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Seaport chapel reborn as face of South Boston evolves
BOSTON – Decades ago, the little maritime chapel in South Boston's Seaport District provided a haven for weary sailors and fishermen…
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Globe targets assault rifles, Ayotte in editorial wrap
In a move reminiscent of its one-time parent, the Boston Globe put its editorial opinion front and center Thursday, wrapping the newspaper with a package urging tighter gun controls under a red-letter headline
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Eighth-grade impressionist wows as ‘Little Donald’ on ‘Tonight Show’
All eyes are on presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's choice of running mate, but like many parts of likely…
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Baker administration to ramp up addiction solutions
BOSTON – Despite efforts to curb opioid addiction and drug-related fatalities, Massachusetts officials say that the state's overdose death rate…
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Family-friendly Massachusetts museum should be summer priority
Old Sturbridge Village, a "living history" museum in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, has helped create family memories for generations. It is one…
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Washington takes aim at New England opioid epidemic
WASHINGTON – Massachusetts could get up to $20 million in federal aid to help fight the opioid epidemic here, while New Hampshire, where…
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Study: Breast, ovarian cancer may be linked in origin
BOSTON – Breast cancer and ovarian cancer may have similar origins, according to a study published last month in the International Journal of…
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Opioid battle takes a new direction thanks to local police
BOSTON – As opioids are killing Massachusetts residents at an alarming rate, the state's top leaders like Republican Gov. Charlie Baker…
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World Health agency advises delaying pregnancy over Zika risk
Millions of couples in 46 countries where the Zika virus may pose a risk have been warned to avoid getting pregnant, according…
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Weld backs legalizing pot sales in Bay State
BOSTON – Former Massachusetts Republican Gov. Bill Weld, the Libertarian Party's vice presidential nominee, supports a move to make retail sales…
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Elder care provider looks to clients’ spiritual needs
BOSTON – Mary Roque and Dr. Jane Driver have a lot in common. The two friends both work in senior care, Roque as…
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Critics protest ‘Me Before You’ as a pro-euthanasia message
Warning: This article contains spoilers BOSTON – This summer's romance flick "Me Before You" has a dark twist that…
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Report: ISIS sells Christian women, children for sex
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, known as ISIS or ISIL, sells Christian women and children as sex slaves, setting the…
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America’s values keep sliding lower, poll shows
Does America need a moral facelift? Many Republicans say yes. And so do a lot of Democrats, though fewer than in previous…
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Church-going women live longer, Harvard study shows
BOSTON – Does attending church give you a longer life? A Harvard University study shows a significant proportion of women who went to…
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Catholic Church grapples with diversity in pews
BOSTON – As with many U.S. religious institutions, the traditional European-American Catholic demographic is graying in New England. An emerging face…
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Unite Boston connects Christian churches across the Hub
BOSTON – In a society often riven over politics and religion, Christians in New England shouldn't be expected to agree on…
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Obamacare punt by high court gives hope to both sides
WASHINGTON – Both Republicans and Democrats support a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision to send back to appeals courts cases challenging Obamacare…
