October 12, 2026

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Springfield College professor’s book explores civil rights struggle of Fla. city

Springfield College professor Martin Dobrow said events are "one of the great under-told stories of American civil rights."

By Ashley Potter | apotter@repub.com

Massachusetts expanded gun control laws in 2024. Should they be rolled back?

Advocates say Massachusetts' latest gun control law is a “broad modernization” of the state's gun-safety system, while critics say it turns gun owners who aren’t harming anyone into criminals.

By Susannah Sudborough | SSudborough@masslive.com

No podium, no problem: Independent Andrea James makes her case anyway | Bay State Briefing

Who gets a place in the political conversation? Independent gubernatorial candidate Andrea James isn’t quietly accepting the answer.

By John L. Micek | jmicek@masslive.com

Here’s what’s open, closed in Mass. for Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day

If you are heading out, running errands or catching public transit, here is a complete breakdown of what is open and what is closed in Massachusetts for Indigenous Peoples’ Day / Columbus Day.

By Liesel Nygard | LNygard@masslive.com

Patriots locker room mural captures what’s fueling their turnaround | Mark Daniels

Patriots player pointed to the four-point identity Mike Vrabel has preached since April as the driving force behind back-to-back wins over Buffalo and Las Vegas.

By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com

Why the Patriots win was much more than ‘next man up’

The overused coaching cliché diminishes what the Patriots accomplished.

By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com

Drake Maye’s near-perfect day buries the Raiders, and the doubters | Karen Guregian

Drake Maye makes up for depleted roster with near perfect game.

By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com