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Tom Hanks Sends Signed Typewriter To 'Just A Tiny Little' Massachusetts Shop Tom Hanks Sends Signed Typewriter To 'Just A Tiny Little' Massachusetts Shop
Tom Hanks Sends Signed Typewriter To 'Just A Tiny Little' Massachusetts Shop Tom Hanks is world-renowned for his acting, but for fans of all things analog, he is equally famous for his love of typewriters, and his generosity with his personal collection.  Tom Furrier, owner and repair man at Cambridge Typewriter, shouted to his assistant when he saw the contents of a box mailed to him from Santa Monica, California.  "I opened up the top flaps and the first thing I see is this towel with the Playtone logo on it," Furrier told Daily Voice. "As soon as I saw the Playtone logo I knew it was from Tom Hanks."  The shop's owner knew it was a gift from Tom Hanks as soo…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Upcoming Nicole Kidman Netflix Murder Mystery Series Starts Production In Massachusetts Upcoming Nicole Kidman Netflix Murder Mystery Series Starts Production In Massachusetts
Upcoming Nicole Kidman Netflix Murder Mystery Series Starts Production In Massachusetts A Cape Cod town is now the site of a new small-screen series starring Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber, according to officials.  A Netflix series called "The Perfect Couple," based on Elin Hilderbrand’s New York Times-bestselling novel of the same name, began production on Monday, April 3 in Chatham, according to the official Netflix site Tudum and the Chatham Police Department.  The series is set in Nantucket, but social media posts report that a Chatham town building has been re-decorated to appear to be in Nantucket. The star-studded cast is led by Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber, and …

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by Morgan Gonzales
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'Trailer Park Mouth' Singer From Eastern Mass Slays 'American Idol' Audition 'Trailer Park Mouth' Singer From Eastern Mass Slays 'American Idol' Audition
'Trailer Park Mouth' Singer From Eastern Mass Slays 'American Idol' Audition A Massachusetts resident with a self-proclaimed "trailer park mouth" just barely made it onto a national singing competition after nailing her rendition of one of the judge's songs.  Sierra Harris said her trailer park attitude came from her upbringing in Lexington during her "American Idol" audition last week.  The 20-year-old walked in front of judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Brian holding a spoon as a microphone in hopes of "scooping up [her] talent and throwing it at [them]."  Harris began her audition by singing "Barracuda" by Heart but when the panel appeared…

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by David Cifarelli
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Mass Lottery Game With 30-Year History Just Paid Out Its First $1 Million Prize Mass Lottery Game With 30-Year History Just Paid Out Its First $1 Million Prize
Mass Lottery Game With 30-Year History Just Paid Out Its First $1 Million Prize A lottery ticket sold in a deli using less-than-inventive numbers scored the top prize for the first time in a game's 30-year history.  The $1 million winner picked up a ticket for the game "Keno" from Zenner’s Pub & Deli, located at 303 Tyler Street in Pittsfield, and selected the numbers 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery.  The consecutive numbers paid off on Wednesday, March 22, securing the first $1 million payout in history of the game "Keno," which was introduced in 1993. Wednesday's winning numbers also awarded a $500,000…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Iconic Blues Musician Bringing Kick-Ass Shows To Massachusetts This Spring Iconic Blues Musician Bringing Kick-Ass Shows To Massachusetts This Spring
Iconic Blues Musician Bringing Kick-Ass Shows To Massachusetts This Spring A New England Music Hall of Fame inductee is bringing his signature sound to several shows in Massachusetts later this year, and you better have the stamina to keep up with the 73-year-old James Montgomery has been performing and making blues music for several decades, and the New England musician is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon.  "People should know that they're going to see an energetic show played by some of the best musicians on the planet," the Detroit, MI, native said in an interview with Daily Voice. "Everybody I have with my band has played with some of the biggest…

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by David Cifarelli
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Dave Portnoy Plugs Massachusetts Roast Beef Sandwich But Slams Its Pizza Dave Portnoy Plugs Massachusetts Roast Beef Sandwich But Slams Its Pizza
Dave Portnoy Plugs Massachusetts Roast Beef Sandwich But Slams Its Pizza Dave Portnoy hasn't been loving the North Shore pizza, but says the roast beef at one local restaurant is well-worth a trip to the area. Several bites into the big beef sandwich from Alexs Roast Beef & Seafood in Topsfield, the Barstool Sports CEO looks into the camera and says:  "9.9. It's so f—ing good. It's the best food on the planet." Portnoy went on to his usual One-Bite pizza review, giving the Greek-style pizza from Alexs a 5.9. Yikes. "I could close my eyes be on a different pizza and if you fed me these pizza i'd be like you're on the North Shore," the CEO said. "N…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Springfield Native Among Massachusetts Stars With Groundbreaking Oscars Wins Springfield Native Among Massachusetts Stars With Groundbreaking Oscars Wins
Springfield Native Among Massachusetts Stars With Groundbreaking Oscars Wins The 95th Oscars ceremony had a slew of historic firsts, and Massachusetts was well-represented as the birthplace of two of those winners to have momentous claims to Oscars fame.   "Everything Everywhere All at Once," the off-the-wall feel-good film from studio A24, took home seven coveted golden statuettes and added several of its Oscar nominees to the short list of only 43 Asian Oscar winners.  Daniel Kwan, one of the film's directors and producers, made history on multiple fronts as the second Asian person in Oscars history to receive awards for best picture, director, and screenplay, ac…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Three Massachusetts Towns Named Among Top 10 Safest In The Country: Study Three Massachusetts Towns Named Among Top 10 Safest In The Country: Study
Three Massachusetts Towns Named Among Top 10 Safest In The Country: Study It's safe to say it! Massachusetts is home to some of the safest towns in the entire country. MonkeyGeek conducted a study that ranked the top 15 safest small cities and towns in the United States by Crime Cost per Capita. Four of the top 15 communities were Massachusetts towns, with three of them landing in the top 10. They were Andover (3), Arlington (5), Needham (9), and North Andover (14). "MoneyGeek analyzed crime statistics and quantified the cost of those crimes to identify the safest and least safe small cities and towns — those with 30,000 to 100,000 residents," the site said. It…

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by David Cifarelli
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Comedian Kevin Hart Bringing 'Reality Check' Tour To Springfield Comedian Kevin Hart Bringing 'Reality Check' Tour To Springfield
Comedian Kevin Hart Bringing 'Reality Check' Tour To Springfield Funnyman and loud talker Kevin Hart is bringing is uber successful "Reality Check" tour to Fairfield County. The star of such films as "Jumanji: The Next Level, and "Central Intelligence," will appear at Bridgeport's Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater on Friday, May 12, the arena announced. The stop is one of a few added to the worldwide tour that has packed arenas from Austrilia to California.  In addition to the Bridgeport date, Hart also added a stop in Springfield, Massachusetts on Thursday, April 20 at the MassMutual Center. Pre-sale tickets for fan club members and Citi card…

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by Kathy Reakes
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$31 Million Mega Millions Jackpot Won Off Ticket Sold In Boston Area Claimed $31 Million Mega Millions Jackpot Won Off Ticket Sold In Boston Area Claimed
$31 Million Mega Millions Jackpot Won Off Ticket Sold In Boston Area Claimed For only the second time in Mega Millions history, one lottery has had two jackpot winners within three drawings, lottery officials said.  The historic moment was set after a S & L Trust, represented by trustee Leo Cushing, claimed their $31 million Jackpot on Wednesday, March 8, the Massachusetts State Lottery reports.  The prize was won in the state's game on Tuesday, January 31, officials said. The winning Quic Pic ticket was purchased at Gibbs located at 107 Winn Street in Woburn and had the winning numbers 07-09-18-29-39 and MegaBall 13. Gibb…

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by David Cifarelli
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Two Massachusetts Communities Rank High In 'Best Coastal Small Towns' List Two Massachusetts Communities Rank High In 'Best Coastal Small Towns' List
Two Massachusetts Communities Rank High In 'Best Coastal Small Towns' List A pair of Massachusetts towns nestled by the Atlantic coast were recognized for their "tranquility and charm" on USA Today's list of 10 best coastal small towns in the US. Marblehead, in Essex County, scored the number three spot on USA Today's list, ranking just below Sandusky, Ohio, and Stuart, Florida, which held the number one and number two spot, respectively. The town, home to 19,808 residents, is known for its "quaint narrow streets and historic 17th and 18th-century buildings," according to the town website. View this post on Instagram …

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Massachusetts Pony 'Stewie Vuitton' Could Be Next Cadbury ... Bunny? Massachusetts Pony 'Stewie Vuitton' Could Be Next Cadbury ... Bunny?
Massachusetts Pony 'Stewie Vuitton' Could Be Next Cadbury ... Bunny? Li'l Sebastian ain't got nothing on Stewie Vuitton, a 23-inch-tall rescue pony whose pastel dreams of being voted Cadbury Bunny of 2023 are just a hoof print away.  When not busy at his day job providing equine therapy to adults and children of all ages and needs, Stewie Vuitton has been preparing for his campaign to win the Cadbury Bunny Tryouts 2023 Contest. Stewie Vuitton participates in the 'Reading to a Mini' program at Stoneham High SchoolLifting Spirits Miniature Therapy Horses Stewie Vuitton sailed through the first phase of the contest and is now a finalist, along with dogs, a …

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by Morgan Gonzales