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Mass. State Lottery winner: Final $1 million prize claimed in $20 game
The final $1 million lottery prize remaining in one of the Massachusetts Lottery’s $20 scratch ticket games was claimed on Tuesday. The $1 million prize was claimed by the Wallace P. Gator Trust of Quincy, represented by trustee Natalie Logan. The trust opted to receive the prize as a one-time payment of $650,000 before taxes.
Patriots reveal 53-man roster: Full list of every player who made the cut
The new regime in New England worked hard on Tuesday to reduce their roster from 89 players at the end of the preseason to 53, which is the season-allotted number. There weren't too many surprises announced throughout the day, as many of the names who were released were expected, and now the focus shifts to the season ahead.
19 western Mass. tourism attractions receive state grants
BOSTON (WWLP) – The state has awarded $5.9 million in grants to 61 cultural and tourism projects statewide, including nineteen in western Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism’s Destination Development Capital (DDC) grant program offers funding for multiple projects such as expanding, constructing, restoring, or renovating tourism destinations and attractions across the state. […]
‘Lucky for Life’ winners: 2 Mass. lottery players win $25,000 a year for life
Two Massachusetts State Lottery winners, who bought tickets in neighboring towns, have won $25,000 a year for life in the the latest multi-state “Lucky for Life” drawing. The winning numbers for the Sunday, Aug. 25. drawing were 8, 17, 19, 29, 31 and Lucky Ball: 12. The winning...
MassHealth drops bid to consolidate assessments
Following a groundswell of advocacy from people with disabilities and local service agencies, MassHealth officials are switching gears on a wide-ranging change they had planned to make to the state's care delivery system -- though the agency is still pursuing some reform.
Massachusetts Olympian ‘Clark Kent’ Revealed a Secret Talent on the ‘Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’
You may have seen the news about Worcester, Massachusetts, native Stephen Nedoroscik, affectionately known as the 'Clark Kent' during the Paris Olympics will now join the cast of Dancing with the Stars, Season 33, according to wwlp.com. Stephen got that nickname for removing his glasses before his routine on the...
Boston police looking for person accused of vandalizing Holocaust memorial
Boston police are looking for a person who they say vandalized the city’s Holocaust memorial Friday night. The vandalism at 90 Union St. occurred around 8:50 p.m. on Friday, Boston Police said in a brief statement. Officers found one of the memorial’s glass panels covered in graffiti in black ink of an “unknown writing,” according to a police report provided to MassLive.
Swimming and diving programs announce 2024-25 schedule
Holy Cross swimming and diving head coach Kristy Jones is thrilled to announce the schedules for the 2024-25 season. Both the men and women will compete at 10 events throughout the year including the Patriot League Championship. The season begins on the road with a dual meet against Patriot League rival Boston University on Oct. 12. Two weeks later the Crusaders will welcome Iona to the Hart Center Pool on Oct. 25 to round out competition in October. November begins with a two day meet at home and home against Bryant (Nov. 1 & Nov. 2). Holy Cross will head...
Women's Soccer Picked Fourth in MASCAC Preseason Poll
FITCHBURG, MA: The Fitchburg State women's soccer team was voted into the fourth spot in this year's Preseason Poll by the coaches around the MASCAC. Westfield State found its way into the top spot after taking down Bridgewater in the MASCAC Tournament final last year. The Owls landed in first...
“Had to shoot over two broom handles that were taped together” - Robert Parish developed his high-arching jumper because of his 5’2” high school coach
Robert Parish reveals how his 5'2" high school coach's unconventional training methods led to the development of his iconic high-arcing jumper.
Hull condo: Soak it up in the jetted tub or on the beach
A wall of windows in the sunken living area offers an expansive view of the water. A corsair on a journey of thievery and adventure? The captain of a massive container ship? A homeowner decompressing by the Atlantic Ocean? All of these are possible with imagination and occupancy of this condo on Atlantic Hill in Hull.
Whistleblower's explosive lawsuit accuses Brockton superintendent of hiring cronies
BROCKTON — Christopher Correia, second-in-command for finance at Brockton Public Schools, has filed his long-awaited whistleblower lawsuit against the city. Correia's 13-page complaint makes serious allegations against the city, Superintendent Mike Thomas, Mayor Robert F. Sullivan and James Cobbs, the former acting superintendent. The lawsuit claims Correia suffered retaliation because he "brought forward complaints...
Massachusetts dad's cause of death as he's found dead under vacation home after 'paranoid' last days
Stanley Kotowski was found dead on Monday, 10 days after disappearing during a vacation to Hilton Head Island. Officials said he died of asphyxiation by hanging
Both EEE and West Nile Virus pose a threat to Massachusetts: How to protect yourself
There are two new human cases of West Nile virus confirmed in the state as mosquito borne illnesses continue to spread fast. Now, health officials are putting the northeast on high alert ahead of the Labor Day holiday.
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