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May 13, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Politics Shortsleeve battles GOP pressure to drop out of Mass. governor’s race: ‘It’s an insiders’ game’ The intramural contest has revealed fissures within the party on what it’ll take to beat Democratic Gov. Maura Healey. By John L. Micek | jmicek@masslive.com Read more News Destinations Renowned Mass. ice cream brand opens new Boston-area store in familiar spot Known for its scratch-made ice cream and creative flavors, this local brand took over the space of shop that had been open for 45 years. By David Cifarelli | dcifarelli@masslive.com MORE    Business Pet food linked to health risk recalled — Stop use immediately The recalled dog food was sent to customers nationwide and sold in select retail stores across six states, including Massachusetts. By Liesel Nygard | LNygard@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   Forgotten Mass.: The last Broadway-style venue in the Pioneer Valley fights for its future Take a behind-the-scenes look at the Victory Theatre in Holyoke. By Sebastian Restrepo | SRestrepo@masslive.com MORE    See more news Sports Patriots Easy to envision a Patriots offense with A.J. Brown | Karen Guregian The thought of potentially adding A.J. Brown to the Patriots offense was a hot topic in Foxborough on Tuesday. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Fenway Insider: Submit questions for MassLive’s Sean McAdam What questions do you have for Sean McAdam this week? By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com and Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Thunderbirds Thunderbirds’ offense blanked in opening game of divisional finals Springfield was unable to solve Wilkes-Barre's netminder in the opening contest of the Atlantic Division finals on Tuesday. By Ryan Smith | Springfield Thunderbirds MORE