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Shane Knowlton Simard has matured into the Greater Boston League's top player. He hopes to earn a Division 1 scholarship.
At 7, he entered foster care. Now he’s a league MVP, starring at quarterback for Lynn English. - The Boston Globe
Shane Knowlton Simard has matured into the Greater Boston League's top player. He hopes to earn a Division 1 scholarship.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Shane Knowlton Simard has matured into the Greater Boston League's top player. He hopes to earn a Division 1 scholarship.
What a difference a year has made for Bruins' Morgan Geekie.
How the Bruins’ Morgan Geekie went from spare part to the top of the NHL goals list - The Boston Globe
Since Jan. 1, David Pastrnak ranks second in the NHL with 41 goals in 67 games. The only player with more? Geekie — with 42.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:49 PM
What a difference a year has made for Bruins' Morgan Geekie.
A warm front surged by the area early Wednesday, ushering in an unseasonably mild day of around 60 degrees. This is likely the last warm day for several weeks, if not longer.
New England’s looking at a blustery but sunny Thanksgiving Day - The Boston Globe
Temperatures will be 15 degrees colder than our recent mild weather, only reaching the mid-40s in the afternoon, but feeling like it’s in the 30s.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:26 PM
A warm front surged by the area early Wednesday, ushering in an unseasonably mild day of around 60 degrees. This is likely the last warm day for several weeks, if not longer.
For the first time since 2017, Rhode Island Energy said on Wednesday it filed a proposal to increase its gas and electricity distribution rates next year, citing increasing costs from inflation, supply chain issues, and “evolving regulatory requirements.”
Rhode Island Energy seeks first distribution rate hike since 2017, citing rising costs - The Boston Globe
If approved, customers who rely on the utility provider for both gas and electricity could see a monthly increase of about $36.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:04 PM
For the first time since 2017, Rhode Island Energy said on Wednesday it filed a proposal to increase its gas and electricity distribution rates next year, citing increasing costs from inflation, supply chain issues, and “evolving regulatory requirements.”
National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C., are in critical condition, officials say. Follow live updates.
National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C., are in critical condition, officials say. Follow live updates. - The Boston Globe
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey initially announced that the two soldiers had died, then walked back his statement.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:43 PM
National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C., are in critical condition, officials say. Follow live updates.
Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau appeared on state television saying they have seized power in the country, following reports of gunshots near the presidential palace on Wednesday, three days after national elections were held.
Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau appear on state television saying they have seized power in the country - The Boston Globe
Soldiers said they have seized power in the country three days after national elections were held.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau appeared on state television saying they have seized power in the country, following reports of gunshots near the presidential palace on Wednesday, three days after national elections were held.
The 20-something founders of Cyvl say new technology offers a solution to the old and bedeviling problem of potholes.
How a Somerville company uses AI to . . . fix potholes - The Boston Globe
The 20-something founders of Cyvl say new technology offers a solution to an old and bedeviling problem.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:07 PM
The 20-something founders of Cyvl say new technology offers a solution to the old and bedeviling problem of potholes.
Unionized workers at the coffee chain Blue Bottle Coffee walked off the job Wednesday amid faltering negotiations with the cafe chain’s newly formed union.
Unionized Blue Bottle workers go on strike ahead of Thanksgiving weekend - The Boston Globe
The strike, which includes about 80 people in the Boston area, comes as union officials accuse the company of negotiating in bad faith and using unfair labor practices.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Unionized workers at the coffee chain Blue Bottle Coffee walked off the job Wednesday amid faltering negotiations with the cafe chain’s newly formed union.
A Rhode Island woman detained at Logan International Airport three weeks ago will remain in federal custody for the time being after a bond hearing in immigration court was postponed on Wednesday.
Rhode Island woman detained at Logan Airport earlier this month to remain in custody after bond hearing - The Boston Globe
Eva Helena Mendes, a Green Card holder from Woonsocket, has been in federal custody since Nov. 5. Immigration authorities say she is subject to removal because of a shoplifting conviction that is more than a decade old.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:23 PM
A Rhode Island woman detained at Logan International Airport three weeks ago will remain in federal custody for the time being after a bond hearing in immigration court was postponed on Wednesday.
Mother of Karoline Leavitt's nephew has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Revere, Mass., on her way to pick up her 11-year-old son from school.
Mother of Karoline Leavitt’s nephew detained by ICE in Revere; Brazil native came to US as a child - The Boston Globe
Bruna Ferreira, 33, was brought to the United States as a child in 1998. She is now in removal proceedings in Louisiana.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Mother of Karoline Leavitt's nephew has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Revere, Mass., on her way to pick up her 11-year-old son from school.
From Christopher Muther: Instead of telling passengers what to wear, the government needs to be buttressing consumer protections.
DOT chief Sean Duffy wants to bring back the golden age of travel. He’s living in a fantasy world. - The Boston Globe
Instead of telling passengers what to wear, the government needs to be buttressing consumer protections.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:36 PM
From Christopher Muther: Instead of telling passengers what to wear, the government needs to be buttressing consumer protections.
One might argue that this upcoming weekend is the longest of the entire year, with the Thanksgiving holiday and many people off on Friday. The weather, for the most part, should cooperate.
Weekend forecast: Dry and chilly with rain closing out the long holiday break - The Boston Globe
A storm system will deliver rain late Sunday but with milder temperatures.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:14 PM
One might argue that this upcoming weekend is the longest of the entire year, with the Thanksgiving holiday and many people off on Friday. The weather, for the most part, should cooperate.
The Newport Creamery inside Cranston’s popular Garden City Center will close at the end of December, a year earlier than initially anticipated.
Newport Creamery’s Cranston, R.I., location to close next month, a year earlier than expected - The Boston Globe
The Garden City restaurant’s lease it not being renewed and it will close on Dec. 28.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The Newport Creamery inside Cranston’s popular Garden City Center will close at the end of December, a year earlier than initially anticipated.
Here are 20 titles available to watch this week, plus additional information on how to stream the parades, specials, and Thanksgiving Day football games.
Thanksgiving streaming guide: 20 new movies and TV shows to stream, plus info on parades, specials, and football - The Boston Globe
Here are 20 titles available to watch this week, plus additional information on how to stream the parades, specials, and Thanksgiving Day football games.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Here are 20 titles available to watch this week, plus additional information on how to stream the parades, specials, and Thanksgiving Day football games.
Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes will receive a record $3,436,343 from this year’s pre-arbitration bonus pool, raising his two-year total to $5,588,400 under the initiative to direct more money to top younger players.
Pirates’ Paul Skenes receives record $3.4 million in pre-arbitration bonus pool - The Boston Globe
Red Sox outfielders Roman Anthony and Ceddanne Rafaela and righthander Brayan Bello were among players to receive bonus money even though they signed long-term contracts.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes will receive a record $3,436,343 from this year’s pre-arbitration bonus pool, raising his two-year total to $5,588,400 under the initiative to direct more money to top younger players.
The National Park Service is introducing a digital annual pass that charges foreign visitors $170 more than United States residents across the federal recreation system.
National parks announce ‘America-first’ upcharges for foreign visitors - The Boston Globe
Starting on Jan. 1, nonresidents in the US will pay higher fees than residents to enter national parks.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The National Park Service is introducing a digital annual pass that charges foreign visitors $170 more than United States residents across the federal recreation system.
Any Lucia Lopez Belloza was at Logan to catch a flight to Texas when immigration authorities detained her as she was about to board the plane. She had booked a trip home to surprise her family for Thanksgiving.
A Babson College student wanted to surprise her family for Thanksgiving. She was deported instead. - The Boston Globe
Any Lucia Lopez Belloza was at Logan to catch a flight to Texas when immigration authorities detained her as she was about to board the plane.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Any Lucia Lopez Belloza was at Logan to catch a flight to Texas when immigration authorities detained her as she was about to board the plane. She had booked a trip home to surprise her family for Thanksgiving.
