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Meet The Men: 'Golden Bachelorette' Releases Seniors Maryland Grandmother Joan Vassos Will Date Meet The Men: 'Golden Bachelorette' Releases Seniors Maryland Grandmother Joan Vassos Will Date
Meet The Men: 'Golden Bachelorette' Releases Seniors Maryland Grandmother Joan Vassos Will Date The men have arrived. Joan Vassos, a 61-year-old Maryland grandmother will soon star as the first-ever leading lady on ABC's "The Golden Bachelorette." And producers have released the names of her suitors. Some of them are local to the Northeast, including 62-year-old Charles L, a retired financial analyst from Philadelphia; 64-year-old Christopher, a contractor from West Babylon, NY; 60-year-old Ken, a property management treasurer from Peabody, MA; 63-year-old Pablo, a retired UN agency director from Cambridge, MD; 62-year-old Thomas, and an FDNY chief from New York, NY. Introducin…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Wilmington Cafe Closes After 17 Years In Business Wilmington Cafe Closes After 17 Years In Business
Wilmington Cafe Closes After 17 Years In Business The owners of As Good As It Gets, a popular cafe in Wilmington, announced they have decided to close the restaurant.  The 35 Lowell St. eatery announced the closure in a Facebook post over the weekend. Dear Customers and Friends,It is with heavy hearts that we let the community know that As Good As It Gets Cafe has closed, after 17 successful years. The current owners have chosen to retire, and close the restaurant at this time. We have been blessed to serve our wonderful and loyal Wilmington community for 7 of those 17 years, in an often challenging business. Much of our suc…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
'Heavy Hearts': Quincy Restaurant To Close After 41 Years Serving Tex-Mex Cuisine 'Heavy Hearts': Quincy Restaurant To Close After 41 Years Serving Tex-Mex Cuisine
'Heavy Hearts': Quincy Restaurant To Close After 41 Years Serving Tex-Mex Cuisine The owners of a popular Quincy Tex-Mex restaurant say they are closing the doors after 41 years in business so they can spend more time with their family.  The owners of La Paloma said in a Facebook post that they will close for good on June 29. The restaurant is located at 195 Newport Ave. in Quincy.  It is with heavy hearts that we are announcing that La Paloma will be closing our doors for good on June 29. We have been blessed to serve our community for the past 41 years. We have made a lot of great connections, memories and friends along the way through good times and bad. Mic…

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by Josh Lanier
News
$11.7M Lottery Jackpot: Foxborough Winner Making Vacation Plans With Grandchildren $11.7M Lottery Jackpot: Foxborough Winner Making Vacation Plans With Grandchildren
$11.7M Lottery Jackpot: Foxborough Winner Making Vacation Plans With Grandchildren A Foxborough trust that claimed an $11.7 million jackpot said the winner plans to use the money to give them more time with their children and grandchildren.  Let It Be Trust collected this week the money won playing the Massachusetts State Lottery’s Megabucks Doubler drawing in October. The winner's name was not disclosed, but Felix Betro, a trustee, stood in for them to collect the check.  The winner chose the lump sum payment of $7,486,238 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  They plan to use that money for travel and working less to spend more time with the…

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by Josh Lanier
News
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Mass Man Not Sure How To Spend His Massive Windfall $1M Lottery Jackpot: Mass Man Not Sure How To Spend His Massive Windfall
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Mass Man Not Sure How To Spend His Massive Windfall While a lot of lottery players know exactly what they would do if they won the jackpot, a Massachusetts man still isn't quite sure how he'll spend his newfound cash.  James Seavor, of Swansea, won $1 million playing the “Diamonds and Dollars” $5 scratch-off game.  Seavor, a retired fisherman, took the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  Seavor isn't sure what he'll do with that money, however. He's considering taking a cruise, but the gravity of the win is still setting in.  He bought the ticket at Swansea Mart at 367 Wilbur …

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by Josh Lanier
News
$1M Lottery Win: Mass Great-Grandmother Plans To Help Family With Payday $1M Lottery Win: Mass Great-Grandmother Plans To Help Family With Payday
$1M Lottery Win: Mass Great-Grandmother Plans To Help Family With Payday An Arlington woman who retired from her job days earlier decided to play the Massachusetts lottery and walked away a millionaire.  Susan Maxwell won the massive payday playing the “15,000,000 Money Maker” scratch-off game, the lottery announced.  Susan said she plans to use the money to improve the lives of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She elected to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 before taxes rather than the annuity. She collected her check on Oct. 6. Susan bought her ticket at Arlington Convenience at 245 Mass. Ave. The store will receive a $10,000 b…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Specialty Gift Shop Closing After Making North Andover 'Unique' For 19 Years Specialty Gift Shop Closing After Making North Andover 'Unique' For 19 Years
Specialty Gift Shop Closing After Making North Andover 'Unique' For 19 Years A local gift shop that became the North Shore's spot for specialty trinkets is closing after nearly 20 years in business.  Kellee Twadelle, owner of Rose & Dove Specialty Gift Shop in North Andover, has decided to retire after running the store for 19 years. While the decision to close was bittersweet, Twadelle said she is excited for her future endeavors.  "Thank you to the generations that have passed through these doors and your commitment in supporting my small business. I will be forever grateful," Twadelle wrote in a Facebook post. "North Andover is a very special place. Continue …

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by David Cifarelli
Lifestyle
Lynn Restaurant With 'Best Burger Around' Closes After 10 Years Lynn Restaurant With 'Best Burger Around' Closes After 10 Years
Lynn Restaurant With 'Best Burger Around' Closes After 10 Years A family-run burger spot is closing after receiving an offer on their property, deciding to accept it, and moving on to the next chapter in their lives. R. F. O'Sullivan's, located at 151 Central Avenue in Lynn, closed on Sunday, April 2, according to a post on the restaurant's Facebook written by Richard O'Sullivan.  Thank you for a wonderful 10 years Lynn! Posted by R. F. O' Sullivan's on Sunday, April 2, 2023 The restaurant was well-known for its extensive list of burger options, all made with half-pound servings of lean ground sirloin. Along with more classic options were inventive…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Neighbors
Wayland Community Helps Beloved Mailman Bob Retire In Style Wayland Community Helps Beloved Mailman Bob Retire In Style
Wayland Community Helps Beloved Mailman Bob Retire In Style When residents in Wayland learned that their beloved mailman Bob would be taking his last route, they decided to give him a special retirement gift.  "Let's send Bob off with a little something for a rainy retirement day," organizer Jennifer Koeller  said in a GoFundMe campaign. "Feel free to leave him a note on this site as well."  Through the campaign, the community raised over $4,000 to thank Bob for his many years of service. Residents came together on Thursday, Jan. 26 – Bob's last day – to shower him with congratulatory notes and a card with the money. "I would li…

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by David Cifarelli
Business
'End Of An Era,' Salisbury Tire Biz Closes After 51 Years 'End Of An Era,' Salisbury Tire Biz Closes After 51 Years
'End Of An Era,' Salisbury Tire Biz Closes After 51 Years A trusted Salisbury tire shop is closing – but for good reason. Jay's Tire & Battery is closing on Friday, Jan. 13 after 51 years in business, according to an announcement on the company's Facebook page. The shop is closing due to the manager's, well-known Jim Howard, retirement after 49 years of work in the tire industry.  The tire shop was created by Joe Reilly to fill a gap in the market, providing tires and tire services to both auto owners and truckers. Originally inhabiting a building on Harris Street, Jay's Tire & Battery spent the last three decades on Route 1 in Salis…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Business
Boston Area Hot Spot For Chinese, Sichuan Cuisine Closing After 40 Years Boston Area Hot Spot For Chinese, Sichuan Cuisine Closing After 40 Years
Boston Area Hot Spot For Chinese, Sichuan Cuisine Closing After 40 Years A Chinese restaurant popular among locals and college students in the Boston area is shutting down after four decades. Mary Chung Restaurant will be officially closing on Saturday, Dec. 31, according to several social media posts. Patrons have posted pictures of a sign on the door of the restaurant announcing the owner's retirement after 40 years.  "The stars are aligning to tell us the time has come for retiring," the sign reads. "Thank you MIT. Thank you Cambridge. Thank you everyone for 40 wonderful years."  Wow. Mary has earned the hell out of this retirement. Posted by Drew Starr…

