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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.
The Deadliest Animal on Earth is Still Very Active in Massachusetts
Summertime in Massachusetts has been pretty fun and hot thus far but that's to be expected since it is July. However, the hot weather has made for some fun outdoor activities including camping, swimming, fishing, running, hiking, and biking. There's no shortage of summer activities in Massachusetts. With all of...
Supermarket Closing on Lincoln Street Draws Concern
WORCESTER – A plan by Stop & Shop Supermarkets to close its 545 Lincoln St. location is drawing the attention of a Worcester City Councilor and the head of the Worcester Housing Authority. The Lincoln Street location is just one of 32 store closings announced by the company. District...
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,...
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.
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...
Massachusetts fines Texas-based animal shelter for unlicensed operation and bringing sick dogs into the state
The Massachusetts Division of Animal Health has issued a fine to a Texas-based animal rescue organization for operating without a license and bringing sick dogs into Massachusetts.
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.
A New Sports Bar in Massachusetts Includes an ‘Adult Playground’ That Looks So Fun
A new sports bar in Massachusetts has childlike adults excited all over New England. If you are like me, you cannot sit still. All of my favorite bars, breweries, and restaurants have fun things to do while eating or drinking. Sure, sitting at a bar and talking with your significant...
A Popular Supermarket Chain Will Close Various Locations In MA
Stop & Shop has made a shocking announcement as they plan to close 32 underperforming store locations by November 2nd. President Gordon Reid issued this statement in a recent press release:. “As we announced in May, Stop & Shop has evaluated its overall store portfolio and made the difficult decision...
Animal welfare groups across state to hold fee-waived adoption event next week
A coalition of animal adoption groups across Massachusetts, including the Worcester Animal Rescue League, have teamed up to put on a statewide adoption event for each animal welfare group involved. The groups include the WARL, Boston Animal Control, Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center, Dakin Humane Society and...
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...
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.
Worcester African Festival on August 3rd: Food, Music, Fashion
The Worcester African Festival will be on the Worcester Common from 12-5 on Saturday August 3rd. Listen for all the details about food from across the continent. A special fashion show with models representing different African nations. Live music with Crocodile River Music. DJ’s, merchandise vendors and more. Jermoh and John from MOAD, fill us in. The festival is put on by MOAD, the Massachusetts Organization of African Descendants.
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