Situated just miles from the northern border and less than two hours from Montreal, Vermont's Jay Peak Resort typically draws half its visitors from Canada.
With ‘love and good snow,’ a ski resort on the northern border hopes to overcome US-Canada tensions - The Boston Globe
Situated just miles from the northern border and less than two hours from Montreal, Vermont's Jay Peak Resort typically draws half its visitors from Canada.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Situated just miles from the northern border and less than two hours from Montreal, Vermont's Jay Peak Resort typically draws half its visitors from Canada.
The stories begin with a knock on the door and an offer to make home repairs. They end with Rolexes, money laundering, and criminal charges.
How did these men scam so many homeowners in New England? With an appeal to shared Irish roots — and plenty of charm. - The Boston Globe
The stories begin with a knock on the door and end with Irish and U.K. nationals being charged in home repair fraud schemes in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New York.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The stories begin with a knock on the door and an offer to make home repairs. They end with Rolexes, money laundering, and criminal charges.
The Rhode Island Department of Human Services considered eliminating funding for the preschool program in next year’s budget.
Governor McKee said he won’t implement the cut.
Governor McKee said he won’t implement the cut.
For Head Start providers, uncertainty is the only thing that’s certain - The Boston Globe
The Rhode Island Department of Human Services considered eliminating funding for the preschool program in next year’s budget. Governor McKee said he won’t implement it.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Rhode Island Department of Human Services considered eliminating funding for the preschool program in next year’s budget.
Governor McKee said he won’t implement the cut.
Governor McKee said he won’t implement the cut.
From Rhode Map: Despite widespread expectations of a bumpy ride, the stock market has been steadier than many forecasts predicted over the last year – and Rhode Island’s publicly traded companies have generally had the same experience.
A Thanksgiving vibe check on Rhode Island’s publicly traded companies - The Boston Globe
Despite widespread expectations of a bumpy ride, the stock market has been steadier than many forecasts predicted over the last year – and Rhode Island’s publicly traded companies have generally had the same experience.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
From Rhode Map: Despite widespread expectations of a bumpy ride, the stock market has been steadier than many forecasts predicted over the last year – and Rhode Island’s publicly traded companies have generally had the same experience.
The polar vortex is weakening, and pockets of cold air may break off and travel south toward the United States — with some arctic air expected to hit New England after Thanksgiving.
Rare polar vortex shift signals coldest early winter chill in years for Northeast - The Boston Globe
These cold snaps may not be constant, but there will be cold waves over multiple days with single-day warmups mixed in.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The polar vortex is weakening, and pockets of cold air may break off and travel south toward the United States — with some arctic air expected to hit New England after Thanksgiving.
Authorities arrested a man following an alleged sexual assault at Providence Place mall last week, according to a police report.
Man arrested after alleged sexual assault at Providence Place mall - The Boston Globe
Rashaad Jenkins, 39, was charged with first-degree sexual assault and held without bail, records show.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Authorities arrested a man following an alleged sexual assault at Providence Place mall last week, according to a police report.
Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has sold one of his Nantucket homes, closing Thursday on a $3.795 million deal — roughly $100,000 below the asking price.
Bill Belichick sells his Nantucket cottage for $4 million - The Boston Globe
Bill Belichick has sold one of his Nantucket homes, closing Thursday on a $3.795 million deal — roughly $100,000 below the asking price.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has sold one of his Nantucket homes, closing Thursday on a $3.795 million deal — roughly $100,000 below the asking price.
Seven horses perished in a large fire that tore through a barn in Plainville on Tuesday morning, officials said.
7 horses killed in Plainville barn fire - The Boston Globe
The fire does not appear to be suspicious, officials said.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Seven horses perished in a large fire that tore through a barn in Plainville on Tuesday morning, officials said.