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April 21, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines News Social Security is temporarily closing locations: Is yours one of them? A new SSA notice is raising questions about how Americans access their local Social Security offices — here’s what you should know before you go. By Dallas Gagnon | MassLive.com Read more News News Business leaders say Massachusetts has a branding problem it refuses to fix Experts say the $305 million Mass Wins Act doesn't mention marketing the state, even as graduates and businesses continue to leave. We just assume they all know about its merits. By Scott Kirsner | SKirsner@masslive.com MORE    Central Massachusetts Central Mass. school expansion plan progresses amid financial concerns A high school expansion project just cleared another hurdle as key town officials question costs. By Maureen Sullivan MORE    Lottery Powerball: See the winning numbers in Monday’s $87 million drawing Check your numbers to see if you hit it big in Monday's jackpot. By National Desk MORE    See more news Sports Celtics Celtics players believe Joe Mazzulla should win award he thinks is ‘stupid’ Joe Mazzulla is a finalist for Coach of the Year, though he still believes it's a stupid award. By Souichi Terada | sterada@masslive.com MORE    Bruins Beloved Buffalo celebrity expects to be at Game 2 of Bruins vs. Sabres One of Buffalo's most popular stars is expected to be at Game 2 of the Sabres-Bruins series. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    Patriots 7-round Patriots mock draft 6.0 | Mark Daniels The Patriots have ammunition to move around the board this week. In this final 7-round mock draft, we target the team's biggest needs By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE