February 11, 2026

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‘It’s mom’: Her plea stopped the attack. Now she fights for mental health care, not prison

Bleeding from multiple stab wounds, a Massachusetts mother looked up at her son lost in psychosis. Her simple plea pulled him back — and now she’s fighting the legal system to keep from losing him again.

By Heather Morrison | hmorrison@masslive.com

From personal slight to policy fight: How this WMass. lawmaker is moving a fair housing bill

Citing persistent violations and weak enforcement, the senator wants sharper tools. His bill faces its first major test in the Democratic-led Senate.

By John L. Micek | jmicek@masslive.com

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What SBA’s barring green card holders from business loans means for WMass

The SBA announced last week that all business owners applying for its loan programs must either be citizens or U.S. nationals.

By Daniel Jackson | djackson@repub.com

Say ‘Aloha’ to this glow-in-the-dark mini golf course on the South Shore

Get transported to Hawaii at this luminescent mini golf course featuring island-themed artwork and music.

By David Cifarelli | dcifarelli@masslive.com

Celtics injury report: 2 starters listed for Bulls game

The Celtics have one final game Wednesday against the Bulls before entering the All-Star break.

By Souichi Terada | sterada@masslive.com

How scrutinized Red Sox’ offensive approach aligns with Driveline (and Ted Williams)

The Red Sox' offensive approach has raised some questions. With such importance being placed on increasing bat speed, hitting the ball hard in the air and batted ball quality metrics, are the Red Sox sacrificing contact?

By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com

Inside Mike Vrabel’s final team meeting: Patriots need remodel not rebuild

In his final team meeting, Mike Vrabel said the Patriots need a remodel, not a rebuild after losing in Super Bowl 60.

By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com