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'You'll Never Have To Leave': Pizza Guru Portnoy Gives Mass. Pizzeria Solid Score 'You'll Never Have To Leave': Pizza Guru Portnoy Gives Mass. Pizzeria Solid Score
'You'll Never Have To Leave': Pizza Guru Portnoy Gives Mass. Pizzeria Solid Score It's all about personal preference, Dave Portnoy and the owner of a Quincy pizzeria waxed philosophically during one of the Barstool Sports CEO's latest "One Bite Pizza Reviews." Portnoy hit several pizzerias during his most recent, event-filled trip home to Massachusetts. His visit included taking the stage to sing "Revival" with the Zac Brown Band at Fenway Park and getting "lost at sea" (his words) off the coast of Nantucket and needing rescue by the Coast Guard.  Related: 'Capt'n Dave' Portnoy Rescued Off Mass. Coast After Boating Mishap He also stopped at Bravo Pizzeria at 5…
Newly Minted Millionaire: $1M Ticket Sold In Feeding Hills Newly Minted Millionaire: $1M Ticket Sold In Feeding Hills
Newly Minted Millionaire: $1M Ticket Sold In Feeding Hills A $50 lottery ticket paid off 20,000 fold to one lucky Bay Stater when they won a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery. The winner created a trust called the Feeding Hills Trust of Quincy to collect the prize and protect their identity.  The winning scratch-off ticket was from the "Billion Dollar Extravaganza" game. Three $2 million prizes and three $1 million winning tickets remain in circulation in the $50 game.  Related: How David Spillane Became The Face Of The Mass State Lottery David Spillane, an attorney representing the trust, collected the check.&n…
2 Mass Bars Deemed Best In US: New Report 2 Mass Bars Deemed Best In US: New Report
2 Mass Bars Deemed Best In US: New Report A new report ranking the top bars in the United States has named two Massachusetts spots as among the best of the best. Out of the 42 best bars in the country, two hail from of Boston, according to a new 2024 ranking released by the men’s magazine Esquire. Both bars — Birds of Paradise, located at 525 Western Avenue in Brighton, and Equal Measure, at 775 Beacon Street — were lauded for their creative and delicious sips served among an aesthetically pleasing backdrop. Birds of Paradise, for example, curated a menu based on traveling, with one section focused on a single destination (as o…
Mass's 'Bad Breath Rapist' Captured After 16 Years On Run Mass's 'Bad Breath Rapist' Captured After 16 Years On Run
Mass's 'Bad Breath Rapist' Captured After 16 Years On Run A man accused of raping a co-worker at her home in 2005 was arrested in California after nearly two decades on the run. He was living a new life under an assumed name when police cuffed him in front of his girlfriend on Tuesday, May 28, authorities said.  Tuen Lee was accused of raping a woman who worked at Kagawa, his family-owned restaurant in Quincy, Massachusetts State Police said. She said the man broke into her home on Feb. 2, 2005, zip-tied her to the bed, and raped her at knifepoint.  She identified Lee by his bad breath, and DNA backed up her claims. Investigato…
Some Of The Bests Photos Of The Eclipse Taken Across Massachusetts Some Of The Bests Photos Of The Eclipse Taken Across Massachusetts
Some Of The Bests Photos Of The Eclipse Taken Across Massachusetts While Massachusetts was not in the "totality zone" for Monday afternoon's solar eclipse, it still was a monumental event. Many Bay Staters snapped and shared impressive photos of the rare celestial event.  The zone of totality, where 100 percent of the sun was blocked by the moon, was a little more than 100 miles wide and stretched from Mexico to Maine. That means most of Massachusetts got about 90-93 percent blockage, with the increase being in the western part of the state.  Courtesy of Ken Chaffin Some people traveled to other states to get the best view possible.  L…
$1M Mega Millions Jackpot: Braintree Woman Eyeing Home With Winnings $1M Mega Millions Jackpot: Braintree Woman Eyeing Home With Winnings
$1M Mega Millions Jackpot: Braintree Woman Eyeing Home With Winnings A Braintree woman won a $1 million jackpot from the multi-state Mega Millions drawing last month.  Suxia Lin won the seven-figure prize after she matched the first five numbers on her Quic Pic ticket during the March 12 drawing. She collected her prize on March 25.  Related: Two People In Mass Win $1 Million In Powerball Lottery Lin chose the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  She said she is considering buying a condo with some of the cash.  Lin bought the ticket at Kam Man Food at 219 Quincy Ave. in Quincy. The store will…
$1M Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Sold In Mass; Jackpot Nears $800M $1M Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Sold In Mass; Jackpot Nears $800M
$1M Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Sold In Mass; Jackpot Nears $800M A lucky lottery player in Quincy walked away a millionaire after they correctly guessed the first five numbers of the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday night, March 12.  The winning ticket for the multi-state lottery was sold at Kam Man Food at 219 Quincy Ave.  The winner's name was not released, but the store that sold the ticket will receive a bonus.  No one got all five numbers plus the "Megaplier" number correct, which means the jackpot rolls over to Friday's drawing.  Officials estimate that drawing will be worth $792 million, one of the largest in the history…
Best Burgers In Massachusetts Found At These Restaurants, Survey Says Best Burgers In Massachusetts Found At These Restaurants, Survey Says
Best Burgers In Massachusetts Found At These Restaurants, Survey Says The votes are in, and these are the best hamburgers in Massachusetts, according to burgerphiles. Over 5,000 voters took part in a survey conducted by Taste of Massachusetts asking where to find the best beef patties in the Bay State. More than 1,000 people tossed their favorite restaurants into the running and, after four rounds of “some very close voting,” the website had its ranking of the 16 best burgers in Massachusetts. Taking the crown with the number one spot was Norfolk County’s Lewis’ Bar and Grill, located in Norwood at 92 Central Street. A neighborhood staple since 1939, the s…
$1M Lottery Winner: Winning Ticket Sold In Shrewsbury $1M Lottery Winner: Winning Ticket Sold In Shrewsbury
$1M Lottery Winner: Winning Ticket Sold In Shrewsbury A trust out of Quincy claimed the first $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$4,000,000 Bonus Bucks” $10 scratch-off game.  GND Nominee Trust of Quincy claimed the winning seven-figure check. Attorney David Spillane represented the winner.  Related: He's Won The Lottery 80 Times, Here's What's He's Learned The winner chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  The winning ticket was sold at Turnpike Liquors at 166 Boston Road in Shrewsbury. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus. 
He's Won The Mass Lottery 80 Times; Here's What He Says To Do Before Claiming Your Prize He's Won The Mass Lottery 80 Times; Here's What He Says To Do Before Claiming Your Prize
He's Won The Mass Lottery 80 Times; Here's What He Says To Do Before Claiming Your Prize So you've just won the lottery. Now what?  "Call me," David Spillane says with a laugh. The Quincy-based attorney should know. He's collected 80 lottery checks over the past several years. He specializes in creating trusts for lottery winners to protect their identities.  Related: Pittsfield Trust Claims $1M Lottery Jackpot  State law requires large lottery winners to identify themselves. That includes a photo op holding the giant check with the dollar amount printed in bold, black letters. This makes them a ripe target for scammers, money-grubbing "friends," and people be…
'Unprepared' Quincy Couple Rescued From New Hampshire Mountain Among Sub-Zero Temps At Night 'Unprepared' Quincy Couple Rescued From New Hampshire Mountain Among Sub-Zero Temps At Night
'Unprepared' Quincy Couple Rescued From New Hampshire Mountain Among Sub-Zero Temps At Night New Hampshire wildlife officials had to rescue three lost hikers from the top of a mountain through a 'herculean' effort as they had no warm clothes and no flashlights despite the sub-zero temperatures Sirin O’Connor, age 63, and Somjak Weerapit, 50, both of Quincy, and Phromthep Khankaew, 37, of Thailand, were reported lost on Friday, Jan. 19, just before 5 p.m. atop Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire, wildlife officials said.  They were woefully unprepared for the weather and the conditions as they had no flashlights, no heat source, and no heavy winter clothing despite tempe…
Lottery Jackpots: Weymouth Man Wins $1M Holiday Raffle; Foxborough Woman Claims $250K Check Lottery Jackpots: Weymouth Man Wins $1M Holiday Raffle; Foxborough Woman Claims $250K Check
Lottery Jackpots: Weymouth Man Wins $1M Holiday Raffle; Foxborough Woman Claims $250K Check A Weymouth man who won $100 and a $1 million ticket in the Massachusetts State Lottery New Year’s Day Mass Millionaire Holiday Raffle said he wants to spend the money on his grandchild.  George Bouchard purchased his tickets at American Legion Morrisette Post 294 in Quincy, where he is the Post Commander. The post will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale.  Bouchard said he wants to buy himself a new car and a safe reliable ride for his daughter because he wants to protect his grandchild.  Two $250,000 winners have come forward to claim their prizes as well.  …
$874K Scheme: Former Danbury Postmaster Defrauded Postal Service, Solicited Bribes: Feds $874K Scheme: Former Danbury Postmaster Defrauded Postal Service, Solicited Bribes: Feds
$874K Scheme: Former Danbury Postmaster Defrauded Postal Service, Solicited Bribes: Feds A 50-year-old Massachusetts man who once served as postmaster for a Fairfield County post office has admitted to defrauding the US Postal Service out of over $874,000 as part of a bribery, kickback, and embezzlement scheme that he operated, officials announced. Former Brookfield resident Ephrem D. Nguyen, age 50, pleaded guilty to a fraud offense related to his scheme on Friday, Oct. 13, the US Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut announced.  According to federal officials, Nguyen, who now lives in Quincy, Massachusetts in Norfolk County, had been employed b…
2 Mass Eateries Named Best New Restaurants In Country 2 Mass Eateries Named Best New Restaurants In Country
2 Mass Eateries Named Best New Restaurants In Country Bon Appétit magazine recently released its best new restaurants in the country, and out of the two dozen entries, Massachusetts snagged two spots on the list.  Rubato in Quincy and Moëca in Cambridge were recently listed in the foodie magazine's “24 Best New Restaurants of 2023.” Michael Pagliarini and Pamela Ralston opened Moëca, an "elegant nose-to-tail seafood restaurant," last year at 1 Shepard St. in Cambridge, per the magazine. The menu changes often, Bon Appétit writes, but if you can snag a reservation, order the Cape Cod scallops, semolina gnocchi, smo…
Massachusetts Rallies, Raises 300K For Hawaii Fire Victims Massachusetts Rallies, Raises 300K For Hawaii Fire Victims
Massachusetts Rallies, Raises 300K For Hawaii Fire Victims The fires that ripped through the Hawaiin island of Maui were among the deadliest in modern US history, according to NPR, and Massachusetts residents jumped into action to help those whose homes were destroyed.  Over 175,000 GoFundMe donors from across the world have rallied to support the victims of the natural disaster in Maui, and Massachusetts residents have done their part, chipping in over $300,000 to various fundraising campaigns.  A group of people in Billerica raised money for their friend who owned a jewelry stand in Lahaina, Maui. The woman's stand was "a labor of love for over …
Do You Know Him? Police Say He Stole From Banks Across Mass Do You Know Him? Police Say He Stole From Banks Across Mass
Do You Know Him? Police Say He Stole From Banks Across Mass Police are asking for the public's help to track down a man they say is behind multiple cases of identity theft and thefts from multiple banks.  Shrewsbury police say he's stolen money from UniBank and Rockland Trust, but they have reports of a man matching his description pulling similar scams in Worcester, Milford, Grafton, Quincy, and Braintree.  The suspect wore the same baby blue long-sleeve shirt and aqua blue scaly cap with sunglasses on top during each incident. He also uses the same fake Connecticut driver's license at each bank.  Shrewsbury police ask any…
Asbestos Removal Violations At Former Springfield YMCA Leads To $43K Fines Asbestos Removal Violations At Former Springfield YMCA Leads To $43K Fines
Asbestos Removal Violations At Former Springfield YMCA Leads To $43K Fines The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection said it fined a Quincy company more than $43,000 for violations while removing asbestos from the former Springfield YMCA location.  Inspectors made multiple unannounced visits to the 275 Chestnut Street job site last year and observed Karma Environmental Services workers commit multiple violations, MassDEP said in a news release.  Those violations included Applying water in amounts, which caused run-off and leakage outdoors and indoors  Breeches in the outermost boundary of the work area  Failure of the…
MANHUNT: 7 Charged With Gunning Down Man Outside Quincy Apartment: DA MANHUNT: 7 Charged With Gunning Down Man Outside Quincy Apartment: DA
Manhunt: 7 Charged With Gunning Down Man Outside Quincy Apartment: DA For months, the family of Jordan Wiggins has wanted answers about who killed him just before 1 a.m. on Aug. 18. Now they may have seven.   A grand jury this week indicted seven men in connection with Wiggins shooting death outside of Elevation Apartments in Quincy, the Norfolk County District Attorney announced on Tuesday, Dec. 22. Investigators said the killing began as a robbery that spiraled out of control.  Related: Jordan Wiggins' Loved Ones Mourn His Murder Police have arrested several of the men, but four remain on the run. Investigators said they are consi…
Massachusetts Man From South Shore Claims $1 Million Powerball Jackpot Prize Massachusetts Man From South Shore Claims $1 Million Powerball Jackpot Prize
Massachusetts Man From South Shore Claims $1 Million Powerball Jackpot Prize One lucky resident on the South Shore took home the biggest prize won in Massachusetts in a historic Powerball Jackpot drawing this week, lottery officials report.  Richard Lavery, of North Quincy, won a $1 million Powerball prize after the first five numbers on his Quic Pic ticket matched those selected in the game’s drawing on Tuesday, Nov. 8. The jackpot was set at a record-breaking $2.04 billion, Massachusetts State Lottery officials report.  Lavery bought the winning ticket at West Squantum Market & Liquors located at 1205 West Squantum Street in Quincy, lo…
Accused Quincy Serial Rapist Had Charge Dropped In 2003: Report Accused Quincy Serial Rapist Had Charge Dropped In 2003: Report
Accused Quincy Serial Rapist Had Charge Dropped In 2003: Report A news report said that police in 2003 arrested a Quincy man accused of multiple violent rapes, but prosecutors dropped the charges.  Ivan Cheung, 42, is charged with four counts of rape — two against children — that allegedly happened in 2003, 2005, and 2006, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said. Investigators arrested Cheung on Monday, Sept. 12. He did not appear at his initial hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 13, but his attorney entered a not guilty plea on his behalf, the prosecutor said.  Cheung, who was being held on a $1 million bail, will return to court …
Bomb Threat Under Investigation At Western Mass High School: Police Bomb Threat Under Investigation At Western Mass High School: Police
Bomb Threat Under Investigation At Western Mass High School: Police Northampton Police are investigating after a bomb threat was made against Northampton High School on the afternoon of Tuesday, Sept. 13, the department said. Police said the threat was made on social media around 2 p.m. Officers arrived on the scene to investigate and later determined the school to be safe, police said.  RIGHT NOW: Multiple police cruisers are around Northampton High School as students are being dismissed. Northampton PD said it will give us more information soon @WWLP22News pic.twitter.com/5ORFxmKjnA — Kate Wilkinson (@Kate_mwilkinson) September 13, 2022 Students were…
Man, Woman Each Claim $4 Million Prizes In Massachusetts State Lottery Man, Woman Each Claim $4 Million Prizes In Massachusetts State Lottery
Man, Woman Each Claim $4 Million Prizes In Massachusetts State Lottery Two people each claimed $4 million Massachusetts Lottery prizes last week. David Spillane, a trustee representing Wolverine Nominee Trust of Quincy in Norfolk County, accepted a “100X The Money” instant ticket prize, the lottery reported on Monday, Aug. 8. The trust chose to receive its prize in the form of a one-time payment of $2,600,000, MA Lottery said. According to the announcement, the winning ticket was purchased at Old Gold Convenience Store, located at 326 Union St. in Franklin. On Tuesday, Aug. 9, the lottery reported that Bristol County resident Donna Stigh, of Taunto…
Brookline Police Chief Placed On Leave Amid Alleged Policy Violations Brookline Police Chief Placed On Leave Amid Alleged Policy Violations
Brookline Police Chief Placed On Leave Amid Alleged Policy Violations Brookline's Police Chief Ashley Gonzalez has been placed on paid administrative leave for allegedly violating several policies, the Town said in a statement.  “Last week, we were made aware of multiple allegations that Chief Gonzalez violated the Town’s Policy Against Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Retaliation," the statement read.  “The Town has a strict zero-tolerance policy against discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation committed by or against its employees," the Town continued. "We are committed to supporting the investigation, which will determine the facts,…
Quincy Man Fatally Shot Himself During Hours-Long Police Standoff In Andover Quincy Man Fatally Shot Himself During Hours-Long Police Standoff In Andover
Quincy Man Fatally Shot Himself During Hours-Long Police Standoff In Andover A man from Quincy fatally shot himself during a late-night standoff with police in Andover, authorities said.  Anthony Miele, age 49, was wanted in connection with multiple bank robberies in southeastern Massachusetts, according to Massachusetts State Police. A Be On The Look Out (BOLO) alert was issued for Miele as a result. A State Trooper then noticed Miele inside a parked vehicle outside the Digital Federal Credit Union on Broadway in Methuen just before 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19, police said. The Trooper began following Miele as he drove away. They then tried to s…
Six Teens Facing Charges In Connection With The Murder Of Weymouth's Nathan Paul Six Teens Facing Charges In Connection With The Murder Of Weymouth's Nathan Paul
Six Teens Facing Charges In Connection With The Murder Of Weymouth's Nathan Paul Six teenagers are now facing charges in connection with the murder of a 17-year-old boy from Weymouth, the Norfolk County District Attorney's office said.  Four teens were arrested this week in connected with the murder of Nathan Paul, who was shot and killed in Quincy's Germantown Point neighborhood on Feb. 15, WCVB reports. Police said Paul was shot inside a car then drove away and crashed at a nearby intersection, the outlet reports. "Nathan was a kind soul and never failed to make you smile," a GoFundMe organized in his honor reads. "Greg Paul is one of the…
