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August 15, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Politics Mass. Gov. Healey wades into Quabbin community water issues The towns that supply water to eastern Massachusetts say they need help. By Sam Drysdale Read more News Western Massachusetts Council requests new site search, as Holyoke sports complex faces uncertainty A proposed Holyoke sports complex near Elmwood Forest remains in limbo amid resident opposition, ongoing litigation and no formal development proposal before the city. By Aprell May Munford | AMunford@repub.com MORE    Lottery Mega Millions numbers: Are you the lucky winner of Friday’s $90 million jackpot? Check your numbers to see if you hit it big in Friday's jackpot. By National Desk MORE    News Company beats Lockheed, Bell for $10 billion pilot-training contract through 2052 The contract covers up to 1,500 initial-entry rotary-wing Army pilots annually. By Kayode Crown | kcrown@al.com MORE    See more news Sports Red Sox Red Sox’ Jake Bennett roughed up, but pitcher, manager not worried with recent downward trend Jake Bennett struggled again. In the face of all the available evidence, the rookie maintains he's not concerned. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    Sports Betting FedEx St. Jude Championship odds update: Scheffler takes control, fires a 61 on Friday; Fleetwood stands out as best value Get updated FedEx St. Jude Championship odds, Kalshi prices and Dimers projections entering Round 3, with Scottie Scheffler holding a commanding lead. By Drew Norton | Advance Local MORE    Red Sox Red Sox reactions: Pirates slug their way to easy victory The Pirates jumped on rookie Jake Bennett early and the Red Sox never recovered. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE