Fact Check: Star Henry Winkler Really Is That Nice, Fans At Mass Convention Say Fact Check: Star Henry Winkler Really Is That Nice, Fans At Mass Convention Say
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…
Trio of $1 Million Powerball Tickets Sold In Mass Trio of $1 Million Powerball Tickets Sold In Mass
Trio of $1 Million Powerball Tickets Sold In Mass They may not have snagged the $1 billion jackpot, but three Massachusetts tickets still hit it big.  Three Powerball tickets sold in Massachusetts scored $1 million in the Wednesday, July 19 drawing, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Eight other Massachusetts tickets also brought home serious cash, with one winning a $100,000 prize and seven others winning $50,000 prizes.  The three $1 million winning tickets were purchased from the following locations:  In Norfolk County: Shaw’s Supermarket, located at 255 East Central Street in Franklin, in No…
'White Lotus' Star Jennifer Coolidge Among 6 Mass Natives Nominated For Emmys 'White Lotus' Star Jennifer Coolidge Among 6 Mass Natives Nominated For Emmys
'White Lotus' Star Jennifer Coolidge Among 6 Mass Natives Nominated For Emmys Emmy nominations round up some of the best television performances of the year and multiple Massachusetts-born actors and actresses made the exclusive list for 2023. The 2023 Emmy nominations were released on Wednesday, July 12, including six Massachusetts natives who starred in some of the year's best shows, like "The White Lotus," "The Bear," and "Succession." Boston-born Jennifer Coolidge was nominated for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series for her "The White Lotus" performance as Tanya McQuoid.  View this post on Instagram …
Sly Stallone Stops By Mass Seafood Market To Meet Local Celebrity Sly Stallone Stops By Mass Seafood Market To Meet Local Celebrity
Sly Stallone Stops By Mass Seafood Market To Meet Local Celebrity A Massachusetts seafood market that supplies three-star Michelin restaurants with fresh seafood was visited by a famed American actor and filmmaker.  The star of "Rocky" and "The Expendables," Sylvester Stallone, stopped by Nantucket Seafood, located at 56 Old South Road in Nantucket, and asked for the seafood market's owner, Ted Jennison, by name.  Jennison, who was not in the store during the visit, said he did not know how Stallone knew about him.  He said he guessed that the actor, who owns an estate in Palm Beach, learned about him from someone in the Palm Beach area since Jennison d…
Meet the Great Whites Spotted Off Cape Cod (And Stay 'Shark Smart') Meet the Great Whites Spotted Off Cape Cod (And Stay 'Shark Smart')
Meet the Great Whites Spotted Off Cape Cod (And Stay 'Shark Smart') Two sharks were spotted off the Massachusetts coast just in time to celebrate the Fourth of July. Anne Bonny and Ormond, two white sharks who collectively weigh over 1,000 pounds, were tracked swimming in the waters off Cape Cod in the week leading up to Independence Day, according to the free tracker created by OCEARCH, a global non-profit organization that researches keystone marine species. The number of white sharks seen in Cape Cod's waters has increased in recent years, according to the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries. The Outer Cape is a particularly popular spot for sha…
Diesel Mechanic From Southeast Massachusetts Wins $3 Million Mega Millions Prize Diesel Mechanic From Southeast Massachusetts Wins $3 Million Mega Millions Prize
Diesel Mechanic From Southeast Massachusetts Wins $3 Million Mega Millions Prize Despite winning a massive prize from the Massachusetts State Lottery, a diesel mechanic from Southeast Massachusetts doesn't plan on using his winnings to take time off, but rather pay it forward. Paul Little, of Lakeville, is the winner of a $3 million Mega Millions prize on a ticket he bought for the multi-state game's Tuesday, Jan. 17 drawing, the lottery reports.  Little, who works on marine engines, said that he plans to continue to work for the time being but does have plans to use his winnings to help his family and other people. Little also plans on using some of the money to p…
Former West Hartford Resident Gets Star On Walk Of Fame: 'The Office' Producer Honored Former West Hartford Resident Gets Star On Walk Of Fame: 'The Office' Producer Honored
