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May 9, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Politics Mass. doesn’t have power capacity for data center expansion, key lawmaker says "We can't wait 20 years to start the conversation, because in 20 years, the situation will be different," Rep. Francisco Paulino, D-16th Essex, said. By Sam Drysdale Read more News News Westfield payroll database: These are the highest-paid city employees in 2025 City records show that over 150 employees were paid $100,000 or more during 2025. By Liesel Nygard | LNygard@masslive.com MORE    News Before you pay that toll: FTC says these scam texts cost Americans $3.5B FTC reports a surge in imposter and romance scams, with Americans losing billions to fraudulent messages and online schemes. By Liesel Nygard | LNygard@masslive.com and Advance Local Express Desk MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   Family of Western Mass. woman found dead to hold vigil as unanswered questions linger In the 16 months since the woman was found dead, no suspects have been publicly identified. Her family wants to make sure her case doesn't go cold. By Charlie McKenna | cmckenna@masslive.com MORE    See more news Sports Red Sox How Red Sox rookie overcame ‘really, really bad spot’ to ‘save the game’ The Red Sox won 2-0 over the Rays behind seven scoreless innings from Early, who improved to 3-2 with a 3.16 ERA in eight starts this season. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Sports Aerin Frankel blunder leads to late goal, Charge defeat Boston Fleet in Game 3 Boston will try to stay alive in the PWHL semifinals when it plays Ottawa again on Sunday in Game 4. By Gage Nutter | gnutter@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Pedro Martinez calls Jason Varitek Red Sox ‘legend,’ missed hugging him at Friday’s ceremony Pedro Martinez felt the absence of his former teammate and catcher Jason Varitek during a Red Sox ceremony Friday at Fenway Park. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE