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Medway, MA

Quincy, MA
News
$1M Powerball Lottery Ticket Bought In Medway $1M Powerball Lottery Ticket Bought In Medway
$1M Powerball Lottery Ticket Bought In Medway A player from Medway has won $1 million in the Powerball lottery.  The AED Nominee Trust claimed on Thursday, April 25, the seven-figure prize from the April 3 drawing. The jackpot topped $1.08 billion.  Related: Meet The Man Who's Won The Lottery More Than 50 Times The ticket was purchased at Cumberland Farms at 41 Milford St. in Medway. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale. The winner's name will not be released since they created a trust to pick up the winning tickets. It's unclear if they took the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) or the annu…

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by Josh Lanier
Cambridge, MA
News
Double It Up: 2 $1M Powerball Winners Announced In Medway, Medford — Lottery Climbs To $1.2B Double It Up: 2 $1M Powerball Winners Announced In Medway, Medford — Lottery Climbs To $1.2B
Double It Up: 2 $1M Powerball Winners Announced In Medway, Medford — Lottery Climbs To $1.2B While no one claimed the $1 billion Powerball prize on Wednesday, April 3, two Bay Staters walked away millionaires after the drawing.  The tickets were sold in Medway at Cumberland Farms at 41 Milford St. and Wegman's at 3850 Mystic Valley Pkwy. in Medford.  Related: Braintree Woman Claims $1M In MegaMillions Lottery The winner's names were not announced, but they are among the nine people across the country who won $1 million in Wednesday's drawing. They correctly guessed the five white balls in the drawing.  Since no one claimed the Powerball prize, Saturday's dra…

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by Josh Lanier
Quincy, MA
Schools
Students Dismissed Early After Threats Spark Lockdown At Medway High School Students Dismissed Early After Threats Spark Lockdown At Medway High School
Students Dismissed Early After Threats Spark Lockdown At Medway High School Students at Medway High School were dismissed early after the building was placed on lockdown because of a threats made against the school, according to officials.  The lockdown was put in place after the school received two phone calls from an individual indicating threats to student safety just before 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26.  At the time, Superintendent Armand Pires reassured families that all students and staff were safe inside their classrooms and that information was limited. However, Pires later revealed that the lockdown was sparked by threats that were made against the schoo…

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by David Cifarelli
Quincy, MA
Neighbors
Support Surges For Millis Cancer Survivor Who Endured Second Leg Amputation Support Surges For Millis Cancer Survivor Who Endured Second Leg Amputation
Support Surges For Millis Cancer Survivor Who Endured Second Leg Amputation Donations have poured in for a husband and father from Millis who has undergone two below-the-knee amputations only months apart, according to an online fundraiser. Jimmy Giles, who grew up in Medway and lives in Millis, is used to hardships. He was diagnosed with leukemia as child but survived, according to a GoFundMe organized on his behalf.  "While he was healthy for many years after his bone marrow transplant, he always knew that the cancer treatments left him immunocompromised," the campaign reads.  My brother in law and sister in law need your help. He’s in the hospital recoveri…

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by David Cifarelli
Quincy, MA
Police & Fire
Person Airlifted To Worcester Hospital After Medway Rollover Crash: Police Person Airlifted To Worcester Hospital After Medway Rollover Crash: Police
Person Airlifted To Worcester Hospital After Medway Rollover Crash: Police One person was airlifted to a Worcester hospital following a serious car crash in Medway, authorities said.  The crash happened at 105 Holliston Street, which is also at the intersection of Lovering and Coffee streets, around 9:10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, Medway Police Lieutenant Jeffrey Watson told Daily Voice.  Medway Fire responded to the crash involving two vehicles, one of which had rolled over into the yard of 2 Coffee Street, Watson added. This morning crews responded to a serious motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Holliston and Coffee Street.... Posted by Medway …

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by David Cifarelli
Dorchester, MA
Business
Pet Store With 18 Mass Locations Files Bankruptcy, Closes Pet Store With 18 Mass Locations Files Bankruptcy, Closes
Pet Store With 18 Mass Locations Files Bankruptcy, Closes A pet store with locations across Massachusetts is filing for bankruptcy less than five years after announcing its opening.  Loyal Companion, a pet shop with a focus on natural wellness, announced on Monday, Feb. 6 that all stores with the name would close within the month, according to their website.  While individual stores may close on different dates, all will close by Tuesday, Feb. 28.  "With a heavy heart, we want to inform you that we've made the tough decision to close our Loyal Companion stores," the statement read. "We will be offering liquidation discoun…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Quincy, MA
Lifestyle
Medway Father, Veteran Diagnosed With ALS Met With Surge Of Support Medway Father, Veteran Diagnosed With ALS Met With Surge Of Support
Medway Father, Veteran Diagnosed With ALS Met With Surge Of Support Only months after being diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), an active Medway father now requires a wheelchair and communication technology but is being flooded with support by his community.  Mike Chenette was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease in September 2022 just before his 57th birthday, according to a GoFundMe created to support Chenette and his family. The fundraiser has generated over $100,000 to support the family while Chenette continues to deteriorate.  Chenette attended Quincy High School and West Point before serving in the army. He was deplo…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Quincy, MA
Schools
Medway High School Drop-Off Route Disrupted By Overnight Car Crash: Police Medway High School Drop-Off Route Disrupted By Overnight Car Crash: Police
Medway High School Drop-Off Route Disrupted By Overnight Car Crash: Police Parents and students had to find another way to school in the morning after an overnight car crash prompted immediate utility work in Medway, authorities said. Summer Street in Medway was closed Tuesday morning, Jan. 3, between Milford and Adams Street because of an overnight crash at the Highland Street intersection.  Medway Police said the car involved took out the utility pole across from the intersection and crews were working to fix the damage.  TRAFFIC ALERT-SUMMER STREET CLOSED AT HIGHLANDSummer St is closed this morning between Milford & Adams St due to an overnight crash. …

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by David Cifarelli
Quincy, MA
Police & Fire
Missing 72-Year-Old Medway Man Found Dead In Holliston: Police Missing 72-Year-Old Medway Man Found Dead In Holliston: Police
Missing 72-Year-Old Medway Man Found Dead In Holliston: Police A 72-year-old missing Medway man was found dead after authorities launched a search for him over the weekend.  Howard White was reported missing by his family on Sunday, Oct. 23, Medway Police said on Facebook. White reportedly went for a walk at 4:30 p.m. but never came home.  White's body was later found in the area of Washington and Paul Streets in Holliston, police said. White suffered from dementia as well.  COMMUNITY ALERT-Missing Elderly Male UPDATE: There is no longer an active search underway. A press release will be... Posted by Medway Police Department on Sunday, October 2…

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by David Cifarelli
Worcester, MA
Police & Fire
Man Who Damaged Women's Cars In Worcester, Hampshire As Part Of A Fetish Ordered To Get Therapy Man Who Damaged Women's Cars In Worcester, Hampshire As Part Of A Fetish Ordered To Get Therapy
Man Who Damaged Women's Cars In Worcester, Hampshire As Part Of A Fetish Ordered To Get Therapy A judge ordered a 38-year-old Winchendon man who confessed to disabling cars in several cities in Hampton and Worcester counties as part of a fetish to undergo counseling, authorities said.  Judge Richard Cary sentenced Alexander K. Yee to three years probation after he pleaded guilty to four counts of malicious damage to a motor vehicle late last month, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. He must also wear a GPS monitor and attend therapy.  “This disturbing behavior went on despite Yee knowing that all eyes were on him," Assistant Northwestern District Attorney Erin Aiello s…

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by Josh Lanier
Dorchester, MA
Police & Fire
How You Can Help Massachusetts Teachers, Students As They Return To School How You Can Help Massachusetts Teachers, Students As They Return To School
How You Can Help Massachusetts Teachers, Students As They Return To School The start of the school year is an exciting time for students and teachers, but it's also one that highlights the needs of many. Below are a round-up of some of the still active GoFundMe campaigns across Massachusetts that promise to help kids, parents, and teachers close that gap.  If you have a GoFundMe you'd like listed, email jlanier@dailyvoice.com with the information.  Help Feed Mrs. Stein's First Grade Class From Jeruza Stein, a Boston public school first-grade teacher: "My school services a high-needs population, where the majority of the students receive free or red…

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by Josh Lanier
Worcester, MA
Obituaries
Massachusetts Firefighter Dies Suddenly At Age 38 Massachusetts Firefighter Dies Suddenly At Age 38
Massachusetts Firefighter Dies Suddenly At Age 38 A 38-year-old firefighter in Massachusetts has died suddenly. The Southborough Fire Department, located in Worcester County, made the announcement on Monday, May 2, that Lisa Marie Thompson has died. "On behalf of the members of the Southborough Fire Department, it with a heavy heart and much difficulty that we announce the Active Duty Death of Probationary Firefighter, Lisa Marie Thompson," the department said. "Firefighter Thompson was a full-time member of our department since November 15, 2021. In that short time, she demonstrated a sincere commitment to her fellow firefighters, the dep…

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by Nicole Valinote
Springfield, MA
Lifestyle
These Massachusetts Locales Rank Among Top 100 Safest Communities In US These Massachusetts Locales Rank Among Top 100 Safest Communities In US
These Massachusetts Locales Rank Among Top 100 Safest Communities In US Though violent crimes spiked across the US during the pandemic, some Massachusetts towns ranked among the safest in the country according to a newly released report. Wenham in Essex County was the highest-ranked community in Massachusetts on the top 100 list of safest small towns, boasting a 0.0 crime rate per 1,000 residents, and a rate of 1.5 property crimes. Lewisboro and Sleepy Hollow in New York, Luzerne Township in Pennsylvania, Weiser in Idaho, and the Thet Township in Michigan all tied for the safest small town after reporting zero violent or property crimes last year in a report re…

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by Zak Failla