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November 5, 2026
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Sports
Pop Watson leads UMass past Ball State in overtime
UMass defeated Ball State in overtime behind Pop Watson, ending a wait for a home win against an FBS opponent that stretched to 2021.
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Economy
Massachusetts faces record heating oil prices as winter nears
Record heating oil prices are putting Massachusetts households on notice for costly winter bills, according to WBUR.
November 3, 2026
Transportation & Infrastructure
Providence Line riders leave dark train and walk to Ruggles
Providence Line passengers walked along tracks to Ruggles after a lengthy wait aboard a dark train Tuesday night, NBC Boston reported.
October 28, 2026
Weather & Environment
November warmth to reach 70s before late-week rain in Mass.
Massachusetts faces a warm start to November, with highs reaching the mid-70s before heavy rain and possible thunderstorms later this week.
November 2, 2026
Education
Boston welcomes urban school leaders for national conference
Boston Public Schools hosts a five-day national gathering focused on artificial intelligence, student achievement and urban school leadership.
October 23, 2026
Sports
Pop Watson leads UMass past Ball State in overtime
UMass defeated Ball State in overtime behind Pop Watson, ending a wait for a home win against an FBS opponent that stretched to 2021.
November 5, 2026
Neighborhoods
Fields Corner post office extends lease ahead of planned closure
The Fields Corner post office announced a lease extension days before a temporary closure was planned, Boston.com reported.
October 26, 2026
Awards News
Best of Boston 2026 adds four Fan of the Year awards
Four new Boston Weekly awards recognize local sports fans for loyalty and community service, with nominations open at $20 per entry.
October 23, 2026
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