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Popsicles Turn Into $25K For Life For NY Man Who Stopped At Mass Store Popsicles Turn Into $25K For Life For NY Man Who Stopped At Mass Store
Popsicles Turn Into $25K For Life For NY Man Who Stopped At Mass Store A man from upstate New York who decided to stop and pick up a treat for a co-worker in Massachusetts walked away with something much sweeter than dessert.  Robery Ayebale, a private aid from Willsboro, NY, stopped at a supermarket in Waltham to buy popsicles for his boss, the Massachusetts State Lottery reports. Ayebale also bought a Lucky for Life ticket ahead of a drawing on Wednesday, May 10.  During the drawing, the first five numbers of Ayebale's Quic Pic ticket matched the winning numbers. This netted him a $25,000 a year for life prize, the lottery reports.  Ayeb…

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by David Cifarelli
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Massachusetts Native John Cena Makes Routine Visit To North Shore Restaurant Massachusetts Native John Cena Makes Routine Visit To North Shore Restaurant
Massachusetts Native John Cena Makes Routine Visit To North Shore Restaurant Don't worry, you did see him – and he was dressed to the nines! West Newbury native, professional wrestler and actor John Cena wore his Sunday best while dining at Black Cow in Newburyport on Saturday, May 13, the restaurant shared on Facebook.  "John Cena never misses a visit to the Black Cow when he’s in town," the restaurant's post read. "Tie and jacket, you gotta love it."  John Cena never misses a visit to the Black Cow when he’s in town. Tie and jacket, you gotta love it.. Posted by Black Cow - Newburyport on Saturday, May 13, 2023 Cena has made his North Shore ties very known.…

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by David Cifarelli
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First Ever Formula 1 Arcade Coming To Massachusetts Next Year First Ever Formula 1 Arcade Coming To Massachusetts Next Year
First Ever Formula 1 Arcade Coming To Massachusetts Next Year Next year, Massachusetts will house the first ever Formula 1 arcade in the country. F1 Arcade, the world's first official Formula 1 simulator racing experience, will open its first United States location at 87 Pier 4 Boulevard in Boston Seaport on March 2024.  The 16,000-square foot space will feature 69 full-motion racing simulators, an "enormous" cocktail bar and high-end private rooms for up to 200 people. The food menu will consist of "refined hero dishes" such as Seabass Ceviche and Wagyu Beef Burgers.  "Opening our first US location in Boston marks the beginning of our US roll out,"…

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by David Cifarelli
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Booze Out At These Top Wineries In Western Massachusetts Booze Out At These Top Wineries In Western Massachusetts
Booze Out At These Top Wineries In Western Massachusetts Whether you're looking to plan your next girls' day, special gathering, or chill weekend, spending time at a winery could be the perfect fit. Thankfully, Western Massachusetts is inundated with gorgeous vineyards and quintessential New England views along with some of the best locally-crafted wine in the region.  To help plan your next tasting, here are some of the highest-rated wineries in Western Mass based on traveler reviews.  Furnace Brook Winery at Hilltop Orchards (Richmond)  Furnace Brook Winery in the Berkshires has a 4.5 average rating on Trip Advisor and Yelp.  Known for its …

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by David Cifarelli
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Homeless Shelter Deputy Director From Region Killed In Crash Remembered As 'Selfless' Homeless Shelter Deputy Director From Region Killed In Crash Remembered As 'Selfless'
Homeless Shelter Deputy Director From Region Killed In Crash Remembered As 'Selfless' A popular, fun-loving, and what many called "selfless" person was one of two people killed in a crash on a Connecticut highway. Tolland County resident, Bryan Flint Sr., age 64, of Ellington, was deputy director of the Cornerstone Foundation in the Rockville section of Vernon, died in the crash on I-95 on Sunday, May 7, which also injured his two grandchildren.  Related story: Head-On Crash: 2 Adults Killed, Pair Of Children Survive In Tolland County The foundation said on its website that their "hearts are broken," over the loss of Flint. "Bryan had a huge heart that was always…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Massachusetts' Jennifer Coolidge's Debut 'SNL' Host Show Canceled Massachusetts' Jennifer Coolidge's Debut 'SNL' Host Show Canceled
Massachusetts' Jennifer Coolidge's Debut 'SNL' Host Show Canceled Jennifer Coolidge's "Saturday Night Live" hosting debut will have to wait. In the wake of the Writers Guild of America strike, "Saturday Night Live" has cancelled its remaining three shows of the season. And what a lineup they had planned: Saturday, May 6 was set to feature Pete Davidson returning to the show after eight years as a cast member with musical guest Lil Uzi Vert. Pete Davidson and Colin Jost during "Weekend Update" on SNL.Will Heath/NBC Saturday, May 13 would've seen Kieran Culkin host for the second time, fresh off another season of "Succession" twist and turns. The Sat…

