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Missing Mass 1-Year-Old Found Safe In Alabama After Mom Kidnaps Him: Police Missing Mass 1-Year-Old Found Safe In Alabama After Mom Kidnaps Him: Police
Missing Mass 1-Year-Old Found Safe In Alabama After Mom Kidnaps Him: Police A missing Massachusetts baby was found safe in Alabama after the boy's mother ran away with the child, authorities said.  The baby went missing on the morning of Thursday, June 20, from Fall River. Genezza Packett, the boy's mother had told the child's aunt, who has custody of the child, that she wanted to take her son to a local Dunkin' and would return to the apartment immediately after, State Police said.  The mom and the baby didn't return. Despite Packett facing multiple non-violent felonies, since she hadn't made any threats, Amber Alert authorities said the matter did not n…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
The Massachusetts Bucket List: Things Every Bay Stater Should Do Before They Die The Massachusetts Bucket List: Things Every Bay Stater Should Do Before They Die
The Massachusetts Bucket List: Things Every Bay Stater Should Do Before They Die Whether it’s flying over Alaska’s Denali National Park, taking in Arizona’s Grand Canyon, or skiing the Rocky Mountain Slopes of Colorado, every state has that one bucket list activity that shouldn’t be missed. But just what that activity is, of course, is a matter of opinion. Over on Reddit, one user determined to find the ultimate experience in Massachusetts before they "kick the bucket" turned to their fellow netizens for help. “What is one thing everyone should do in Mass. before they die?” they asked in a May 6 post on the Massachusetts subReddit, which boasts 250,000 members. “At so…

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by Michael Mashburn
Sports
Ben Affleck Dunkin' Super Bowl Commercial Finishes 2nd In Poll Behind Ad Reuniting Castmates Ben Affleck Dunkin' Super Bowl Commercial Finishes 2nd In Poll Behind Ad Reuniting Castmates
Ben Affleck Dunkin' Super Bowl Commercial Finishes 2nd In Poll Behind Ad Reuniting Castmates The lead-up to the Super Bowl is two weeks of speculation over what team will take home the Lombardi trophy, but the discussion over which company will have the most viral ad is its own cottage industry.  And with the average 30-second spot selling for $7 million, the stakes can be just as high for some companies as for the teams taking up the time between ads. To find out which commercials were the most popular, USA Today polled more than 160,000 readers to find out their favorite.  Despite Dunkin shelling out a fortune for its star-studded ad featuring Ben Affleck, his wife Jennifer Lopez…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
3 Mass A-Listers To Present Awards At 81st Golden Globes 3 Mass A-Listers To Present Awards At 81st Golden Globes
3 Mass A-Listers To Present Awards At 81st Golden Globes Three of the biggest stars from Massachusetts will take the stage at the 81st Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 7, to present awards for the best films and TV shows over the past year. Elizabeth Banks, of Pittsfield, Matt Damon, and Ben Affleck, both of Cambridge, will be three among a star-studded lineup of presenters who will be handing out the golden statues at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Damon and Affleck have worked together on screen for years, including most recently in the film “Air,” which tells the story of the origin of Nike’s Air Jordan basketball shoe line. Related…

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by Khier Casino
Sports
Tommy DeVito Hires Marketing Agency After Agent's Booking Snafu Tommy DeVito Hires Marketing Agency After Agent's Booking Snafu
Tommy DeVito Hires Marketing Agency After Agent's Booking Snafu Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito, a Don Bosco graduate, has hired a marketing agency to take over his personal appearances after an autograph signing at a Morristown pizzeria was canceled when his agent tried to double DeVito's fee. Maxx MGMT will now be handling DeVito's appearances, a rep for the agency confirmed. DeVito's agent, Sean Stellato, who had been making headlines for his "Goodfellas" cosplay, will still be negotiating his football contract, according to the New York Post. The move comes after Stellato tried to double DeVito's fee from $10,000 to $20,000 for an appearance at Con…

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by Sam Barron
News
The Most Popular Fast Food In Massachusetts Will Not Surprise You The Most Popular Fast Food In Massachusetts Will Not Surprise You
The Most Popular Fast Food In Massachusetts Will Not Surprise You Massachusetts runs on Dunkin. The beloved coffee and doughnuts chain ranked at the top of the list for most favorite fast food in The Bay State.  Gambling.com recently examined Google Trends data of people in Massachusetts searching for a quick bite to eat and ranked the results. Dunkin won in a landslide, which explains why the company has nearly 1,000 locations in the state — the most of any chain, according to Stacker.com. “It scored highest in three out of the four phrases analyzed — resulting in a final score of 53,” the survey notes. “The donut specialty chain has over 1000 outlets i…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Man Flees After Attempting To Break Into ATM At CT Dunkin,’ Police Say Man Flees After Attempting To Break Into ATM At CT Dunkin,’ Police Say
Man Flees After Attempting To Break Into ATM At CT Dunkin,’ Police Say A New England man attempted to flee from police in Connecticut after being caught red-handed attempting to break into an ATM inside an area Dunkin’ location, police announced. In New Haven County, police responded to Dunkin’ on North Main Road in Branford shortly after 1:30 a.m. on Friday, May 27 when an alarm was activated inside the store. Upon arrival, officers from the Branford Police Department said that they located a suspect inside the building wearing all black clothes and a black ski mask who proceeded to flee out of a back door to a nearby wooded area. According to a spokesperson…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Here's Where You Can Get The Best Donut In Massachusetts, Food & Wine Says Here's Where You Can Get The Best Donut In Massachusetts, Food & Wine Says
Here's Where You Can Get The Best Donut In Massachusetts, Food & Wine Says Fluffy and delicious, sweet and fried just right, doughnuts are a morning blessing for the belly - and, it turns out, some of us are more blessed than others. Food & Wine recently came out with a list of the best doughnuts in each state - can you guess who took home the prize for Massachusetts? Hint: It’s not Dunkin’. To get the best doughnuts in Massachusetts, you have to go to Donut Dip, says Food & Wine. Located in West Springfield (the East Longmeadow location closed in 2019), the retro Donut Dip has been serving freshly-made doughnuts, crullers, muffins, fritters, brownies, …

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by Kristin Palpini
Business
Dunkin' To Test Salads, Updated Lunch Menu At Some Locations Dunkin' To Test Salads, Updated Lunch Menu At Some Locations
Dunkin' To Test Salads, Updated Lunch Menu At Some Locations A new menu for Dunkin’ may include items like Greek salads and burrito bowls as the 70-year-old quick coffee chain seeks to rebrand and update its offerings. Dunkin’ will be testing out new lunchtime foods at six locations, according to Food & Wine. The trial is part of Dunkin’s shift from a coffee and donuts shop to more of a cafe. The foods being tested are noticeably more contemporary than the current menu of mostly coffee drinks, donuts, bagels, and breakfast sandwiches. In addition to salads and burrito bowls, new menu items being piloted are pesto pasta, Greek yogurt, and chia p…

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by Kristin Palpini