“So many people could have survived whatever fire struck their home, if they had had early warning of the danger,” a state fire official said.
This station is not for you (unless you work for GE)It’s the only commuter rail station of its kind in the system, dedicated to a single employer.
Is former Bridgewater State president’s retirement package too golden?A fiscal watchdog group is calling for an investigation into Dana Mohler-Faria’s compensation, calling it an insult to taxpayers.
Walsh signs residency requirement, marijuana buffer zone ordinancesThe measures affect the city’s residency requirement for its employees and create a buffer zone between marijuana dispensaries.
What Nancy Reagan planned for her funeralFormer first lady Nancy Reagan will be buried at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, next to her husband.
State Police searched the suspected area where the laser came from, but no suspects were found.
Jessica Alba’s natural product line may not be what it seems The Wall Street Journal reports that independent lab tests found the company’s laundry detergent has a product it claims not to use.
Drug scandal engulfs North Reading DPWAuthorities said many of the drug deals occurred while town employees were on the job, sometimes while operating equipment.
The State Police trooper was struck by a falling tree while assisting the man.
Critic’s notebook
On race, ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ doesn’t speak to our times“Mockingbird’’ simply can’t speak in a voice anywhere near as urgent as those belonging to contemporary black playwrights.
The recall affects 12 types of products, including the company’s Lean Cuisine line.
Susan Teare
A 2015 survey by the National Association of Home Builders revealed that Millennials, who are entering the home-buying market in larger numbers, are driving down home size.
An Irish pub where civility is always on tapKevin Cullen was unaware that there was an Irish pub where, beyond the prohibitions on TV and music, swearing is not allowed.
CHAD FINN | SPORTS MEDIA
Why the relationship between John Farrell, reporter mattersIntegrity, ethics, and professionalism were called into question after the resignation of CSNNE reporter Jessica Moran.
Browns release QB Johnny ManzielThe team cut ties with the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner after two disappointing, drama-filled seasons.
Revenge of the nerd: Bill James responds to Goose GossageAt the Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, the Red Sox analyst dismissed the baseball old-timer’s recent comments.
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The first lady wore a Jason Wu dress to Thursday’s White House dinner for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
The move is part of a strategy to keep Donald Trump from winning next week’s basket of winner-take-all contests.
Trump campaign denies staffer yanked reporter’s arm Donald Trump’s campaign denied the allegations and questioned the credibility of the reporter in a statement and on social media.
Pasta? White bread? Soda? Not at Reebok’s Canton headquartersThe company has banned a litany of bad-for-you food.
MARCELA GARCIA
Donald Trump may be the best thing to happen to LatinosRacial hostility is now out in the open, the better to face resentment and antagonism head on.
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At debate, Trump rivals choose ‘me first’ over ‘party first’Their individual interests in playing nice got in the way of their collective interest in taking Donald Trump out.
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The Bills have five days to match New England’s offer for the receiver, who will be entering his fifth NFL season in 2016.
A Boston police officer was behind the wheel of a Jeep Wrangler that fatally struck a Milton teen who was on her way to a church program.
Asked if she would support Donald Trump should he become the Republican presidential nominee, US Senator Susan Collins, a Republican from Maine, demurred.
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The average cost of auto insurance in Massachusetts lines up with the national average, according to a recent analysis from Insure.com.
A South African man says his teenage son may have found part of the missing Malaysia Airlines plane.
Ray Dalio’s Bridgewater Associates hired Jon Rubinstein, one of the creators of the iPod, as co-chief executive officer.
This is the time to prune and rake, before you have to worry about trampling delicate shoots.
Terrence Malick’s “Knight of Cups” revisits old themes and obsessions, beautifully and emptily.
The beloved Somerville night spot and restaurant, a boon to global artists and needy neighbors alike, closes its doors Sunday.
Globe investigations and Spotlight reportsA look at high-impact investigations from The Boston Globe, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning report on abuse in the Catholic Church.
Boston Globe coverage and the movie ‘Spotlight’“Spotlight” is based on the stories and the reporters behind the investigation of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.
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Spark Capital’s Mo Koyfman departs as firm targets $370m fifth fundOne of Boston’s most notable venture firms is losing a New York-based investor as it hits the road to raise more cash.
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An Australian lesson in telling the whole Catholic storyThere are salt-of-the-earth folks, who quietly carry out a staggering variety of good works.
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Immersed in the ViewA seaside location sets the tone for a free-flowing master bathroom with partitions and angles — but no doors to restrict sightlines.
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