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Melissa Joan Hart and her “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” pals will conjure up some nostalgic magic in Beverly and Providence this weekend to celebrate the show’s 30th anniversary.

Wildfire risk is creeping up for New England amid a dry stretch & drought, especially across Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. High pressure & old, dried leaves may make for easy fire spread through this weekend. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/10/27/m... #mawx #nhwx #vtwx #mewx @bostonglobe.com

Dr. Jennifer Shuford, a former state health commissioner whom President Trump appointed to a top post at the CDC to help steady the agency, is leaving after just four months in the job.

With home heating oil prices soaring and energy costs high, Massachusetts residents are searching for ways to keep their homes warm without breaking the bank.

The Boston City Council voted last week to subpoena MBTA general manager Phil Eng and press him to answer questions about a controversial $164 million plan to redesign Blue Hill Avenue. Whether it will actually work remains unclear.

NEW: The last-ditch effort to save Flock cameras in Providence The presumptive next mayor and council president say it's time for the cameras to go Police say they've been vital in solving crimes for 4 years My latest: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/10/27/m...

Squeezing in a visit to Salem before Halloween? Beware ... of lines. Emily Sweeney offers some tips for those making the journey to the Witch City.

Today's Starting Point takes a look at how we found one of Boston’s most dangerous roadways.

The Trump administration is again attempting to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey, this time for what it calls disclosing classified information.

Things have changed a lot since the Riverway, the Jamaicaway, and the Arborway were designed in the 1880s. What hasn’t changed are the curves of the three roadways, which are notoriously dangerous to drive.

Barry Levenson, a Worcester native, watched Game 7 of the 1986 World Series from his Wisconsin home. When the Red Sox lost, he drove to a supermarket and "the mustards called out... " That's the story he tells on how the National Mustard Museum was born. trib.al/fJ81m1q

Actor Walter Koenig, who played Ensign Pavel Chekov, the youthful Russian navigator on the “Star Trek” television series and several movies, has died.

The refusal of state investigators to pursue a criminal case against former Stoughton police detective Matthew Farwell — and the FBI’s reversal of that decision — have created unusual dynamics for a criminal trial.

Boston & many other New England cities haven't seen a fall this windy since 2010 – 16 years. All of 2026 has been windier than normal across all of New England. Storm frequency & pressure differences are to blame. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/10/26/m... #boston #mawx #riwx #nhwx @bostonglobe.com

In today’s Starting Point, Globe columnist Beth Teitell takes a look at a family who built and furnished an entire compound on Nantucket — and then decided not to move in.

Hit me with your best. Because of the Thursday night game, it’ll be a weekend mailbag. Let’s get to it.

The Trump administration filed a lawsuit to block certification of the Senate race in Alaska if Republican Senator Dan Sullivan loses the contest while another candidate with the same name is on the ballot. trib.al/Rn33hax

A timeline of accusations leading up to the alleged rape at the Martha’s Vineyard State Police barracks

Are you a Massachusetts medical student or recent graduate who matched into residency? We want to hear how and why you chose your specialty. Share with us here and a reporter may reach out.

Spirit Week? Halloween? In today’s Starting Point, Billy Baker discovers his closet is a nostalgia goldmine.

Calley Means, a leader of the Make America Healthy Again movement, resigned from the Trump administration, signaling a further erosion of a coalition that helped propel President Trump to power.

Following a Globe Spotlight Team report, the state Department of Public Health has adopted a far more aggressive approach toward troubled nursing home operators. Recent messages show RegalCare staff scrambling at the arrival of state inspectors.

The man who impregnated Sandra Birchmore testified that he encouraged her to report former Stoughton police detective Matthew Farwell for allegedly sexually abusing her when she was a minor.

Can your diet affect your brain? Experts at McLean Hospital are aiming to answer that question with a new clinical and research center focused on understanding the connection between nutrition, metabolism, and mental health.

A forecast record-shattering Super El Niño means New England is likely facing a more active stretch of weather heading into winter, according to Globe meteorologist Ken Mahan.

Thursday remains breezy, with very early coastal sprinkles giving way to decreasing clouds. The morning commute will feel like the 30s and low 40s with gusty winds — afternoon highs near 60° for Boston. #mawx #nhwx #riwx #boston @bostonglobe.com

The Massachusetts governor’s race, like most campaigns these days, is playing out on TikTok and Instagram as much as on TV and traditional media.

Above ground, Carlisle is a pristine Colonial gem. Below ground, a “doomsday scenario” of sewage is brewing.

New Englanders will get another opportunity to go “fireball chasing” during the annual Orionid meteor shower, which peaks tonight into tomorrow morning.

Today’s Starting Point takes a look at how President Trump’s unpopularity is lifting all opposition boats.

Lovestruck Books & Cafe, packed with volumes on romance, now serves cocktails.

Likely Massachusetts voters weighed in on the nine ballot questions as well as the state’s leadership and economy. See the full results from the Suffolk/Globe poll here.

Heating oil prices in Massachusetts are running about 70 percent higher than they were at this time last year. If you heat your home with oil, we want to hear if — and how — you’re preparing for winter differently. Fill out our survey here.

Today's edition of The Scrum newsletter explores the value of Massachusetts voters having a direct say on legislation through the ballot question process.

Rhode Island Democratic Party Chairwoman Liz Beretta-Perik resigned after her husband was indicted on charges of stealing approximately $20 million in federal and state subsidies from a now-defunct Ohio college.

Margaret Low, chief executive of WBUR, announced that she will step down from the role in June after seven years in charge of the Boston NPR news station.

Kyle Francis Kennedy, a granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy, died last month at her home in Westwood, according to an obituary.

For people who live in downtown Salem during the high tourism season — Halloween — bizarre run-ins with tourists have become par for the course.

The Boston-based developer of a 754-unit housing project planned for Dorchester’s Morrissey Boulevard is suing a pair of investment firms it partnered with, alleging they sought to cut the builder out of the deal as it gathered momentum last year.

Many voters believe Massachusetts has become a worse place to live, a Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll found. They want to reelect Governor Maura Healey anyway.

Is the Elizabeth Holmes documentary worth the hype? Today’s Starting Point takes a look at why the surprisingly popular documentary sticks with you.

Roxy’s Arcade, a popular gaming spot in Cambridge, said it would close until further notice after revelations that an employee allegedly “misappropriated tens of thousands of dollars” and left other bills unpaid.

A wave of Starbucks closures has left customers crowding into downtown Boston’s last outpost while other former shops sit empty.

Did you catch the Head of the Charles Regatta? See more top photos from Globe photographers, who spent the weekend capturing scenes of the 61st annual event. trib.al/hYMMKS7

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Beth Israel Lahey Health will begin construction on their new $1.68 billion Boston hospital to treat only cancer patients, the first of its kind in New England.

Starbucks was once more than a place to buy coffee. Today’s Starting Point takes a look at how the coffee shop became less of a destination and more of a transaction.