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by Sam Barron
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Celebrate Star Wars Day With 'May The Fourth Meal Box' From Clover Food Lab Celebrate Star Wars Day With 'May The Fourth Meal Box' From Clover Food Lab
Celebrate Star Wars Day With 'May The Fourth Meal Box' From Clover Food Lab "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away," a restaurant chain founded by a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) graduate developed a special meal box to transport Star Wars fans from their kitchen into outer space. Now, back by popular demand, enthusiasts of the iconic film series can experience that journey all over again if they order Clover Food Lab's limited-time "May the Fourth Meal Box."  The Baby Yoda pancakes are complete with green batter and chocolate chip eyesDPA Communications The out-of-this-world box includes ingredients to make bright green Baby Yoda pancakes, of…

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by David Cifarelli
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Willie Nelson Announces Mass Tour Date For Outlaw Music Festival Willie Nelson Announces Mass Tour Date For Outlaw Music Festival
Willie Nelson Announces Mass Tour Date For Outlaw Music Festival The Red Headed Stranger is heading to Massachusetts for a music festival that celebrates his 90th birthday.  The largest-ever Outlaw Music Festival tour is bringing Willie Nelson, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros., and a slew of other big names to Massachusetts on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Tickets are on sale now! Go to https://t.co/XGu667lPe7 @WillieNelson @chrisstapleton @theavettbros @jasonisbell @nrateliff @billystrings @zztop @govtmuleband @brothersosborne @zachlanebryan @steveearle @outsidechild13 @charleycrockett @larkinpoe @warandtreaty @BrittNicx p…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Crumbl Cookies Bringing Award-Winning Treats To New Massachusetts Location Crumbl Cookies Bringing Award-Winning Treats To New Massachusetts Location
Crumbl Cookies Bringing Award-Winning Treats To New Massachusetts Location No crumbs will be left behind after a popular cookie chain opens their newest location in Massachusetts this month.  Crumbl Cookies is hosting a Grand Opening for their new Foxborough location at 22 Patriot Place on Friday, April 28.  The opening will feature six of Crumbl's more than 275 flavors including their award-winning Milk Chocolate Chip and internet favorites like Cornbread, Cookies & Cream, and S'mores.  The store will also provide employment opportunities to 50 locals, the release said.  A variety of Crumbl cookiesCrumbl Cookies “There has been so much buzz in the commu…

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by David Cifarelli
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First $1 Million Prize In Keno Lottery Game History Claimed By Western Mass Group First $1 Million Prize In Keno Lottery Game History Claimed By Western Mass Group
First $1 Million Prize In Keno Lottery Game History Claimed By Western Mass Group The Keno Lottery has been around for 30 years and just made history by doling out its first $1 million prize.  The prize was won on Wednesday, March 22 and the Penny Lane Nominee Trust of Lenox claimed its cash on Friday, April 14, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery. The trust was represented by trustee William Martin, who picked up the check at lottery headquarters in Dorchester. Read more: Mass Lottery Game With 30-Year History Just Paid Out Its First $1 Million Prize The trust's ticket won on a night in which the 20 winning numbers included every number fro…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Mother, Son Duo Are 2 Of 16 $100K Lottery Wins Drawn In Single Night, All But 5 Claimed Mother, Son Duo Are 2 Of 16 $100K Lottery Wins Drawn In Single Night, All But 5 Claimed
Mother, Son Duo Are 2 Of 16 $100K Lottery Wins Drawn In Single Night, All But 5 Claimed One Keno lottery game drawing doled out $100,00 wins to over a dozen Massachusetts lottery players in only a single night. Monday, April 11 was a lucky night for 16 lottery players who all won $100,000 in a Keno game drawing, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery.  The following day, 11 of the winners picked up their checks. Among them were Patricia Johnson and her son John, both of whom won a $100,000 prize.  The winning numbers for the game were 2556795, a set of digits that included every number between one and 10.  The Keno game involves picking from a field…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Seventh Heaven: Man Wins $177,777 From Lottery Ticket In Enfield Seventh Heaven: Man Wins $177,777 From Lottery Ticket In Enfield
Seventh Heaven: Man Wins $177,777 From Lottery Ticket In Enfield Hopefully, one lottery player from Hartford County is a fan of odd numbers, as they are now $177,777 richer after cashing in their winning ticket.  The prize-winning Electric 7s 2nd Edition ticket was bought on Tuesday, April 4 by Enfield resident Howard Blythe Jr., according to Connecticut Lottery.  Although it might have been fitting if the Electric 7s ticket was bought at a 7-Eleven, it was instead bought at Enfield Food Mart located at 935 Enfield St. (Route 5).  Blythe took home the top prize possible for the Electric 7s game, which players have a one in 3.56 …

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by Ben Crnic