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Some Of The Bests Photos Of The Eclipse Taken Across Massachusetts Some Of The Bests Photos Of The Eclipse Taken Across Massachusetts
Some Of The Bests Photos Of The Eclipse Taken Across Massachusetts While Massachusetts was not in the "totality zone" for Monday afternoon's solar eclipse, it still was a monumental event. Many Bay Staters snapped and shared impressive photos of the rare celestial event.  The zone of totality, where 100 percent of the sun was blocked by the moon, was a little more than 100 miles wide and stretched from Mexico to Maine. That means most of Massachusetts got about 90-93 percent blockage, with the increase being in the western part of the state.  Courtesy of Ken Chaffin Some people traveled to other states to get the best view possible.  L…
$1M Mega Millions Jackpot: Braintree Woman Eyeing Home With Winnings $1M Mega Millions Jackpot: Braintree Woman Eyeing Home With Winnings
$1M Mega Millions Jackpot: Braintree Woman Eyeing Home With Winnings A Braintree woman won a $1 million jackpot from the multi-state Mega Millions drawing last month.  Suxia Lin won the seven-figure prize after she matched the first five numbers on her Quic Pic ticket during the March 12 drawing. She collected her prize on March 25.  Related: Two People In Mass Win $1 Million In Powerball Lottery Lin chose the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  She said she is considering buying a condo with some of the cash.  Lin bought the ticket at Kam Man Food at 219 Quincy Ave. in Quincy. The store will…
$1M Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Sold In Mass; Jackpot Nears $800M $1M Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Sold In Mass; Jackpot Nears $800M
$1M Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Sold In Mass; Jackpot Nears $800M A lucky lottery player in Quincy walked away a millionaire after they correctly guessed the first five numbers of the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday night, March 12.  The winning ticket for the multi-state lottery was sold at Kam Man Food at 219 Quincy Ave.  The winner's name was not released, but the store that sold the ticket will receive a bonus.  No one got all five numbers plus the "Megaplier" number correct, which means the jackpot rolls over to Friday's drawing.  Officials estimate that drawing will be worth $792 million, one of the largest in the history…
Quincy Man Admits To Writing 100 Bad Checks Worth Over $1M: Feds Quincy Man Admits To Writing 100 Bad Checks Worth Over $1M: Feds
Quincy Man Admits To Writing 100 Bad Checks Worth Over $1M: Feds A Quincy man faces up to 30 years behind bars after he admitted to writing more than 100 bad checks worth more than $1 million, authorities said.  Hui Zhang, 41, pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud on Friday, March 1, and will be sentenced on May 28, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  Prosecutors said Zhang opened multiple bank accounts under fake names from June 2020 through at least May 2022 and deposited 114 counterfeit checks worth more than $1 million into them. The checks were drawn on the account of a Boston-based retailer. Zhang withdrew hundreds of thousands …
This Suffolk County Burger Among Best In Massachusetts, Survey Says This Suffolk County Burger Among Best In Massachusetts, Survey Says
This Suffolk County Burger Among Best In Massachusetts, Survey Says The votes are in, and these are the best hamburgers in Massachusetts, according to burgerphiles. Over 5,000 voters took part in a survey conducted by Taste of Massachusetts asking where to find the best beef patties in the Bay State. More than 1,000 people tossed their favorite restaurants into the running and, after four rounds of “some very close voting,” the website had its ranking of the 16 best burgers in Massachusetts. Taking the crown with the number one spot was Norfolk County’s Lewis’ Bar and Grill, located in Norwood at 92 Central Street. A neighborhood staple since 1939, the s…
He's Won The Mass Lottery 80 Times; Here's What He Says To Do Before Claiming Your Prize He's Won The Mass Lottery 80 Times; Here's What He Says To Do Before Claiming Your Prize
He's Won The Mass Lottery 80 Times; Here's What He Says To Do Before Claiming Your Prize So you've just won the lottery. Now what?  "Call me," David Spillane says with a laugh. The Quincy-based attorney should know. He's collected 80 lottery checks over the past several years. He specializes in creating trusts for lottery winners to protect their identities.  Related: Pittsfield Trust Claims $1M Lottery Jackpot  State law requires large lottery winners to identify themselves. That includes a photo op holding the giant check with the dollar amount printed in bold, black letters. This makes them a ripe target for scammers, money-grubbing "friends," and people be…
'Irish Traveler Scam': $70K, Stolen Jewelry Found In Quincy Traffic Stop: Police 'Irish Traveler Scam': $70K, Stolen Jewelry Found In Quincy Traffic Stop: Police
'Irish Traveler Scam': $70K, Stolen Jewelry Found In Quincy Traffic Stop: Police More than $70,000 of US and foreign currency as well as several pieces of jewelry were found during a traffic stop in Quincy in what police describe as an “Irish Traveler” scheme that’s on the rise in Mass. A driver leaving a Holiday Inn Express in North Quincy was stopped by police on West Quantum Street when his SUV made an illegal left turn and drove the wrong way onto Stratton Way on Saturday, Jan. 20, shortly after 11 a.m., authorities said. After the car was towed for traffic violations, police found over $70,000 in US and foreign money, foreign IDs, and a large pile of stolen jewelry…
Cafe To Shut Location In Hyde Park After Six-Year Run Cafe To Shut Location In Hyde Park After Six-Year Run
Coffee Break Cafe To Shut Location In Boston After 6 Years A local coffee shop is closing one of its locations in Boston after six years in service. Coffee Break Cafe, owned by wife and husband team Jenn and Donny Ormond, will close its Hyde Park branch on Saturday, Jan. 27, at 3 p.m., according to a post on Facebook. Related: Get Your Caffeine Fix At Blank Street’s New Harvard Square Location “We are so very grateful to have been part of this most supportive community for the past 6 years,” the owners wrote. “We love our space, our staff and our devoted customers, we will miss you more than you know.” It is with great sadness we announc…
'Unprepared' Quincy Couple Rescued From New Hampshire Mountain Among Sub-Zero Temps At Night 'Unprepared' Quincy Couple Rescued From New Hampshire Mountain Among Sub-Zero Temps At Night
'Unprepared' Quincy Couple Rescued From New Hampshire Mountain Among Sub-Zero Temps At Night New Hampshire wildlife officials had to rescue three lost hikers from the top of a mountain through a 'herculean' effort as they had no warm clothes and no flashlights despite the sub-zero temperatures Sirin O’Connor, age 63, and Somjak Weerapit, 50, both of Quincy, and Phromthep Khankaew, 37, of Thailand, were reported lost on Friday, Jan. 19, just before 5 p.m. atop Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire, wildlife officials said.  They were woefully unprepared for the weather and the conditions as they had no flashlights, no heat source, and no heavy winter clothing despite tempe…
Owner Faces Charges After Leaving Puppy Inside Freezing Car In Quincy: Police Owner Faces Charges After Leaving Puppy Inside Freezing Car In Quincy: Police
Owner Faces Charges After Leaving Puppy Inside Freezing Car In Quincy: Police A puppy owner in Quincy thought it was a good idea to leave their pet in a freezing car, and they could now face charges, authorities said. The puppy was left attended in the locked car around 12:30 p.m. at the Quincy Adams station, according to transit police. The Quincy Fire Department arrived to help open the car door. It is unclear how long the puppy was trapped in the car. The temperature plummeted to around 27 degrees at the time the animal was found, according to Weather Underground. The pup was given to Quincy Animal Control, and it’s unclear what its current condition is at thi…
'She Fought Until End': Raccoon Dies After Being Set On Fire In Quincy 'She Fought Until End': Raccoon Dies After Being Set On Fire In Quincy
'She Fought Until End': Raccoon Dies After Being Set On Fire In Quincy A raccoon that was set on fire by a 63-year-old man in Quincy has died, two days after the shelter that saved her shared she was making a recovery. The raccoon underwent a third surgery for her burns on Thursday, Jan. 11, but more tissue had become necrotic since the last procedure. Related: Raccoon To Survive After Being Set On Fire In Quincy Cape Wildlife Center said in a follow-up Facebook post on Friday, Jan. 12: “We removed the damaged tissue and applied honey to help with the healing process. Her vitals were stable throughout the process. This morning we found her more lethargi…
'Miraculously Survived': Raccoon Not Giving Up After Being Set On Fire In Quincy 'Miraculously Survived': Raccoon Not Giving Up After Being Set On Fire In Quincy
'Miraculously Survived': Raccoon Not Giving Up After Being Set On Fire In Quincy A raccoon that was set on fire by a 63-year-old man in Quincy is not ready to give up in the new year after “miraculously” surviving the incident. The furry critter was taken to the Cape Wildlife Center’s Weymouth hospital on New Year’s Eve after suffering severe burns to his stomach, back, and paws. Andrew Chieu was arrested on Saturday, Dec. 30, when Quincy police arrived at Royal Street home to break up a fight between him and a neighbor. The raccoon was found in a trap with a fire burning in the backyard. Related: Quincy Man Set Raccoon On Fire In Backyard: Report “Miraculously t…
Lottery Jackpots: Weymouth Man Wins $1M Holiday Raffle; Foxborough Woman Claims $250K Check Lottery Jackpots: Weymouth Man Wins $1M Holiday Raffle; Foxborough Woman Claims $250K Check
Lottery Jackpots: Weymouth Man Wins $1M Holiday Raffle; Foxborough Woman Claims $250K Check A Weymouth man who won $100 and a $1 million ticket in the Massachusetts State Lottery New Year’s Day Mass Millionaire Holiday Raffle said he wants to spend the money on his grandchild.  George Bouchard purchased his tickets at American Legion Morrisette Post 294 in Quincy, where he is the Post Commander. The post will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale.  Bouchard said he wants to buy himself a new car and a safe reliable ride for his daughter because he wants to protect his grandchild.  Two $250,000 winners have come forward to claim their prizes as well.  …
Quincy Man Set Raccoon On Fire In Backyard: Report Quincy Man Set Raccoon On Fire In Backyard: Report
Quincy Man Set Raccoon On Fire In Backyard: Report A Quincy man has been charged with animal cruelty after police said they saw him trying to burn a raccoon alive in his backyard, reports said.  Andrew Chieu, 63, was arrested on Saturday, Dec. 30, when Quincy police were called to his  Royal Street home to break up a dispute between him and a neighbor, NBC Boston reported. Officers found a raccoon in a trap with severe burns and a fire burning in the backyard.  Police received a video of Chieu building a fire inside a can and placing a trap atop the flames with a live raccoon inside, the report continued.  Calls to…
‘Mammoth Mac And Cheese’: Quincy Staple To Close After 16-Year Run ‘Mammoth Mac And Cheese’: Quincy Staple To Close After 16-Year Run
‘Mammoth Mac And Cheese’: Quincy Staple To Close After 16-Year Run Grilled pork chops, smoked brisket, mac and cheese, and crab cakes — those are some of the menu items Quincy residents will be missing when The Fat Cat closes after 16 years. The restaurant, located at 1495 Hancock St. in Quincy, will be closing shop for good on Jan. 10, according to an announcement made on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Fat Cat (@thefatcatquincy) “It's been an amazing 16 years that we wouldn't have made that long without you,” reads a Facebook post by The Fat Cat on Monday, Jan. 1. Dear F…
Newly Minted Millionaire: Quincy Trust Claims Massive Jackpot Newly Minted Millionaire: Quincy Trust Claims Massive Jackpot
Newly Minted Millionaire: Quincy Trust Claims Massive Jackpot A Quincy trust recently claimed a $1 million check from the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Firefighter Joe Nominee Trust collected the prize from the “Emeralds 50X” scratch-off game. The winner chose to take the lump sum of $650,000 (before taxes) over the annuity.  The ticket was bought at Beacon Hill Market at 55 Anderson St. in Boston. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale.
Quincy Man Crashes Mercedes Into House Trying To Outrun Officers In South Boston: Police Quincy Man Crashes Mercedes Into House Trying To Outrun Officers In South Boston: Police
Cedric Fortune Busted After Crashing Into South Boston Home A Quincy man thought he could escape police in South Boston, but he didn't make it far after crashing into the side of a home, authorities said.  Cedric Fortune, 21, of Quincy, is facing several felonies following the Thursday night, Dec. 21, chase and crash, Massachusetts State Police said.  It began after a state police trooper noticed his blue Mercedes run a red light at the intersection of Frontage Road and the Massachusetts Avenue Connector around 10:30 p.m. and tried to pull him over. Fortune sped off and refused to stop, police said. The trooper decided to call off th…
Quincy Man's Body Dumped From Car Into Alley In Washington, DC: Reports Quincy Man's Body Dumped From Car Into Alley In Washington, DC: Reports
Quincy Man's Body Dumped From Car Into Alley In Washington, DC: Reports The body of a Quincy man was found in a Washington, DC, alley last week, and police are searching for answers, reports said.  Alan Chi Chen, 41, was found early Thursday morning, Nov. 30, in the 100 block of W St., Fox 5 DC reported.  The report said Chen's body was dumped out of a Porsche just after 11:15 p.m. the night before. The scene was captured on a nearby surveillance video.  The family of the man whose body was dumped in a DC alley tells @fox5dc that police told them he was pushed from his own car. The family sent us a photo of the Porsche that Alan Chen was driv…
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Quincy Trust Claims Massive Payday $1M Lottery Jackpot: Quincy Trust Claims Massive Payday
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Quincy Trust Claims Massive Payday A lottery winner in Quincy has chosen to remain nameless after picking up a $1 million lottery jackpot. Straight Flush Nominee Trust of Quincy claimed the prize from the "777" scratch-off game. The winner chose to take the $650,000 (before taxes) lump sum payment rather than the annuity. David Spillane represented the trust.  Lucky Mini Mart, 26 High St., in Middleborough, sold the winning ticket. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus. 
$1.2M Lottery Jackpot: Topsfield Winner Gets $10K Every Month For 10 Years $1.2M Lottery Jackpot: Topsfield Winner Gets $10K Every Month For 10 Years
$1.2M Lottery Jackpot: Topsfield Winner Gets $10K Every Month For 10 Years A lottery winner in Topsfield has chosen to remain nameless after picking up a $1.2 million lottery jackpot, authorities said.  Moon Nominee Trust of Quincy claimed the prize in the "Decades of Dollars" $5 scratch-off game. Trustee David Spillane collected the money.  The winner chose to take the lump sum of $780,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  Country Farms at 20 Main St. in Topsfield sold the winning ticket, and the store will collect a $12,000 bonus for the sale. 
2 Busted On Murder Charge In Slaying Of Princess Charles In Boston: Police 2 Busted On Murder Charge In Slaying Of Princess Charles In Boston: Police
2 Busted On Murder Charge In Slaying Of Princess Charles In Boston: Police Two men who were wanted in the fatal shooting death of a 29-year-old Boston woman on Sept. 9 have been caught in multiple raids, including one in Rhode Island, authorities said.  Kevin Facey, 28, of Randolph, and Tevin Herman, 31, of Nantucket, were arrested this week and charged with the fatal shooting of Princess Charles and the attempted killing of another person, Boston police said.  Both men are charged with murder, armed assault to murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and carrying a firearm without an FID card, police said. Facey, who was captured in Pro…
$874K Scheme: Former Postmaster From Quincy Defrauded Postal Service, Solicited Bribes: Feds $874K Scheme: Former Postmaster From Quincy Defrauded Postal Service, Solicited Bribes: Feds
$874K Scheme: Former Postmaster From Quincy Defrauded Postal Service, Solicited Bribes: Feds A 50-year-old Massachusetts man who once served as postmaster for a Fairfield County post office has admitted to defrauding the US Postal Service out of over $874,000 as part of a bribery, kickback, and embezzlement scheme that he operated, officials announced. Former Brookfield resident Ephrem D. Nguyen, age 50, pleaded guilty to a fraud offense related to his scheme on Friday, Oct. 13, the US Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut announced.  According to federal officials, Nguyen, who now lives in Quincy, Massachusetts in Norfolk County, had been employed b…
$1M Lottery Win: 'Batman' Sends Rep To Pick Up Massive Payday $1M Lottery Win: 'Batman' Sends Rep To Pick Up Massive Payday
$1M Lottery Win: 'Batman' Sends Rep To Pick Up Massive Payday It would only be fitting for the Caped Crusader to hide his identity after winning the lottery, but he didn't spend very long coming up with a secret name.  A representative of Gotham City Nominee Trust of Quincy collected a $1 million prize for someone who won the “$1,000,000 Fat Wallet” scratch-off game. The winner chose to take the $650,000 (before taxes) lump sum rather than the annuity.  The winning ticket was purchased at Cumberland Farms, 320 S. Broadway in Lawrence. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 
Accused Quincy Teen Killer Arrested In Puerto Rico, Returned To Mass: DA Accused Quincy Teen Killer Arrested In Puerto Rico, Returned To Mass: DA
Accused Quincy Teen Killer Arrested In Puerto Rico, Returned To Mass: DA A man police say shot and killed 17-year-old Nathan Paul in Quincy last year and fled to Puerto Rico has been arrested and brought back to Massachusetts, the Norfolk County District Attorney said.  Keniel Diaz-Romero, formerly of Quincy, will be arraigned later this week on charges of murder, larceny from a person, possession of a counterfeit bill, uttering a counterfeit bill, conspiracy to commit larceny, and unlawfully carrying a ­firearm, the prosecutor said.  Diaz-Romero is the sixth and final suspect to be charged in the killing of the Weymouth High School senior on Feb. 15, …
2 Mass Eateries Named Best New Restaurants In Country 2 Mass Eateries Named Best New Restaurants In Country
2 Mass Eateries Named Best New Restaurants In Country Bon Appétit magazine recently released its best new restaurants in the country, and out of the two dozen entries, Massachusetts snagged two spots on the list.  Rubato in Quincy and Moëca in Cambridge were recently listed in the foodie magazine's “24 Best New Restaurants of 2023.” Michael Pagliarini and Pamela Ralston opened Moëca, an "elegant nose-to-tail seafood restaurant," last year at 1 Shepard St. in Cambridge, per the magazine. The menu changes often, Bon Appétit writes, but if you can snag a reservation, order the Cape Cod scallops, semolina gnocchi, smo…
86-Year-Old Man Hit, Killed While Riding His Bike In Quincy ID'd 86-Year-Old Man Hit, Killed While Riding His Bike In Quincy ID'd
86-Year-Old Man Hit, Killed While Riding His Bike In Quincy ID'd Police in Quincy have identified the 86-year-old man who died after being hit while riding his bike on Friday, Sept. 8.  Li Dain Wu, of Quincy, was struck around 11:15 a.m. near 478 Southern Artery in the Roxie parking lot. Paramedics arrived and rushed him to South Shore Hospital, where doctors later pronounced him dead, Quincy police said.  The driver who hit him remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators, Quincy police said.  It's unclear what led up to the crash or what caused it, but it remains under investigation.  The Norfolk District Attorney's Off…
Tattoo Unravels $1M Fake Check Empire In Quincy: Feds Tattoo Unravels $1M Fake Check Empire In Quincy: Feds
Tattoo Unravels $1M Fake Check Empire In Quincy: Feds A 41-year-old Quincy man was arrested last week with writing more than 114 bad checks worth more than $1 million total, federal authorities said.  Hui Zhang, 41, was charged with one count of bank fraud on Thursday, Sept. 7, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  Investigators said Zhang opened multiple fake bank accounts from June 2020 through May 2022 and deposited more than $1 million across 114 bad checks. He would then withdraw hundreds of thousands of dollars from these accounts through ATMs before the bank realized and canceled the fake checks.  Police were abl…
Boston Man Hospitalized With Serious Injuries After UTV Crash In New Hampshire Boston Man Hospitalized With Serious Injuries After UTV Crash In New Hampshire
Boston Man Hospitalized With Serious Injuries After UTV Crash In New Hampshire A pair of Massachusetts residents were seriously injured in a UTV (utility task vehicle) rollover crash likely caused by speed and driver inexperience, officials say.  Hanyu Li, 23, of Boston, and Dezheng Hong, 26 of Quincy, were both seriously in a UTV crash in Jericho Mountain State Park in Berlin, New Hampshire on Sunday, Aug. 27, according to the New Hampshire Fish and Game division.  Li was driving a rental UTV with Hong as a passenger on the Brook Road Trail in the park. They were in a group of three UTVs and were headed down a steep downhill corner when Li over-corrected to…
2 People Stabbed In Quincy, Police Investigate 2 People Stabbed In Quincy, Police Investigate
2 People Stabbed In Quincy, Police Investigate An argument between two groups of people escalated into a stabbing in Norfolk County, officials said.  Two people were hospitalized after a stabbing in Quincy that occurred around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 23 in Quincy, according to the Quincy Police Department.  A 911 call reported a "disorder" and a stabbing victim near 230 Washington Street. Police responded and determined that two groups of people who knew each other got into an argument that escalated into a fight.  Police were told that a second stabbing victim was at a home on Edwards Street. Police responded, found t…
$ 1 Million Win: Lotto Ticket Bought In Cohasset Beats The Odds $ 1 Million Win: Lotto Ticket Bought In Cohasset Beats The Odds
$ 1 Million Win: Lotto Ticket Bought In Cohasset Beats The Odds A Norfolk County gas station sold a lucky lottery ticket that scored $1 million for a local organization.  Caitlin Snow Nominee Trust of Quincy won a $1 million prize when the first five numbers on a lottery ticket purchased in Cohasset matched those chosen in a Mega Millions drawing held on  Aug. 1, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery. The drawing's advertised jackpot was $1.1 billion.  David Spillane, a representative for the trust, claimed the $1 million (before taxes) on Thurs. Aug 17.  The lucky ticket was bought at Fiori’s Gulf, located at 740 Chief Justi…
Massachusetts Rallies, Raises 300K For Hawaii Fire Victims Massachusetts Rallies, Raises 300K For Hawaii Fire Victims
Massachusetts Rallies, Raises 300K For Hawaii Fire Victims The fires that ripped through the Hawaiin island of Maui were among the deadliest in modern US history, according to NPR, and Massachusetts residents jumped into action to help those whose homes were destroyed.  Over 175,000 GoFundMe donors from across the world have rallied to support the victims of the natural disaster in Maui, and Massachusetts residents have done their part, chipping in over $300,000 to various fundraising campaigns.  A group of people in Billerica raised money for their friend who owned a jewelry stand in Lahaina, Maui. The woman's stand was "a labor of love for over …