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Mass. State Lottery winner: Final $1 million scratch ticket prize claimed Monday
The final $1 million prize for the scratch ticket game “Double your Money” was claimed in Massachusetts Monday. The ticket was purchased at Rx3 Energy in Salem. There was a 1 in 3,024,000 odds in winning the grand prize and it was the final grand prize ticket. However, there are still six unclaimed $2,000 prize winning tickets left.
’60 Minutes’ Icon Lesley Stahl Has Deep Roots in Massachusetts
Lesley Stahl has been a respected television journalist for over 50 years, most of that time with the CBS television network. Did you know it all began for Stahl right here in Massachusetts?. Lesley Rene Stahl was born on December 16, 1941, in Lynn, Massachusetts and was raised in Swampscott....
Massachusetts House passes home equity legislation
Malden delegation voted to protect property owners from “equity theft”. On June 26, 2024, the Massachusetts House of Representatives unanimously passed H.4791, An Act relative to municipal tax lien procedures and protections for property owners in the Commonwealth. This bill seeks to align current Massachusetts statute with a recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court while addressing the issue of delinquent tax collections – or so-called “equity theft.” The legislation secures the rights of property owners to reclaim any excess equity to which they are entitled after all taxes and fees are repaid to the municipalities following a tax foreclosure, while substantially increasing notifications and other protections for property owners throughout the foreclosure process. On June 27, the Massachusetts Senate referred the bill to its committee on Ways and Means.
New compost program coming to Riverside
GILL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Gill residents will soon have access to a new weekly compost collection site near the Riverside Municipal Building as the current food waste pickup program is ending in August after minimal participation. Residents can drop off compost at the collection site, which will be brought to Martin’s Farm in Greenfield, who also accepts compost from several transfer stations in the county.
How to be part of Baldwinville's neighborhood parade this Fourth of July
It started as a way for Baldwinville parents on Cherry Street to meet each other, but now it has grown into a community-wide Fourth of July celebration. The annual Back Bay Bike parade is this Thursday, July 4, at 10 a.m. on Cherry Street in Baldwinville. The Templeton Police and Fire Departments lead the parade. After the parade, kids receive snacks, ice cream, and gift bags. ...
All these years later, members of Plymouth High’s Class of ’46 still get together to remember
As expected, the senior dance was a very formal affair. High school students were immaculately dressed for the occasion, marking the end of youthful innocence and the beginning of more mature pursuits. Girls were decked out in white gowns and wore gloves while boys sported white jackets with matching flannel pants.
New Bedford Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Announces Opening Date
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — New Bedford’s newest discount story now has its opening date. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet has announced it will open for business on Wednesday, July 31. The store will be open from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. The store is located in the Fieldstone Marketplace...
Lawrence police seek help identifying individual in photo
LAWRENCE — The Lawrence Police Department is reaching out to the public for assistance in identifying an individual whose photo they have circulated. Authorities are urging anyone who has information on the person in question to come forward. The department has not disclosed the circumstances surrounding the need to...
USA Mens Bronze Medal vs Switzerland
In a thrilling rematch of the men’s opening game, the American team lined up against host Switzerland to compete for a medal. Korey Wilson initiated the scoring with an early tip-in goal from a Nick Carter point shot. The scoring for the Leominster boys continued with JD Dutney finding the back of the net, courtesy of a superb feed from Brandon Jones.
IronPigs there for each other through celebrations and conversations
Aramis Garcia found IronPigs teammate Weston Wilson in the clubhouse moments after Sunday’s series finale in Durham against the Bulls. It was no coincidence that the Lehigh Valley player in the most prolonged slump approached the team’s hottest hitter. It was only seven weeks earlier when Wilson’s batting average was nowhere near the Mendoza Line. His slugging percentage was all of .248 as ...
Black residents are less prosperous in Boston compared to suburbs, says study
Banner Business Sponsored by The Boston Foundation. If you are a Black resident of Massachusetts, your economic opportunities may be worse inside of Boston compared to the rest of the state, according to a report released by the McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility. The report tabulated the differences in...
In the news: Darnell Dunn
The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced Darnell Dunn as its new director of business recruitment. Dunn will be responsible for spearheading initiatives aimed at attracting new businesses to the Worcester region while also fostering the growth and expansion of existing businesses. Before his position at the Chamber, Darnell...
Meidroth loving Worcester and WooSox
WORCESTER, Mass. — Worcester Red Sox infielder Chase Meidroth is in the top five in the International League in on-base percentage and top 10 in batting average as of Wednesday. His goal, though, is to make it one more rung up the ladder — to Boston and the Red Sox.
Nick Yorke’s two-homer game leads WooSox to third straight win
WORCESTER, MA –– Nick Sogard, Nick Yorke, and Bobby Dalbec combined to go 10-for-17 with three home runs and 12 RBIs as the Worcester Red Sox (5-2)/(40-42) won 16-4 over the Syracuse Mets (4-4)/(50-32) on Tuesday night at NBT Bank Stadium in the second game of the WooSox and Mets home and home series.
Worcester board of ed gets update on evolving math instruction
Worcester board of ed gets update on evolving math instruction. As the school system struggles with math results, the Worcester County Board of Education recently heard a presentation on the complexities and rigors of instruction. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer. As the school system continues to struggle with math results,...
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