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May 29, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines News Why hiking White Mountains in N.H. can be more dangerous in the spring than winter Sunny spring days in the towns surrounding the White Mountains do not guarantee similar weather at higher elevations. By Luis Fieldman | lfieldman@masslive.com Read more News Cape Cod Record numbers took the MBTA to Cape Cod last summer. An even busier summer may be ahead The CapeFLYER train saw record ridership last summer, and with unchanged schedules and major events drawing visitors, demand is expected to remain high. By Will Katcher | WKatcher@masslive.com MORE    Destinations Top pickleball brand opens new Boston-area location featuring 10 courts After opening its first facility last year, this top-rated pickleball brand has unveiled its second Boston-area location. By David Cifarelli | dcifarelli@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   Springfield adopts first $1 billion budget for fiscal year 2027 One city councilor urged that the vote be postponed to leave time for more discussions about tax relief. By Jeanette DeForge | jdeforge@repub.com MORE    See more news Sports Red Sox The Red Sox could field a competitive roster from players they gave away for nothing From Chris Sale's All-Star resurgence to Kyle Schwarber's power surge, Boston's roster of castoffs would rival their struggling 23-32 current team By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    Patriots 5 leftover thoughts from Patriots OTA practice | Karen Guregian Cleaning out the notebook from the Patriots first open OTA practice. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox rookie stuck with ‘the hard stuff’ against Braves Red Sox starting pitcher Payton Tolle used his three variations of fastballs 97% of the time against the Braves in a 10-2 loss on Thursday at Fenway Park. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE