July 31, 2026

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How the ‘two Cape Cods’ could shape the Mass. midterm conversation

Cape Cod's beauty powers its economy, shapes its politics and complicates nearly every debate about housing, growth and the region's future.

By John L. Micek | jmicek@masslive.com

Family says man’s death from suspected meningitis exposes failures in Mass. prison healthcare

The cresting pressure in Figueredo’s head, the family later learned from doctors at UMass Memorial Medical Center, was his brain and spinal cord starting to swell.

By Hadley Barndollar | HBarndollar@masslive.com and Greta Jochem | gjochem@repub.com

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2 indicted for Holyoke’s 1st homicide of 2026

Daniel Medina and Delani Rodriguez are scheduled to be arraigned Aug. 27 on charges stemming from the April shooting death of Robert Abreu near a Sargeant Street apartment complex.

By Aprell May Munford | AMunford@repub.com

Florida-based Mexican food chain sets opening date for first Mass. location

The popular Mexican food chain offers authentic cuisine, special deals and signature events.

By David Cifarelli | dcifarelli@masslive.com

Patriots rookie tight end starts to catch fire in training camp

After a slow start, rookie tight end Eli Raridon is making an impact in training camp for the Patriots

By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com

From Jason Varitek to Nate Eovaldi: The Red Sox All-Trade Deadline Team

Some key pieces of championship runs and franchise legends have joined the Red Sox at the trade deadline. Here's a lineup of the best of them.

By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com

The fate of Drake Maye’s favorite deep-ball receiver remains up in the air | Karen Guregian

Amid an uncertain future with the Patriots, Kayshon Boutte is putting his best foot forward at training camp.

By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com