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Mass. State Lottery winner: Cumberland Farms gas station sells $1 million ticket
Someone bought a $1 million lottery ticket from a Cumberland Farms gas station in Massachusetts and came forward on Monday to claim their prize. The $1 million prize was from the “Emeralds 50X” scratch ticket game, which costs $10 per ticket to play. There is just one $1 million prize remaining to be claimed in the game as of July 16.
National Hot Dog Day 2024: Freebies and deals
Let’s be frank, today marks National Hot Dog Day From Memorial Day to Labor Day is prime hot dog season wth seven billion eaten over that three-month period last year, according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council. What better way to celebrate the unofficial holiday honoring hot dogs than finding the top freebies and deals that are out there? Remember, not all locations may be participating.
Massachusetts woman is in the giving spirit after hitting $1 million lottery prize
A Massachusetts woman is cementing the adage it is better to give than to receive. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Ida Reis of Fall River is the winner of a $1 million prize on a Powerball ticket purchased in Massachusetts for the multi-state game’s Wednesday, July 10 drawing that featured a $39.9 million jackpot.
Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
Movie starring award-winning actress Amy Adams filming in Mass.: Here's where
A film starring award-winning actress Amy Adams is filming in several locations in Massachusetts. “At the Sea” is said to be filming in Boston and Marshfield this month, according to IMDb Pro and Deadline. While they did not know the name of the film, Duxbury police also said that...
Feline Rescue Society offers mobile services for Mass. cats to get neutered, spayed
FRAMINGHAM — Val Couchon is a cat person. Couchon brought Sweet Pea, a 1-year-old tortoiseshell cat, to a mobile spay and neutering facility called the Catmobile so Sweet Pea, a rescue from Worcester, could get spayed. The Salisbury-based Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society's Catmobile is a mobile spay and...
MA Shoppers: Beware When You Swipe While Shopping!
Attention Bay State residents: When you are out doing your grocery shopping, pay heed to your surroundings especially when using a credit or debit card when checking out. Big Y supermarket discovered skimmers south of the border in two of its Connecticut stores last month. The grocery chain reports an unknown individual has attached a skimming device to one single terminal in each of its Naugatuck and Plainville locations. back on June 29th. At the present time, there are no reports of a similar incident in Massachusetts.
There Are Only 4 Hooters Restaurants Left In Massachusetts
Hooters dates back to April Fools' Day of 1983 where six owners Lynn D. Stewart, Gil DiGiannantonio, Ed Droste, Billy Ranieri, Ken Wimmer and Dennis Johnson believed their concept of business was going to fail. The first restaurant opened on October 4, 1983 on a site of a former rundown nightclub in Clearwater, Florida. Business started to skyrocket in December of 1984 when a group of Atlanta investors bought out the rights to Hooters.
Massachusetts’ Most Expensive Restaurant Charges $295 to Make a Reservation
When it comes to highlighting the best restaurants in New England, no one does a better job than LoveFood. From discussing the nation's top establishments to sharing recipes, news, and commentaries, LoveFood is a foodie's digital paradise. Now, the platform is turning their attention to the most expensive restaurants in...
MSPCA working with TJO, local shelters to get animals adopted
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - As the bay state looks to clear out their shelters, one animal protection organization is making it a little easier. “We had people waiting at the door today waiting for the doors to open and meet the dogs, and when the kennels are full, we need to get them out into homes,” expressed Heather Cahillane.
5 Boston Bars To Go To First When Happy Hour Returns in Massachusetts
Happy Hour was banned in Massachusetts in 1984. The law was put into effect because of a young girl who lost her life in a drunk driving accident. It may be close to coming back, however, because the Massachusetts Senate has recently adopted an amendment in favor of bringing it back. Senators cited it would help boost the economy, according to Boston.com.
Singer of 90s hit song back with new album. Here's the local spot where she's playing
Joan Osborne has refined her songwriting technique over the years, but it is still informed by a couple of core principles in which she believes. First that music is a unique way of bringing people together for a communal experience, and secondly that she wants to create music that elevates and leaves...
Flamingo spotted again "enjoying Cape Cod"
DENNIS - For the second time this year, a flamingo has been spotted in Massachusetts.A member of the Facebook group "Cape Cod Birders" took a picture of the American flamingo on Chapin Beach in Dennis this week. Back at the beginning of June, a fisherman captured what was believed to be the first pictures of a wild flamingo in the state. "It's actually very unusual," Pete Costello, assistant curator at Stone Zoo, told WBZ-TV. "It's the only time I've heard of a flamingo in this area."It hasn't been confirmed if the latest sighting is of the same flamingo or a different...
Flowers are blooming and you can pick your own bouquets at these area farms
In addition to growing fruits and vegetables, some local farms grow flowers. Colorful flowers are blooming across the flower fields, and some of these farms will let visitors into their fields to pick their own. If you are looking for a family activity to build memories or a romantic date idea, how about spending time in the fresh air picking your own flowers? ...
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