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Boston Herald @bostonherald.com · 20h

Go inside Drake Maye's dominance, Mike Vrabel's latest game plans and tons more with the Herald's latest Patriots film review. www.bostonherald.com/2025/10/21/p...

Patriots-Titans film review: Drake Maye’s next step and how Mike Vrabel got his revenge

Go inside Drake Maye’s dominance, Mike Vrabel’s latest game plans and tons more with the Herald’s latest Patriots film review.

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Boston Herald @bostonherald.com · 20h

Arrests spiked 163% this summer in the South End, a staggering statistic from the Boston Police that reflects how the neighborhood continues to be a hot spot for the Mass and Cass drug market spillover.
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South End surge: Arrests spiked by 163% this summer amid Mass and Cass spillover: Boston Police

Arrests spiked 163% this summer in the South End, a staggering statistic from the Boston Police that reflects how the neighborhood continues to be a hot spot for the Mass and Cass drug market spill…

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Boston Herald @bostonherald.com · 20h

The Red Sox carried their highest payroll in franchise history this past season, but how are they set up heading into 2026? www.bostonherald.com/2025/10/21/r...

Red Sox payroll: How do club’s finances look heading into offseason?

The Red Sox carried their highest payroll in franchise history this past season, but how are they set up heading into 2026?

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Boston Herald @bostonherald.com · 1d

The Patriots are good again. The only question now is: can they be great? www.bostonherald.com/2025/10/19/c...

Callahan: The Patriots have won 4 straight, so what’s their ceiling now?

The Patriots are good again. The only question now is: can they be great?

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Boston Herald @bostonherald.com · 1d

While the government shutdown enters its third week, the Trump Administration is planning to hold up funding meant for infrastructure projects across the nation, including money meant for the replacement of the Bay State's Cape Cod bridges. www.bostonherald.com/2025/10/20/t...

Trump administration halts U.S. Army Corps. project funding to the Bay State

While the government shutdown enters its third week, the Trump Administration is planning to hold up funding meant for infrastructure projects across the nation, including money meant for the repla…

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Boston Herald @bostonherald.com · 2d

With tips on everything from home renovations to self-care, this special edition is a one-stop shop for advice you may not have even known to ask for.

Boston Herald @bostonherald.com · 2d

Check out today's E-edition to read the best of the Herald's original reporting, plus a "How To" special from MediaNews Group. enewspaper.bostonherald.com/html5/reader...

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Boston Herald @bostonherald.com · 2d

Thousands of Bay Staters protested the Trump administration across the Commonwealth on “No Kings Day,” as a leading Republican gubernatorial candidate told residents to consider how Gov. Maura Healey has led the state. www.bostonherald.com/2025/10/18/b...

Boston Common hosts ‘No Kings’ rally protesting President Trump

Thousands of Bay Staters protested the Trump administration across the Commonwealth on “No Kings Day,” as a leading Republican gubernatorial candidate told residents to consider how Gov. Maura Heal…

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Boston Herald @bostonherald.com · 2d

South End residents and retailers said businesses in Boston are being battered by shoplifting to feed the addiction that festers daily at the Mass and Cass drug market. www.bostonherald.com/2025/10/19/b...

Boston businesses are being battered by shoplifting to feed Mass and Cass drug market

South End residents and retailers said businesses in Boston are being battered by shoplifting to feed the addiction that festers daily at the Mass and Cass drug market.

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Boston Herald @bostonherald.com · 5d

Auditor Diana DiZoglio has suggested that if the voter-approved audit of the Legislature continues to run into roadblocks, AG Andrea Campbell should take her to court to help settle the year-long fight. www.bostonherald.com/2025/10/15/m...

Massachusetts Auditor DiZoglio to AG Campbell in audit fight: ‘Sue me’

Auditor Diana DiZoglio has suggested that if the voter-approved audit of the Legislature continues to run into roadblocks, AG Andrea Campbell should take her to court to help settle the year-long f…

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Boston Herald @bostonherald.com · 5d

The Kennedy family, friends and Boston community gathered Wednesday to reflect on the life and legacy of Joan Kennedy -- remembering her love of music, perseverance through challenges and widespread inspiration. www.bostonherald.com/2025/10/15/a...

‘A source of inspiration’: Family, friends say goodbye to Joan Kennedy

“I admire my mother so much for the way that she faced up to her challenges with courage, grace, honesty and humility,” Ted Kennedy Jr. said in his eulogy.

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Boston Herald @bostonherald.com · 5d

Battenfeld: If Seth Moulton were an employer, he’d be brought up on age discrimination charges based on his video announcement that Ed Markey is too old to be reelected. www.bostonherald.com/2025/10/16/b...

Battenfeld: Seth Moulton’s campaign on a superficial, shaky foundation: age

Battenfeld: If Seth Moulton were an employer, he’d be brought up on age discrimination charges based on his video announcement that Ed Markey is too old to be reelected.

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Boston Herald @bostonherald.com · 6d

The pro-Palestinian protesters who rioted on the Boston Common and assaulted police officers on nearby streets did not have a required city permit to hold a rally, per two city councilors who spoke to a high-ranking city official. www.bostonherald.com/2025/10/15/b...

Boston city councilors slam City Hall for allowing violent pro-Palestinian rally to proceed without permit

The pro-Palestinian protesters who rioted on the Boston Common and assaulted police officers on nearby streets did not have a required city permit to hold a rally, per two city councilors who spoke…

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Boston Herald @bostonherald.com · 6d

Seth Moulton says he's running against Ed Markey for Massachusetts Senate seat: 'I just don’t believe Sen. Markey should be running for another six-year term at 80 years old' www.bostonherald.com/2025/10/15/s...

