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July 10, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Central Massachusetts West Brookfield considers how to re-use closed elementary school building Town officials are eager to figure out how to re-use a now-closed school since it would otherwise have to pay more than $200,000 in expenses this fiscal year. By Maureen Sullivan Read more News Politics At MassLive’s Martha’s Vineyard forum, power is the issue — and the stakes. Why it matters On Martha’s Vineyard, two battles over power converged: the struggle to keep energy affordable and the race for political control in Washington. Here's what we learned at MassLive's Vineyard Forum. By John L. Micek | jmicek@masslive.com MORE    Business Here’s the iconic restaurant at Disney World’s EPCOT that’s temporarily going dark. The Coral Reef Restaurant, which offers floor-to-ceiling views of a living coral reef aquarium, goes dark in September 2026. By EmilyAnn Jackman | ejackman@pennlive.com MORE    Western Massachusetts Springfield downtown streets to be closed for weekend events The Jazz & Roots Festival will be held Friday night and Saturday. By Jeanette DeForge | jdeforge@repub.com MORE    See more news Sports Ne Where Some of the best seats at WooSox games are the cheapest — if you know where to look You can snag some of the best seats at Polar Park for just $7.50 — if you know where to look. By Nick O'Malley | nomalley@masslive.com MORE    Celtics Former Celtics big man signs with Warriors in free agency The Warriors now have three former Celtics big men on their roster. By Souichi Terada | sterada@masslive.com MORE    Worcester Red Sox WooSox notebook: Brayan Bello is the obvious choice to replace Ranger Suarez Even though Brayan Bello's numbers in Worcester haven't been stellar, he's shown a lot of positive signs that he's getting back to his old self. By Katie Morrison-O’Day MORE