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July 27, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Politics A deadline erased: Spilka enters ninth year atop Massachusetts Senate Eight years after taking the gavel, Karen Spilka is entering territory no Senate president has reached since the 1990s. By Colin A. Young Read more News Central Massachusetts Central Mass. students fight to save closing low-income college prep program Funding challenges have shuttered a key Central Massachusetts college prep program for low income students, and participants are reeling. By Michael Carolan | carolanmasslive@gmail.com MORE    Entertainment Why a country music legend retired at 60: ‘It’s a young man’s game’ The singer walked away last year. By Brian Linder | blinder@pennlive.com MORE    Business Best Buy just became the only major retailer selling the most exciting new TV technology in over a decade The retailer is the exclusive national seller of RGB LED TVs, which CEO Jason Bonfig calls the biggest display leap since OLED in 2013. By EmilyAnn Jackman | ejackman@pennlive.com MORE    See more news Sports Patriots Facing an uncertain future, Kayshon Boutte makes a statement at Patriots training camp With trade rumors swirling and his contract expiring, Kayshon Boutte has delivered the best catches at Patriots training camp By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE    Patriots ‘Our goal is to dominate:’ Patriots defense enters 2026 season with big goals Christian Barmore isn't holding back about his unit's mission for the 2026 season. By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Could Mack Hollins help solve the Patriots tight end problem? | Karen Guregian Mack Hollins, who has been called a hybrid receiver/tight end, is game to play more inline as a tight end if the need arises. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE