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July 28, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Central Massachusetts The Pan Mass. Challenge now starts in Worcester. Here’s what to expect The first 23 miles of the new route will have riders go through Worcester, Upton and Grafton — communities not found on the original route. By Adam Bass | abass@masslive.com Read more News News Delayed: Cape Air’s fleet upgrade plans stall amid financial strain, pilot shortage Cape Air’s efforts to modernize its aging fleet have stalled due to financial strain, pilot shortages, and challenges with new aircraft. By Scott Kirsner | SKirsner@masslive.com MORE    Lottery Powerball: See the winning numbers in Monday’s $633 million drawing Check your numbers to see if you hit it big in Monday's jackpot. By National Desk MORE    News Mansfield police respond to armed person outside station; public urged to avoid the area Mansfield police are urging the public to avoid the area around the town’s police station Monday night as officers respond to an incident outside the station involving an armed person. By Susannah Sudborough | SSudborough@masslive.com MORE    See more news Sports Red Sox Fenway Insider: Submit questions for MassLive’s Sean McAdam What questions doy you have for Sean McAdam this week? By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com and Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Still waiting for some Drake Maye-A.J. Brown fireworks| Karen Guregian The Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection is still a work in progress. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Why Red Sox’ Ceddanne Rafaela slammed bat on grand slam; ‘Go ball, please’ Ceddanne Rafaela slammed his bat into the ground after hit the ball in the air to left field during the sixth inning. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE