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Unclaimed Powerball winners expiring soon in Massachusetts
BOSTON - Check those old Powerball tickets: Massachusetts Lottery officials say two big winners sold in the state last year have gone unclaimed and are just days away from becoming worthless.Two winning Powerball tickets still unclaimed in MassachusettsOne winning ticket worth $100,000 was bought at a Shell gas station on Plantation Street in Worcester for an Oct. 2, 2023 drawing. The winning numbers for that game were 12-26-27-43-47 with a Powerball of 5.The other, worth $50,000, was purchased at Lincoln Liquors on Summer Street in Chelmsford for the Oct. 7, 2023 drawing. Those winning numbers were 47-54-57-60-65 with a Powerball...
After Years In Business, Popular Restaurant Has Closed Massachusetts Location
Massachusetts continues to feel the effects of inflation and post-pandemic struggles. Residents are tightening their belts as they are focusing on trying to pay for everyday necessities while keeping a roof over their heads. Spending money on luxury-based items or eating out has fallen to the bottom of the priority list. This shift in priorities has led to the continuation of businesses shutting down in Massachusetts.
America’s Worst Frozen Pizza Brand is Sold in Massachusetts
There's no question that Massachusetts folks love pizza. Case and point, Domino's Pizza has over 160 locations throughout the Bay State. Not to mention for many years in a row Papa Gino's was the official pizza of the New England Patriots. Massachusetts and pizza go hand and hand. With our...
Massachusetts DEP on How to Deal With Fruit Fly Infestation
I do not recall experiencing a fruit fly infestation like the one that has taken shape inside my apartment in recent days. Those little boogers keep on coming. It turns out we are not alone. I have heard from others through social media that they too have been deluged by fruit flies. In mid-September, I joked when my cousin Nancy posted on Facebook that she needed suggestions for deleting the little critters.
New 2024 Liquor Law Changes How Restaurants Serve Booze
Historians agree that bars in Massachusetts are about as old as the state itself. Early settlers wasted no time setting up local taverns before schoolhouses in some cases. In fact, Massachusetts is home to what are believed to be the oldest bars in the United States like the Green Dragon Tavern which dates back to 1654, or Warren Tavern in Charlestown which was the first building to be erected in Charlestown after the British burned the whole town during the Battle of Bunker Hill in June of 1775.
Massachusetts City is Named Among Best Cities to Live in U.S. for 2024
There's no question that Massachusetts has plenty of great cities that are excellent travel destinations. But what about the best cities to live in? It's always nice to get recognized for something on a national level. As it turns out, the Bay State is home to one of the best cities to live in the U.S.
Meet The Beautiful Boy Who Has Been Waiting Over 2 Years For Love
Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a dog named Charlie who they described as a "beautiful boy" who has been waiting over two years for a forever family. "After being pulled from a high kill shelter in southern Texas, Charlies foster family paid for him to get heartworm treatment, all while taking him in to give him a loving temporary home. Charlie is cleared from heartworm and ready to find the home he will call forever," explains Sandy Paws Rescue.
Bill would take dog's breed out of DCF adoption considerations
BOSTON - Massachusetts lawmakers voted to pass a bill Thursday that would change how the state evaluates a family's dogs when making decisions about whether they are fit to foster or adopt children.The legislation approved by the Senate would have the Department of Children and Families look at veterinary records and a pet's behavioral history instead of judging the dog based off its breed."Currently, a family who is thinking of adopting cannot do so if they own breeds including Rottweilers, Pit Bulls, German Shepherds, or a dog which mixes at least two of these three breeds," Senate President Karen Spilka's...
A-List Celeb Says Massachusetts Eatery Has America’s Best Burgers
Time for a foodie question, Massachusetts residents: Do you have a favorite spot to grab a delicious cheeseburger? I'm not talking about fast-food joints. Is there a local eatery that you feel serves the best burgers, bar none?. I've lived all over the country but I was too young to...
Massachusetts B.T.’s Smokehouse Scores a Smoky Win With Hot Spot on Yelp’s Top 100
This came as a shocker to me, but when it comes to barbecue here in the Commonwealth, only one restaurant made the cut. Nestled in the heart of Sturbridge, Massachusetts, one BBQ joint stands tall among the best. B.T.’s Smokehouse has earned the honor of being the only restaurant from the Bay State to make it onto Yelp’s enticing 2024 list of Top 100 Best BBQ Joints in America.
Jon Taffer of Bar Rescue to meet fans, sign bottles in Shrewsbury
Jon Taffer, host of the “Bar Rescue” television series, will meet and greet fans and sign bottles of Taffer’s Brown Buttered Bourbon in Shrewsbury on Monday. Taffer will be at Market Basket Spirits at 200 Hartford Turnpike in Shrewsbury at noon, according to the Taffer’s Brown Buttered Bourbon social media page on X, formerly known as Twitter.
A haven for hard tops: Turtle Rescue League in Southbridge marks 15 seasons
With his age estimated at about 90, Cedar has weathered many of life's battles. But the craggy snapping turtle bears scars of what is surely his greatest test: large, wide gashes from a boat propellor cutting deep into his thick shell. ...
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