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Beloved South Deerfield Teacher Susan H. Patterson Dies at 78

Patterson, a longtime reading specialist, is remembered for her warmth, enthusiasm, and deep love of the ocean.

Brent A. Bourbeau, 65, Passes Away in Florence, MA

Bourbeau was a longtime Turners Falls resident who recently moved to Florence and turned his life around.

Co-Creative Center Forced to Vacate Union Street Location

Nonprofit arts hub must relocate after building is sold to new owners with steep rent increase.

Patty Unleashed: 3.4.26

Columnist shares favorite classic rock songs and Irish slang

36 Everyday Safety Tips That Could Save Your Life

Experts share their top street smarts and safety advice for avoiding danger in cities and while traveling.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Parades Across Massachusetts

From Cape Cod to Holyoke, the region offers a variety of festive St. Patrick's Day parades and events.

Boston Man Goes Viral for Washing Clothes in Bathtub

Elie Assi's video of hand-washing his scrubs during a washing machine breakdown has amassed over 11 million views on TikTok.

Lowell's Club Diner owner ready to retire

After over 80 years in business, the iconic diner is up for sale as owner David LeVasseur looks to retire.

FSU Panel Discusses Impact of MLK's Legacy

Faculty and administrators share how Martin Luther King Jr.'s teachings have influenced their careers and personal lives.

Carole Ann Lombardo, 83, Passes Away After Cancer Battle

Longtime Onset resident and devoted mother was a pilgrimage to Medjugorje

Open Sky Appoints New Director Of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

The Worcester-based nonprofit provides a wide range of services for children, adults and families.

JFK Watched as Son Patrick Died in Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber After 39 Hours: Book

Steven Levingston's book 'Twilight of Camelot' focuses on the birth and death of President John F. Kennedy's youngest child with Jackie Kennedy, Patrick Bouvier

Taunton Audiologist to Run Half Marathon for Hearing Loss Awareness

Jon Cade, owner of Somerset Hearing, will participate in the Taunton Half Marathon this Sunday.

MIT Student Shares Metrics for Living a Meaningful Life

Kanna Pichappan reflects on presence, agency, and making the most of 16 waking hours.

The Atlantic Trivia: Test Your Knowledge – February 19, 2026

Daily trivia challenges cover IQ trends, geopolitics, and behavioral science

San Francisco man charged for repeat Waymo vandalism

Authorities changed Walker Reed Quinn with several incidents since July.

Obituary: Salvatore 'Sammy' Vatrano

Beloved Hingham husband, father, and coach dies at 43 after battle with glioblastoma

Longtime Boston Globe Editor Ralph E. Brown III Dies at 81

Brown was a member of First Parish in Hingham and served as vice president of the parish.

Harvard's i-Night Showcases Global Talent and Cultural Diversity

Annual event highlights the growing need for cultural competency in public health

Harvard Chan School's i-Night Showcases Global Student Talent

Annual event celebrates diversity and cultural exchange at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health