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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.
Abington sophomore wins nationwide essay contest via entry about music teacher Kevin Longwill
Lukas Tokarczyk, a rising sophomore at Abington Senior High School, has been selected as an essay contest winner in the June issue of School Band and Orchestra Magazine. According to the article, Tokarczyk will receive $1,000 courtesy of the magazine and the NAMM Foundation. Each winning student was asked about...
’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....
Non-profit helps Latine small businesses owners thrive in Massachusetts
RANDOLPH - A woman who immigrated from Guatemala is now living the American dream with her successful day care in Randolph, Massachusetts."My business was one of the 'businesses of the year' last year as a home-based family day care, and I feel so proud of that," Dora Aguilar told WBZ-TV.But it wasn't always so rosy. Aguilar had her first child four years after moving to Massachusetts in 1994 and immediately struggled to find day care. Amid that difficulty, the former teacher had her "a-ha" moment."If I know exactly how to work with kids, how to do this, why am I...
Timberline Enterprises acquires assets of North East Building Supply
Timberline Enterprises President and CEO Christopher Costello announced in late June the company has acquired the assets of North East Building Supply located in Hanson, MA. “This transaction has been long contemplated and was successfully completed based on some very diligent work by our executive team with special recognition to the Minister of Finance Mark Butenas,” Costello said in an email announcement to employees.
Bridgewater's Perkins Foundry to be forged into 150 apartments plus retail and commercial
BRIDGEWATER — The iconic Perkins Foundry is slated to become a three-building complex with 150 apartments and 20,475 square feet of retail and commercial space. The town's planning board approved the project earlier this year. The developers still have to get several permits before the factory winds down operations and crews can start demolition, said Stephen E. Meltzer, vice president of project development for Edgewood Development.
Phantom Gourmet keeps “Kool” at local eatery
A phantom presence recently made itself known at Kool Kone. However, it wasn’t a ghost or an apparition — it was a food critic. On Tuesday, July 2, Phantom Gourmet host Dan Andelman pulled up a chair at Kool Kone – along with an entire video crew. The Phantom Gourmet is a show that reviews restaurants around Massachusetts.
$25 Million 'Premiere' Mass Estate Hits Market - See Inside
The estate at 280 Warren Street, located in the Norfolk County town of Brookline, is a "premiere estate" that presents a “unique opportunity,” its listing states. The six-bedroom, eight-bathroom home has been “meticulously renovated” and features 9,480 square feet of living space. In total, the home...
Somerset teen saves choking woman using skills from Junior Firefighter training
SOMERSET, Mass. — A Somerset teen is being hailed as a hero for saving the life of a woman he said was choking. Ben Courville, 15, learned the Heimlich while training in the Dighton Junior Firefighter program. He was out for dinner with his mom when the life saving...
Willie Nelson Announces Last-Minute Concert Cancellation
Willie Nelson has pulled out of his scheduled Tuesday performance on the Outlaw Music Festival Tour, the latest in a string of cancellations. The country icon was set to appear at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts. His team announced the cancellation in a statement and said he would rejoin the tour on July 4 in Camden, New Jersey. His son, Lukas Nelson, will perform in his place.
Cape Cod Jazz and Arts Festival kicks off 20th year with Tony Award winner Alan Cumming
HARWICH - Summer nights, incredible views, and unforgettable music are all part of the Cape Cod Jazz and Arts Festival, now celebrating its 20th year. Now, live musicians will be performing every Tuesday and Wednesday during July and August.Tony Award Winner Alan Cumming Two decades ago, the former owners of the Wequassett Resort and Golf Club in Harwich wanted to come up with a way to lure more guests during the week. So, they decided to start bringing in live musicians for entertainment.This year, Tony-award-winning performer Alan Cumming will kick off the festival. "I'll try and be a bit swingy, but...
Humidity arrives for Independence Day
Another nice day is coming up for Wednesday, with ample sun and fairly low humidity. Highs will be about the same too, 80-85. Winds will shift south in the afternoon. A south flow almost always means mugginess isn’t far behind during the summer months, and this time is no exception.
Fall River Superintendent Tracy Curley: $186 million in school-related funding approved
FALL RIVER — Superintendent Tracy Curley has announced that the Fall River City Council and Mayor Paul Coogan has approved $186 million in school-related funding for the 2024-2025 academic year. The city budget, which took effect Monday, includes a $175,770,406 appropriation for the schools and $10,897,280 for school transportation....
Celtics star gets missing ring back, rewards fans who returned it
Jaylen Brown made good on his word about offering a “big reward” for the return of a ring he lost during the Boston Celtics championship parade. “Got it back,” Brown posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, on Tuesday. “Thank you to Luke and Adi I’ll see you courtside at the (ring emoji) ceremony.”
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