What WeWork’s bankruptcy means for Boston’s struggling office market

The Boston Globe Not long ago, the co-working giant was Boston’s largest occupier of office space. A WeWork location in Boston on May 26, 2019. Bloomberg By Dana Gerber, Catherine Carlock, The Boston Globe updated on November 8, 2023 | 5:12 PM WeWork, the co-working juggernaut that once ranked as Boston’s largest office tenant and … [Read more…]

N.Y. man allegedly withdrew money from Massachusetts residents’ bank accounts using fake passports

Crime Authorities started investigating 40-year-old Jean Andre Bontiffe after he allegedly tried to go through airport security using a fake driver’s license bearing the name of one of the victims. A New York man is facing charges after he allegedly withdrew money from Massachusetts residents’ bank accounts using fake passports, the Massachusetts U.S. Attorney’s Office … [Read more…]

Bruins’ Jakub Lauko details close call with skate blade; talks neck-guard safety

Bruins “I’m just grateful that I can be here after two weeks.” Jakub Lauko hopes to be back with the Bruins in the coming weeks. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) “Grateful” and “lucky” were the two most common words echoed by Jakub Lauko during his media scrum on Wednesday at Warrior Ice Arena. Just over two weeks … [Read more…]

Nantucket residents again rejected a proposal to limit short-term rentals

New England Travel Islanders voted 523-431 against the proposal. A view of the Brant Point lighthouse on Nantucket. Joseph Prezioso / Getty Images Nantucket residents once again voted down a proposal to limit short-term rentals on the island during a special town meeting on Tuesday night. This Maine island just ranked higher than Nantucket on … [Read more…]

Here’s what Craig Breslow said about the Red Sox’ offseason plans

Red Sox Pitchers will likely be added, the designated hitter position may be different, and a former Red Sox hurler might come back to Boston as pitching coach. Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow speaking to the media at the GM meetings in Arizona. Matt York/AP Photo The Craig Breslow Era of Red Sox … [Read more…]

Maine looks to pay funeral costs for families of mass shooting victims

Local News The Lewiston shootings killed 18 people, wounded 13 and sent the city into a lockdown until the gunman’s body was discovered two days later. Community members gather Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, during a candlelight vigil in Auburn, Maine. AP Photo/Matt York By PATRICK WHITTLE, Associated Press November 8, 2023 | 2:38 PM PORTLAND, … [Read more…]

Feds: Alleged sex ring drew politicians, business execs to brothels in Mass.

Crime “This commercial sex ring was built on secrecy and exclusivity, catering to a wealthy and well-connected clientele,” the acting U.S. attorney for Massachusetts said. Acting U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Joshua Levy speaks at an unrelated press conference Monday. Suzanne Kreiter / The Boston Globe Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced three arrests tied to a … [Read more…]