July 18, 2026

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People from all over the world turn sand into art at Revere sand sculpture festival

Check out photos and video from the 22nd annual Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival, running through Sunday, July 19.

By Nicole Simmons | NSimmons@masslive.com and Sebastian Restrepo | SRestrepo@masslive.com

Western Massachusetts

Lamson Products, America’s 2nd-oldest knife maker, keeps its edge in Westfield

The company's line of forged knives uses steel from Germany, but Lamson was able to stockpile before Donald Trump's tariff disruptions and order later when the import taxes were lifted.

By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com

Oddities find a dedicated home at the Brimfield Flea Market

The 150-acre flea market now features a growing area dedicated to oddities, where preservation meets the peculiar and vendors celebrate items with unusual histories.

By Heather Morrison | hmorrison@masslive.com and Advance Local Express Desk

MBTA celebrates summer events in Boston with special-edition CharlieCards

MBTA released 84,000 collectible CharlieCards featuring Boston landmarks for summer events at select stations.

By Alexis Crochiere | ACrochiere@masslive.com

Patriots owner Robert Kraft is firmly in Mike Vrabel’s corner

During appearance on ESPN, Robert Kraft once again expresses full support of Mike Vrabel in wake of offseason scandal.

By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com

Red Sox slugger watched first game at home, then helped give ‘pretty quick answer’ in Game 2 win

Red Sox' Willson Contreras: “I think that was a pretty quick answer to the other team and to the fans to not start booing or start yelling ‘sell the team.'"

By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com

Red Sox reactions: Everything to know as Boston reaches .500 for first time since March 28

Instant reactions from the Red Sox' 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in the second game of a doubleheader at Fenway Park on Friday:

By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com