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June 1, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Opinion Abedrabu Abu Alyan: The same room, a different groom (Viewpoint) "This is not simply a love story. It is a story about survival, memory and the human ability to choose life even after immense tragedy. Amera and Yaser did not find happiness in a peaceful world — they found each other in the ruins." By Abedrabu Abu Alyan Read more News Subscriber Exclusive   Heartwarming tricycle rides are transforming how Western Mass. seniors experience the outdoors The new nonprofit tackles a sobering reality: adults 65 and older average less than 30 minutes outdoors daily, using custom e-trikes and three-person safety teams to bring nature back into their lives. By Heather Morrison | hmorrison@masslive.com and Advance Local Express Desk MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   Pittsfield payroll database: What every city employee made in 2025 Pittsfield had 10 employees that were paid $200,000 and above in 2025. Full payroll records are listed here. By Dallas Gagnon | MassLive.com MORE    Politics ‘They didn’t teach us this in seminary’: How Mass. clergy are handling the ICE age | Bay State Briefing Boston-area religious leaders are learning to navigate the Trump administration's immigration enforcement as houses of worship become focal points in the debate over protecting vulnerable communities. By John L. Micek | jmicek@masslive.com MORE    See more news Sports Sports Returning to the Revs, Matt Turner rediscovered himself, and is back in the World Cup "I know that I’m ready, and if my number is called, I’ll give everything to represent my country like I always do," Turner said. By Peyton Doyle | PDoyle@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   The Christian Gonzalez’ contract situation is officially a big deal | Karen Guregian Christian Gonzalez, who is in the middle of a contract holdout, played at Drake Maye's charity softball game, and made quite a statement. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    Sports World Cup 2026: Five things to know about Scotland’s historic return in Foxborough Scotland will play multiple World Cup matches in Foxborough this June. By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com