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Rapper Michael L. Bivins starts basketball league at Roxbury Y

The Michael L. Bivins 13 and Under Basketball League kicked off a 10-week tournament Saturday with the rap star in attendance.

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Roxbury man arraigned on weapons charges in connection with Back Bay shooting

Jamall Smith of Roxbury arrested Friday with the help of Brockton police and was later arraigned on weapons charges in Boston Municipal Court, authorities said.

Rapper Michael L. Bivins starts basketball league at Roxbury Y

The Michael L. Bivins 13 and Under Basketball League kicked off a 10-week tournament Saturday with the rap star in attendance.

Everett man fatally shot in fight outside hookah bar

The man was leaving the Karma Lounge in Everett with a woman just after 1 a.m. when a “physical altercation occurred between the couple and several individuals,” leading to gunshots.

BU celebrates raising $1.85b over seven years
Boston University celebrated the fund-raising achievement on Saturday with a celebration at Agganis Arena.

New rule shifts development in Maine’s prized North Woods
A state rule change that took effect this summer could open as much as 1 million acres of the North Woods and Maine’s other unincorporated territories to new development.

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MIT president Rafael Reif is suddenly at the center of a storm

New rule shifts development in Maine’s prized North Woods

Woman who mistakenly signed up for half-marathon in Worcester, England, ends up running 13 miles by herself in Worcester, Mass.

The Irish pub, a hallmark of Boston culture, begins to fade away

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Harvard Graduate Students Union threatens strike

The students said they could soon walk off their campus teaching and research jobs if negotiators for the Ivy League institution don’t budge on issues of pay, benefits, and protections for discrimination and harassment.

MIT president Rafael Reif is suddenly at the center of a storm

In the wake of revelations about the university’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein, some students and faculty have called for Reif’s resignation. His supporters say no one is better equipped to help reform the institute.

Boston voters could elect most diverse City Council ever

From Mattapan to the Back Bay, voters in Tuesday’s preliminary election will be advancing a slew of finalists for City Council.

Lottery

Lottery results from Saturday drawings

State to review Boston Public Schools

The reviews examine leadership, governance, curriculum, instruction, assessment, human resources, professional development, student support, and finances.

Chelsea man arrested in connection to fatal stabbing in East Boston

Raul Gutierrez-Rosales, 22, was arrested on a murder warrant at his residence Friday night, Boston police said.

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Our hopes, and burdens, on the young

Young climate change activists are annoyed that those who have finally woken up now look to them for hope.

Truck crashes through front door of Scituate bank

The truck plowed into MountainOne Bank just before noon Saturday, sending one person to the hospital.

OBITUARIES

Suzanne Whang, former host of ‘House Hunters,’ dies

Robert Boyd, journalist who shared Pulitzer for uncovering Eagleton’s shock therapy, dies at 91

Martin Trust, apparel industry entrepreneur and philanthropist, dies at 84

Luigi Colani, designer of fanciful and futuristic objects, dies at 91

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Sailing to gold, no matter the obstacle

Cohasset’s Jay Nothnagle, 43, a 15-sport Special Olympian elected to the Special Olympics Hall of Fame five years ago, loves competing on the water most of all.

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Should Massachusetts judges should be subject to reappointment every seven years?

Read two views and vote in our online poll.

It’s time to pick your pleasure at local farms

Call it agrotourism or agritainment, farms have enhanced and expanded the experience way beyond just filling a bag with fruit.

North Reading’s Kat Hassapis is all business in Bentley net

A hamstring injury curtailed her sophomore season, but she is off to a soaring start for the Falcons this fall.

Framingham’s selectmen say they will help transition to city
Opponents, meanwhile, are seeking a recount of Tuesday’s vote changing the government structure.

Some neighborly advice for first-time homeowners
Pat yourself on the back for surviving the open houses and bidding wars, and having enough income to afford a place in the ’burbs. Now what?

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Former Bentley QB Danny Guadagnoli now surveys commercial real estate field

Gardening lessons, free fitness, and marker holders

What’s happening west of Boston

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Five elderly siblings reunited in Peabody

“We started our lives together and we are so lucky to be ending our lives together,” said Mary Cena, 92.

Once an immigrant, now she helps others

Once an immigrant, Saska Icitovic of Lynn now helps others who fled oppression in their native lands.

Openings, closings, and more in the south suburbs

Comings and goings of businesses and other organizations in the suburbs south of Boston.

The Informer: An accessibility award, a New Year’s celebration, and dog licenses

Comings and goings of businesses and other organizations in the suburbs west of Boston.


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  3. MIT president Rafael Reif is suddenly at the center of a storm
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  5. With Antonio Brown gone, Patriots fans can now enjoy football guilt-free
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