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$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Lowell
A $30 lottery ticket landed one lucky Bay Stater a $100,000 payday in the Massachusetts State Lottery. The winner collected the cash by playing the "300X" scratch-off game on Monday, July 22. It was the biggest prize of the day. Related: Mass. Lottery Winner Dreamt Of Winning $1 Million…
Megan Hilty, Christine Ebersole & Gavin Creel to be Featured in Broadway In Worcester 2024-2025 Season
Broadway in Worcester has revealed its 2024-2025 season featuring stage and screen favorites Megan Hilty, Christine Ebersole, and Gavin Creel. Single tickets and subscriptions are now on sale at www.broadwayinworcester.com. On Friday, September 13, Broadway in Worcester will present An Evening with Megan Hilty - just days before Ms. Hilty...
State officials receptive to plans for downtown Westfield cultural district
WESTFIELD — Representatives from the Massachusetts Cultural Council recently gave positive feedback during a site review of Westfield’s proposed cultural district, according to Community Development Director Peter Miller. While he has yet to receive official feedback, he thinks the proposal met the representative’s expectations. “They seemed pleased...
'We're just very excited': Special send-off held for Worcester Olympians Stephen Nedoroscik and Aaron Ortiz
HOLDEN, Mass. – Parents of Olympic gymnast and Worcester native Stephen Nedoroscik knew he was always a special athlete. It's why his dad bought him his own pommel horse when he was a kid. Excitement for the Nedoroscik family hit its peak when his name was first announced for...
800 acres in Barre to be protected from development
BARRE — Conservation groups have protected more than 800 acres of land in Barre known as the Hawes Hill Conservation Corridor through permanent conservation restrictions. In a news release, conservation groups said the land will provide wildlife habitat, maintain access to clean drinking water, promote climate resilience, support local farms, and connect...
Road reopens following barricaded suspect situation in South Windsor
SOUTH WINDSOR, CT (WFSB) - A barricaded suspect had police asking people to avoid a neighborhood in South Windsor. However, they reported that the area reopened later Tuesday morning. Earlier in the morning, police asked people to stay away from the area of Nevers Road and Lake Street due to...
Some older western Mass. residents reflect on Biden's choice to suspend his campaign
President Joe Biden, at age 81 has left the presidential race. Some in his age group said that's good news. A walking group trekked through shady woods and a sunny path at Ashley Reservoir in Holyoke on Monday morning. The walk is organized by Northampton Neighbors, which provides services and support for older residents.
Former Massachusetts restaurant owner killed in motorcycle crash
A Massachusetts man has died in a weekend motorcycle crash. According to police, on Sunday, at just after 7:45 p.m., the Holliston Police Department evening shift responded to Prentice and Mill Streets, a known dangerous intersection, for a motor vehicle crash involving serious injuries. The crash involved a motor vehicle versus a motorcycle.
Mass. tweaks emergency shelter system; migrants won't have priority
Massachusetts, facing an unsustainable level of homelessness, is changing its emergency shelter system, the Healey administration announced Tuesday. Under the new system, which goes into effect next month, migrants will qualify for five-day stays at new temporary respite centers in Cambridge, Chelsea, Lexington and Norfolk, but not for stays at existing Emergency Assistance shelters, according to the announcement.
Legal advocates say bill could help homeowners pay past-due property taxes
A group of homeowners and the legal organizations representing them recently voiced support for a piece of proposed legislation that could “drastically” reduce the burden on homeowners struggling to pay past-due property taxes. “This legislation would greatly help people who are house rich and cash poor,” said Todd...
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