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June 5, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Central Massachusetts Project to build homes for ‘grandfamilies’ in Worcester wins approval The housing will be for grandparents who are taking care of grandchildren and don't have additional support. By Adam Bass | abass@masslive.com Read more News News Newly-released bigoted police texts are ‘significant problem for the whole commonwealth’ Former police officers Michael Proctor and Sean Goode praised Hitler and used slurs in messages that law enforcement experts warn could damage public trust statewide. By Hadley Barndollar | HBarndollar@masslive.com MORE    News Faulty elevator parts recalled nationwide over deadly fall, crush hazards If the elevator car is called to another floor, the unlocked door exposes an open shaft, posing a severe risk of death or serious injury. By Dallas Gagnon | MassLive.com and Advance Local Express Desk MORE    Boston Boston Pride 2026: When does the parade start, what’s this year’s theme This is what you can expect if plan on attending Boston Pride this weekend. By David Cifarelli | dcifarelli@masslive.com MORE    See more news Sports Red Sox State of the Sox: Orioles can offer a cautionary tale The Red Sox only had to look across the field this week to see the risks associated with a team built around homegrown young players. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Patriots are all-in while the Red Sox check out: Ranking Boston’s title chances Friday outtakes: Which Boston teams are trying to win? Which non-Red Sox would make Boston's best baseball roster? Want to buy a chair I once sat in? It'll cost you. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   WooSox notebook: Check out all the feline friends that came out to Purr in the Park The WooSox welcomed cats to the park on Thursday for a special Purr in the Park event. By Katie Morrison-O’Day MORE