January 19, 2026

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Boston’s ‘memory keeper’ says this MLK Day demands more than remembrance | Bay State Briefing

Imari Paris Jeffries of Embrace Boston talks about what the annual MLK Day holiday means to him now -- and to all of us.

By John L. Micek | jmicek@masslive.com

What’s open, what’s closed in Mass. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026?

Here’s a list of what is open and what is closed in Massachusetts for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.

By Chris McLaughlin | cmclaughlin@masslive.com

Direct flights between Hartford and Houston set to launch later this year

Nonstop flights from New England to a major southwestern city are set to begin before summer travel begins.

By Susannah Sudborough | SSudborough@masslive.com

Oregon man made death threats against Mass. state prosecutor, prosecutors say

An Oregon man who has multiple prior convictions for making death threats against people in Massachusetts is facing federal charges in connection with new allegations of cyberstalking.

By Susannah Sudborough | SSudborough@masslive.com

A small handful of Patriots remember QB Jarrett Stidham ahead AFC Championship matchup

The former Patriots backup Jarrett Stidham will face his old team in the AFC Championship game. There are two current Patriots who played in a game with the quartebrack.

By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com

Patriots’ former Super Bowl winner says New England has a ‘championship defense’

Milton Williams won a Super Bowl last year with the Eagles. He said the Patriots are good enough to win this year.

By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com

If Patriots don’t make Super Bowl, they’ll never forgive themselves

With Bo Nix out for Denver, the Patriots have a huge chance that they can't afford to squander.

By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com