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April 5, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines News More Massachusetts police officers are being prosecuted. Experts have theories as to why “The system is in failure mode,” said a retired Massachusetts State Police major who spent nearly 30 years with the agency. By Charlie McKenna | cmckenna@masslive.com Read more News Destinations Greater Boston restaurant transforms dinner into a decadent experience for two Have a special occasion coming up? Celebrate with this romantic dining experience at a refined restaurant just outside Boston. By David Cifarelli | dcifarelli@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   Rural Western Mass. schools demand equity as funding falls short Financially strapped rural schools are again sending out an SOS. Will this be the year lawmakers listen? By Namu Sampath | nsampath@repub.com MORE    News What’s open, what’s closed in Mass. on Easter Sunday April 5, 2026? Easter Sunday falls on April 5 this year and a number of services and major retailers either intend to stay open — some at reduced hours — or will close entirely in observation of the holiday. By Chris McLaughlin | cmclaughlin@masslive.com MORE    See more news Sports Red Sox Some Things I Think I Think: At last, 1986 Red Sox get their time in the sun Random thoughts about (mostly) sports topics. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    Bruins How Bruins’ Saturday loss impacted playoff picture Where the Bruins stand in the playoff races. Who they'd play if the playoffs started today. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Patriots want less of a roller coaster run game in 2026 | Karen Guregian Mike Vrabel wants more from Patriots run game. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE