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April 14, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines News Could this robot race become the next Boston Marathon? A Boston entrepreneur hopes that a first race on Sunday involving humanoid and quadruped robots could develop into a professional league. By Scott Kirsner | SKirsner@masslive.com Read more News Subscriber Exclusive   Chicopee Fire Department upgrades emergency medical response equipment Chicopee fire trucks will now carry advanced medical equipment to address critical breathing distress concerns, including asthma and CPR. By Namu Sampath | nsampath@repub.com MORE    Boston She promised to be their voice, then domestic abuse survivors say she voted against them Survivors say Governor's Council member Mara Dolan heard their pain firsthand, then confirmed a judge they feared would cause more of it. By Heather Morrison | hmorrison@masslive.com MORE    Destinations MFA First Fridays turn Boston’s iconic museum into a nightlife destination Running from 6 to 9 p.m., First Fridays includes access to the museum’s exhibitions alongside entertainment such as DJ sets, themed programming and hands-on creative stations. By Meghan Rothschild | For MassLive.com MORE    See more news Sports Bruins Why a Bruins win on Tuesday could help more than just their playoff seed There's another potential benefit to beating New Jersey on Tuesday for the Bruins. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Patriots 2026 NFL Draft Preview: Best guard fits after offseason moves With Michael Onwenu entering a contract year and injury concerns around Alijah Vera-Tucker, the Patriots should target depth at guard. Here are the best fits in the draft By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Eliot Wolf says 2026 draft ‘isn’t great’ but Patriots still need to deliver | Karen Guregian Great draft or not, positions of strength match the Patriots biggest needs. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE