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March 8, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Destinations One of New York City’s top Greek restaurants is coming to Boston A famed Greek dining destination is set to make its Massachusetts debut later this year. By David Cifarelli | dcifarelli@masslive.com Read more News Politics Mass. Gov. Healey hits campaign trail to ‘play offense and defense’ The Democratic governor finds herself having to balance affordability concerns against her opposition to cost-of-living ballot questions. By Colin A. Young MORE    Cape Cod On Cape Cod, hunger hides in ‘paradise’ While visitors inject $2.8 billion into the economy, the workers serving them face a brutal choice between housing and food as median home prices hit $730,000. By Will Katcher | WKatcher@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   WMass profs question Trump’s justification for Iran war “Normally the people who get bombed and die had nothing to do with what’s going on. They’re in the wrong place at the wrong time," said Mohammed Ali, owner of Cedar's Food Mart and Grill Halal. By Staasi Heropoulos | Special to The Republican MORE    See more news Sports Bruins Slumping Bruins star admits confidence is a bit off David Pastrnak talked about his goal drought after Saturday's game. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    Celtics Cavaliers injury report: Donovan Mitchell, key players listed for Celtics game The Celtics and Cavaliers meet Sunday in Cleveland in what will be a big matchup in the East playoff picture. By Souichi Terada | sterada@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Patriots enter 2026 free agency as a destination, not an afterthought | Karen Guregian With the tampering period starting Monday and free agency to follow, the Patriots are a more attractive free agent destination than years past. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE