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June 25, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Central Massachusetts Work begins on new Central Mass. elementary school Early site work started this week on a new school building town officials deemed "one of the most significant investments we can make in our community." By Maureen Sullivan Read more News Education Unpaid stipends, missing state scholarships: Questions mount as Anna Maria College closes Anna Maria College failed to distribute stipends and state-funded scholarships to students amid its abrupt closure, leaving many without promised aid. By Juliet Schulman-Hall | JSchulman-Hall@masslive.com MORE    Boston What a Boston heart doctor wants every World Cup fan to know before their next watch party A Mass. General doctor says eat what you want during the World Cup, but skip this one thing. By Heather Morrison | hmorrison@masslive.com and Advance Local Express Desk MORE    Central Massachusetts Worcester considers eliminating parking minimums to make way for more housing Worcester may drop parking minimums to spur housing amid mixed views on impacts to development and parking. By Adam Bass | abass@masslive.com MORE    See more news Sports Bruins 7 things we learned from Bruins GM Don Sweeney before NHL Draft Sweeney laid out priorities for offseason player acquisition on Wednesday. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    Sports World Cup: Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé set to face off at Gillette Friday's match will decide the winner of Group I. By Peyton Doyle | PDoyle@masslive.com MORE    Celtics Rumored Celtics trade target dealt to Grizzlies for surprising return One trade option for the Celtics at center came off the board on Wednesday night. By Brian Robb | brobb@masslive.com MORE