Best Boston Globe photos from September 2025

Players from the North Shore Mud Sharks, in yellow, took on the Carrabassett Valley Rats during a matchup at the 2025 Mud Bowl in North Conway, N.H., on Sept. 6. — Players from the North Shore Mud Sharks, in yellow, took on the Carrabassett Valley Rats during a matchup at the 2025 Mud Bowl in North Conway, N.H., on Sept. 6.Erin Clark/Globe Staff

A 5-year-old girl stood for a portrait with her mother and sisters at their home in Leominster on Sept 23. The family faced a brief separation when ICE moved to arrest the father while she was in their car. ICE has now arrested him, leaving his wife and daughters alone in the house. — A 5-year-old girl stood for a portrait with her mother and sisters at their home in Leominster on Sept 23. The family faced a brief separation when ICE moved to arrest the father while she was in their car. ICE has now arrested him, leaving his wife and daughters alone in the house. Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff

A 36-foot bronze octopus loomed near a bicyclist passing by Chalestown Navy Yard Dock 2 on Sept. 5. Called “The Arms of Friendship," the 8-ton sculpture was created by artists Gillie and Marc and features endangered animals in each of its limbs. It will be on display for two years. — A 36-foot bronze octopus loomed near a bicyclist passing by Chalestown Navy Yard Dock 2 on Sept. 5. Called “The Arms of Friendship," the 8-ton sculpture was created by artists Gillie and Marc and features endangered animals in each of its limbs. It will be on display for two years. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff

Visitors took in John Singer Sargent’s mural cycle, "Triumph of Religion," at the Boston Public Library while standing beside the doors that lead to rooms that are currently closed to the public on Aug. 26. The BPL is launching an effort not only to bring these rooms back online, but also to reimagine the McKim Building more broadly to serve 21st-century audiences. — Visitors took in John Singer Sargent’s mural cycle, "Triumph of Religion," at the Boston Public Library while standing beside the doors that lead to rooms that are currently closed to the public on Aug. 26. The BPL is launching an effort not only to bring these rooms back online, but also to reimagine the McKim Building more broadly to serve 21st-century audiences. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff

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Richard Smith, portraying Henry David Thoreau, made his way to a replica of Thoreau’s cabin at the Walden Pond State Reservation in Concord on Sept. 6. The day marked the departure of Smith, who has portrayed Thoreau for 26 years. — Richard Smith, portraying Henry David Thoreau, made his way to a replica of Thoreau’s cabin at the Walden Pond State Reservation in Concord on Sept. 6. The day marked the departure of Smith, who has portrayed Thoreau for 26 years. Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff

Philip Wohltorf, vice president of the campus College Republicans at BU, photographed in his apartment on Sept. 8 in Boston. — Philip Wohltorf, vice president of the campus College Republicans at BU, photographed in his apartment on Sept. 8 in Boston.Suzanne Kreiter

David Hamilton ran the bases against Cleveland, as fans were reflected in the glass of the press box at Fenway Park on Sept 1. — David Hamilton ran the bases against Cleveland, as fans were reflected in the glass of the press box at Fenway Park on Sept 1.Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff

With the Financial District in the background, Nelli Chukanivska from Ukraine took part in the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series on Sept. 19. — With the Financial District in the background, Nelli Chukanivska from Ukraine took part in the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series on Sept. 19.John Tlumacki/Globe Staff

The Medfield girls celebrated a goal during a 3-0 Tri-Valley League win over rival Hopkinton at their field on Sept. 30. — The Medfield girls celebrated a goal during a 3-0 Tri-Valley League win over rival Hopkinton at their field on Sept. 30. Barry Chin/Globe Staff

Singer Sidney Lyon and her husband, Adam Gleason, led Neponset Monastery during Brookline Porchfest on Sept 27. The festival, organized by Arts Brookline and Brookline Music School, featured over 100 musical acts on porches and in yards throughout town. Stanton Road featured four acts at two homes in three hours. — Singer Sidney Lyon and her husband, Adam Gleason, led Neponset Monastery during Brookline Porchfest on Sept 27. The festival, organized by Arts Brookline and Brookline Music School, featured over 100 musical acts on porches and in yards throughout town. Stanton Road featured four acts at two homes in three hours.Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff

Boston College wide receiver Reed Harris was unable to hold on to a pass during a game against the California Golden Bears that would have given the Eagles the lead in the final minute in Chestnut Hill on Sept. 27. — Boston College wide receiver Reed Harris was unable to hold on to a pass during a game against the California Golden Bears that would have given the Eagles the lead in the final minute in Chestnut Hill on Sept. 27.Barry Chin/Globe Staff

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (44) reacted after striking out the New York Yankees to end the ninth inning of Game 1 of the Wild Card playoff series at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 30 in New York. — Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (44) reacted after striking out the New York Yankees to end the ninth inning of Game 1 of the Wild Card playoff series at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 30 in New York. Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff

A DCR worker surveyed the damage after a delivery truck was “Storrowed” on Soldiers Field Road when it struck the bridge on North Harvard Street in Allston on Sept. 11. — A DCR worker surveyed the damage after a delivery truck was “Storrowed” on Soldiers Field Road when it struck the bridge on North Harvard Street in Allston on Sept. 11. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff

Bill Parcells got some help with his jacket and a playful hug from owner Robert Kraft at the Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Foxborough on Sept 20. — Bill Parcells got some help with his jacket and a playful hug from owner Robert Kraft at the Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Foxborough on Sept 20. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff

Whittier Wildcats and Pentucket Regional football players tackled each other during a scrimmage on Pentucket's field in West Newbury on Aug. 29. — Whittier Wildcats and Pentucket Regional football players tackled each other during a scrimmage on Pentucket's field in West Newbury on Aug. 29.Ben Pennington/for The Boston Globe

Dressed as the Wicked Witch, participant Olivia McCarthy pretended to be dead during her team’s "Wizard of Oz" themed skit for the scarecrow contest at the Big E on Sept. 21 in West Springfield. The event is one of several ways 4-H beef teams earn points toward their overall standings. — Dressed as the Wicked Witch, participant Olivia McCarthy pretended to be dead during her team’s "Wizard of Oz" themed skit for the scarecrow contest at the Big E on Sept. 21 in West Springfield. The event is one of several ways 4-H beef teams earn points toward their overall standings. Erin Clark/Globe Staff

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Boston Red Sox Marcelo Mayer celebrated a win in the Sox clubhouse on Sept. 26 at Fenway Park. The Boston Red Sox hosted the Detroit Tigers in the first of a three-game home series. — Boston Red Sox Marcelo Mayer celebrated a win in the Sox clubhouse on Sept. 26 at Fenway Park. The Boston Red Sox hosted the Detroit Tigers in the first of a three-game home series.Barry Chin/Globe Staff

Third grade teacher Colleen Brereton hugged Maria, a student, on her arrival for first day back to class at the William Monroe Trotter, a K-6 School in Dorchester on Sept 4. — Third grade teacher Colleen Brereton hugged Maria, a student, on her arrival for first day back to class at the William Monroe Trotter, a K-6 School in Dorchester on Sept 4. David L Ryan/Globe Staff

Drake Maye #10 quarterback for the New England Patriots was knocked for two turnovers on Sept. 21 at Gillette Stadium against the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers. The Patriots lost 21-14. — Drake Maye #10 quarterback for the New England Patriots was knocked for two turnovers on Sept. 21 at Gillette Stadium against the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers. The Patriots lost 21-14. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff

Nivia Peña with her husband, Hector, owners of Doña Habana Restaurant, spoke during a City Council hearing about the persistent crime and drug use in the area known as Mass. and Cass on Sept 5. They said they'll likely have to close the restaurant because of crime. — Nivia Peña with her husband, Hector, owners of Doña Habana Restaurant, spoke during a City Council hearing about the persistent crime and drug use in the area known as Mass. and Cass on Sept 5. They said they'll likely have to close the restaurant because of crime.Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff

Dana Ricker led a crowd of Portland Hearts of Pine fans during a friendly match with the Halifax Wanderers in Portland, Maine, on Aug. 6. Ricker hadn't been to a soccer game until her mid-20s. Now, the Gorham, Maine, teacher is the head capo of the Dirigo Union, the Portland Hearts of Pine supporters group. — Dana Ricker led a crowd of Portland Hearts of Pine fans during a friendly match with the Halifax Wanderers in Portland, Maine, on Aug. 6. Ricker hadn't been to a soccer game until her mid-20s. Now, the Gorham, Maine, teacher is the head capo of the Dirigo Union, the Portland Hearts of Pine supporters group. Ben Pennington/for The Boston Globe

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Boston Red Sox center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela (3) reached first safely during the 1st inning at Fenway Park. The Boston Red Sox hosted the Detroit Tigers on Sept. 28 in the third of a three-game home series at Fenway Park. — Boston Red Sox center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela (3) reached first safely during the 1st inning at Fenway Park. The Boston Red Sox hosted the Detroit Tigers on Sept. 28 in the third of a three-game home series at Fenway Park.Barry Chin/Globe Staff

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