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Newly Minted Millionaire: Central Mass Man Wins $2.64M In Lottery
A Worcester County man said he would fund his children's college and buy himself something very special with his massive lottery win over the weekend. Kevin Connor, of Rochdale, won $2.64 million in the MegaBucks Lottery on Saturday, Aug. 24. The winning numbers were 5-6-8-…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Cape Cod, in effect until 7 p.m. on Monday. The watch also includes Nantucket and Dukes counties and other locations across the state. According to the forecast discussion issued by the National Weather Service Boston/Norton office, "Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms...
Rat Reunion to Celebrate 50 Years of Boston Punk in Medfield
The Rat Reunion is celebrating legendary Boston punk venue The Rathskeller at one of the area’s up-and-coming newer venues. Bellforge Arts Center in Medfield is that venue. If you’re not wise to Bellforge, it’s one of Massachusetts’ newest music, arts, and culture spaces. And it’s history is just as compelling as the events they’ve been playing host in recent years.
Vineyard Artist Featured in New State House Showcase
Oak Bluffs artist Andrew Moore didn’t believe it when he was asked to send art to an exhibit in Gov. Maura Healey’s office. ”I got an email from the governor’s office, which I thought was spam, saying the governor’s office would like to you bring some paintings for a show representing the Cape and Islands,” Mr. Moore said Friday.
Man charged with threatening 3 people with gun at NH mall
A New Hampshire man is facing multiple charges after he threatened three people -- including his ex-girlfriend -- with a gun at a local mall. Nashua police said 33-year-old Trevor Hart is charged with three counts of criminal threatening. He was held pending his arraignment Monday afternoon in Nashua District Court.
Sand, gravel mining in southeastern MA draws activists. Report points to cranberry growers
BOSTON − Activists seeking a moratorium on sand and gravel mining operations in southeastern Massachusetts delivered a petition to Beacon Hill leaders Tuesday demanding action from Gov. Maura Healey and state environmental protection officials. The Community Land and Water Coalition, in Plymouth, which says its mission is to protect...
Massachusetts State Trooper Charged with Assault in Fitchburg, Put on Leave and Certification Suspended
In a recent development, a Massachusetts State Police trooper has been arrested and relieved of duty following charges stemming from a domestic violence incident. Trooper Dylan Knox, 31, is facing serious allegations including assault with a dangerous weapon, strangulation and witness intimidation. These events took place in Fitchburg, as reported by Boston 25 News.
Local Teacher Training to be a Leader in Education Policy
Submitted via The Bedford Citizen Community Submissions. Bedford resident and Haverhill High School English teacher Anna Sabella will spend the coming year developing her skills as an education leader by participating in the Massachusetts Education Policy Fellowship (MEPF), run by the Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy. This program...
‘This Old House’ star from Mass. dies at 70
Roger Cook, a longtime landscape contractor on the popular PBS home renovation show “This Old House,” died Wednesday, Aug. 21 after a long battle with an illness, according to a post on the show’s website. He was 70 years old. Starting with the show in 1982, Cook’s...
DA: Driver in deadly crash during Kenny Chesney concert said he "messed up"
WRENTHAM – Michael Escolas, the man accused of stealing a Jeep during Kenny Chesney's concert Saturday night at Gillette Stadium then killing a 10-year-old boy in a crash nearby, allegedly told his wife he had "one too many" and "messed up."Escolas is facing charges that include motor vehicle manslaughter while operating under the influence.The Oxford man was arraigned on Monday in Wrentham District Court. He was ordered held on $100,000 cash bail with conditions that he not drive, stay away from the victims in the case, and not drink alcohol.Outside of court, family members held up a photo of the...
#9 UNH Falls to #12 Western Michigan, 1-0
DURHAM, N.H. – Connor Burkett scored the game-winning goal for the Broncos as the No. 9 University of New Hampshire men's soccer team fell to No. 12 Western Michigan, 1-0, on Sunday afternoon in the home opener. The Wildcats fall to 0-1-1, while the Broncos improve to 2-0-0. ·...
VSP: Another attempted robbery in southeastern Vermont
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Sgt. Daniel Hall. STATION: Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations Troop B East - Westminster Barracks. The Vermont State Police is investigating an attempted armed robbery that occurred Monday afternoon, Aug. 26, 2024, in Rockingham that is believed to be connected to two other robberies at banks in southeastern Vermont. The identities of the two suspects, a man and a woman, are under active investigation. The public is cautioned that the pair should be considered armed and dangerous.
Massachusetts’ Most Lucrative Crop Is No Longer Cranberries
What's in a weed? A lot, especially if that weed is "weed," or cannabis. Don't tell Ocean Spray or the Thanksgiving Pilgrims, but cannabis is now the most lucrative crop in Massachusetts, outpacing the former top crop, cranberries. As reported by State House News Service, Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commissioner Kimberly...
Massachusetts man dies from injuries sustained in motor vehicle vs. motorcycle collision
A Massachusetts man is dead after a weekend motorcycle crash. According to police, on Saturday, at just after 4:30 p.m., the Milford, MA Public Safety Communications Center received multiple 911 calls reporting a motor vehicle vs. motorcycle collision in the vicinity of Cedar St. and the 495 Southbound on-ramp. On...
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