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Webb Chappell for The Boston Globe Boston Harbor pilots climb from motorboats onto foreign vessels via ladders the ships let down. Steering tankers, container ships, and other massive vessels in and out of Boston Harbor is like walking a tightrope: Stray outside the narrow channels dredged into the seabed and you could run aground.To prevent wrecks, Massachusetts since the 1780s has required that local mariners who know the harbor’s shoals and currents guide any large, non-US ships throu..>> view originalBoston Light celebrates 300 years
BOSTON — The nation's oldest lighthouse station is turning 300 years old with celebrations and a ceremonial re-lighting.Boston Light sits on a small island roughly 9 miles (14 kilometers) from downtown Boston.Coast Guard Commandant Paul Zukunft and Boston Mayor Martin Walsh are among the dignitaries expected to attend a Wednesday morning celebration in downtown Boston. The Coast Guard band is slated to perform.A smaller celebration is happening on Little Brewster Island, where the lighthouse is ..>> view originalHas the American economy hit a turning point?
Middle-class Americans finally got a raise in 2015. And it was a big one. After years of glacial economic growth and stagnant wages, median household income jumped 5 percent, or nearly $3,000, from 2014, according to data released Tuesday by the Census Bureau. That’s the first meaningful increase since 2007 and the biggest bounce on record, offering fresh evidence that this economic recovery is now reaching a broader swath of American workers. Advertisement “The middle class, is finally, f..>> view originalBoston will begin testing self-driving cars by the end of this year
Boston officials plan to start testing self-driving vehicles on city streets by the end of the year as part of a partnership between the City of Boston and the World Economic Forum.City and state officials will work with the Switzerland-based forum, along Boston Consulting Group, and other cities on the project, will also develop policy recommendations for the fast-emerging technology. Advertisement But the city on Wednesday declined to reveal which technological companies or manufacturers i..>> view originalPolice chief hailed as a pioneer in opiate fight now on leave
Gloucester Police Chief Leonard Campanello, who was recently honored at the White House for his efforts to combat opiate addiction, was placed on paid leave Tuesday amid an internal investigation. Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken revealed the action in a brief statement. She did not indicate why Campanello was placed on leave. “We will have no further comment at this time,’’ the statement said. Advertisement Attempts to reach the chief for comment were unsuccessful. The police department declined ..>> view originalIn Maine, Clinton, Trump are in a tight race
Of all the states once seen as clearly in Hillary Clinton’s column, a new survey identifies the one perhaps most likely to tip to Donald Trump — and that state is Maine.A Colby College-Boston Globe poll released Tuesday shows the presidential race in Maine is now within the margin of error, with Clinton leading Trump, 42 percent to 39 percent. Advertisement Also significant: The poll of likely voters, conducted last week by SurveyUSA, showed only a small portion of respondents, 5 percent, ..>> view originalBruins bruiser Tyler Randell looks to make more of his game
If you forgot that Tyler Randell is still a member of the Bruins, you can be forgiven. Not only did his July 1 re-signing go unnoticed when David Backes signed with the B’s on the same day, Randell’s traditional role of pugilist is moving toward extinction.But the 25-year-old right winger is doing whatever he can to prevent himself from going the way of the stand-up goalie and wooden stick. There may still be a need to have a player who can handle himself in a fight, but he’ll need more tools in..>> view originalFirefighters battle heavy rooftop fire in Boston
A fire broke out on the roof of a four-story brownstone in Boston Tuesday. Boston Fire said there was heavy fire at 73 Rutland Street when they arrived and issued a 2nd alarm for more assistance. The fire extended to 71 and 75 Rutland Street. CityCam showed heavy smoke that could be seen for miles across Boston. The fire was extinguished just before 4 p.m. Boston Fire tweeted photos showing the roof charred from the flames. Propane tanks were found on the rood with one valve broken off. It is u..>> view originalPlastic bag ban in Boston could carry statewide
Officials, lobbyists for retailers and environmental activists say a plastic bag ban in Boston, which city councilors are mulling, could be the tipping point for a ban across the state.“Boston has a critical mass of legislators in the Legislature, it also elevates the issue for the Legislature to consider it,” said state Rep. Lori Erlich (D-Marblehead), who proposed a statewide ban earlier this year and said she would look at Boston’s actions before making future proposals. “It’s all positive...>> view originalSix key things to know about Apple's new iOS 10 software
CUPERTINO, Calif. — Your iPhone will look and feel different with the iOS 10 software update.It will be easier to move around and do more without switching apps, but the changes will take getting used to. The changes are the most dramatic since 2013, when Apple redesigned icons and introduced functions with swipes from various edges. Now, new things happen when you swipe, and you can handle more tasks from the lock screen. Advertisement If you aren’t prompted for the free update Tuesday, go ..>> view original
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