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As firefighters battled a fast-moving fire at a 6,500-square-foot home in Concord last week, the notable backstory of the mansion — which was later declared a loss — quickly surfaced.

As firefighters battled a fast-moving fire at a 6,500-square-foot home in Concord last week, the notable backstory of the mansion — which was later declared a loss — quickly surfaced.

The fate of the American writer from Western Massachusetts remains unknown more than five years after he was abducted in Afghanistan.

In Massachusetts, the Texas entrepreneur spoke at rallies and other events on numerous occasions, displaying his wit and pointed speaking style.

The sprawling and ambitious legislation that passed recently on Beacon Hill carries an equally lofty moniker: grand bargain.

Barbara Bush was not the Wellesley Class of 1990’s first choice for commencement speaker, but in her address, she knocked it out of the park.

The celebrated British physicist Stephen Hawking, who died in England on Wednesday, was no stranger to the Boston area. Here are some highlights of his visits.

The incident that landed a prominent Boston surgeon in trouble with colleagues has its roots in a curious Italian tradition.

How the Globe became the third US newspaper to publish the Pentagon Papers

In 1936, sharks in area waters were a rarity — and a bit of a mystery. In a story following the fatal attack, the Globe wrote: “Shark menace on the New England seacoast? Absurd!’’

The significance of an epic evacuation of Allied forces that Winston Churchill called “miracle of deliverance.’’

The idea is that presidents, governors, and mayors reward supporters of the measures with mementos — often engraved — to acknowledge their efforts to gain passage.

The idea is that presidents, governors, and mayors reward supporters of the measures with mementos — often engraved — to acknowledge their efforts to gain passage.

Five questions for a bee expert.

With his apparent suicide early Wednesday, former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez became the latest high-profile Massachusetts inmate to take his own life.

Amid President Trump’s comments, remembering the black abolitionist’s local ties — and strong words.

The Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center finds itself in the spotlight after a riot broke out Tuesday evening.

Legislation has been passed that would require the amphibious vehicles to have more safety equipment, including blind spot cameras and proximity sensors.

The movie “Manchester by the Sea” eschews the pesky little punctuation.

In celebrating its 361st commencement Thursday, Harvard University will reach back through the centuries to once again summon traditions deep and dear. Here is a look at some of the college’s time-honored — and quaintly curious — graduation rituals.