Today’s news
Weekends with Yankee Celebrates 10 Years on Public TV with New Season
Award-winning series about New England culture, food, and natural beauty returns this spring.

Copley Plaza Hotel's Landmark Status Could Reshape Its Future
Boston Landmarks Commission releases study report, invites public feedback on preserving historic hotel
Memory Expert Nelson Dellis at the COOP
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Recent news
Mar. 5, 2026
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.
Mar. 5, 2026
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.
Mar. 4, 2026
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.
Mar. 4, 2026
Patty Unleashed: 3.4.26
Columnist shares favorite classic rock songs and Irish slang
Mar. 3, 2026
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.
Mar. 3, 2026
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.
Mar. 3, 2026
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.
Feb. 28, 2026
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.
Feb. 28, 2026
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.
Feb. 28, 2026
Carole Ann Lombardo, 83, Passes Away After Cancer Battle
Longtime Onset resident and devoted mother was a pilgrimage to Medjugorje
Feb. 26, 2026
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.
Feb. 26, 2026
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
Feb. 26, 2026
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.
Feb. 26, 2026
MIT Student Shares Metrics for Living a Meaningful Life
Kanna Pichappan reflects on presence, agency, and making the most of 16 waking hours.
Feb. 26, 2026
The Atlantic Trivia: Test Your Knowledge – February 19, 2026
Daily trivia challenges cover IQ trends, geopolitics, and behavioral science
Feb. 25, 2026
San Francisco man charged for repeat Waymo vandalism
Authorities changed Walker Reed Quinn with several incidents since July.
Feb. 25, 2026
Obituary: Salvatore 'Sammy' Vatrano
Beloved Hingham husband, father, and coach dies at 43 after battle with glioblastoma
Feb. 25, 2026
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.
Feb. 25, 2026
Harvard's i-Night Showcases Global Talent and Cultural Diversity
Annual event highlights the growing need for cultural competency in public health
Feb. 25, 2026
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