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July 26, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Boston MassLive reporters and editors are coming to Roslindale — here’s how to share your story MassLive reporters and editors will visit Roslindale on July 28 to gather community stories and concerns on local issues and successes. Here's where. By Will Katcher | WKatcher@masslive.com Read more News News Trump’s offshore wind freeze leaves Mass. with idle terminals, soaring energy bills Federal policy changes have stalled Massachusetts' offshore wind projects. Here's what that means for the industry and residents' utility bills. By Tréa Lavery | TLavery@masslive.com MORE    Entertainment Country music stars battling cancer: These singers are bravely fighting for their lives These singers have been sharing their fight with their fans. By Brian Linder | blinder@pennlive.com MORE    News Massachusetts cases to know as Lindsay Clancy prepares her own ‘insanity’ defense High-profile Massachusetts court cases dating back decades show the challenges of mounting an "insanity defense" in serious crimes. By Charlie McKenna | cmckenna@masslive.com MORE    See more news Sports Red Sox 60 years ago, Ted Williams changed baseball during his Hall of Fame speech The slugger's unexpected advocacy for Negro League stars was controversial and necessary to prevent legends lfrom being forgotten. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    Patriots DeAndre Hopkins debuts as Patriots assistant coach The former Pro Bowl receiver worked with New England's wide receivers during the first day of Patriots training camp in Foxborough on Saturday. By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Drake Maye had an MVP-type season, but the Patriots QB still has work to do | Karen Guregian Drake Maye isn't resting on his laurels. He's focused on the areas he needs to fix. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE