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Off-Duty Nurse Helps Lifeguards Save Man At Good Harbor Beach Off-Duty Nurse Helps Lifeguards Save Man At Good Harbor Beach
Off-Duty Nurse Helps Lifeguards Save Man At Good Harbor Beach A 77-year-old man is alive today thanks to the heroic actions of local lifeguards, an off-duty nurse, and bystanders who jumped into action at Good Harbor Beach. Shortly after noon on Tuesday, June 24, lifeguards Missy Lohnes and John Dalone pulled the unresponsive man from the water. They were joined by an off-duty nurse, who helped begin CPR right there on the sand. Together, they also used a defibrillator and delivered one life-saving shock before emergency crews arrived. When Gloucester Police and Fire units got to the scene, the man was already breathing again. “An off-duty nurse and …

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Walgreens Announces Dozens Of Upcoming Store Closures, Including 11 MA Locations Walgreens Announces Dozens Of Upcoming Store Closures, Including 11 MA Locations
Walgreens Announces Dozens Of Upcoming Store Closures, Including 11 MA Locations Walgreens announced this past fall that it will close about 1,200 stores over three years amid a decline in prescription drug payments and a rise in online competition. About 500 of those closures will be in 2025. Now, the locations of some of the specific stores slated to go out of business are emerging and being posted at walgreens.com. Connecticut East Hartford, 922 Silver Lane: Permanently closing on Tuesday, May 20. East Haven, 157 Main Street: Permanently closing on Thursday, May 22. New Britain, 1350 Stanley Street: Permanently closing on Monday, May 19. New Milford, 173 Danbury R…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Gloucester Cop Used Dark Web To Download Child Porn: Feds Gloucester Cop Used Dark Web To Download Child Porn: Feds
Gloucester Cop Used Dark Web To Download Child Porn: Feds A Gloucester police officer sworn to protect the public is now accused of exploiting its most vulnerable, with federal prosecutors alleging he used the dark web to access child sexual abuse images. Alexander Aiello, 34, of Gloucester, has been charged with one count of receipt of child pornography, according to the US Attorney for Massachusetts. Federal officials say he was identified as a registered user of a website that shared illegal content involving children. Aiello was arrested on Friday, May 9, after an FBI investigation that included a search of his home last month. Autho…

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by Josh Lanier
News
Newly Minted Millionaire: Lynn Woman Lands 1st $1M Prize In New Lottery Game Newly Minted Millionaire: Lynn Woman Lands 1st $1M Prize In New Lottery Game
Newly Minted Millionaire: Lynn Woman Lands 1st $1M Prize In New Lottery Game A Massachusetts woman took a shot on a new scratch-off game and walked away with a $1 million prize.  Sammantha Kheav-Pech, of Lynn, picked up the first $1 million grand prize in the new “$15,000,000 Colossal Millions” game. The $30 scratch-off tickets went on sale April 15.  Kheav-Pech elected to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity, which would pay the full amount over 20 years.  She said she plans to save the money and share some with her family.  Kheav-Pech bought the winning ticket at 7-Eleven, 50 Bass Ave. in Gloucester. Th…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Gloucester Market Basket Employee Accused Of Setting 2 Fires In Store: State Gloucester Market Basket Employee Accused Of Setting 2 Fires In Store: State
Gloucester Market Basket Employee Accused Of Setting 2 Fires In Store: State Take this job and burn it. That’s what fire officials say a Market Basket employee did last week when he allegedly set two blazes at a grocery store. Matthew Johnson, 35, faces two counts each of burning personal property and attempted arson for allegedly setting two fires at a Market Basket located at 101 Gloucester Crossing Road in Gloucester, according to the State Fire Marshal's Office. Firefighters responded to the scene around 8:20 p.m. on Friday, March 14, and discovered blazes in the stockroom and inside a cardboard compactor, officials said. Crews had both fires under control by 9 …

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by Josh Lanier
News
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Gloucester Man Lands First Grand Prize In New Scratch-Off Game $1M Lottery Jackpot: Gloucester Man Lands First Grand Prize In New Scratch-Off Game
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Gloucester Man Lands First Grand Prize In New Scratch-Off Game It didn't take long for someone to collect one of the grand prizes in a new Massachusetts State Lottery game.  Jason Marsh, of Gloucester, won the $1 million grand prize in the new "Emerald Mine 50X" game. The $5 scratch-off ticket went on sale on Jan. 7.  Related: East Boston Woman Has Sensible Plan For Her $1 Million Lottery Win Marsh chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity, which would have paid the full $1 million in installments over 20 years.  He said he plans to use that money to fix his car.  Marsh bought th…

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by Josh Lanier
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How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Norfolk County How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Norfolk County
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Norfolk County A quick-moving Nor'easter brought accumulating snowfall throughout the region Sunday night, Jan. 19 into Monday morning, Jan 20. Here's a rundown of totals from the National Weather Service. New York Nassau County 2 ENE Roosevelt 4.1 inches 1018 PM 01/19 Public Syosset 4.0 inches 1000 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter East Williston 3.9 inches 1015 PM 01/19 Public 1 W Plainview 3.9 inches 1250 AM 01/20 Public 1 ESE East Meadow 3.8 inches 1117 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter 1 ENE Glen Cove 3.8 inches 0817 AM 01/20 Public  Sea Cliff 3.6 inches 1042 PM 01/19 Public Plainview 3.2 inches 081…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Mass Pizzeria Dubbed 'Culinary Gem' Serves Up Best Pies In The US: Report Mass Pizzeria Dubbed 'Culinary Gem' Serves Up Best Pies In The US: Report
Mass Pizzeria Dubbed 'Culinary Gem' Serves Up Best Pies In The US: Report A Massachusetts eatery that offers both pizza and fresh oysters has been recognized by The New York Times as serving up some of the best pies – and most unique experiences – in America. The New York Times published its list, dubbed “22 of the Best Pizza Places in the United States” on Wednesday, July 26, highlighting fantastic pies across the country. Only one Massachusetts restaurant, located in Essex County was honored on the list, which reporter Brett Anderson describes as a “Neapolitan pizzeria crossed with a New England oyster bar.” The restaurant in question? Short & Main, loc…

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by Sophie Grieser
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$1M Lottery Jackpot: Gloucester Man Eyeing New Home With Payday $1M Lottery Jackpot: Gloucester Man Eyeing New Home With Payday
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Gloucester Man Eyeing New Home With Payday A Gloucester man who won $1 million says he knows how he plans to spend some of the money.  Roger Duchane won the seven-figure sum playing the “$4,000,000 Monopoly Doubler," a $10 scratch-off ticket.  Duchane chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He said he plans to use that money to buy a new house.  Duchane bought the ticket at 7-Eleven at 50 Gloucester Ave. in Gloucester. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 

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by Josh Lanier
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$1M Lottery Jackpot: Gloucester Man Knows How He'll Spend His Major Payday $1M Lottery Jackpot: Gloucester Man Knows How He'll Spend His Major Payday
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Gloucester Man Knows How He'll Spend His Major Payday A Gloucester man said he has big plans for the $1 million jackpot he won playing the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Edward Fortado won the seven-figure payday by playing the $50 scratch-off game "Lifetime Millions." Fortado chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He said he would invest his winnings.  Fortado bought the ticket at 7-Eleven at 48 Maplewood Ave. in Gloucester. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 

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by Josh Lanier