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May 2, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Central Massachusetts As Mass. moves toward banning cellphones in schools, vocational students feel the pinch Vocational students argue a cellphone is more than text and talk for them — it prepares them for the working world. By Maureen Sullivan Read more News Destinations New music festival to take over Boston City Hall Plaza for first time The inaugural festival debuts May 9 with diverse acts, local vendors and food. By David Cifarelli | dcifarelli@masslive.com MORE    Destinations Try bites from over 30 top eateries at South Shore charity tasting event The 29th annual tasting event raises money for YMCA programs, including food security, early education and afterschool care. By David Cifarelli | dcifarelli@masslive.com MORE    News Chelsea payroll database: What every city employee made in 2025 Here's what every city of Chelsea employee was paid over the course of 2025. By Tréa Lavery | TLavery@masslive.com MORE    See more news Sports Bruins Jeremy Swayman reflects on season, playoff elimination after Game 6 loss "It's what I live for," Jeremy Swayman said of playing for the Bruins. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Bruins Comforts of home not so comforting for Bruins throughout first-round playoff series The 2025-26 season saw the Bruins be a strong team at TD Garden. The Stanley Cup playoffs, though, told a much different story. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Bruins Frustrated Charlie McAvoy not thinking about potential discipline for slash With the Bruins down 4-1 and their playoffs about to come to an end, Charlie McAvoy let his anger get the best of him. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE