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October 29, 2023

One family scammed the lottery for $20 million. Then their luck ran out.

A Watertown father and sons cashed more than 14,000 winning tickets, but something just didn’t add up. Inside the largest lottery scheme in Massachusetts history.

Vampire panic gripped New England in the 1800s. The real evil was in the air.

“Sometimes they called it an ‘evil angel’ inhabiting the body,” says a folklore expert. And they went to macabre lengths to protect the living.

Advice

I am enjoying my current flings, but wonder about a real relationship

This week's daters: Chris N. and Colleen K.

Blind date: ‘He shared his love of Halloween’

I’m a finalist for two jobs. How do I navigate between them?

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This week's columns

Abby Chin and Mike Gorman

Mike Gorman, the legendary voice of the Celtics. And my dear friend.

NBC Sports Boston’s Abby Chin reflects on working with the longtime broadcaster as he enters his farewell season.

The day I grew to really appreciate my son started with a Disney tantrum — mine

At the theme park, frustrations can end in tears. But not usually for the adults.

Smashed Potatoes With Chili-Lemon Vinaigrette

Skip the mashing and try smashing for a standout potato side dish

Three takes on potatoes that are soft and creamy on the inside, and crispy and crunchy on the outside.

Home design ideas: Turning a primary suite into a peaceful retreat

For this Wellesley bedroom, a designer pairs floral wallpaper with a fanciful headboard featuring tailored accents.

Your Week ahead
Five things to do around Boston, Oct. 30-Nov. 5
Reflect on Coretta Scott King’s legacy, check out the Evaporate Live Art Festival, enjoy a day on the Charles at the Cambridge Half Marathon and 5K, and more.

On the Block
For sale: Homes in the original witch village
Explore two Colonials in the town where the witch-hunt hysteria of 1692 got its start: present-day Danvers.

CommentsLetters to the editor of the Globe Magazine
Readers write in about the struggles of Mass. farmworkers, one family’s story of starting over in Boston, and more.

Past Perspectives

Can a Gen Z-er function without a smartphone? We made a co-worker find out.

Migrant children in Boston deserve to be healthy, too

Hollywood: Bring intermissions back to summer blockbusters. Do it for our kidneys!

The number of Americans living to 100 is exploding. But there’s a glaring problem.

October 22, 2023 | Your Home: Kitchens & Baths

Layering in contemporary elements such as modern lighting and moody blue-black cabinetry emphasizes the contrast between new and old. “This feels like New England, but in a different way,” says interior designer Sarah Cole. She had Stanhope Framers reframe the owners’ paintings to include gold edging that works with the room’s other details, including the Arteriors bar stools.

Deep, moody colors turn a traditional kitchen into New England modern

Simple white subway tile helped keep costs down and the aesthetic crisp and clean. “We installed it in a herringbone pattern behind the range,” says builder Patrick Mulroy. “You don’t notice until you’re up close; it’s a nice surprise moment.”

Swapping the kitchen and dining room can make a surprising difference

The beam ended up larger than expected, but the weathered detail adds to the home’s charm. “It’s important to stay flexible and get creative, especially in older homes where there are often surprises,” interior designer Hannah Oravec says.

When his neighbors moved, he had new options for renovating his Salem condo

Moving the tub turns a dark, clunky bathroom into a hotel-like retreat

Using bold colors and charming patterns, Cecilia Casagrande created a kid’s bathroom in Brookline that makes a fun statement but doesn’t feel childish. “Solid neutral floor tile wouldn’t have provided the full-on playfulness we were going for,” the designer says.

Two homes, two tile floors that make the whole bathroom

October 15, 2023

The writer’s father took this picture of his wife, seven kids, and a baby sitter.

A fraught question for the children of Alzheimer’s: Is it coming for us?

By Felice J. Freyer

Karen and Gale on Oahu, 1963.

My mother’s descent into dementia, in her own words

Older people rarely want hearing aids. A dementia study could change that.

If left untreated, hearing loss can be linked to a higher risk of cognitive decline in older adults. But there’s encouraging news.

October 1, 2023 | The Education Issue

Massachusetts schools are among the best. Except for financial literacy.

A social studies classroom at Kingswood Regional High School in Wolfeboro.

The ‘anti woke’ legislation making K-12 teachers in New Hampshire nervous

Recommended reads

Marcela García

In 2016, El Oriental owner Nobel Garcia poured cider at the news of Fidel Castro’s death.

What does it mean to lose special places where Latinos gather in Boston?

Maybe we should expect legacy landmarks like El Oriental and Merengue to evolve.

10 train trips to experience New England’s fall foliage in style

He was caught trying to defraud a COVID relief fund. Then he vanished.

Pot prices have tanked. Dispensaries are closing. Is a great crash coming?

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A collage of historic front pages from The Boston Globe from over its 150 year history.

150 years of The Boston Globe

We're marking the Globe's 150th year with a look back through 15 decades of coverage. Explore 150 of the most significant front pages, revisit classic sports moments, try a crossword from 1917, and more.

Special Projects

Meet the most influential people in Greater Boston’s tech industry

The Boston Globe’s second annual Tech Power Players list tells the story of New England innovation in a challenging economic climate.

Top Spots to Live in Greater Boston 2023

A guide to 36 communities where home buyers are flocking — and prices are surging.

Bostonian of the Year 2022

In the face of the ugliest adversity, legendary Celtic Bill Russell fought for and lived a beautiful life for himself and for us. A champion of basketball and human rights, Bill Russell is the 2022 Bostonian of the Year. Read six tributes to No. 6.

Find out who received an Honorable Mention, and explore the full special issue.

The 2022 Top Places to Work in Massachusetts

After a couple of long, weird years, companies are pulling out all the stops to keep employees happy.

An in-camera double-exposure photograph of Kate Price overlaid with the woods of a Pennsylvania rest area, where she remembers being taken as a child.

Kate Price remembers something terrible

An authority on child sex trafficking, she spent decades trying to understand whether the unthinkable happened to her, too.

Women & Power 2022

The Women’s Edge and Globe Magazine celebrate the state’s leading companies and nonprofits run by women.

Tyrone Anthony Figueroa teaching at East Boston High School.

My NFL dream didn’t pan out. But now that I’m a teacher and coach, I know I’ve ‘made it.’