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William J. Kole

Boston, Providence, Warwick
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Author of IN GUNS WE TRUST, @ReligionReport’s 2026 book of the year. Copy editor @axios. Regular contributor @BostonGlobeMag. substack.com/@billkole

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I'm a former AP foreign correspondent who's reported from North America, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Now based in "The Hub" of the universe, a.k.a. Boston. Most memorable stories: the crash that killed Princess Diana; the death of Pope John Paul II and election of Pope Benedict; the London subway terrorist attacks; and poor Pluto's demotion at a meeting of leading astronomers in Prague.

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Here are five summer travel experiences you’ve probably never had before in New England

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By Paul Heintz , William J. Kole, Miles Howard , Betsy Block, Erinne Magee 
| The Boston Globe
A gigantic strawberry moon reminiscent of the flying bicycle scene in Steven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial hangs low in the sky, lighting our way. And just beneath the surface, we’re being treated to a spectacular underwater fireworks display — the blue-green bioluminescence of a bloom of plankton known as dinoflagellates and a smack of comb jellies, both species sparkling in agitation each time we stab our paddles in the sea.
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Martha’s Vineyard and Newport are wallet-busters in summer. Try shoulder season.

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By Alexa Gagosz , Diane Bair , Pamela Wright , William J. Kole, Miles Howard , Michael Colbert 
| The Boston Globe
Driving along a quiet stretch of Connecticut shoreline, you can take in the nearly empty beaches and a horizon that feels impossibly wide. It’s the perfect time to check into the Madison Beach Hotel in Madison, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton (94 West Wharf Road, 203-245-1404). Spring rates start from $399 — compared with $549 in the summer  —  and make a serene wasterside retreat more affordable.
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A lethal article of faith

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By William J. Kole, Benjamin Dueholm, Douglas F. Ottati, Yolanda Pierce
| Christian Century
One of my starkest memories from my years in Scotland is visiting the town of Dunblane, an idyllic community with a stunning cathedral near a serene river. Robert Louis Stevenson spent time at nearby Ben Gunn’s Cave (the inspiration for Treasure Island), and the surrounding fields with grazing sheep give the impression of a town deeply connected to its roots.
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In every imaginable way (and surely in ways we haven't yet imagined.)

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

#MakeTrumpDrumpfAgain

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Hit me up with an email. For the love of God, do NOT follow it up with a phone call! If it's a decent pitch, I'll call you.

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