ...
As one storm shifts, another slides into New England bringing more wet weather
It’s been a long time since Greater Boston saw a rainy day and yesterday brought widespread light to steady rain across the ...
A puppy joins the police force
A heart monitor is found in a crosswalk, strange noises turn out to be falling acorns, and other odd tales from local police ...
How many people were apprehended at N.H.’s northern border? New data answers that question
US Customs and Border Protection is now making data about apprehensions in N.H. public, with debates over immigration brewing ...
An obituary for the classic American roadside inn
A former New Englander is on a mission to document the extinction of the classic motor lodge and preserve the memories of ...
What happens in Las Vegas may have to stay there, but you don’t
LAS VEGAS — Imagine being “this close” to the Sphere, the new concert venue that dominates views of the Las Vegas Strip with its enormous, ever-changing LED screens, and saying no thanks to the ...
As cruise ship business keeps growing, Massport will electrify South Boston port
Massport leaders on Friday are announcing they'll invest $60 million to install two power units at the terminal that will allow ships to stop belching diesel fumes and rely on electric power while ...
Who is Linda McMahon, Trump’s pick for education secretary?
McMahon supports expanding federal Pell grant eligibility beyond college students to those in workforce training programs, like software coding bootcamps.
Red Sox deserve no benefit of the doubt with their Juan Soto pursuit, and other thoughts
Until 2018, the Red Sox had a top-three payroll. They were in almost all conversations for top talent, and stars were happy ...
Jarren Duran was undoubtedly the 2024 Red Sox' MVP, but what’s next for this excitable talent?
The outfielder's 2024 campaign was an on-field revelation, but figuring out what it means for his future is tough to answer.
Removing consumer protections from BlueHub mortgages was the wrong move
For homeowners facing foreclosure, BlueHub Capital offers a unique model for staving off foreclosure. The nonprofit lets ...