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A guide to summer's classical music festivals

Lloyd Schwartz

From the Boston Symphony Orchestra in Tanglewood to a collection of concerts at Newport mansions, the summer is brimming with opportunities to experience classical music. WBUR arts critic Lloyd Schwartz shares the events he's most looking forward to.
12 books with New England ties to read this summer

Katherine Ouellette

From supernatural murder mysteries to evocative poetry disguised as Wikipedia entries, WBUR literature writer Katherine Ouellette recommends the books she's looking forward to this season.

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Boston unions lead rally against L.A. ICE raids

Eve Zuckoff

More than 200 people gathered outside Boston City Hall Monday to condemn President Trump’s response to ICE protests in Los Angeles over the weekend.
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Early toxic algal blooms affecting more Cape Cod ponds this year

Barbara Moran

Toxic algae has bloomed in more Cape Cod ponds than usual at this time of year, triggering advisories in Barnstable, Brewster and Orleans.
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ICE holding immigrants in 'abysmal' conditions at Burlington, Mass. office building, lawyers say

Miriam Wasser

ICE is detaining immigrants in a Burlington office park building that wasn't designed as a holding facility. Lawyers say conditions there are "abysmal" and "unsanitary."
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Former N.H. addiction treatment center CEO faces conspiracy, vandalism charges in court

Ally Jarmanning

The former head of New Hampshire's largest addiction treatment center was arraigned in federal court Monday, after he was indicted on charges of orchestrating attacks on journalists' homes.
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As Trump bears down on Boston, Mayor Wu says she'll keep the focus on city residents

Eve Zuckoff

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said "everything that the city represents is under attack" by the Trump administration and local communities are being harmed. As she runs for a second term, she said she's focused on ensuring Bostonians are safe and healthy in this political climate.
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Former N.H. treatment center CEO charged with orchestrating vandalism at journalists' homes

Ally Jarmanning

The founder of New Hampshire's largest network of addiction treatment centers is accused of orchestrating a conspiracy to vandalize the homes of New Hampshire Public Radio reporters after the publication of an investigation into his alleged sexual abuse and harassment.
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As Kay’s Oasis closes, Boston’s Caribbean nightlife starts a new chapter

Noah Schaffer

Over the years Kay’s Oasis in Mattapan has been the site of countless reggae concerts, sound system dance nights and milestone celebrations. As Kay's closes, a new Caribbean venue has opened right down the street to keep the vibe going.
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Trump targets heating assistance program that helps millions in Northeast

Miriam Wasser

The Trump administration want to cut the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Advocates in the Northeast warn the results would be dangerous to residents, if not deadly.
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Financial and political strain dampen graduation season

Carrie Jung

Massachusetts commencement season is in full swing. But things feel a little more intense for university graduates as the Trump administration cracks down on higher education.
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Trump administration revokes Harvard's ability to enroll international students

Carrie Jung

Harvard can no longer enroll international students after the Trump administration revoked Harvard University's ability to enroll international students. The school called the decision "unlawful."