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$15.4M Lottery Win: Largest Jackpot Of Year Was A Birthday Gift $15.4M Lottery Win: Largest Jackpot Of Year Was A Birthday Gift
$15.4M Lottery Win: Largest Jackpot Of Year Was A Birthday Gift The late comedian Norm MacDonald once said getting a lottery ticket was the worst gift imaginable. Because if the ticket loses, it's worthless, but if it wins, you've just given away millions in cash in exchange for the sweater they got you.  That happened recently in Massachusetts when a gifted lottery ticket will pay out $1 million a year for the rest of the winner's life.  Merjon Tangovan Nominee Trust of Boston collected the ticket for the winner from the $50 scratch-off game “Lifetime Millions." Greg Racki, a trustee, said his client called the ticket the "best birthday…

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by Josh Lanier
Weather
New Rounds Of Storms Headed To Region Before Much-Awaited Change In Weather Pattern New Rounds Of Storms Headed To Region Before Much-Awaited Change In Weather Pattern
New Rounds Of Storms Headed To Region Before Much-Awaited Change In Weather Pattern Separate rounds of thunderstorms with heavy downpours are possible through the end of the week before a change in the weather pattern will finally bring drier, less humid air. According to the National Weather Service, investigations are underway in parts of upstate New York and northern New England after possible tornadic activity occurred during a storm system on Wednesday, July 10, fueled by the remnants of Beryl. Thursday, July 11 will become partly to mostly sunny after a cloudy start to the day with lingering showers pushing east. The high temperature will be in the upper 80s. It sho…

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by Joe Lombardi
Obituaries
Former Boston College Standout, Flyers Great Tony Voce Dies Unexpectedly At 43 Former Boston College Standout, Flyers Great Tony Voce Dies Unexpectedly At 43
Former Boston College Standout, Flyers Great Tony Voce Dies Unexpectedly At 43 Tony Voce, the first Philadelphia native to play in the Flyers organization, died suddenly Monday, July 8, following an esteemed career representing his hometown franchise for years. The Lehigh Valley Phantoms announced Voce's death, noting he was a former Calder Cup Champion and running down his impressive and historic career. A cause of death was not made public. We are incredibly saddened to share the news of the passing of our dear friend, coach, and mentor Tony Voce. Your... Posted by Philadelphia Flyers Warriors on Monday, July 8, 2024 "We are incredibly saddened to sha…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Northampton Man Stalked, Threatened Northwestern Prosecutor After Attacking His Own Mother: DA Northampton Man Stalked, Threatened Northwestern Prosecutor After Attacking His Own Mother: DA
Northampton Man Stalked, Threatened Northwestern Prosecutor After Attacking His Own Mother: DA A 28-year-old Hampshire County man accused of choking his mother until she passed out is now charged with stalking and threatening to murder the prosecutor of that case, authorities said.  Cody Malone, of Northampton, is charged with stalking, criminal harassment, intimidation of a prosecutor, and threatening to commit murder, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. Malone pleaded not guilty to all of the charges.  Malone is accused of threatening the life of Assistant District Attorney Matthew Thomas, who was prosecuting Malone on charges of attempting to…

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by Josh Lanier
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Family Of Mass. Teen Who Died After Spicy 'One Chip Challenge' Plans To Sue, Law Firm Says Family Of Mass. Teen Who Died After Spicy 'One Chip Challenge' Plans To Sue, Law Firm Says
Family Of Mass. Teen Who Died After Spicy 'One Chip Challenge' Plans To Sue, Law Firm Says A law firm representing the family of a 14-year-old Worcester boy who died shortly after trying the spicy One Chip Challenge signaled on Wednesday, July 10, that they plan to file a lawsuit over his death.  Harris Wolobah died on Sept. 1, 2023. An autopsy found that the Doherty Memorial High School student suffered cardiopulmonary arrest “in the setting of recent ingestion of food substance with high capsaicin concentration,” according to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security. The Boston law firm Sheff & Cook announced in a press release it…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Teen ID'd As Victim In Fatal Springfield Crash On I-91 Teen ID'd As Victim In Fatal Springfield Crash On I-91
Teen ID'd As Victim In Fatal Springfield Crash On I-91 Authorities in Hampden County have identified the victim of a fatal crash last week on I-91 as a 15-year-old boy.  State police were called to the crash site around 4:30 p.m. near northbound Exit 5 on July 2, authorities said.  Police and paramedics provided medical aid at the scene of the crash, state police said. It's unclear if the teenager died at the scene or a nearby hospital.  The boy's name will not be released because of his age. 

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by Josh Lanier
Politics
Mass-Native George Stephanopoulos Caught On Hot Mic Saying Biden Can't Serve For 4 More Years Mass-Native George Stephanopoulos Caught On Hot Mic Saying Biden Can't Serve For 4 More Years
Mass-Native George Stephanopoulos Caught On Hot Mic Saying Biden Can't Serve For 4 More Years ABC News' George Stephanopoulos was caught in a candid moment on a New York street this week saying he doesn't believe Biden can serve another term as president.  A fan asked The "Good Morning America" anchor on the streets of New York on Tuesday, July 9, if Biden was fit to remain as commander-in-chief or if the president should step aside for a younger candidate.  "Do you think Biden should step down? You've talked to him more than anybody else has lately," the person says in a video obtained by TMZ.  Stephanopoulos appears to respond, "I don't think he can serve four more…

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by Josh Lanier
Weather
Severe Storms, Possible Tornadoes Fueled By Beryl's Remnants To Hit Northeast: Timing, Track Severe Storms, Possible Tornadoes Fueled By Beryl's Remnants To Hit Northeast: Timing, Track
Severe Storms, Possible Tornadoes Fueled By Beryl's Remnants To Hit Northeast: Timing, Track Numerous clusters of severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and possible isolated tornadoes fueled by the remnants of Beryl are headed to the Northeast. Beryl, which made landfall along the Texas coast as a Category 1 hurricane on Monday, July 8, will move into upstate New York and northern New England on Wednesday, July 10, starting late in the afternoon and continuing overnight. The most severe storms on Wednesday are expected in areas marked in orange and yellow in the image above, mainly farther north and west of the I-95 corridor. In those areas farther inland, storms will also be…

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by Joe Lombardi
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'We Were In Awe': Watch Rare Blue Whale Surface Next To Tour Boat In Cape Ann 'We Were In Awe': Watch Rare Blue Whale Surface Next To Tour Boat In Cape Ann
'We Were In Awe': Watch Rare Blue Whale Surface Next To Tour Boat In Cape Ann Anyone aboard a boat in northeastern Massachusetts on Monday, July 8, got a once-in-a-lifetime glimpse at the world's largest mammal: a blue whale in the wild.  Tour organizers gushed about the experience on the Cape Ann Whale Watch Facebook page shortly after returning to shore.  A video posted from the trip highlights the moment tourists learn they are seeing the elusive animal, sending cheers across the deck.  This is my 21st season with CAWW and today's 2 trips are right there in the top 3 if not THE top one! Today I got my... Posted by Cape Ann Whale Watch on Monday, July 8, 2024…

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by Josh Lanier
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Newly Minted Millionaire: Western Mass Woman Has Big Plans For Her Major Payday Newly Minted Millionaire: Western Mass Woman Has Big Plans For Her Major Payday
Newly Minted Millionaire: Western Mass Woman Has Big Plans For Her Major Payday A Hampden County woman turned a $30 lottery ticket into a $1 million check and plans to secure her financial future.  Deborah Gauthier, of Ludlow, won the seven-figure prize playing the Massachusetts State Lottery's "$300X," a $30 scratch-off game. Four $1 million winning tickets remain in the game and two $15 million prizes haven't been found.  Related:  Marshfield Man Celebrates July Fourth With $1 Million Lottery Win Gauthier chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. She said she plans to invest the money.  She bought t…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Springfield School Security Guard An Alleged Gun Trafficker; DA Blasts Judge's Bail Ruling Springfield School Security Guard An Alleged Gun Trafficker; DA Blasts Judge's Bail Ruling
Springfield School Security Guard An Alleged Gun Trafficker; DA Blasts Judge's Bail Ruling The Hampden District Attorney slammed a judge's decision to set the bail for an alleged gun trafficker at just $10,000 after prosecutors had asked for $50,000.  Pablo Correa, 44, was arrested on July 2 and charged with six counts of carrying a firearm and ammunition without a license, five counts of possession of a large capacity firearm or feeding device, and two counts of defacing a serial number on a firearm, the district attorney's office said.  Correa serves as a security guard at the Springfield High School of Science and Technology, where he's worked since 2021. He was plac…

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by Josh Lanier
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(UPDATE) Police Searching For Woman Missing For Days In Western Mass (UPDATE) Police Searching For Woman Missing For Days In Western Mass
(Update) Police Searching For Woman Missing For Days In Western Mass Update: Chicopee police say they have found Brenda Pike.  Original: Chicopee police are asking for the public's help in finding a woman who has been missing since Thursday, July 4.  Brenda Pike, 62, was last seen leaving a home in Chicopee and hasn't been spotted since. She is believed to be driving a red 2008 Chrysler Town and Country van with the Connecticut license plate BN30439.  Anyone who spots Pike or her van should immediately contact Chicopee detectives at 413-594-1740. 

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by Josh Lanier