What’s it like to live in Salem in October? It’s a real-life ‘Halloweentown’
Salem residents describe the city as a living museum during high tourism season — and they are sometimes the exhibit.
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Maine’s ‘Trump before Trump’ could be New England’s first GOP House member in 8 years. But the real Trump might get in the way.
Former Maine governor Paul Lepage has tied his brand to Trump. That might cost him the election in New England's only competitive House seat.
H Mart drops its first cookbook
The Korean supermarket chain’s debut title guides readers through ingredients, techniques, and classic recipes.
Their long and winding road from Harvard
She worked on democratic campaigns on the East Coast while he built a career in investment banking in the US and London.
Alfalfa Farm 2.0: Winery, Brewery, Distillery, and Cafe
Once a dairy farm, the sprawling North Shore property has been reimagined as an agri-tourism destination.
Many voters believe Mass. has become a worse place to live, Suffolk/Globe poll finds. They want to reelect Healey anyway.
Governor Maura Healey appears primed to roll to reelection against her Republican challenger, Michael Minogue, leading a group of Democratic incumbent statewide officials enjoying commanding leads over their lesser-known challengers, a Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll found.
Mass. voters split on ditching party primaries, single-family home ballot question, Suffolk/Globe poll shows
Nearly 47 percent of the 500 voters surveyed said they supported Question 3, slightly more than the 41 percent who said they who planned to vote against what’s been the most expensive measure among the nine on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Your new favorite egg skillet
With its snug interior, sloped sides, and pre-seasoned finish, Field Company’s No. 5 pan is ideal for scrambles and omelets.
See every question and answer from the Suffolk/Globe election poll
See every question and answer in the Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll ahead of the November election.
Charming Lovestruck Books revamped its cafe and it’s even more appealing
The Harvard Square bookshop, packed with volumes on romance, now serves cocktails.
Russian missile and drone blitz kills 4 in Ukraine as Zelensky seeks help in Norway
Officials say Russia has launched another missile and drone attack on Ukraine and that at least four people have been killed.
Can an old mill transformed into an artists’ hub offer ideas for Boston’s empty lab space?
“Arts is infrastructure, and the infrastructure of the arts creates a huge economic benefit to cities,” Everett Abitbol said of 50 Sims, a former textile manufacturing site now home to a mix of artists, small business, and job training programs.
Here’s how the Bruins’ top prospects are doing early in their seasons
Following weekend play, Simon Zajicek was 1-2-0 and Jiri Patera 1-3-0, their records in part reflecting AHL Providence’s early struggles to score.
High school sports photo gallery: Student photographers pulling in the same direction
This week's photo gallery features more than 80 pictures from more than 35 students in high schools around Massachusetts.
Today in history: MacArthur returns to the Philippines
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 20, the 293rd day of 2026. There are 72 days left in the year.
Vote no on Question 8 to keep marijuana sales legal
Using cannabis poses real health risks. But prohibition isn’t the answer.
There’s a scientific reason leaf peeping feels so good
A psychophysiologist explains why fall colors really do help our minds
A 13-0-1 start paints a clear picture for senior captain-led Marshfield boys’ soccer team
Under the guidance of their former middle school art teacher, the Rams are playing beautifully, having already doubled their win total from last season.
Globe Top 20 boys’ soccer poll: A mid-October re-start for risers
Lots of movement in the Top 10 this week, with unbeaten Marshfield moving into the top five for the first time.
The backlash against autism comes from both sides
From fears of overdiagnosis in Britain to Trump and RFK Jr.’s autism panic in the United States, a growing backlash threatens neurodiversity and the rights of autistic people.
AI and job preparation loom large in the revamp of Roxbury Community College
Jonathan Jefferson led a fix of the school’s finances. But his ambitions don’t end there.
OK, doomer
Trump can’t steal the midterms. ICE can’t be at the polls. A rogue clerk won’t tip the House. Our elections run smoothly — and this November’s will, too.
Eastern Mass. boys’ soccer: Players of the Week, Oct. 12-18
Standouts from Melrose, Archbishop Williams, Oliver Ames, Concord-Carlisle, and Winthrop make this week's rundown.
The Browns in first place? The Rams stink? Several NFL teams are operating in the twilight zone, and other Week 6 thoughts.
Also, the Chargers to 0-6 with Sunday’s 22-6 loss to the Chiefs that may cost offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel his job during the upcoming bye week.
Corey Kiner gets his chance and runs with it, and other snap-count observations from Patriots-Jets
Coach Mike Vrabel said the staff decided to give the ball to Kiner down the stretch because it wanted to ride “the hot hand.”
Alberta voters reject a move toward independence in referendum backing Canadian unity
Voters in Canada’s oil-rich province of Alberta have rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence.
Cutting GLP-1 access will backfire
While decreasing healthcare costs is an essential goal, it is important that long-term health impacts are taken into consideration before making budget cuts.
Oct. 7 opinion pieces failed to reflect Jewish grief
The Globe Opinion section failed to reflect Jewish grief about the Hamas attack on Israel three years ago.
An all-party primary won’t cure what ails Mass. elections
Two readers say the real fixes lie elsewhere, from transparency to ranked-choice voting.
Brock Purdy and the 49ers hold on to beat the Commanders
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was sacked by Keion White and Ogbo Okoronkwo on the final play of the game to send the 49ers to a 6-0 start.
After years of backlash, Apu returns to ‘The Simpsons’ with a South Asian voice
He and his wife, Manjula, were back with a meaty plotline — and the voices of actual Indian American actors: Sunil Malhotra, a veteran voice-over artist, and Janina Gavankar (“The Morning Show”).
Gimmick or giveback? Even some Trump supporters don’t expect to get $5,000 checks after midterms.
The offering of government checks has become a go-to tactic for President Trump when he faces a political jam.
How does your school rank? Search US News & World Report’s elementary and middle school rankings.
Schools in Cambridge and Lexington dominated the top slots in US News & World Report’s latest rankings of the best public elementary and middle schools in Massachusetts.
One dead in Chicopee apartment fire, officials say
The Red Cross is assisting other residents displaced by the fire Monday night.
Angel Reese has 30 points, 16 rebounds as Dream beat Valkyries to even WNBA Finals at 1-1
Reese became the third player with at least 30 points and 15 rebounds in a Finals game, joining Jonquel Jones for Connecticut in 2019 and Breanna Stewart for Seattle in 2020.
Rays win Game 6 to clinch AL pennant, will meet Brewers in World Series
Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz each homered for the Rays, while Freddy Peralta threw 5 1/3 strong innings in the victory.
With low numbers, Lexington football forfeits its next two games against Winchester and Arlington
"This has been a hard day," said Lexington AD Naomi Martin.
Russian satellite makes a menacing approach to another craft in orbit
Over the weekend, a mysterious Russian satellite moved threateningly close to a US commercial radar satellite that provides imagery to the Ukrainian military.
Kennedy’s vaccine plan could cause a surge in hepatitis B, study finds
Ending routine vaccination for hepatitis B at birth, as the health secretary has recommended, would increase the number of chronic infections by as much as 83%, researchers reported.
Two Brockton brothers sentenced for staged robbery at bank where one worked
Jenel Flounoury, 30, and Justin Flounoury, 34, were sentenced to four months in prison and three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay a joint restitution of nearly $200,000.
Patriots fan celebrates 100th birthday, still has not missed a game in 57 years as a season ticket holder
The World War II Navy veteran has never, ever missed a game in all 57 years of being a season ticket holder, according to the statement.
Apu returns to ‘The Simpsons’ with a new voice actor
Fans of "The Simpsons" were caught by surprise by Sunday's episode when a familiar animated face returned to Springfield. It was Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, the former owner of the Kwik-E-Mart.
Sunapee Harbor in N.H. sees two oils spills in less than a week
Sunapee Fire Department contained an oil spill at the harbor Monday, days after another oil spill in a separate area.
Michael McCormack used home-course advantage to lead Xaverian golf to another Division 1 South crown
The Hawks senior from Easton tied for medalist honors with a 1-over 71 at Thorny Lea GC, while the Hawks won the team title by seven shots.
University of North Carolina reaches deal with Trump administration to keep federal funding
The agreement made UNC the latest school to align itself formally with the Trump administration's vision for higher education.
Two pulled from car that struck home in Jamaica Plain
Police said they found the vehicle, "hanging over a wall," Monday afternoon.
Richard Riehle, dependable TV and film character actor who was in ‘Glory and ‘Office Space,’ dies
Richard Riehle, an actor in TV and film who often played authority figures but was equally skilled at comedy, notably playing a sad-sack product manager in “Office Space,” has died. He was 78.
Pushing back at critics, Wu pledges again to make Boston Public Schools the nation’s best
Wu first introduced the ambitious goal in her inaugural State of the Schools address last year.
France’s far right seizes the moment as rioting stuns the country
Sunday was a day of mourning, shock and finger-pointing in France. For the National Rally, which bills itself as the party of law and order as well as an advocate for expelling immigrants in the country illegally, Sunday was also a day of political opportunity.
Florida is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll followed by Duke, Illinois
The Gators have four players from their national championship team from two seasons ago.
Man stabbed after alleged road rage incident in Newton, police say
The man was taken to a Boston hospital for treatment of his injuries Monday afternoon.
Historic hanging boulder crashes down at Polar Caves Park in New Hampshire
“We are incredibly grateful that no one was injured in the incident,” park officials wrote on social media.
That huge Republican cash edge? It’s in Senate races, not House races.
In the seven Senate races that the Cook Political Report rated as toss-ups, Republicans are outspending Democrats on advertising by $947 million to $625 million.
Black unemployment hints at a job market in worse shape than it seems
Black professionals across the country have faced a triple whammy in the labor market in recent years.
Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov ‘disappointed’ with being benched by coach Marco Sturm but ready to put it behind him
Sturm said Zadorov needed to be better disciplined after he took a four-minute double minor (elbowing, roughing) at the end of the second period Friday with Boston trailing in Anaheim.
Abington woman pleads not guilty to charge she physically abused her 2-month-old baby
Jillian Timmons was indicted Oct. 1 on a felony charge of assault and battery on a child causing serious bodily injury, court records show.
Supreme Court to hear new case on race and school admissions
A group of mostly Asian American parents sued the school system in Montgomery County in Maryland after it changed its admissions criteria, saying that the new rules unconstitutionally discriminated against Asian American students.
New England likely to avoid major impacts from developing nor’easter, but it will get windy
Winds will be strongest on the Cape and Islands and extend primarily from Boston to Providence. Gusts may reach 40 to 45 mph by Tuesday afternoon and evening.
Coach Mike Vrabel says the Patriots will ‘have to stay pretty fluid’ with injuries mounting, especially to offensive line
The Patriots have put together a three-game winning streak despite the injuries.
Canada deploys 50 investigators to probe military base fire that killed 4 soldiers
General Wade Rutland said Sunday that military officials knew about the fire for hours but believed it was contained and allowed training to continue before winds suddenly shifted.
River Run Bancorp’s incoming CEO Sujata Yadav is keeping it local
Subsidiaries Newburyport Bank, Pentucket Bank, and Rollstone Bank & Trust will keep their independence.
Patriots place wide receiver Romeo Doubs (shoulder) on injured reserve
Doubs will be sidelined for at least four games, including the one Thursday night against the Bears in Chicago.
In its forever war on rats, New York enlists a killing machine
New York City has been waging war on rats for ages, and the humans certainly have the technological advantage, but it's unclear if the number of rats is actually declining.
Supreme Court to hear case on race in middle school admissions
The case involves admissions to four selective middle schools in Montgomery County, Maryland, a diverse suburb of Washington, D.C.
Trump is pushing Ukraine to surrender to Russia, Zelensky says
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he didn't want to believe that Washington wanted an end to the war at Ukraine's expense. "But that's how it looks," he added.
Alberta voting on its future in Canada, with its leader caught in the middle
The vote Monday will not lead directly to secession, but if it passes, it will put the province that much closer to a future some embrace and others fear.
Houthi rebels strike Yemen’s government forces, killing at least 53
The strike at a military camp was one of the deadliest attacks since a resurgence in fighting this summer.
Kayem recalls 1.5 million pounds of meat products, including Fenway Franks
The products were stored in a warehouse where the cooling system malfunctioned, according to the company.
From France to Albania, social unrest turns Europe’s streets into forums of anger
Cities have turned into platforms of protest as several top EU economies, including France, Italy, and Spain, approach pivotal elections, while far-right parties have made electoral gains in Germany and could do so elsewhere.
Massachusetts delegation requests federal inspection of Burlington ICE field office
“Congress and the public deserve immediate transparency about ICE’s practices, and the secretive use of this Massachusetts building as an unmonitored detention site,” the lawmakers wrote to the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General.
Police say a shooting in Columbus, Ohio, was not an attack on a mosque, but was nearby
Neither the police, the ATF, neighborhood officials nor the mosque immediately responded to phone messages seeking further information.
Gangs in Haiti target foreign troops in the biggest attack since a new force began operations
The armed forces of El Salvador said four aviation technicians were returning to camp when their armored vehicle was attacked with explosives and set on fire.
Eliminating pot sales in Mass. would set ‘dangerous precedent,’ says ex-NFL star Ricky Williams
Ricky Williams urged voters to vote “no” on Question 8, reflecting on how he uses cannabis to help with social anxiety and how other athletes use it to cope.
Concord kindergarten teacher alleges principal used AI to fire her
The Sept. 28 lawsuit pits various AI platforms and their reliability against one another.
Could AI and robotics help fill Cambridge’s empty offices?
Cambridge's increase in occupied office space this quarter was driven mostly by AI-related companies leasing and by the recapture of some previously occupied space.
Roxy’s Arcade in Cambridge to close until further notice after employee allegedly misappropriated funds, owner says
"The missing funds and unpaid bills have put our small business under enormous financial strain,” the owner wrote on Instagram.
Justice Department charges more than 2 dozen in California sweep targeting alleged noncitizen voters
The arrests are part of a Trump administration effort to root out noncitizen voting ahead of next month’s midterm elections, even though data shows that the problem is incredibly rare.
Healey has an ‘oversight problem,’ but Minogue has Trump and a running mate’s crash
The governor’s record on oversight deserves scrutiny. But a troubled GOP ticket is making it harder for Republicans to capitalize on her missteps.
The Celtics believe they have a good team, but will it be good enough to compete with the elite of the Eastern Conference?
Tuesday’s afternoon opener at Detroit will be the first opportunity for the Celtics to unleash a roster brimming with potential, depth, and the ability to defend tenaciously.
The Globe hit the streets asking people what is wrong with America. This is what they said.
This journey of exploration on what troubles people ranges from the homeless to the driver of a 1915 Rolls Royce in mint condition. This is not a poll, just conversations.
Casinos argue allowing ‘historical horse racing’ machines at tracks will cut into their business
State tax revenue from casinos could drop by up to $73 million per year, the operators said.
Red Sox lose key executive to another club for the second year in a row
The Athletics hired Taylor Smith as president of baseball operations, subtracting another assistant general manager from Craig Breslow’s front office.
Mass. GOP’s nominee for governor distances himself from Shawn Oliver, as new details emerge about running mate’s drunken driving arrest
Shawn Oliver, who suspended his campaign after his weekend arrest, was released on personal recognizance Monday after his court appearance.
Supreme Court agrees to review a Reconstruction-era ban on distilling spirits in private homes
Plaintiffs challenging the prohibition on home distilling claim the 1868 law is an antiquated relic of Reconstruction-era politics.
The GOP counts on farmers’ votes. As a costly harvest season raises concerns, Trump heads to Kansas.
The economic strain is becoming a growing political concern for Republicans in states they have long dominated.
Man facing charges after allegedly breaking into Attleboro middle school, assaulting police
The Rhode Island man is set to be arraigned Monday in Attleboro District Court.
Dana-Farber, Beth Israel to begin construction of new $1.68 billion cancer hospital
The groundbreaking marks a new phase in the competition with Mass General Brigham. About 2,400 workers will be hired at the facility over the next four years.
A coral that survives R.I. winters offers clues to saving reefs worldwide
Koty Sharp, director of economic and environmental development at the University of Rhode Island, explained how a breakthrough with northern star coral could help researchers find solutions to coral bleaching
‘I’ve had it’: Boston’s Starbucks exodus leaves crowded cafes and empty storefronts
A wave of closures has left customers crowding into the city center's last outpost while other former shops sit empty.
He resigned amid allegations of sex with a student. Medford missed his past and hired him.
Marching band leader Michael Dampier taught Medford students for 16 months until an anonymous email in February alerted school officials of his past.
High school sports participation data: What do the trends tell us about Massachusetts?
Football participation has dropped in the state but is up nationwide. Girls' wrestling and golf are up big.
FBI agent identifies father of Sandra Birchmore’s fetus
"You could always leave if you wanted to," Birchmore wrote Farwell, according to testimony.
How will the Celtics fare in the East? Who makes the Finals? Our predictions for the 2026-27 NBA season.
The Globe's reporters and columnists weigh in ahead of the start of the season with their picks for the conference championships and the overall title.
Arizona State finally got something right by hiring Dave Hakstol, and other men’s hockey takeaways
Hakstol met up with his new team Thursday before helping the Sun Devils sweep UMass Lowell at Tsongas Center this weekend.
N.H. officials renew request for public assistance in 1982 unsolved murder of Tammy Little
Little, 20, was found murdered in her Portsmouth apartment on Oct. 19, 1982.
Man who died in Stark, N.H. house fire identified; woman injured in stable condition, officials say
Michael Bussiere, 63, of Bow, N.H. died from smoke inhalation and his manner of death ruled accidental, officials said Monday.
Orange Line trains now running faster north of North Station, MBTA says
Orange Line trains running along the line north of North Station can now reach speeds of up to 55 miles per hour.
104-year-old Beverly woman receives brother’s dog tags more than 80 years after he died in WWII
"I just kissed it and held it and cried," Dorothy Stewart said of the ceremonial plaque she received from local veterans officials.
Innovative architecture is a victim of higher ed’s struggles
In better times, ambitious campus buildings helped launch new eras in design. Now the blueprints call for prudence.
Deported R.I. kidney doctor loses appeal in federal court
Dr. Rasha Alawieh, an assistant professor at Brown Medicine, was prevented from returning to the United States from Lebanon after authorities found photos on her cellphone of Hezbollah “fighters and martyrs.”