July 1, 2026

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Western Massachusetts

Candidate in Enfield, Conn., makes primary about sewer discharges coming from Mass.

Like hundreds of communities across the nation, the cities of Springfield, Chicopee and Holyoke constructed sewer systems decades ago that collect both stormwater and sewage, and get overwhelmed during bouts of heavy rain.

By Daniel Jackson | djackson@repub.com

Central Massachusetts

Worcester schools begin process to realign districts, address ‘confusing boundaries’

Which school Worcester students attend has been "very confusing" according to at least one school official. The district zones may change as a result.

By Maureen Sullivan

Massachusetts colleges brace for federal loan caps and new borrowing limits

President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” student loan limits go into effect on July 1. How will it affect students?

By Juliet Schulman-Hall | JSchulman-Hall@masslive.com and Alexis Crochiere | ACrochiere@masslive.com

Mother of baby found dead in Mansfield 41 years ago faces murder charge

In 1985, a newborn was found abandoned and left for dead on the side of the road in Massachusetts. On Tuesday, his mother was arraigned on a murder charge in connection with his death.

By Susannah Sudborough | SSudborough@masslive.com

What Red Sox’ Willson Contreras said after second ejection in two games; ‘I snapped’

Red Sox' Willson Contreras: “He was instigating and I snapped, and it happened."

By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com

Red Sox make trade with A’s, shore up corner infield depth

The Red Sox are closing in on a minor trade with the A's to shore up their corner infield depth.

By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com

Red Sox’ Willson Contreras about to discover he can’t lead his team while serving suspension | Sean McAdam

Yet another bench-clearing brawl, with Willson Contreras in the middle of it, will likely mean a suspension for the Red Sox' top hitter.

By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com