July 3, 2026

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Ye Olde Pepper Candy Companie opens pop-up at Boston’s Old North Church

Founded in 1806, the Salem-based candy business sells a wide variety of chocolates and sweets including two candies still made how they were in the 19th century.

By Chris McLaughlin | cmclaughlin@masslive.com

Happy Birthday ... or something: In Boston, mixed emotions for the USA’s big day

A 39-year-old skipping the celebration, a Kansas City couple feeling indifferent, and a mayor ankle-deep in the Frog Pond all shared what they really think about where America stands at its semiquincentennial.

By John L. Micek | jmicek@masslive.com

This Mass. chain won’t make you shell out a ton of cash for a lobster roll

A good lobster roll can be expensive. But this local restaurant chain is keeping them affordable. Here's what they do.

By David Cifarelli | dcifarelli@masslive.com

Are Mass. stores, municipal offices open Friday, July 3 before July 4th holiday?

In some cases, the Fourth of July will be observed on Friday, July 3 because the holiday falls on a Saturday this year.

By Chris McLaughlin | cmclaughlin@masslive.com

Hot Dog hype man — Mass native is the most fun part of Nathan’s July 4th contest

The suspense at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest isn't about who's going to win, it's what George Shea might say next.

By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com

Worcester Red Sox

Mikey Romero coming into his own in first full Triple-A season

The 22-year-old hit .300 in June and finished off the month with a two-home run game.

By Katie Morrison-O’Day

Paige Bueckers stars in the fourth, leads Wings to comeback win over the Sun

Paige Bueckers had a game-high 25 points and seven assists, scoring 11 points in the fourth to lead the Wings in a comeback win over the Sun.

By Kenneth Manoj | kmanoj@masslive.com