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by David Cifarelli
Business
Cambridge Coffee Shop Chain Closing All Locations After 30 Years Of Service Cambridge Coffee Shop Chain Closing All Locations After 30 Years Of Service
Cambridge Coffee Shop Chain Closing All Locations After 30 Years Of Service The City of Cambridge is about to get severly decaffeinated after a local coffee shop chain announced they will be closing all their locations after several decades.  Steven and Isabel Darwin, co-founders of Darwin's Ltd., said they decided to retire after running the chain for nearly 30 years on Twitter.  Darwin's has been serving the Cambridge community with its "award-winning sandwiches and carefully curated coffees in a vibrant atmosphere" since 1993, the chain's website reads. Customers often say they felt Darwin's commitment to creating an immersive experience at every turn.  "Can't …

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Patriots Legend Tom Brady Scared Divorce From Gisele Bündchen Will Get 'Ugly': Tabloid Patriots Legend Tom Brady Scared Divorce From Gisele Bündchen Will Get 'Ugly': Tabloid
Patriots Legend Tom Brady Scared Divorce From Gisele Bündchen Will Get 'Ugly': Tabloid A new day brings new developments in the unfolding saga surrounding the marriage of Tom Brady and his wife Gisele Bündchen.  Earlier this week, Page Six reported that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback and his Brazilian supermodel wife had hired divorce attorneys as their 13-year marriage disintegrates over his decision this summer to un-retire and return to the NFL for another season. Now, PEOPLE magazine has sources who say things are taking a bad turn for Brady, who wants to keep the divorce from turning "ugly." But it may be too late for that.  “She is playing offense, and he is play…

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by Josh Lanier
Sports
Former Boston Bruins Captain, Defenseman Zdeno Chara Announces Retirement Former Boston Bruins Captain, Defenseman Zdeno Chara Announces Retirement
Former Boston Bruins Captain, Defenseman Zdeno Chara Announces Retirement Boston Bruins captain and defenseman Zdeno Chara is retiring after 25 years in the National Hockey League (NHL), Chara said on Instagram. The 45-year-old will sign a one-day contract TD Garden on the afternoon of Tuesday, Sept. 20 so he could retired as a Bruin.  "There are so many people that have helped contribute to my success, including all of you, and I look forward to properly thanking everyone this afternoon," he wrote.  The Slovakia native has played 14 of his 25 seasons with the Bruins and was part of the team that won the Stanley Cup in 2011. He ends his career with the most game…

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by David Cifarelli
Sports
Former Patriots Wide Receiver Danny Amendola Announces Retirement Former Patriots Wide Receiver Danny Amendola Announces Retirement
Former Patriots Wide Receiver Danny Amendola Announces Retirement Former New England Patriots wide receiver and two-time Super Bowl champion Danny Amendola is retiring despite getting interests from multiple teams, ESPN reports. Amendola, age 36, has spent a total of 13 season in the league and was with the Patriots from 2013 to 2017. Amendola was part of two Super Bowl-winning teams in 2014 and 2016. "It was better than I could have ever imagined," Amendola told ESPN's Adam Schefter about his career. He later tweeted a highlight reel of his career with the caption, "Wouldn't have it any other way." Wouldn’t have it any other way. pic.twitter.com/Db…

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by David Cifarelli
Sports
Ex-Patriots Star Gronk Announces Retirement From Football: 'I Gave It Everything I Had' Ex-Patriots Star Gronk Announces Retirement From Football: 'I Gave It Everything I Had'
Ex-Patriots Star Gronk Announces Retirement From Football: 'I Gave It Everything I Had' Former New England Patriots star Rob Gronkowski is retiring from professional football, he said on his Instagram. This is the second time that Gronk has announced his retirement.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rob Gronkowski (@gronk) "I will now be going back into my retirement home, walking away from football again with my head held high knowing I gave it everything I had, good or bad, every time I stepped out on the field," he wrote. "From retirement, back to football and winning another championship and now back to chilling …

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by David Cifarelli