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January 30, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines News Police raccoon killing in Mass. town sparks calls for wildlife training Officers used their police vehicle to run over the animal several times, eventually crushing it to death. By Mike Grimala | mgrimala@masslive.com Read more News Politics Why Mass.’ Millionaires’ Tax is the glue that holds education and transportation spending together The tax that promised new investments is now funding the baseline needs for K-12 education and the MBTA. By Sam Drysdale MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   ‘More work to do’: Parole denied for man convicted in Springfield killing The man has been convicted of several crimes while incarcerated, the parole board said. By Luis Fieldman | lfieldman@masslive.com MORE    News Mass. DCF almost sent 8-year-old US citizen to Guatemala with father facing felony drug charges Massachusetts DCF deemed the man fit to parent despite criminal charges, visits where he forgot her medication and a language barrier that prevents communication, according to court documents. By Heather Morrison | hmorrison@masslive.com MORE    See more news Sports Celtics Jaylen Brown downgraded on Celtics injury report for Kings game Friday Jaylen Brown has only missed three games for the Celtics this season. By Souichi Terada | sterada@masslive.com MORE    Bruins Bruins rookie raising expectations for his future - ‘That thing you can’t teach, he has it’ Bruins rookie is outpacing projections for his role in the NHL. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Patriots fans beware: Sam Darnold isn’t seeing ghosts anymore Friday Outtakes: Sam Darnold has thrived out of East Rutherford. Another Belichick non-voter comes forward. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE