‘Two of Jamaica’s finest sons’: Candlelight vigil held for brothers who drowned on Martha’s Vineyard

EDGARTOWN — About 100 mourners gathered Tuesday evening on the beach near “Jaws” bridge on Martha’s Vineyard. Under gray skies and a gentle breeze, they prayed, sang, and remembered Tavaris and Tavaughn Bulgin, two brothers from Jamaica who tragically drowned Aug. 14 after jumping from the bridge — a popular summer tradition on the island. […]

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‘You can’t go up to Mark Wahlberg’: The do’s and don’ts of being a movie extra

Over a dozen films are set to be produced in Massachusetts in 2022. From “Challengers” starring Zendaya to “Madame Web” filming in Boston through September, Hollywood is setting up shop in the Bay State. (We can thank the state’s generous film tax credits for that.) While big auditions often happen in Los Angeles and New York, opportunities […]

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A guide to some of the best beaches on Cape Cod

Now that summer is in full swing, we’re rounding up some of the best beach picks from Globe staffers to help readers explore New England’s coveted coastlines. New Englanders wait all year for the months that are upon us, and people are — understandably — escaping to the coast in droves. Be it a Saturday […]

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Multimedia: Take this quiz and learn about Federick Law Olmsted

As the world celebrates Frederick Law Olmsted’s 200th birthday, we’re bringing readers into the life and works of the father of landscape architecture. Take this quiz and to learn more about Olmsted and his influence in Boston and beyond. Read the full article:

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Under Amy Brand’s command, the MIT Press celebrates 60 years of mobilizing knowledge

As director and publisher of the MIT Press, Amy Brand presides over one of the largest university presses in the world — publishing more than 350 books and 40 journals each year on subjects ranging from machine learning to contemporary artists, and even children’s books. Marking its 60th anniversary this month, the nonprofit MIT Press […]

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Topless beaches on Nantucket? Locals share their views on the pending bylaw.

NANTUCKET — It’sa Friday morning and Jody Bachman, 70, sits on a bench outside a souvenir shop watching vacationers go by. There’s plenty to see on these cobblestone streets. Visitors pose for selfies in front of quaint storefronts. Vintage Land Rovers and polished Jeep Wranglers zip through town. Business owners set up for the busy […]

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The ‘other’ Swiss cheese

A 10-pound wheel of raclette sizzled under the panels of an overhead heat lamp. The top started bubbling, stifling the room with an unmissable scent, and Chef Patrice Martineau used the flat edge of a knife to ease the melted cheese onto a waiting plate. “When it bubbles, it’s ready,” Chef Martineau said. Raclette Night […]

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Moku Artisan Furniture: ‘The simpler the better’

‘Moku’ means ‘wood’ in Japanese. It’s also the name of a budding business that’s carved out a place for itself on Martha’s Vineyard. Moku Artisan Furniture is inspired by aesthetic from around the world. Handcrafted mostly with walnut and oak, each piece’s minimalist, mid-century design offers clean and simple lines that let nature do the […]

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Students pitch in for Zero Waste Week

Clothing designer Angela Sison offered multicolor threads, buttons, and slender needles from a flower pincushion to students at the West Tisbury School during their half-hour WIN (What I Need) period. She taught them how to sew buttons onto fabric, how to mend a tear, and how to sew a running stitch. The workshop was one […]

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