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Politics

Two months in, Healey faces a familiar challenge for past governors: an MBTA in disarray

While the new governor says she now owns the T, some advocates believe she could be more vocal by forcibly calling out the problems and her plans to address them.

Roundhouse’s clinical services at Mass. and Cass will be funded through July

Clinical services for homeless people and those struggling with addiction at the Roundhouse hotel, located in the thick of Mass. and Cass, will continue through July, pushing back the initial shutdown by several months, officials said Wednesday.

RI’s new housing secretary faces a series of old problems

“There’s universal recognition that this is a very important moment in time. There have been a number of false starts,” Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor told the Globe. “We have to carry out a substantial amount of work that will represent progress.”

Health

As public health emergency ends, COVID vigilance should remain, public health experts say

Governor Maura Healey announced on Wednesday that she would end the state’s public health emergency, marking the beginning of what public health officials say is the next phase of life with COVID-19.

Governor Healey announces end of state COVID-19 public health emergency

The end date of May 11 for the state's COVID-19 public health emergency aligns with the end of the federal public health emergency.

New Boston program to offer free postpartum support to parents

A new initiative announced by Mayor Michelle Wu’s office will offer free postpartum education and support to 32 women in the Boston area who have recently given birth or are expecting to give birth soon.

Education

‘No plan’ to change Wellesley College admissions after students support referendum to admit transgender men

Wellesley president Paula Johnson said the school's mission as a women’s college remains relevant, even as the student body has become more diverse.

Worcester school officials ask state to investigate newly approved charter school

The Worcester School Committee has asked several state agencies to look into concerns raised about Worcester Cultural Academy and Old Sturbridge Village.

BPS superintendent announces new leadership team

The new team, the district said in a press release, will help advance the six priorities Superintendent Mary Skipper has set for her first year.

Courts and crime

Resident doctor accused of child pornography possession ordered held without bail in federal court

A resident doctor training in family medicine in Western Mass. was ordered held without bail in a federal case alleging he possessed vast amounts of child pornography and secretly recorded pediatric patients during exams, according to court documents.

‘I am who I am — a gangsta.’ The long, sordid history of the man charged in Tyler Lawrence’s killing.

The shooting death of a child — for no apparent reason and with no apparent motive — has shaken the city like few other crimes in modern times.

Cape and Islands DA Robert Galibois cited for failing to report car crash

A driver had to blow his horn, wave his arms, and speed after the newly elected district attorney to get him to pull over after Galibois hit the other driver's car while making a u-turn in Hyannis on Feb. 23, according to a police report.

Climate

Do-not-eat listing draws lawsuit from Maine lobster industry

A coalition representing the Maine lobster industry is suing a West Coast aquarium for recommending that seafood customers avoid buying a variety of lobster mostly harvested in their state.

With new appointments, Healey administration aims to create ‘a 21st century DPU’

The Healey Administration named two new commissioners to the Department of Public Utilities to help lead the Commonwealth’s transition away from fossil fuels.

Wilmer Cutler attorney Bonnie Heiple named MassDEP commissioner

The Healey administration reached into Boston’s legal ranks to pick the state’s new top environmental protection official.

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Man arrested after alleged fight involving a gun at Fairhaven store

Brandin Gonsalves, 22, was arraigned in New Bedford District Court Wednesday on charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, possession of ammunition without a license, carrying a firearm without a license, and assault with intent to kill, according to police.

‘No plan’ to change Wellesley College admissions after students support referendum to admit transgender men

Wellesley president Paula Johnson said the school's mission as a women’s college remains relevant, even as the student body has become more diverse.

ENVIRONMENT

R.I. takes legal action against City of Woonsocket, operators of faulty facility that processes region’s wastewater

The civil complaint states that RI DEM has sent the city and its contractors several letters of non-compliance for failure to meet the conditions of the facility’s discharge permit, which requires that all wastewater be fully treated before being discharged into the Blackstone River.

Two months in, Healey faces a familiar challenge for past governors: an MBTA in disarray

While the new governor says she now owns the T, some advocates believe she could be more vocal by forcibly calling out the problems and her plans to address them.

As public health emergency ends, COVID vigilance should remain, public health experts say

Governor Maura Healey announced on Wednesday that she would end the state’s public health emergency, marking the beginning of what public health officials say is the next phase of life with COVID-19.

Victim identified, suspect charged in fatal Springfield shooting

Jahvante Perez, 25, of West Springfield, was shot around 7 p.m. Friday on Caldwell Drive. Jordan Cabrera, 25, of Chicopee, was charged with his murder, officials said Wednesday.

YVONNE ABRAHAM

Reversing Roe was never going to be enough

The extremists have always wanted a national ban, and one that goes beyond surgical abortion to medication-assisted abortion.

NH Politics

Republican James Sununu wins reelection in North Hampton, N.H. — with help of local Democrats

Unified in their desire to improve cell phone access in this coastal town, residents voted for the person they thought could get the job done -- regardless of political party.

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‘Remember that time when there was nowhere else we needed to be?’

Three years after life changed drastically in households across the country, some adults cling to the habits developed during that time – or wish they could retain just a little bit of that forced tranquility.

BLOTTER TALES

Police help the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile makes an appearance in Pepperell, wild turkeys scare people in Wilmington, and other odd tales from local police departments.

Rain, snow, or shine, Mill City Weather is the go-to source in Merrimack Valley

“A lot of people rely on us, which is a big responsibility — in a nice way,” said founder Shawn Kelley.

Gloucester’s Indigenous history showcased in 400th anniversary celebration

The Cape Ann Museum’s partnership with SmokeSygnals and others is planned to celebrate the city’s 400th anniversary.

South of Boston

Life goes down a ‘Rabbit Hole’

Kingston theater stages Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about grief and rediscovering hope.

informer

Women’s history, barks and books, and a search for spring

Celebrate Women’s History Month with a tour of the Ames mansion in Easton, home to the Ames family who were active suffrage leaders in Massachusetts.

Norwell

Norwell businesses offered rebates to become energy-efficient

The rebates range from $4,000 to $30,000, depending on the company’s size and the type of systems that are installed.

Lowell

Mill City Grows to hold annual Seed Swap March 18 in Lowell

Participants can choose from more than 1,000 seed packets for their home, school, or community gardens.