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Mass. State Lottery winner: Here’s the top 5 largest prizes won Thursday
Lottery players across Massachusetts won or claimed millions of dollars in prize money on Thursday, including a $15 million ticket — the second-highest prize won in 2024. The $15 million prize was from “$15,000,000 Money Maker,” a $30 scratch ticket game released on April 19, 2022. There’s just one grand prize remaining to be claimed in the game as of Aug. 16.
Winning Mass. lottery tickets, 2 $100K and 1 $50K, to expire in September
Three lottery prizes won last year in Massachusetts, two worth $100,000 and one worth $50,000, will begin to expire in less than a month if the winners do not come forward to claim them. The two $100,000 prizes are from separate “Mass Cash” drawings held last year. One was won...
Update: Rip current statement affecting 3 Massachusetts counties until Sunday evening
On Saturday at 3:09 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated rip current statement in effect until Sunday at 8 p.m. for Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties. "Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water," explains the weather service. "Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help."
California woman sentenced to money laundering after 160+ pounds of meth seized in investigation involving Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine
BOSTON – A California woman was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for her role in a money laundering conspiracy involving proceeds of methamphetamine and marijuana distribution. The defendant laundered over $200,000 of her husband’s drug proceeds. According to the Massachusetts Department of Justice, in total, over...
DNC scheduling coincidence gifts governor hopeful her dream job for a day
The Democratic National Convention will throw at least one state’s executive branch into disorganization as high-ranking state Democrats flock to Chicago. It could be of little surprise that the one state, Massachusetts, which has a Democratic trifecta and is a party stronghold, would be heavily affected by the party’s extravaganza. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, fifth in the […]
Register for Free Jamaica Pond Watercolor Painting Workshop
Registration is open for a free Boston Parks and Recreation watercolor painting workshop on September 28. We mention it now because space is very limited. But if people show a lot of interest, maybe there will be more workshops in Jamaica Plain. Parks and Rec held one earlier this spring/summer and registration filled up. Register here before someone else takes your spot.
Recounting how Havlicek stole the ball – a flashbulb moment in Celtics history
It was on this day — April 15, 1965 — that Havlicek stole the ball. This defining moment of defensive brilliance helped the Celtics secure a Game 7 victory in the Eastern Conference finals at home against the dreaded Philadelphia 76ers. The C’s went on to win the title that year. It’s the final moments of regulation, and the Sixers are chipping away at a modest fourth-quarter Celtics lead. With just a few seconds left on the clock, superstar Wilt Chamberlain puts home an easy dunk. He’ll finish the game with 30 points and 32 rebounds. Thanks to this basket, the...
Students file federal civil rights complaint against Northeastern alleging anti-Palestinian discrimination
A group of more than a dozen students and alumni filed a complaint against Northeastern with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Aug. 12, urging a federal investigation into the university’s handling of alleged discrimination against Palestinian and Palestine-supporting students before and after the October 2023 outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.
Volleyball adds two assistants to coaching staff
WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross volleyball head coach Kathleen Colpoys has announced that Caylie Denham and Courtney Buzzerio will join the program as assistant coaches. "I am thrilled to welcome both Caylie and Courtney to our program!" Colpoys said. "Their backgrounds and strengths complement each other well and most importantly they both have a strong passion for the game and developing athletes on and off the court. I cannot wait to begin working with them as we strive to serve our players and reach our big picture goals as a program."
'I’m bringing my old Holy Name mentality': Mike Pucko returns to Holy Cross staff, to help get best out of Crusaders
Holy Cross coach Dan Curran talks about his first season with Crusaders during football media day Wednesday at Fitton Field.@HCrossFB @CoachDanCurran @tgsports pic.twitter.com/wBpaR7mXPD— Jennifer Toland (@JenTolandTG) August 14, 2024 WORCESTER – In February, Mike Pucko and his wife, Paula, were in Florida celebrating the purchase of their new vacation home when Pucko received a call from Holy Cross defensive coordinator Brian Vaganek. ...
Fruit flies and fungus, molecules and mutations
For 76 Clarkies, summer was spent in the lab peering into microscopes, analyzing data, studying dung beetles, or mating fruit flies. Students in the STEM Summer Undergraduate Research Program worked with faculty to explore topics in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physics, environmental science, and computer science. In addition to hands-on work in their labs, students attended workshops to discuss manuscript planning, upholding scientific integrity, and having a critical eye when reading scientific literature.
Insider explains Patriots keeping Bailey Zappe amid Joe Milton III hype
Fans and pockets of analysts are wondering why the New England Patriots continue to hold onto backup quarterback Bailey Zappe through the preseason even though sixth-round draft pick Joe Milton III seems on track to earn a roster spot along with fellow rookie Drake Maye and veteran Jacoby Brissett. Patriots insider Chris Mason of MassLive touched upon that subject ahead of New England's exhibition matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night. "Right now he’s a security blanket," Mason said about Zappe. "I don’t think the coaching staff trusts the backup offensive line at all — with good reason — and that’s why Zappe played seven series in the preseason opener after the starters departed. They’re not...
Massachusetts lawyer group demands school districts stop denying migrant children the right to attend school
Saugus, Mass. – Pushing back against what they say is a recent wave of school districts seeking to illegally deny migrant children the right to attend school, Lawyers for Civil Rights and Massachusetts Advocates for Children today demanded that Saugus Public Schools immediately revise its Student Admissions Policy. They believe that the policy, adopted in August 2023, imposes overly stringent residency and proof-of-identity requirements and impermissibly denies admission to children of families who have not filled out the Town Census.
From the border to Boston: ICE agents continue arresting criminals illegally in US
(The Center Square) – After illegally entering the country at the southwest border and being released by Border Patrol agents, violent criminals continue to be arrested thousands of miles north near Boston. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Enforcement and Removal Operations (ICE-ERO) Boston agents recently arrested a 34-year-old Haitian illegally in the country convicted of aggravated rape, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on a pregnant victim among other charges. ...
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