Former West Hartford Resident Gets Star On Walk Of Fame: 'The Office' Producer Honored If you've ever caught yourself watching countless episodes of shows like "The Office" and "Parks and Recreation," you have former Connecticut resident Michael Schur to thank, who will soon be immortalized on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  Schur, who has produced or co-created several popular television shows such as "The Office," is among the latest group of entertainment professionals who have been chosen to have their names etched on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced on Monday, June 26.  Born in Michigan in 1975, Schur and his family…
These Massachusetts Towns Among Top 10 Safest Nationwide, Report Says These Massachusetts Towns Among Top 10 Safest Nationwide, Report Says
These Massachusetts Towns Among Top 10 Safest Nationwide, Report Says Crime creates an emotional and financial toll on a community, but three Massachusetts towns are among the least impacted by illegal activity, a new report found.  Seven of the nation's 10 safest towns are found in New England, including three in Massachusetts, according to an annual report by Money Geek that analyzes the costs of crime to rank the safest and least safe US towns.  Andover, in Essex County, was ranked among the top-safest towns in the nation, coming in at the number three spot.  The town has a crime cost per capita of $51. This stands in stark contrast to the …
Mass Boy's Dream Treehouse Marks 'Perfect' 10,000th Wish For Make-A-Wish Mass Boy's Dream Treehouse Marks 'Perfect' 10,000th Wish For Make-A-Wish
Mass Boy's Dream Treehouse Marks 'Perfect' 10,000th Wish For Make-a-wish The Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island celebrated a historic milestone last week when they granted their 10,000th wish to a little boy in Central Massachusetts battling cancer. Kyle Osterman is a 9-year-old boy from North Grafton and Sutton who is on year two of his three-year-long treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Make-A-Wish says.  Kyle has always wanted his own treehouse and his care team at UMass Memorial Health referred Kyle to Make-A-Wish to help make his dream a reality.  "Kyle's Krib," as it was called, was designed with specific input from Kyle himself and built…
Berkshire Father Plans On Paying For Son's Wedding After Raking In The 'Cash' Berkshire Father Plans On Paying For Son's Wedding After Raking In The 'Cash'
Berkshire Father Plans On Paying For Son's Wedding After Raking In The 'Cash' A family man from The Berkshires was the inaugural winner of a new game in the Massachusetts State Lottery this month. Keith Mackie, of Becket, is the first $1 million prize winner in the lottery's new “50X Cash” instant ticket game, the lottery reports.  Mackie was inclined to buy a scratch ticket after his son saw the "New" sticker displayed on the "50X Cash" game while stopping at a gas station.  Mackie bought two tickets, one of which was the big winner. He decided to receive a one-time payment of $650,000 (before taxes).  Mackie plans to use his winnings to p…
Clothing Chain To Close All Stores, Including 17 In Massachusetts, Laying Off Nearly 500 Clothing Chain To Close All Stores, Including 17 In Massachusetts, Laying Off Nearly 500
Clothing Chain To Close All Stores, Including 17 In Massachusetts, Laying Off Nearly 500 A clothing store with 46 locations across five states is selling off its inventory and closing all its locations.  EbLens, a retail store with a 70-year history, is liquidating its inventory and closing all its stores for the "benefit of creditors," according to Steven Victor, Executive Manager of Eblens ABC LLC.  The chain was created in New Britain, Connecticut in 1949 and now sells name-brand streetwear, footwear, and accessories.  EbLens currently employs close to 500 people across all its stores, including 17 in Connecticut and 17 in Massachusetts.  The workers will lose their jobs …
Massachusetts Native Wins Tony Award, Makes History As Nonbinary Winner Massachusetts Native Wins Tony Award, Makes History As Nonbinary Winner
Massachusetts Native Wins Tony Award, Makes History As Nonbinary Winner A Broadway star and Massachusetts native just became one of the first nonbinary people to win a Tony award for acting. Alex Newell, who was born in Lynn in 1992, won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a musical on Sunday, June 11 for their performance as Lulu in the Broadway musical comedy "Shucked."  Newell identifies as gender nonconforming and uses all pronouns, according to her Wikipedia page.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alex Newell (@thealexnewell) They made history as one of the first openly nonbinary performe…