The reopening represents a rare expansion as maternity wards across Massachusetts have shuttered in recent years.

As The Doane Stuart School in Rensselaer plans to shut its doors permanently, the board of trustees is working to help remaining students find new schools — and secure a buyer for the 26-acre campus.

Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli apologized Wednesday for shouting “sit down, boy” at Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras while instigating a benches’ clearing scrum a night ...