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Remember the N.H. lunch lady fired for giving a boy a free meal? His mother now says she lied.

Boston, MA- June 01, 2017: Derek Swart enjoys a Little Chicken pale ale while visiting Trillium Garden on the Greenway in Boston, MA on June 01, 2017. 2014. The cult favorite among beer drinkers — opened its outdoor beer garden on Boston’s Rose Kennedy Greenway Thursday. The seasonal open-air beer garden, which will run weekly through October, is free to get into, with draft beer from Trillium and wine from Westport Rivers Winery available for purchase. (Globe staff photo / Craig F. Walker) section: metro reporter:

Here's how Boston stacked up in an affordability ranking of cities across the world

Governor Baker defends state prison system, now under federal investigation

Trump asks Citizenship and Immigration Services head to quit May 24, 2019 | 8:31 PM

The Latest: Trump meets troops in Alaska en route to Japan May 24, 2019 | 8:24 PM

After racism uproar, MFA bans two visitors, pledges to change protocols May 24, 2019 | 6:20 PM

Close-up of one of the young anacondas, born via parthenogenesis at the New England Aquarium. They are each a little over 2 feet long and weigh about a half pound. MUST CREDIT: Handout courtesy of the New England Aquarium

'It's a completely unique and amazing reproductive strategy' May 24, 2019 | 6:15 PM

Jake Patterson, March 27, 2019.

Wisconsin man gets life in prison in Jayme Closs case May 24, 2019 | 5:53 PM

Mikaela Conley Bar Harbor

Jalique Keene's fate now rests with jury in Mikaela Conley murder case May 24, 2019 | 4:44 PM

New US charges against Assange may slow extradition from UK May 24, 2019 | 3:52 PM

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'Once people look up and realize the flame is lit, they’re like, ‘I never knew those were gas.’' May 24, 2019 | 2:56 PM

Trump considers pardons for soldiers accused of war crimes May 24, 2019 | 2:15 PM

Update: Victim identified in fatal Dorchester shooting May 24, 2019 | 1:48 PM

Trump cites Iran to bypass Congress on Saudi arms sales May 24, 2019 | 1:41 PM

Adam Camarato

Read the obituary for Adam Camarato May 24, 2019 | 1:25 PM

The Latest: Warnings about Trump actions on Russia probe May 24, 2019 | 12:56 PM

Worker seriously injured at Lynn construction site May 24, 2019 | 12:28 PM

The Latest: US blames Iran for tanker bombings, Iraq attack May 24, 2019 | 12:28 PM

Police: Uber driver says man punched him, wanted free ride May 24, 2019 | 12:25 PM

US moves to strengthen forces in Middle East to counter Iran May 24, 2019 | 11:50 AM

GOP conservative temporarily blocks $19B disaster bill May 24, 2019 | 11:20 AM

Arlington pediatric nurse arraigned for alleged child pornography possession May 24, 2019 | 10:55 AM

American flags were found strewn across the Dorchester Vietnam War veterans memorial Thursday, police said.

Dorchester Vietnam Veterans Memorial vandalized again May 24, 2019 | 10:37 AM

Jose Simms.

A fugitive agreed to turn himself in if his wanted poster got 15,000 Facebook likes. It did, but he's still on the lam. May 24, 2019 | 10:00 AM

Administration moves to revoke transgender health protection May 24, 2019 | 9:50 AM

Mario Batali arrives for arraignment, Friday, May 24, 2019, at municipal court in Boston, on charges he forcibly kissed and groped a woman at a Boston restaurant in 2017. (AP Photo/Josh Reynolds)

Celebrity chef Mario Batali pleads not guilty to assault charge in Boston May 24, 2019 | 9:24 AM

More White Sharks in Maine

'They’re super close to shore whether I see them or not' May 24, 2019 | 5:00 AM

Virtual reality helps police in dealing with autistic people May 24, 2019 | 12:08 AM

Trump's orders to AG on Russia probe worry critics May 24, 2019 | 12:04 AM

John Henry considered buying Everett casino May 23, 2019 | 11:00 PM

Trump moves to escalate investigation of intel agencies May 23, 2019 | 8:39 PM

Mexico proposes US fund Central America development projects May 23, 2019 | 8:16 PM

In new charges against Assange, groups see cause for concern May 23, 2019 | 8:07 PM