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Morgan Gonzales

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mgonzales@dailyvoice.com

Morgan Gonzales is a breaking news reporter. She studied journalism at the University of Georgia where she focused on health and medical reporting. She has previously reported for the Dallas Morning News.

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News

Mass Named Best Place To Have Baby, But It Will Cost You: Study Massachusetts residents succumbing to baby fever may have the best birthing experience in the country, although it wasn't all good news for the Bay State, according to a new report. The state was named the ideal place to have a baby in the US in 2023, according to a report from WalletHub. The financial news site looked at the cost of giving birth and access to health care, as well as other factors. Minnesota and Vermont were number two and three, respectively, in baby birthing metrics. The two states scored only a few points behind Massachusetts's overall rating of 69.31. …

by Morgan Gonzales

08/08/2023

Police & Fire

Man's Body Found In South Boston Dumpster Boston police are investigating after a public works employee found a dead body inside a dumpster that had been left on the side of a road in South Boston, police and reports said. A man's body was discovered in the area of 400 Frontage Road in South Boston on Monday, August 7, according to the Boston Police Department. Police responded to the scene around 10:10 a.m. Bay Village residents called 311 to report a shopping cart full of rubbish, including a blue trash can on Winchester Street near the intersection of Arlington Street, according to CBS Boston. Department of Public Works emp…

by Morgan Gonzales

08/08/2023

Police & Fire

Firefighters Hurt, 30 Left Homeless In Raging Boston 4-Alarm Fire An occupied home turned into a pillar of fire on Monday, Aug. 7, sending firefighters scrambling to extinguish the blaze. A 3-family home at 20 Irma Street in Boston caught on fire Monday afternoon, with the flames speaking to two nearby buildings and becoming a four-alarm conflagration, Boston firefighters said. Heavy fire in the rest of 20 Irma St. A 3 family occupied building.The fire has spread to 2 adjacent buildings at 16 and 24 a 3rd alarm has been ordered pic.twitter.com/rZgEcoMHEE — Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) August 7, 2023 Three firefighters were injured fighting back …

by Morgan Gonzales

08/07/2023

News

Lottery Winner Returns To Work After Picking Up $1M Check A fat check didn't stop one Middlesex County lottery winner from going to work later that same day. Tyler Considine, a Dracut mechanic, won $1 million in the “100X Cash” instant ticket game on Wednesday, Aug. 2, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery. Considine took the lump-sum payment worth $650,000 before taxes. But instead of immediately going on a spending spree, he said his first stop would be to deposit his winnings and then clock in at work. Considine bought the lucky ticket at the Dracut Town Variety store at 1734 Lakeview Ave. in Dracut. The store will get a $1…

by Morgan Gonzales

08/07/2023

News

Fact Check: Star Henry Winkler Really Is That Nice, Fans At Mass Convention Say The Fonz is as cool as you'd expect. At least that's according to the hundreds of fans who met him over the weekend at New England's biggest comic book convention, where he was a speaker. Henry Winkler, star of "Happy Days" and "Barry," attended the annual convention Fan Expo Boston on Friday through Sunday, Aug.4-6, where he shared stories from his storied career, interacted with excited fans, and gave those who met him memories that will last a lifetime. Winkler happily posed for photos with scores of fans, leading to an outpouring of glowing social media posts about the star. Som…

by Morgan Gonzales

08/07/2023

Police & Fire

Update: Westford Man Who Went For Walk, Did Not Come Back Found With Help Of Police Helicopter The missing man was found on Monday, August 7, according to the Westford Police Department. Original story below: Local and state police are searching for a missing Middlesex County man with the help of a state police helicopter. Vinod Maudgal, of Westford, went for a walk on the night of Sunday, August 6, or early the following morning in the wooded area between Cutter Lane and True Bean Way, and did not come back, according to the Westford Police Department. The wooded area is off Beaver Brook Road and Buckingham Drive and runs parallel to Concord Road. We…

by Morgan Gonzales

08/07/2023

Police & Fire

Cemetery Crook Caught Stealing From Dead In Eastern Mass, Police Ask For Help A man caught on camera raiding gravesites in Middlesex County decided to steal the police camera as well — giving investigators a good look at his face, officials say. Wilmington officers asked for the public's help to identify the man they say stole from the dead at Wildwood Cemetary in Wilmington, according to the Wilmington Police Department. "We interrupt your scrolling to enlist your detective skills," read a playfully-written post by the Wilmington Police Department. "Our detectives recently placed a trail camera in Wildwood Cemetery to catch thieves stealing from gravesites. Lo and…

by Morgan Gonzales

08/04/2023

Lifestyle

'One Less Dining Option': Eatery Closes Doors Permanently In Methuen Some Essex County diners will have to find their bloomin' onions somewhere else now that a local location of a national chain closed for good. The Outback Steakhouse located on Pelham Street in Methuen closed permanently, according to its Facebook page. The national chain is inspired by Australian steakhouses but is based in Tampa, Florida. The casual eatery is known for its steaks, seafood dishes, and its original "bloomin' onion," all advertised with an Australian twist. The Methuen location had an average review of three stars on Yelp, with some loving the location's s…

by Morgan Gonzales

08/04/2023

Police & Fire

High Steaks: Eastern Mass Police Searching For Beef Burglar Police are seeking tips (not beef tips, just information) about a man who plundered the meat section of a Middlesex County supermarket. A man stole a "large quantity" of steaks from a Burlington Wegman's grocery store at 53 Third Avenue on Tuesday, Aug. 1, according to Mass Most Wanted. The thief, seen wearing a black t-shirt emblazoned with the word "Boston" and light blue jeans, drove off from the store in a black Dodge Ram truck. He is of medium height, with a medium build and a light complexion, the wanted poster said. Burlington police are investigating the he…

by Morgan Gonzales

08/04/2023

Obituaries

Eastern Mass Mom Of 4 Dies Unexpectedly, Community She Cared For Returns The Love A woman known for her generosity is now being laid to rest with the help of her Middlesex County community. Vilmaria Maldonado, a Lowell mom of four who worked for various non-profit organizations, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 28, according to a GoFundMe created to raise money for her "final farewell." "Chispi loved to be involved in the community helping in any way she could," her obituary said. "She gave of herself to those in need." Vilmaria worked as a CNA, social worker, and non-profit advocate, according to her Facebook profile. Only days before her death, Vilmaria was maki…

by Morgan Gonzales

08/04/2023

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