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April 12, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Politics Campbell: Audit suit’s outcome could undermine attorney general’s power As Diana DiZoglio goes lawyer shopping, AG warns courts could be in for a wave of 'intragovernmental, intramural disputes.' By Colin A. Young Read more News Boston MassLive wants to hear from you: Brighton residents invited to share their stories Tuesday Brighton residents are invited to come meet with MassLive reporters and editors at the Brighton branch of the Boston Public Library on Tuesday. By Tréa Lavery | TLavery@masslive.com MORE    News Middlesex DA payroll database: What each employee made in 2025 Three people made more than $200,000 in the Middlesex District Attorney's office in 2025. By Heather Morrison | hmorrison@masslive.com MORE    Destinations North Shore-inspired mini golf course to pop up at Mass. shopping center The course features references to the iconic Route 1 orange T-rex and "Pinky" the parade elephant. By Chris McLaughlin | cmclaughlin@masslive.com MORE    See more news Sports Bruins How Saturday’s NHL results impacted Bruins’ potential 1st-round pick from Toronto Saturday was potentially an impactful day for NHL draft positioning. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Why Missouri DE Zion Young makes sense for the Patriots at No. 31 Third in a series of players who are realistic fits for the Patriots at No. 31. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Some Things I Think I Think: Red Sox’ outfield alignment is untenable Random thoughts about (mostly) sports topics By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE