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Republican Gov. Charlie Baker speaks to supporters during an election night rally celebrating his reelection, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Boston. (Winslow Townson/AP)

Nov 16, 2018

Gov. Baker Open To Fee Hike To Boost State CPA Match

Almost two decades since the passage of the Community Preservation Act, about half of the communities in Massachusetts have opted into the program.

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Mookie Betts waves to the crowd. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Mookie Betts Wins AL MVP Award

Boston's Mookie Betts and Milwaukee's Christian Yelich were runaway winners of the Most Valuable Player awards after the 26-year-old outfielders each led their teams to first-place finishes with dominant seasons...

Nov 16, 2018

The main entrance of Reading Memorial High School (Wikipedia, Creative Commons)

Responding To Hate Speech In Schools May Require A Change In Culture

Many teachers and administrators feel that the best way to tackle rising racism and bias is not only to engage in open dialogue but examine inequities in the schools themselves.

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03:43Nov 16, 2018

Parent Melanie McLaughlin helps her daughter Grace with a writing assignment before leaving for school. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Medford Schools Working To Improve Emergency Plans For Students With Disabilities

The district is working on tailored measures to help kids with special needs stay safe and calm in the event of an emergency such as a fire or active shooter....

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03:53Nov 16, 2018

Snow totals as of 11 p.m. Thursday (National Weather Service)

Forecast: See How Much Snow Fell; Wintry Mix Clears Up Later Today

Clearing will take place tonight with a dry weekend ahead. Also, see how much snow the state got.

02:34Nov 16, 2018

Jennifer Miller is dispensary manager at Cultivate. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Two Years After Voters Legalized It, Recreational Marijuana Will Be Sold In Stores In A Few Days

After months of waiting, the first legal sale of adult-use, or recreational, cannabis in Massachusetts is just days away.

03:49Nov 16, 2018

Tim Blake Nelson as Buster Scruggs in "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs." (Courtesy Netflix)

'Ballad Of Buster Scruggs' Puts Coen Brothers Diverse Directorial Talents On Display

The collection of six Old West vignettes vary wildly in tone but are unified by the sardonic siblings’ peculiar brand of prankish existentialism, writes critic Sean Burns.

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Nov 16, 2018

An employee of Columbia Gas leaves a house after shutting off the gas Friday in Andover. (Winslow Townson/AP)

NTSB Makes 'Urgent' Gas Safety Recommendations To Columbia Gas Parent Company

As federal investigators continue their probe into the Sept. 13 Merrimack Valley gas disaster, the National Transportation Safety Board on Thursday issued a series of safety recommendations.

Nov 15, 2018

"Wit's End: What Wit Is, How It Works, and Why We Need It" by James Geary. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

'Wit's End': Brookline Author James Geary On Why We All Need Wit

Brookline author James Geary is out with a book on the art of wit, featuring plenty of samples and his take on what makes them work.

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05:04Nov 15, 2018

As Temperatures Drop, Merrimack Valley Residents Still Without Heat

Mayor Dan Rivera, of Lawrence, said almost 1,100 families in that city are still without heat or hot water.

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08:59Nov 15, 2018

Shanaya King, left, works alongside a fellow More Than Words employee. (Courtesy of More Than Words)

More Than Words In The South End Is A Bookstore With A Mission

The newly expanded bookstore in Boston's South End is using the power of books to help young people.

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04:17Nov 15, 2018

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The new regulation would go into effect on Sept. 1. (Charles Rex Arbogast/AP)

The FDA Moves To Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes And Menthols

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15:32Nov 16, 2018

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., speaks at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

With Pelosi's Future Uncertain, Is Now The Time For The Democrats To Change Tactics?

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33:32Nov 15, 2018

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) sits on the turf after being sacked by the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (Mark Zaleski/AP)

Week In Sports: Patriots Lose In Tennessee, Celtics Struggle To Start The Season

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08:48Nov 14, 2018

The Commonwealth v. Thomas J. Gerhardt is the first marijuana OUI case to reach the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court since weed became legal for recreational use in the state late last year. (Alex Brandon/AP)

The Fight Over Recreational Marijuana Continues In Brookline

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19:00Nov 14, 2018

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An aging katsura tree planted in 1878, at the Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain. (Alexandra Koktsidis/WBUR)

Want To Slow Down Climate Change? Plant A Tree

A new comprehensive study shows planting more trees and preserving fields and wetlands can help to combat climate change.

Nov 15, 2018

Fitchburg State Basketball Player Barred From Campus For Vicious Elbow During Game

Video of the play went viral on social media, with ESPN's "SportsCenter" picking up the story.

Nov 15, 2018

Boston Police Department headquarters (Joe Difazio for WBUR.)

ACLU Sues Boston Police For Access To Gang Database

The civil rights group says increasingly, allegations of gang involvement are being used against Central American youth in immigration court. It wants a look inside the system used to document...

04:28Nov 15, 2018

Many areas will see 3-6 inches of snow Thursday evening. (Dave Epstein/WBUR)

Forecast: Rough Travel Mid-Evening Through Midnight From Heavy Snow

Boston and along the coast will get a coating to 2 inches of snow, but inland areas could see up to 4 or more.

03:17Nov 15, 2018

A North Atlantic right whale feeds on the surface of Cape Cod bay off the coast of Plymouth. (Michael Dwyer/AP)

It's Likely There Aren't More Than 411 Right Whales Left, New Estimate Finds

The latest population estimate for the endangered North Atlantic right whale indicates the species’ recent decline has quickened.

01:52Nov 15, 2018

Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation In Auburn

The shooting took place in a gas station parking lot near a mall and high school on Wednesday morning, police say.

Nov 14, 2018

The remnants of Long Island Bridge. A trial is underway regarding allegations of abuse at a shuttered youth services facility on the island.(Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Trial Begins For Youth Services Workers Accused Of Abuse At Long Island Facility

Seven workers are accused of abusing boys and young men in their care at a state Department of Youth Services program in Boston.

Nov 14, 2018

Lord & Taylor Resolves Racial Profiling Allegations

The attorney general of Massachusetts says department store Lord & Taylor has agreed to pay a $100,000 penalty, train its staff and improve its shoplifting prevention procedures to settle...

Nov 14, 2018

The Citgo sign is seen in January 2016. (Joe Difazio for WBUR)

Boston's Citgo Sign Earns Landmark Status From City Commission

The iconic sign in Kenmore Square is on its way to becoming a protected landmark.

Nov 14, 2018

Donald Trump, seeking contestants for "The Apprentice" television show, is interviewed at Universal Studios Hollywood Friday, July 9, 2004, in the Universal City section of Los Angeles. (Ric Francis/AP)

Lawyers Seek 'Apprentice' Tapes In Trump Immigration Suit

Lawyers suing President Trump over his decision to end special protections shielding certain immigrants from deportation are seeking unaired footage from his reality TV show to try to bolster their...

Nov 14, 2018

Snap Judgment

Gov. Baker Open To Fee Hike To Boost State CPA Match

Help Us Find A Story. What Are You Curious About Around Boston?

Mookie Betts Wins AL MVP Award

Responding To Hate Speech In Schools May Require A Change In Culture

Medford Schools Working To Improve Emergency Plans For Students With Disabilities

Forecast: See How Much Snow Fell; Wintry Mix Clears Up Later Today

Two Years After Voters Legalized It, Recreational Marijuana Will Be Sold In Stores In A Few Days

'Ballad Of Buster Scruggs' Puts Coen Brothers Diverse Directorial Talents On Display

NTSB Makes 'Urgent' Gas Safety Recommendations To Columbia Gas Parent Company

'Wit's End': Brookline Author James Geary On Why We All Need Wit

As Temperatures Drop, Merrimack Valley Residents Still Without Heat

More Than Words In The South End Is A Bookstore With A Mission

The FDA Moves To Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes And Menthols

With Pelosi's Future Uncertain, Is Now The Time For The Democrats To Change Tactics?

Week In Sports: Patriots Lose In Tennessee, Celtics Struggle To Start The Season

The Fight Over Recreational Marijuana Continues In Brookline

Want To Slow Down Climate Change? Plant A Tree

Fitchburg State Basketball Player Barred From Campus For Vicious Elbow During Game

ACLU Sues Boston Police For Access To Gang Database

Forecast: Rough Travel Mid-Evening Through Midnight From Heavy Snow

It's Likely There Aren't More Than 411 Right Whales Left, New Estimate Finds

Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation In Auburn

Trial Begins For Youth Services Workers Accused Of Abuse At Long Island Facility

Lord & Taylor Resolves Racial Profiling Allegations

Boston's Citgo Sign Earns Landmark Status From City Commission

Lawyers Seek 'Apprentice' Tapes In Trump Immigration Suit