July 11, 2026

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Despite pleas, Frontier board won’t move fallen soldier’s memorial

Belanger’s mother, Kathleen Belanger, of Deerfield, asked the School Committee to approve moving the memorial to the new scoreboard at the athletic fields at the June 11 meeting, and her daughter, Allison, requested the committee reverse its decision on June 26. She still has not received a response, she said.

By Michael Carolan | Special to The Republican

MBTA’s Cape Cod train sets July Fourth weekend record, with big jump over last year

The CapeFLYER saw 2,285 riders over the July Fourth weekend, the most it has carried during the holiday period in its 14-year history.

By Will Katcher | WKatcher@masslive.com

Celebrating Bruce Kickery: ‘It was Bruce’s world, we just live in it’

Bruce Kickery, a beloved Northampton community member, forged deep connections and lasting friendships over decades, leaving a legacy of kindness and unity.

By Alexis Crochiere | ACrochiere@masslive.com

Country music star on removing Satanic group from his tour: ‘Hail Satan? Not me Jack!’

He responded after the news broke that he had the duo kicked off his show.

By Brian Linder | blinder@pennlive.com

Celtics rookie shows sleeper potential in Summer League debut vs. Raptors

The Celtics saw Chris Cenac Jr. to a bit of everything in their opener Friday night.

By Brian Robb | brobb@masslive.com

Derrick White reacts to ‘tough’ Jaylen Brown trade to Sixers

Derrick White said his wife told him about the stunning Jaylen Brown trade to the Sixers.

By Souichi Terada | sterada@masslive.com

Want to keep following World Cup stars and US national team players? Here’s how

If you've got a fever and the only prescription is more soccer, here's how to keep watching

By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com