August 1, 2026

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Spotted lanternfly putting Mass. in sticky spot

“What it excretes is called honeydew and, essentially, it’s sugar water. People start seeing not just one, but hundreds of these insects on a tree. It looks like cascading waterfall, and it’s drawing in other insects, such as wasps and hornets, looking for that sugar."

By Staasi Heropoulos | Special to The Republican

Why are 100 elephants stomping around Boston? Details behind impressive herd

Part of Boston's Back Bay neighborhood will resemble an African safari as part of a mission to promote wildlife conservancy.

By David Cifarelli | dcifarelli@masslive.com

Why aren’t healthy tomato plants producing fruit? Here’s what Mass. farmers say

Massachusetts farmers report healthy tomato plants dropping flowers and producing less fruit this year. Here's why and what to do with your own tomatoes.

By Liesel Nygard | LNygard@masslive.com

Mega Millions numbers: Are you the lucky winner of Friday’s $50 million jackpot?

Check your numbers to see if you hit it big in Friday's jackpot.

By National Desk

Red Sox’ Brayan Bello ‘happy’ — and thriving — in unusual, unconventional new role

Brayan Bello has spent his entire professional life on a five-day routine. That was the case in each of the last three seasons, in which he made at least 28 starts for the Red Sox, and even in a tough first three months of this season despite sometimes pitching behind an opener.

By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com

Former Yankees pitcher dead at 80: ‘One of baseball’s purest what if stories’

The 6-foot-5 left-hander's career was over in a flash despite solid numbers.

By Brian Linder | blinder@pennlive.com

Drake Maye doesn’t have all the answers to the test, but he’s getting there | Karen Guregian

Everything is moving in the right direction for Drake Maye, including his connection with A.J. Brown.

By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com