Seth Moulton says he’s running against Ed Markey for Massachusetts Senate seat

‘I just don’t believe Sen. Markey should be running for another six-year term at 80 years old’

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Boston Herald @bostonherald.com · 6d

The Celtics media corps faced Joe Mazzulla and his coaching staff in a pickup game. It did not go well for the reporters. www.bostonherald.com/2025/10/15/i...

Inside the Celtics media’s 53-point loss to Joe Mazzulla and his coaching staff

The Celtics media corps faced Joe Mazzulla and his coaching staff in a pickup game. It did not go well for the reporters.

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Boston Herald @bostonherald.com · 7d

How does Mike Vrabel feel about making his return to face the Titans this week? Here's what he said today. www.bostonherald.com/2025/10/13/p...

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel reacts to facing Titans for first time since firing

How does Mike Vrabel feel about making his return to face the Titans this week? Here’s what he said today.

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Boston Herald @bostonherald.com · 7d

A man who drank several vodka tonics during a night out at the Golden Banana strip club before getting behind the wheel has lost his appeal in state court. www.bostonherald.com/2025/10/13/m...

Massachusetts man who went to the Golden Banana strip club before driving drunk loses appeal

Massachusetts man who went out to the Golden Banana strip club before driving drunk loses appeal

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Boston Herald @bostonherald.com · 7d

A nor'easter dumped rain and brought damaging gusty winds across the eastern Massachusetts region through Monday, according to National Weather Service data, with storm conditions set to continue but taper off Tuesday. www.bostonherald.com/2025/10/13/n...

Nor’easter brings heavy rain, damaging winds across Massachusetts

A nor’easter dumped rain and brought damaging gusty winds across the eastern Massachusetts region through Monday, according to National Weather Service data, with storm conditions set to cont…

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Boston Herald @bostonherald.com · 8d

Local officials across Massachusetts are sounding the alarm over the combination of increasing costs and diminishing state aid that has prompted them to face what they describe as “historic fiscal pressures.” www.bostonherald.com/2025/10/12/m...

Massachusetts cities, towns at crossroads, confronted with ‘historic fiscal pressures’

Local officials across Massachusetts are sounding the alarm over the combination of increasing costs and diminishing state aid that has prompted them to face what they describe as “historic fiscal …

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Boston Herald @bostonherald.com · 8d

The Patriots pulled off a big upset in Buffalo and didn't let off the gas in New Orleans, where Sunday's win might have been just as big for Mike Vrabel and Co. www.bostonherald.com/2025/10/12/c...

Callahan: Mike Vrabel’s Patriots pass another big test as rising playoff contenders

The Patriots pulled off a big upset in Buffalo and didn’t let off the gas in New Orleans, where Sunday’s win might have been just as big for Mike Vrabel and Co.

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Boston Herald @bostonherald.com · 9d

The Boston Water and Sewer Commission’s former HR director Marie Theodat has filed an employment discrimination lawsuit alleging that a number of people, including two ex-city councilors and the Herald, conspired against her to get her fired. www.bostonherald.com/2025/10/11/b...

Boston Water and Sewer Commission’s fired HR director sues mayor, Herald, ex-city councilors alleging ‘civil conspiracy’

The Boston Water and Sewer Commission’s former HR director Marie Theodat has filed an employment discrimination lawsuit alleging that a number of people, including two ex-city councilors and the He…

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Boston Herald @bostonherald.com · 9d

Anthony Williams was the assistant director of McGrath House in Boston’s South End for only seven months when in 2021 he allegedly had an inmate perform a sex act on him in exchange for hiding her failed drug test. www.bostonherald.com/2025/10/11/e...

Ex-Boston reentry program boss loses bid to escape anti-sex extortion law

Anthony Williams was the assistant director of McGrath House in Boston’s South End for only seven months when in 2021 he allegedly had an inmate perform a sex act on him in exchange for hiding her …

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Boston Herald @bostonherald.com · 9d

Editorial | It's one thing for DC lawmakers to see taxpayers as walking ATMs for pricey policies, it's another to throw us under the bus. That's what's happening on Capitol Hill, as Democrats and Republicans continue the government shutdown standoff. www.bostonherald.com/2025/10/12/e...

Editorial: DC shutdown throws American people under the bus

It’s one thing for DC lawmakers to see taxpayers as walking ATMs for pricey policies, it’s another to throw us under the bus. That’s what’s happening on Capitol Hill, as Dem…

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Boston Herald @bostonherald.com · 9d

The lack of information about fiscal year 2026 spending comes as the Healey administration spent $978.2 million in fiscal year 2025 on the emergency assistance program and related services.
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Healey stopped publishing regular accounting of state-run shelter spending

The lack of information about fiscal year 2026 spending comes as the Healey administration spent $978.2 million in fiscal year 2025 on the emergency assistance program and related services.

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Boston Herald @bostonherald.com · 12d

Supporters of the pro-Palestinian protester charged with punching a Boston Police officer and breaking his nose cursed at reporters, shielding themselves with keffiyehs, after their companion was taken from the courtroom in handcuffs. www.bostonherald.com/2025/10/08/b...

Boston court session ends in chaos as supporters gasp at pro-Palestinian protester’s $10K bail

Supporters of the pro-Palestinian protester charged with punching a Boston Police officer and breaking his nose cursed at reporters, shielding themselves with keffiyehs, after their companion was t…

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