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March 14, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines News Lowell enacts first data center moratorium in Massachusetts Lowell residents spoke out this week in support of a moratorium on data center construction and development. It will impact the state's largest data center currently in operation. By Hadley Barndollar | HBarndollar@masslive.com Read more News Central Massachusetts Will a crowdfunded ‘Hobbit Hotel’ full of red flags be investigated? Officials stay silent Backers of the project are worried that a Massachusetts Tolkien-themed hotel called "Shiraton" is a scam. By Adam Bass | abass@masslive.com MORE    Politics Mass. looks for new off-ramp to revamped service plazas. Here’s what we know MassDOT said it's looking “to modernize all 18 service plazas to better serve residents and visitors while optimizing rent revenues." By Colin A. Young MORE    Destinations New Italian supper club, cocktail bar coming to Boston Seaport this spring Sit down for dinner or hang out at the bar at this soon-to-open Italian concept coming to Boston. By David Cifarelli | dcifarelli@masslive.com MORE    See more news Sports Patriots Christian Barmore’s $12 million salary guaranteed: What it means for the Patriots With legal trouble behind him, Christian Barmore's 2026 salary became fully guaranteed on Friday. Here's what it means for the Patriots By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   To reach playoffs, Bruins need to be better on the road, starting with 3-game trip The Bruins will need to be better on the road if they want to make the playoffs. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    Boston College Sports No. 17 Boston College blanks Maine in Hockey East quarterfinals The Boston College men's hockey team bounced back from its regular-season finale loss with an impressive postseason win on Friday. By Rich Thompson | sports@masslive.com MORE