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March 6, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Destinations After 200 years, Union Oyster House still stands as Boston’s landmark eatery What's Union Oyster House's key to 200 years of success? It's a multi-ingredient recipe involving service, history and many bowls of clam chowder. By David Cifarelli | dcifarelli@masslive.com Read more News Politics SNAP turmoil puts Healey in a bind as Trump’s fraud push raises stakes for Mass., blue states Trump's State of the Union attack on blue states looks to raise the stakes for Democrats with eight months to go until Election Day. By John L. Micek | jmicek@masslive.com MORE    Education A Mass. Catholic college is buying a 150-acre golf course. Here’s why The acquisition is part of the college's five-year strategic plan and will allow the club to remain accessible to the local golfing community. By Juliet Schulman-Hall | JSchulman-Hall@masslive.com MORE    Sports Kraft Sports’ World Cup security funding plan is inadequate, Foxborough official says A proposed plan for reimbursing the town of Foxborough for security costs related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Gillette Stadium fails to address concerns that have prevented town officials from permitting the event, a town official said Thursday. By Susannah Sudborough | SSudborough@masslive.com MORE    See more news Sports Patriots 5 free agents who have a good shot at landing with the Patriots Based on their position, fit and profile, 5 free agents who seem like a good bet to land with the Patriots. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Only one year was the right amount of Stefon Diggs for the Patriots Patriots got a lot out of Stefon Diggs, but keeping him would have been a risk. There should only be one Rocky Statue and shouldn't be only one Sinners movie. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    Patriots 5 offensive linemen Patriots should target in free agency Drake Maye was sacked 21 times in the playoffs, including six times in Super Bowl 60, highlighting the need for better depth and protection on the offensive line. Here are five free agents who would help: By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE