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July 5, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Entertainment A Nantucket dive bar is booking big name bands, bringing fans together like never before Concertgoers from all backgrounds have packed this 375-person venue to listen to artists that might not typically go out to Nantucket. By David Cifarelli | dcifarelli@masslive.com Read more News Boston A young Boston carpenter did ‘everything right.’ His killing remains unsolved Giovanni Bala was building a career, a future and a life. His mentors called him a success story. But more than a month after the 22-year-old Boston carpenter was shot dead, no arrests have been made. By Irene Rotondo | IRotondo@masslive.com MORE    Lottery Powerball: See the winning numbers in Saturday’s $396 million drawing Check your numbers to see if you hit it big in Saturday's jackpot. By National Desk MORE    Western Massachusetts Springfield celebrates July 4 with fireworks, Symphony Orchestra performance (Photos) This is the first time the Springfield Symphony Orchestra has performed at the fireworks in 28 years. By Jeanette DeForge | jdeforge@repub.com MORE    See more news Sports Red Sox Some Things I Think I Think: Caleb Durbin’s turnaround is worth saluting Random thoughts about (mostly) sports topics. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox’ Sonny Gray, spurred by All-Star snub, earns league-best 10th win; ‘I was disappointed, for sure’ Sonny Gray didn't need any extra motivation. He got some anyway. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox instant reactions: A quick start leads to a one-sided win Two wins in two tries gets the Red Sox' road trip off to a good start. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE