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Boston GlobeFriday, 10 April 2026
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West Point’s loss turns out to be Red Sox’ win
Connelly Early had it all planned out — an Army career, just like his military family. Then baseball came calling.
The paper elevates a human-interest sports profile to the main visual centerpiece, framing the athlete's journey as an inspiring local narrative of shifting career paths from military service to professional baseball.
Connelly Early is a baseball prospect who shifted his commitment from the US Military Academy at West Point to pursue a professional career with the local Boston Red Sox. The paper highlights his military family background as he makes his major league debut.
“baseball came calling”
“Broadly focused on local civic life”
Rollins keeps ’em guessing on comeback
Taking out papers may mean she’ll run for her old job. Or it may not.
Analyzes the speculative buzz and political implications of a former US attorney potentially seeking local office again.
Man killed by police had mental health issues
Family details victim’s struggles, calls for release of bodycam footage
Centers the family's perspective and their call for transparency regarding a fatal police encounter.
Big houses, big staffs, big security problems
Heist shows how many people can have access
Uses a specific wealthy estate heist to explore broader security vulnerabilities for high-net-worth households.
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