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September 3, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Lottery Lucky Mass. lottery player almost threw away $100K before making a last-minute claim A Massachusetts woman had only days left to claim a six-figure lottery prize before it was gone for good. By Liesel Nygard | LNygard@masslive.com and Advance Local Express Desk Read more News News Jury in Lindsay Clancy trial to resume deliberations Thursday after second report of split Thursday is the sixth day of deliberations in the high-profile murder trial. By Charlie McKenna | cmckenna@masslive.com MORE    News More states adopting digital IDs: ‘Has better security’ People are still encouraged to maintain and carry physical credentials, though. By Claudia Dimuro | cdimuro@pennlive.com MORE    News Labor Day 2026 store hours: See the full list of stores open on the holiday One major retailer will be closed for the entire day in September, but here are all the stores that you can still shop at By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ.com MORE    See more news Sports Red Sox Despite the small sample size, Roman Anthony’s success gives Red Sox reason for optimism After marketing him as the face of their rebuild, Boston is watching to see if their young star can deliver when it counts most. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox’ pitching has hit a wall; How much concern should there be? | Sean McAdam Just as the stretch drive has gotten underway, Red Sox pitchers have lost the plot, and frequently, the plate. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox reactions: Patrick Sandoval, Brayan Bello implode in third lopsided loss in four days Patrick Sandoval and Brayan Bello each allowed four-run innings Wednesday at Fenway. That was enough for another noncompetitive Red Sox loss to the Mariners. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE