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June 21, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Central Massachusetts Central Mass. school district tries new approach to limiting cellphone use in class Introduced as a "hot topic," School Committee members discussed a different way to limit cellphone use in class. By Maureen Sullivan Read more News News Milford 2025 payroll database: 7 police officers among town’s top 10 earners Seven police officers landed among Milford’s top-paid employees in 2025, each earning $200,000 or more. Here are the highest earners in the town last year. By Irene Rotondo | IRotondo@masslive.com MORE    Boston Key hearing could make or break case against Matthew Nilo, lawyer accused of Boston rapes A judge will hear testimony Monday morning as she weighs whether to throw out the DNA evidence at the heart of a Boston rape case. By Charlie McKenna | cmckenna@masslive.com MORE    Lottery Powerball: See the winning numbers in Saturday’s $302 million drawing Check your numbers to see if you hit it big in Saturday's jackpot. By National Desk MORE    See more news Sports Red Sox Some Things I Think I Think: Putting the 2026 Red Sox into historical perspective Random thoughts about (mostly) sports topics. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   5 up, 5 down from Patriots OTAs and minicamp | Karen Guregian One last look at who impressed, and who didn't during the Patriots spring practices. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox reactions: Rookie lefty effectively wild in win, Wilyer Abreu homers in Seattle The Red Sox gutted their way to a win behind an effectively wild Connelly Early on Saturday night. They are 31-43 on the season. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE