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April 13, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Politics RomneyCare at 20: Mariano urges ‘all hands on deck’ for next crisis | Bay State Briefing "People are dropping coverage because they can’t afford it," state House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano, D-3rd Norfolk, said about health insurance. By John L. Micek | jmicek@masslive.com Read more News News Newton payroll database: What every city employee made in 2025 All but one of the 10 highest-earning city employees in Newton last year were members of the police department. By Tréa Lavery | TLavery@masslive.com MORE    News Mercy delayed, mercy denied: How Mass. medical parole leaves many to die in prison For most incarcerated people who apply for medical parole under a state law, mercy remains out of reach. By Greta Jochem | gjochem@repub.com and Hadley Barndollar | HBarndollar@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   Hawks, rats, bobcats and poison: Why Holyoke is rethinking how it controls rodents Holyoke is debating banning rodent poison after hawk deaths, weighing wildlife safety against pest control needs. By Aprell May Munford | AMunford@repub.com MORE    See more news Sports Celtics Celtics wing raves about Brad Stevens, Joe Mazzulla after career-best night Ron Harper Jr. dropped a career-high 27 points, enjoying his 26th birthday in the Celtics' win over the Magic. By Souichi Terada | sterada@masslive.com MORE    Sports What impressed Bruins veteran about James Hagens’ NHL debut Sean Kuraly left with a good first impression of his rookie teammate. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    Celtics Magic coach gives bizarre reason for controversial decision in Celtics loss Desmond Bane's playing time in the Magic's loss to the Celtics left some fans shaking their heads. By Souichi Terada | sterada@masslive.com MORE