New Hong Kong Eatery 'Rubato' Putting Modern Spin On Popular South Shore Bakery New Hong Kong Eatery 'Rubato' Putting Modern Spin On Popular South Shore Bakery
New Hong Kong Eatery 'Rubato' Putting Modern Spin On Popular South Shore Bakery A family restaurant with strong a reputation on the South Shore will continue their legacy under a new name. Rubato, a new Hong Kong-inspired eatery, will be replacing Contempo Bakery & Café in Quincy, which was owned and operated by Joyce Chan for 22 years. Chan is now passing down the family business to her son Laurence Louie, who is looking to capitalize on his mother’s success by offering his own modern take on the space. Light airy fried dough stick, perfectly paired with congee or hot soy milk. The recipe handed down from Contempo to Rubato.Taken by Matt Li “We want to pay…
Potential Chimney Repair Scammer Wanted By Quincy Police Potential Chimney Repair Scammer Wanted By Quincy Police
Potential Chimney Repair Scammer Wanted By Quincy Police Quincy Police are asking the public's help in identifying a suspect behind a potential chimney repair scam, the department said on Facebook.  The suspect is described as a White male, between 30 and 40 years old, with a thick Irish brogue, police said. He may also be driving a white pickup truck with Florida plates.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Jimmy Chen at 617.745.5766.  The department is also reminding residents about the proper steps to take when hiring a contractor. More information can be found at Mass.gov.
Police Conduct Large Drug Bust After Motorcycle Club Activity Shuts Down Little League Field Police Conduct Large Drug Bust After Motorcycle Club Activity Shuts Down Little League Field
Police Conduct Large Drug Bust After Motorcycle Club Activity Shuts Down Little League Field Some 25 people were arrested and a large number of drugs were confiscated during a warrant raid of a Connecticut motorcycle club. The search took place in Middlesex County around 7:40 p.m., Wednesday, June 15 in the town of Portland at the Ruthless 4 Life motorcycle gang clubhouse. The raid, conducted by the Connecticut State Police and numerous other agencies, was initiated because of numerous complaints made by members of the public regarding large gatherings at the location where open drug and alcohol use was causing significant quality of life issues for the community, state police sai…
Cyberattack At Massachusetts-Based Healthcare Group Jeopardizes 2 Million People's Information Cyberattack At Massachusetts-Based Healthcare Group Jeopardizes 2 Million People's Information
Cyberattack At Massachusetts-Based Healthcare Group Jeopardizes 2 Million People's Information A security breach at a Quincy-based healthcare company has potentially put two million people's personal information at risk.  Shields Health Care Group Inc., or Shields, recently became aware of suspicious activity on its servers stemming from an incident on March 28, the company said in an online statement. An investigation revealed that "an unknown actor" accessed Shields' systems and acquired confidential information from March 7 to March 21, Shields said.  The information included people's Social Security number, birth date, address, provider information,…
Greater Boston Area Man Indicted For Child Porn Offense Greater Boston Area Man Indicted For Child Porn Offense
Greater Boston Area Man Indicted For Child Porn Offense A Greater Boston-area man will be in federal court in Boston after he was charged with receiving child pornography, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Massachusetts said.  Matthew Ormon, age 50, of Quincy, is facing a minimum sentence of five years and a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison for one count of receiving child pornography, the office reports.  Investigators scoped multiple devices in Ormon's home and found at least one with a folder containing numerous videos depicting child pornography in April, the office reports. Forensic review of the device…
Man, Woman Are Brand-New Mass Lottery $1M Winners Man, Woman Are Brand-New Mass Lottery $1M Winners
Man, Woman Are Brand-New Mass Lottery $1M Winners Two Massachusetts residents have claimed $1 million lottery prizes. Jinhua Li, of the Norfolk County city of Quincy, claimed his prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery's “Diamond Millions” instant ticket game, MA Lottery reported on Thursday, March 10. His ticket was purchased at Kok Wa, which is located at 8A Tyler St. in Boston, the lottery said.  Atisee Abbe, of Malden in Middlesex County, also claimed a $1 million prize from the lottery’s “4,000,000 Spectacular” instant ticket game, the lottery reported on Monday, March 14. She opted to receive her prize as a single p…