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October 8, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Politics Mass. ballot question would funnel sales tax into new conservation fund Question 6 would dedicate revenue from sporting goods stores, golf courses and RV dealers to a new Nature for All Fund starting in 2027. By Tréa Lavery | TLavery@masslive.com Read more News Lottery Powerball: See the winning numbers in Wednesday’s $485 million drawing Check your numbers to see if you hit it big in Wednesday's jackpot. By National Desk MORE    Western Massachusetts Richard Richardson, creator of Three Sisters Sanctuary, has died at 77 Richard Richardson, founder of Three Sisters Sanctuary in Goshen, died peacefully at home at 77, surrounded by family. The sanctuary, born from grief over his eldest daughter's death, spans multiple acres of eclectic art. By Dave Eisenstadter | deisen@masslive.com MORE    Western Massachusetts Springfield to celebrate two ‘schools of recognition’ Two Springfield Schools were among seven in Western Mass. honored by the state for MCAS achievements. By Jeanette DeForge | jdeforge@repub.com MORE    See more news Sports Patriots Patriots’ Milton Williams driven by father’s sacrifice and sleepless nights Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams credits his father's relentless work ethic — driving trucks overnight, missing sleep — as the foundation of his NFL career. By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE    Patriots What do we need to see to believe the Patriots have truly hit a turning point? What's at the top of your list? By Meredith Perri | mperri@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Old friends, old rivals: Brady and Vrabel’s history collides again | Karen Guregian Teammates-turned-rivals, Tom Brady and Mike Vrabel's competitive history adds an extra layer to Sunday's game at Gillette Stadium By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE