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Community Falling For Cupid, Injured Dog Found In Western Mass Road, But Vet Bills Climbing Community Falling For Cupid, Injured Dog Found In Western Mass Road, But Vet Bills Climbing
Community Falling For Cupid, Injured Dog Found In Western Mass Road, But Vet Bills Climbing A puppy found running through traffic in Hampden County on Valentine's Day has captured the hearts of many people. But caring for the aptly named Cupid is costly, and her caretakers are asking the community to help.  Cupid was found on Feb. 14 near the Milltown Animal Control office in Palmer. Officials believe someone dropped off the injured animal in the parking lot, and she got scared and ran onto the nearby roadway.  The severely injured animal was rescued and taken to Monson Animal Clinic for treatment. Posts about her on social media have hundreds of likes, shares, and…

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by Josh Lanier
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Nationwide Recall Issued After E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Raw Milk Cheese Nationwide Recall Issued After E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Raw Milk Cheese
Nationwide Recall Issued After E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Raw Milk Cheese A new multistate E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese has sickened nearly a dozen people and led to a recall, according to federal authorities. In a Food Safety Alert issued on Friday, Feb. 16, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said six of 10 illnesses reported in four states came from those who said they ate RAW FARM brand raw cheddar cheese. Four of those infected have been hospitalized and one developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious condition that can cause kidney failure. No deaths have been reported. The agency said Raw Farm LLC has re…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Support Pours In For Western Mass Baby In Need Of Heart Transplant Support Pours In For Western Mass Baby In Need Of Heart Transplant
Support Pours In For Western Mass Baby In Need Of Heart Transplant Austin Headlee was a normal 6-month-old baby when a routine doctor's visit upended his family's life. Physicians diagnosed him with severe end-stage heart failure, meaning he would need a heart transplant soon.  Austin is now a patient at Boston Children's Hospital and needs a Berlin Heart Mechanical Heart to keep his little heart beating until a donor organ can be found. His parents' friends have stepped up and created a GoFundMe to allow them to stay with the baby as they go through the most trying time of their lives.  Friends who created the fundraiser said along with the…

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by Josh Lanier
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29-Year-Old From Connecticut Focus Of Netflix Documentary On His Mom's Mysterious Death On Boat 29-Year-Old From Connecticut Focus Of Netflix Documentary On His Mom's Mysterious Death On Boat
29-Year-Old From Connecticut Focus Of Netflix Documentary On His Mom's Mysterious Death On Boat A 29-year-old from Connecticut who was accused of killing his mother and grandfather is the focus of a new Netflix documentary on the mysterious deaths.  Netflix said earlier this month the documentary will explore the mysteries surrounding Middlesex County native Nathan Carman, of Middletown, who was accused of killing his mother Linda Carman while on a fishing trip in 2016, and his grandfather, John Chakalos. three years earlier in 2013. Carman, who died while in police custody last year, allegedly killed his mother while fishing off the coast of Rhode Island on the family boat.…

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by Kathy Reakes
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$1M Lottery Win: Mom Buys Mass Son Winning Ticket As Valentine's Day Gift $1M Lottery Win: Mom Buys Mass Son Winning Ticket As Valentine's Day Gift
$1M Lottery Win: Mom Buys Mass Son Winning Ticket As Valentine's Day Gift What started as a cute gesture from a mom to her son ended with a massive payday after the gift she gave him ended up being worth $1 million.  Matthew Broadley, of Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, won the seven-figure prize playing the “$4,000,000 Jumbo Cash” scratch-off game. His mom bought him two tickets on Tuesday, Feb. 13, as part of a Valentine's Day gift.  He brought the card with the winning ticket inside when he collected his cash and posed with the big check.  Broadley chose to take the lump sum of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. He has no immedia…

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by Josh Lanier
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Family ID's Body Of Man Pulled From Neponset River In Milton: Report Family ID's Body Of Man Pulled From Neponset River In Milton: Report
Family ID's Body Of Man Pulled From Neponset River In Milton: Report Authorities have identified the man whose body was found floating in the Neponset River near a Milton yacht club on Tuesday, Feb. 13.  John Wesley Young III, age 57, of South Boston, was identified by his family to MassLive. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, who is performing an autopsy, has not confirmed the identity.  Related: Man's Body Pulled From Neponset River Police dive teams were called to the area of the Neponset Valley Yacht Club at 25 Wharf St. in Milton around 9 a.m., and they located Young's body just after 11 a.m.  Boston police renewed thei…

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by Josh Lanier
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Community Rallies To Raise Tuition Funds For Sons of Lexington Father Who Died Suddenly Community Rallies To Raise Tuition Funds For Sons of Lexington Father Who Died Suddenly
Community Rallies To Raise Tuition Funds For Sons of Lexington Father Who Died Suddenly In an amazing display of generosity, a Massachusetts community has raised over $150,000 in college tuition funds for the children of a beloved father following his sudden death from a heart attack.  The rush of support came after the sudden death of 47-year-old Middlesex County resident Kalaiarasu Mani of Lexington on Saturday, Feb. 3, caused by a sudden and massive heart attack.  In the days after Mani's death, his sister-in-law, Sangeetha Govindarajan, created a GoFundMe page to help raise money for his children's future.  "The shock of Kalai's sudden death …

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by Ben Crnic
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3 $100K Lottery Tickets Sold At Waltham Convenience Store On Same Day 3 $100K Lottery Tickets Sold At Waltham Convenience Store On Same Day
3 $100K Lottery Tickets Sold At Waltham Convenience Store On Same Day Four lottery tickets worth $100,000 or more were sold in Massachusetts on Monday, Feb. 12.  Easy Convenience at 26 Elm Street in Waltham sold three of those tickets. The players won the cash in the "Mass Cash" game.   A $100,000 "Mass Cash" ticket was sold at Racing Mart at 685 Sumner Ave. in Springfield.  The winners correctly selected all five of the numbers in the daily drawing. Monday's winning numbers were 5, 6, 21, 31, and 32.  Click here for more information on Mass Cash and how to play. Tickets for the drawing cost $1. 

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by Josh Lanier
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Support Rushes In For Beloved Sudbury Art Teacher Battling Aggressive Cancer Support Rushes In For Beloved Sudbury Art Teacher Battling Aggressive Cancer
Support Rushes In For Beloved Sudbury Art Teacher Battling Aggressive Cancer A community in Massachusetts is coming together to raise tens of thousands of dollars and give back to a much-loved elementary school teacher battling an aggressive form of cancer.  The effort was started for Colby Caravaggio, a beloved art teacher at Peter Noyes Elementary School in Sudbury, who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of pancreatic cancer in July 2023.  Soon after Caravaggio's devastating diagnosis, the school community began showing their deep love for the teacher, who has brought joy and shared his passion for pottery and creativity with young students …

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by Ben Crnic
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Newly Minted Millionaire: Boston Man Preparing For Future After Lottery Win Newly Minted Millionaire: Boston Man Preparing For Future After Lottery Win
Newly Minted Millionaire: Boston Man Preparing For Future After Lottery Win A Boston man said he already knows how he'll spend the $1 million he won playing in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Jose Rodrigues, of Dorchester, won the prize playing the "777" scratch-off game.  He elected to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before) taxes rather than the annuity.  Rodrigues said he'll use the money to pay off his mortgage.  He bought the ticket at O'Brien's Wines & Liquors at 1911 Dorchester Ave. in Dorchester. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 

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by Josh Lanier
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'Survivor': 2 Mass Men Will Compete In Popular CBS Reality Competition Series 'Survivor': 2 Mass Men Will Compete In Popular CBS Reality Competition Series
'Survivor': 2 Mass Men Will Compete In Popular CBS Reality Competition Series Two men from Massachusetts will attempt to outwit and outlast 16 other contestants on this season of "Survivor," but they are standing in the shadow of one of the greatest players ever.  Charlie Davis, a 26-year-old law student in Boston, and 41-year-old Bhanu Gopal of Acton are competing in the 46th season of the popular CBS reality competition set in Fiji.  A two-hour series premiere is set for Feb. 28 at 8 p.m.  'Survivor 46' premieres on Feb. 28 on. CBS. Global TV Davis, a Manchester By The Sea native, described himself as fun-loving and competitive in an inter…

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by Josh Lanier
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'Long Journey Ahead': Support Rushes In For Mass Family Of Toddler With Stage 4 Cancer 'Long Journey Ahead': Support Rushes In For Mass Family Of Toddler With Stage 4 Cancer
'Long Journey Ahead': Support Rushes In For Mass Family Of Toddler With Stage 4 Cancer In a beautiful display of generosity, a community has rushed to raise tens of thousands of dollars for the Massachusetts family of a resilient toddler who is facing an unimaginable battle. One-year-old Grace Donovan of Middlesex County, who was born in April 2022 to her parents, Kayla and Jimmy, soon displayed an energetic, affectionate personality and developed an intense love for her family, preschool friends, reading, music, and the beach.  However, the family's world turned upside down on Friday, Jan. 12, when Grace had a routine MRI for what was believed to be a facial cyst. Inste…

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by Ben Crnic