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August 30, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Ne Where New hot tub boats offer unique waterfront experience just outside Boston Grab a group or enjoy a solo night of relaxing in a floating hot tub while watching planes at Logan Airport. By David Cifarelli | dcifarelli@masslive.com Read more News Central Massachusetts New Central Mass. athletic field likely to be built with artificial turf A school building committee in Central Massachusetts sees major upside to synthetic turf, among them that it is cheaper and would be ready sooner. By Maureen Sullivan MORE    Western Massachusetts Springfield debates tougher enforcement of special permit violators The owner of a used car lot has been in violation of his special permit for 26 years. By Jeanette DeForge | jdeforge@repub.com MORE    Western Massachusetts Miss Hall’s School: How rape charges against ex-teacher are tied to a former headmistress’s indictment Berkshire County prosecutors explained the chain of events that led to a reckless endangerment charge against a former Miss Hall's School headmistress and its connection to the Matthew Rutledge case. By Susannah Sudborough | SSudborough@masslive.com MORE    See more news Sports Sports Six birdies help propel Sei Young Kim back into contention at FM Championship Sei Young Kim slipped in the standings after a tough Round 2 of the FM Championship. But she rebounded on Saturday and is now in second place. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Patriots 5 biggest trouble spots for Patriots ahead of season opener | Karen Guregian Following cutdown day, the Patriots are going to have to scour the waiver wire and consider possible trades to fix some trouble spots. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Some Things I Think I Think: Red Sox, Yankees merely warming up for October rematch Random thoughts about (mostly) sports topics. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE