September 2, 2026

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Jury deliberations enter 5th day at Lindsay Clancy trial

Defense attorney Kevin Reddington said jurors are "obviously working very hard.”

By Charlie McKenna | cmckenna@masslive.com

What is a ‘peanut butter raise,’ and why does it hurt employee morale?

The number of organizations expressing an interest in such a pay raise strategy has gone down.

By Claudia Dimuro | cdimuro@pennlive.com

Western Massachusetts

Greenfield council president leads in unofficial tallies in 1st Franklin District primary for State House

Lora Wondolowski led Corinne Coryat in the Democratic primary for the open 1st Franklin District House seat, with 844 votes to Coryat's 516 in unofficial results.

By Aprell May Munford | AMunford@repub.com

U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch defeats challenger Patrick Roath

Incumbent Rep. Stephen Lynch won a reelection victory over progressive challenger Patrick Roath in the Massachusetts 8th District Democratic primary.

By Will Katcher | WKatcher@masslive.com and Irene Rotondo | IRotondo@masslive.com

Former Patriots great says team won’t let Christian Gonzalez talks hit point of no return | Karen Guregian

Former Patriots great Rodney Harrison explains why not reaching an extension with Christian Gonzalez isn't an option.

By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com

Fenway Insider: Submit questions for MassLive’s Sean McAdam

What questions do you have for Sean McAdam this week?

By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com and Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com

Jedixson Paez’ start, time in Boston both brief; Why 9th inning homer was significant; Mickey Gasper remains hot (Notebook)

Jedixson Paez didn't last long in his debut with the Red Sox and will be replaced on the roster for Wednesday.

By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com