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Lottery player wins $1 million Powerball prize but immediately lost $240,000 when she got her cash
A LUCKY lottery player has won a million dollars after matching five Powerball numbers. After paying federal taxes on the winning, the Massachusetts local will lose over $240,000 of her prize money. The winning ticket was purchased in Massachusetts for the July 10 drawing that featured a $39.9 million jackpot.
Hot summer trend: Swimming pool rentals making a splash in Central Mass.
Over the last several years, it's become increasingly popular to rent someone else's home using websites like Vrbo and AirBnb. Now there's a new trend taking Central Massachusetts by storm: Pool rentals. Swimply is similar to other rental sites. But instead of vacation homes, rooms or experiences, Swimply allows users to rent swimming...
State funding sought for life sciences training in Roxbury
$50 million in state funding for life sciences training in Nubian Square hangs in the balance of legislative negotiations on an economic development bill. The partial funding for a $200 million development on the Blair parking lot was in the Massachusetts House version of the bill approved last month. The amendment was sponsored by Representatives John Moran of the South End and Chynah Tyler of Roxbury, who each represent sections of the square.
Southern Italian, Sicilian restaurant opens new location north of Boston
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. A restaurant west of Boston that is known for its southern Italian and Sicilian fare has expanded to a new location north of the city. According to an Instagram post, Brelundi in Waltham has its grand opening and ribbon cutting in Tewksbury...
Samantha Rae From Kingston, NH: Local Catch Of The Week
New England artist Samantha Rae has evolved from a high energy cover band frontperson into a thoughtful and inspired singer/songwriter. The proof is in her just released impressive debut solo album. You’ll have the chance to hear the leadoff single here, plus get to know Samantha a little better and find out where to see her performing live.
Tales from the scanner: Fire in a tree? Or on the ground?
Around 11:50 a.m., a three-vehicle accident was reported on Union Street in Ipswich. Damage was minor, and no injuries were reported. At 12:20 p.m., Danvers police issued a BOLO after road rage was reported in their town. A man brandished a knife at another motorist, they said. The vehicle’s registration came back to an Ipswich address. Around 40 minutes later, the dispatcher said the man had been stopped in Middleton.
Attorney previously on 'most eligible bachelors' list is sentenced for rape
BOSTON (TCN) -- A 52-year-old attorney once touted as one of People magazine’s "most eligible bachelors" was sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a woman in 2021 after a night out. WBZ-TV reports a judge sentenced Gary Zerola on Monday, July 15, to five to 10 years behind bars after he was convicted last month of rape. At his trial in June, a jury acquitted him of aggravated rape and burglary. Zerola has been charged with sexual assault several times dating back to 1996, though he was...
Boston Celtics (1-1) at Charlotte Hornets (1-0) Las Vegas Summer League Game #3 7/17/24
Boston Celtics (1-1) at Charlotte Hornets (1-0) Wednesday, July 17, 2024. The Hornets played in the California Classic Summer League before coming to Las Vegas. They won all 3 games there, beating San Antonio, the team from China, and Sacramento. They also won their first game in Las Vegas, beating the Knicks 94-90. The Celtics and Hornets last played in Summer League in 2018 when the Celtics won 100-80, while starting Kadeem Allen, Jarrod Uthoff, Jabari Bird, Semi Ojeleye, and Guerrschon Yabusele.
MBTA service changes set for next month: here's what to know
Service changes are coming to the Green, Orange, Mattapan, Red and Haverhill lines next month, the MBTA said Wednesday. The T says the changes will happen in August as it continues "working to maintain its infrastructure and improve reliability across the system." Here are the changes coming to the T...
HFAC Chair Asks Massport to Sever Ties with Hangar Developer; Panel disagrees
The Hanscom Field Advisory Commission met for the first time since the state Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs found that the required draft environmental impact report by the hangar developers was inadequate.
Heat and humidity take a hiatus. Here's what to expect this weekend
Thunderstorms have cleared, and humid conditions will slowly come to a close for the near term. Afternoon temperatures will touch the mid-to-upper 80s with a southwest wind. Drier air is moving in and dewpoints will drop gradually throughout the day -- ultimately back into the 50s, aided by Canadian air.
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