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June 4, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Boston A new 91-mile hiking trail explores the greenery and hidden gems of Greater Boston The route winds through parks, beaches and marshland across Greater Boston's cities and towns. By Will Katcher | WKatcher@masslive.com Read more News Subscriber Exclusive   After surviving a campus shooting, Holyoke councilor speaks out on gun violence Holyoke City Councilor and Public Safety Chair Anne Thalheimer shares her story, leads city Wear Orange efforts and calls for prevention as gun violence impacts communities across Massachusetts. By Aprell May Munford | AMunford@repub.com MORE    News Somerville payroll database: What each city employee made in 2025 Most of Somerville's top-paid employees in 2025 were police, with the highest paid worker earning nearly $406,000. By Juliet Schulman-Hall | JSchulman-Hall@masslive.com MORE    Lottery Powerball: See the winning numbers in Wednesday’s $194 million drawing Check your numbers to see if you hit it big in Wednesday's jackpot. By National Desk MORE    See more news Sports Sports World Cup 2026: Five things to know about Ghana ahead of Gillette Stadium match with England What should fans know about the Ghanaian Black Stars? Here are five things. By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com MORE    Patriots The freakish baseball talent Patriots WR A.J. Brown walked away from to become an NFL superstar A.J. Brown was once Mississippi's top-ranked outfielder, drafted by the Padres, and his comp was an MLB All-Star. By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com MORE    Sports England World Cup 2026: Five things to know about Harry Kane’s team Harry Kane’s English side will be making at least one stop at Gillette Stadium for the 2026 World Cup. By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com MORE