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Patriots QB Drake Maye Details Approach Vs. Broncos’ Elite Defense Forbes11:19

In the last half-hour

‘Some Like It Hot,’ updated for a new century, arrives at Citizens Opera House Boston Globe11:09

In the last hour

‘Understand their worth’: a Boston college opens new $75 million building in Roxbury MassLive.com10:42

In the last 2 hours

Drake Maye-themed coffee is here, thanks to Mass. startup from two next-door dads MassLive.com10:23

In speech to lawmakers, Healey to announce 10%-25% cut to Mass. utility bills MassLive.com10:11

Healey says Mass. will shave $180 million from residents’ electric bills in bid to ease rising… Boston Globe10:05

2 injured, including firefighter, as fire tears through Reading home WHDH-TV, Massachusetts09:52

Ocean State Media (RI public radio) to Acquire WEEI, leaving Sports Fans Asking – What About the Red Sox? RINewsToday.com09:37

In the last 4 hours

Would it really be so hard for the congressional GOP to oppose Trump’s Greenland obsession? Boston Globe09:02

Editorial: Maine’s response to ICE shows cracks in ‘community’ protection Boston Herald08:11

Liberals have to reckon with the limits of protests Boston Globe08:09

Religion Notes: Jan. 22, 2026 MassLive.com08:06

Cambridge Science and Civics Mcas Scores Exceed State Average, But Racial and Income Gaps Remain The Harvard Crimson08:06

In the last 8 hours

Oscar nominations are this morning. ‘Sinners’ could make history. Boston Globe05:19

Boston man, Hopkinton woman allegedly posed as bank customers, fraudulently withdrew more than… Boston Globe05:18

Man found guilty of sex trafficking child in mother’s Dorchester basement Boston.com04:30

Women’s basketball: Smith College overpowers Mount Holyoke, 87-36 Daily Hampshire Gazette04:12

Women’s Hockey: No. 8 Norwich blanks No. 2 Amherst, 2-0 Daily Hampshire Gazette04:01

Armed individual enters Canton police station, threatens officers during mental health crisis,… Boston.com03:49

Earlier today

N.H. nursing assistant faces additional child sex abuse charges after recent arrests Boston.com03:18

Several families displaced after fire Western Mass News03:13

H.S. Roundup: Brice Letendre drops 31, Belchertown boys basketball snaps skid Daily Hampshire Gazette03:11

Monson fire crews assist in putting out Connecticut fire Western Mass News03:03

2 hurt, including firefighter, as fire tears through Reading home WHDH-TV, Massachusetts02:55

2 sent to hospital as fire tears through Reading home WHDH-TV, Massachusetts02:44

Police asks for help in finding porta-john arsonist Western Mass News02:43

R.I. man arrested after hit-and-run crash that injured Salem police officer Boston.com02:27

‘Perfect scenario’ for big snow storm: What experts say about Mass. forecast MassLive.com02:24

High school roundup: Shawsheen coach Doug Pratt pins down 100th win Boston Herald01:34

Mass. weather: Snow expected Wednesday night, ‘temperature roller coaster’ to follow MassLive.com01:33

Dorchester man charged in Jamaica Plain crash that seriously injured pedestrian Boston.com01:16

Here’s what the Portland mayor said about ICE’s ‘Operation Catch of the Day’ in Maine Boston.com00:53

‘Heated Rivalry’ won’t melt the NHL’s homophobia The Michigan Daily00:51

Chelmsford rallies around ‘Livvy,’ a child cancer warrior Boston Herald00:33

Officials investigating after dead sea ducks found dumped at N.H. welcome center Boston.com00:25

Guest columnist Gregg Schwartz: How Northampton turned a grocery store spat into revolutionary theater Daily Hampshire Gazette00:11

Massachusetts auditor cites $31K LaMar Cook buyout while slamming Beacon Hill ‘collusion’ to obstruct audits Boston Herald00:06

2 activists arrested after locking selves to each other in L3Harris lobby MassLive.com00:02

Yesterday

Several school buses go up in flames in Framingham Boston.com23:55 21-Jan-26

Boston police searching for mail theft suspect in Jamaica Plain WHDH-TV, Massachusetts23:51 21-Jan-26

Police seize narcotics in traffic stop Western Mass News23:40 21-Jan-26

Woman rescued from being pinned underneath car, authorities say Western Mass News23:40 21-Jan-26

