Alex Seitz-Wald left a national political reporting job at NBC to help edit the Midcoast Villager, a fledgling Maine newspaper. But with critical 2026 congressional races in Maine, he’s having a hard time escaping the national scene.

The Sheraton Boston Hotel in the Back Bay announced its official “Goodnight Moon” suite this month, describing the room as an immersive experience that replicates the setting of the classic children’s book by Margaret Wise Brown. trib.al/UDYHvId

The record 42-day government closure could be coming to an end soon, but the funding freeze continues to undermine millions who depend on federal safety net programs. The Doyon family in New Bedford knows that firsthand.

A building that once housed around 230 students near the University of Massachusetts Amherst is now a pile of rubble and ash, and the university is trying to help those affected.

Ya don’t say… trib.al/qSJeICP

Three New England senators were among the eight Democrats who provided the pivotal votes needed to advance legislation to reopen the government.

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A memorial honoring veterans and families affected by PTSD was unveiled on Sunday at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy campus ahead of Veterans Day.

Northern Lights 🚨 A pair of ejections set to whip by Earth sometime tonight through early Wed. View line extends into Massachusetts, BUT partly cloudy skies expected. We'll see (or not see) what unfolds. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/11/m... #mawx #northernlights #boston @bostonglobe.com

Three New England senators were among the eight Democrats who provided the pivotal votes needed to advance legislation to reopen the government.

The record-breaking government shutdown that has interrupted food benefits under SNAP has left many families hungry. That hardship could be a sign of what's to come.

A couple of spots in Vermont picked up 8" of snow overnight. First time for Fall snow in Burlington in the last 3 years. Season is off to a promising start across the start. #vtwx #mawx #nhwx #boston #snow @bostonglobe.com

‘Very dangerous’: Scandals in NBA, MLB thrust lucrative prop bets into debate over sports wagering www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/11/m...

NEW: Everyone's been asking: what's going into the old Eastside Marketplace in Providence? Whole Foods just signed a 20-year lease for the space, according to public records. Here's what we know: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/11/m...

A federal judge in Maine ordered the release of a woman from Ecuador whose violent arrest by ICE agents in Fitchburg in front of her husband and toddler was captured on a video that went viral.

Sally Kirkland, a one-time model who became a regular on stage, film, and TV, best known for sharing the screen with Paul Newman and Robert Redford in “The Sting” and her Oscar-nominated title role in the 1987 movie “Anna,” has died.

Are Democrats headed for a Tea Party of their own? Today's Starting Point explores.

NEW: Governor Maura Healey said SNAP benefits in Mass are being fully paid out, and that people should “go out and buy the food you need” despite what President Trump says. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/10/m...

State officials said they have received reports of more than 200 wells going dry around the state since July — but reporting is voluntary, which means many more residents could be dealing with water issues the state doesn’t know about.

Brrr. Cold & windy Tuesday. Feels like temp at or below freezing region-wide. Bundle up. Some mountain snow, too ❄️ Wind gusts up to 30mph+ www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/10/m... #mawx #riwx #nhwx #boston @bostonglobe.com

More than 50 suspects have been arrested in Massachusetts as part of Operation Firewall, a State Police investigation targeting the production and sharing of child sex abuse material and child enticement, officials said. trib.al/n4HOQwG

More than 50 suspects have been arrested in Mass. as part of Operation Firewall, a State Police investigation targeting the production and sharing of child sex abuse material and child enticement.

A former Healey aide was a pillar of Springfield — until 18 pounds of cocaine arrived at his state office. Our profile of LaMar Cook: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/10/m...

A blast of the season’s first frigid air was bearing down on much of the US, bringing the prospect of snow to parts of the country, and plunging temperatures in Florida.

The Supreme Court rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.

Could we find a way out of these gloomy early November sunsets? Today's Starting Point explores the biannual debate of daylight saving time.

Patriots-Buccaneers review: Not only did Maye pass his biggest test yet against the Buccaneers — a road game, in unfavorable weather, against a relentless defense — but he changed the conversation. He must be, right now, the favorite for NFL Most Valuable Player. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/09/s...

Zdeno Chara will be back in Canada, where his long, illustrious journey began almost 30 years ago, to be heralded in Toronto as a new inductee of the Hockey Hall of Fame.

A federal appeals court declined on Friday to suspend any orders requiring the Trump administration to fully fund SNAP payments for November. trib.al/xn2N0gn

From strolling through Snowport to riding the Polar Express, here are 64 local events to check out this season, as selected by Globe critics and writers.

The Trump administration said it will fully fund SNAP benefits for November to comply with a federal judge's order. Follow live updates.

Fresh off her reelection victory, Mayor Michelle Wu will travel to Nova Scotia for a three-day trip to meet with local leaders and ceremonially retrieve Boston’s Christmas tree, an annual gift from the Canadian province.

Maine described its HIV outbreak as a significant health concern, but the government shutdown has kept a CDC team from coming to the state's aid.

Maine's Aroostook County, where a fifth of residents get SNAP, overwhelmingly backed Trump last year. But as his administration cites the shutdown to try to cut benefits this month, Aroostook is struggling. Today's @bostonglobe.com Starting Point explains: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/07/n...

Peak fall foliage is coming to a close. Don’t worry, though, this weekend you can still catch some peak colors. Here's where to look.

Cornell University has agreed to pay $60 million and accept the Trump administration’s interpretation of civil rights laws to restore federal funding and end investigations into the school.

NEW: Prospect Medical Holdings and the Rhode Island Attorney General’s office have struck a short-term deal to keep the bankrupt company’s two Rhode Island hospitals operating while a longer-term solution is worked out in bankruptcy court. @bostonglobe.com www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/07/m...

A video is going viral of a man in Fitchburg who appeared to suffer a seizure while holding a baby as immigration authorities tried to detain him.

‘A shadow system.’ How a Harvard media lab allegedly serves as a side door into the US for well-heeled Chinese students.

New: GBH is laying off 15 employees — its fourth round of layoffs this year. Cuts to federal funding continue to hit the public media giant's business hard, as stations across the country grapple with the loss of funds. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/06/b...

“He has run the race. He has kept the faith, especially early on when the faith of others was in short supply. He arrives this weekend at the front door of the Hockey Hall of Fame, ready to savor the desserts of his career.” Good stuff from KPD here: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/07/s...

Is it the Polar Vortex? Not really. We're seeing Arctic air ✅, but coming from cold air dislodged from the tropopause = the Tropopause Polar Vortex. Temps drop 10-30° Sun-Tue from the Northeast to the Gulf Coast. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/06/m... #mawx #boston #polarvortex @bostonglobe.com

Ayah Al-Zubi made history as the youngest person ever elected to the Cambridge City Council, at a time when young leaders on the political left are asserting themselves in positions of power.

Today's Starting Point explores a Trump-voting county in Maine where about 20 percent of residents get SNAP benefits. The gap is too much for food banks to make up.

The FAA‘s unprecedented order to scale back flights nationwide took effect today, leaving some passengers trying to figure out backup travel plans. Follow live updates.

Ed Kochanowski killed a fellow Marine in Vietnam by accident, writes Kevin Cullen. After more than a half-century, he found a family that forgave him.

Sex and art and politics and glamor -- welcome to Italian cinema! Olivia Laing's new novel THE SILVER BOOK is out and our @coryoldweiler.bsky.social gave it a read for us. In print on Sunday in the @bostonglobe.com but you can read it here now. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/04/a...

A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November. Follow live updates. trib.al/yVrCLJn

A hearing officer is recommending that a state disciplinary panel issue a public reprimand for Judge Shelley Joseph, finding she didn’t know about an “escape plan” for a defendant who evaded immigration authorities in her Newton courtroom in 2018.

Older adults don’t need to walk 10,000 steps a day to reap serious health benefits. Taking as few as 3,000 steps daily could be enough to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study from Mass General Brigham.