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March 5, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Politics Heading into its 2nd century, Mass. State House Library looks to elevate digital offerings Gov. Maura Healey has allocated more than $500,000 for the library’s ongoing digitization and preservation of documents. By Katie Castellani Read more News News 4 former Mass. State Police troopers, 2 local officers lose certifications The Mass. police oversight board has revoked the licenses of six officers, barring them from future law enforcement work. By Will Katcher | WKatcher@masslive.com MORE    Central Massachusetts Worcester’s Saint Patrick’s Day Parade is coming soon; what to know Worcester will hold its annual parade on Park Avenue soon. Here are the details for the event. By Adam Bass | abass@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   Mass. schools face millions in potential funding cuts as ICE enforcement drains enrollment School officials called on the legislature to provide funding to offset enrollment declines. By Juliet Schulman-Hall | JSchulman-Hall@masslive.com MORE    See more news Sports Celtics Former Celtics champion reveals favorite Boston memories Xavier Tillman Sr. is on the Hornets now, but he was well-liked in his two years in Boston. By Souichi Terada | sterada@masslive.com MORE    Patriots The Stefon Diggs’ gamble paid off, but now Patriots need to deliver on Plan B | Karen Guregian With Stefon Diggs being released, what comes next? By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    Celtics Former Celtics forward gives encouraging Jayson Tatum update Jayson Tatum could return to the court sometime soon from his Achilles injury, though nobody knows when that will be. By Souichi Terada | sterada@masslive.com MORE