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Joe Kennedy to deliver Democratic response to State of the Union address
For many Americans, it will be their first introduction to the latest Kennedy on the political scene.
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Nestor Ramos
Dear Joe Kennedy, whatever you do, don’t mess this up
A little unsolicited advice for JKIII as his big post-State of the Union moment approaches.
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What’s happening to Gronk’s brain?
Concussions set off an “energy crisis” — cell metabolism gets disrupted. But with physical and mental rest, the brain heals.
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Gaming Commission to review Steve Wynn sexual misconduct allegations
Accusations of sexual misconduct against billionaire Las Vegas casino developer Steve Wynn on Friday quickly triggered a review in Massachusetts.
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Andover High coach denies accusations amid DCF probe
The Andover High School varsity boys’ hockey coach has denied accusations he has “abused, neglected or in any way mistreated” his players.
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Flu activity surges in US and Mass. to highest levels seen in years
The spike in flu-like activity was a dramatic turnaround from the previous two weeks in which such reports declined.
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N.H. cat found frozen in ice on pond is euthanized
An animal welfare group says despite a valiant effort by firefighters to save a cat found frozen to a New Hampshire pond, the animal had to be euthanized due to other ailments.
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A better battery? MIT researchers say discovery could improve storage of energy from wind, sun
Researchers at MIT say they’ve improved a large-scale battery, opening the possibility of storing massive amounts of renewable energy for a rainy day — or a day without wind.
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Nestor Ramos
In this tiny Maine town, residents say white nationalist administrator didn’t speak for them
The town of Jackman suddenly found itself in the center of a national controversy.
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Maine bottlers say their raw water is like ‘miracle drug’ — and safe
The purveyors of Tourmaline Springs Sacred Living Water are trying to distance their company from widespread criticism of trendy untreated drinking water.
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Walter Skold, Dead Poets Society founder, dies at 57
Mr. Skold launched the Dead Poets Society in 2008 in Maine, drawing inspiration for the name from the 1989 Robin Williams movie.
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Sally Coxe Taylor, widow of former Globe publisher, dies at 82
Mrs. Taylor died Thursday of complications from a fall after suffering a head injury a day earlier while walking her dog.
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‘Juuling’: The most widespread phenomenon you’ve never heard of
A sleek, relatively new vaping device called a “Juul” has school administrators sending warning e-mails home.
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Ground Game
The Conn. governor’s race is a hot mess. That could be good for the GOP
Connecticut provides the best chance in the country for Republicans to flip a governorship from blue to red and that’s why everyone should be paying attention.
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KEVIN CULLEN
To Philly, with love (no, really)
It’s a confident enough place to re-invent itself while respecting its history. And Philadelphians are the only folks who swear more than Bostonians.
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Linda Dorcena Forry to leave state Senate
The Boston Democrat’s surprise decision to take an executive post at Suffolk Construction will leave the Senate with no black members.
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Police comb Hyde Park woods for missing Marine recruit
Joseph Brancato , who also has ties to Winthrop, was last seen by an acquaintance in Roslindale’s Mendelsohn Street area on Nov. 18, according to Boston police.
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KEVIN CULLEN
Even brotherly love has its limits
My deep love and appreciation of Philly and its people does not extend to wide-eyed, drunken, violent lunatics in Eagles jerseys.
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Report says Bedford VA officials ignored costly ethics violations for years
A maintenance supervisor and his daughter improperly diverted $200,000 in federal funds to a relative’s company, and the VA did little to stop them.
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