Phillies’ Former All-Star Drops Personal Surprise During Red Sox Introduction Forbes23:36 21-Jan-26

Boston weather forecast: ‘Pretty good dumping’ of snow expected Boston Herald23:32 21-Jan-26

Be aware of changes to taxes before filing, expert says Western Mass News23:30 21-Jan-26

As Trump moves toward Greenland deal, Mass. Congressman says his bill will beef up U.S. presence Boston Herald23:05 21-Jan-26

Ben Affleck Recalls Trolling Dunkin' Customers While Filming Commercial People22:39 21-Jan-26

$3M, $6M, or $9M? South Hadley Budget Task Force weighs tax overrides to solve structural deficit Daily Hampshire Gazette22:39 21-Jan-26

New owners flutter into Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Gardens MassLive.com22:29 21-Jan-26

Bus driver’s medical emergency leaves bus lost with students on board Western Mass News22:29 21-Jan-26

Biography: At 80, Dolly Parton 'ain't nobody's fool' New England Public Media22:28 21-Jan-26

No end in sight for Lowell High School rebuild costs Boston Herald22:20 21-Jan-26

US House panel votes to hold Clintons in contempt in Epstein investigation. How Mass. lawmakers … MassLive.com22:20 21-Jan-26

Massachusetts man allegedly used Snapchat to send nude images to a girl, 12 Staten Island Advance, New York22:10 21-Jan-26

Surprise Squad honors Chicopee student inspiring classmates through example Western Mass News22:09 21-Jan-26

Hold up of train parts leads to furloughs at Springfield factory New England Public Media22:08 21-Jan-26

Somerville Police warns of ‘bad batch’ in drug supply Boston Herald22:00 21-Jan-26

Historic New England harbor finally has clean water for first time in 100 years - but locals… MailOnline21:52 21-Jan-26

23-year-old woman recovering from serious injuries after stolen car crashed into Cambridge building WHDH-TV, Massachusetts21:49 21-Jan-26

Boston Chamber of Commerce boss: ‘Rent control is a terrible idea’ Boston Herald21:44 21-Jan-26

WMass health leaders offer local alternative to federal vaccine guidelines New England Public Media21:38 21-Jan-26

Two arrested as activists escalate protests at Northampton’s L3Harris site Daily Hampshire Gazette21:28 21-Jan-26

Patriots head to Denver with Super Bowl dreams on the line Western Mass News21:28 21-Jan-26

Amherst resident at GCC serving on state Board of Higher Education Daily Hampshire Gazette21:22 21-Jan-26

Massachusetts state auditor announces she’ll file lawsuit against Massport Boston Herald21:19 21-Jan-26

5 Mass. chefs vying for 2026 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Northeast MassLive.com21:18 21-Jan-26

Massachusetts bill would restrict ICE arrests in courthouses Axios21:13 21-Jan-26

Is this flu season actually worse than usual? Experts and readers weigh in. Boston.com21:12 21-Jan-26

Fire at Oakham home kills 1 Boston.com21:12 21-Jan-26

Boston Sci secures CE mark for Embold system BioWorld21:12 21-Jan-26

Serial shoplifter in Boston allegedly stole steaks, sweaters, shampoo worth hundreds Boston Herald21:09 21-Jan-26

Wrongful death lawsuit filed nearly 3 years after Holyoke Mall shooting Western Mass News21:08 21-Jan-26

Ex-Stoughton cop accused of killing Sandra Birchmore appears in court; defense pushes for venue … Boston.com21:02 21-Jan-26

Mass. court ruling puts brakes on some online sports betting Boston Globe21:00 21-Jan-26

Beloved Mass. bakery and cafe opening 7th location in coming months MassLive.com20:57 21-Jan-26

CASE Renames Top Research Award in Honor of Education’s Mary Lynn Boscardin University of Massachusetts Amherst20:45 21-Jan-26

UMass men’s basketball to honor 30th anniversary of 1995-96 Final Four team Daily Hampshire Gazette20:44 21-Jan-26

Beverly $28 Million City Hall Renovation Approved Amid Looming Structural Deficit Patch20:44 21-Jan-26

Downtown building may become Boston’s largest office-to-housing conversion yet Boston.com20:40 21-Jan-26

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