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Local News Dorothy Stover led the successful effort to loosen the rules allowing anyone, regardless of gender, to go topless at beaches on the island. Jessica Rinaldi / Globe Staff…

Local News A large law enforcement response descended on the university's campus Wednesday after reports of a person with a gun. The airsoft replica weapon that was carried by the…

National News The next drawing will be Saturday night, with the prize expected to be the third-largest in U.S. lottery history. Powerball play slips are seen Friday, Aug. 29, 2025,…

Crime The 18-year-olds were both charged with being an accessory after the fact when an 18-year-old Newton man was wounded in the January shooting. Two 18-year-old men have been cleared…

Food Stay up to date on the best new restaurants, recent openings, and the biggest dining updates across Greater Boston's food scene. A new location of Life Alive Organic Cafe…

Red Sox Boston threw a pair of wild pitches in the first two innings and committed two costly errors in the second. The Guardians' Gabriel Arias heads down the first…

Crime Hank Brennan was paid $566,000, and prosecutors spent more than $850,000 on expert witnesses and other expenses to retry Read. Karen Read listens to testimony during her trial, Friday,…

Red Sox “I told him to envision the ALCS first at bat, that’s what I told him." Roman Anthony is expected to miss at least four weeks due to injury.…

COVID The governor’s new standing order enables pharmacists to administer the boosters to “all eligible persons” without CDC approval. Governor Maura Healey issued an order Wednesday to ensure that people…

Patriots "There's something about being the villain. I loved being on the road sometimes.” Julian Edelman played a key role in several playoff triumphs for the Patriots. Jim Davis /The…