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August 9, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Politics Progressives look to shake up Beacon Hill as Sept. 1 primary nears. The key races and why they matter Beacon Hill's incumbent state lawmakers are mainly poised to return to office. But some key races are generating heat and interest in 2026. By Sam Drysdale Read more News Western Massachusetts Sewage overflows have canceled the Ironman Western Mass swim twice. Will they doom the race? The race has an estimated economic impact of $2.7 million over a single weekend. Southwick officials think they have the answer to ensuring the event remains in Western Mass. By Jeanette DeForge | jdeforge@repub.com MORE    Boston An often-missed program is helping Mass. residents stretch vital food assistance further Massachusetts' Healthy Incentives Program offers SNAP recipients up to $80 monthly for local produce, but remains largely unknown among eligible households. By Will Katcher | WKatcher@masslive.com MORE    Lottery Powerball: See the winning numbers in Saturday’s $856 million drawing Check your numbers to see if you hit it big in Saturday's jackpot. By National Desk MORE    See more news Sports Patriots The inside story behind Vince Wilfork’s bond with Christian Barmore | Karen Guregian Bill Belichick knew exactly who to call after the Patriots drafted Christian Barmore in 2021. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Some Things I Think I Think: NESN’s Dave O’Brien to remain as Red Sox TV voice Random thoughts about (mostly) sports topics. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox roster moves: Righty (117 big league outings) called up, Raymond Burgos optioned The Red Sox optioned left-hander Raymond Burgos to Triple-A Worcester. They will replace him on the active roster with righty Seth Martinez, according to sources. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com and Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE