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$710,000 Megabucks Ticket Sold In North Attleboro $710,000 Megabucks Ticket Sold In North Attleboro
$710,000 Megabucks Ticket Sold In North Attleboro The second Megabucks jackpot this month was won in Massachusetts on Wednesday, May 22, when a lucky Bay Stater picked up a winning ticket worth more than $700,000 in North Attleboro.  The ticket was purchased at Pick ‘N Pay, 54 South Washington St. The winner's Quic Pic ticket correctly guessed all six winning numbers.  Those are 5-15-16-34-35-36. The ticket is valued at $710,000 or $484,415 (before taxes) if the winner chooses to take the lump sum option, the Massachusetts State Lottery said.  James Jorgensen of Northborough won a $5.37 million Megabucks jackpot on Ma…
16-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Fatal Shooting At Central Mass Party 16-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Fatal Shooting At Central Mass Party
16-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Fatal Shooting At Central Mass Party A 16-year-old who was shot and killed at his friend's 21st birthday party over the weekend has been identified by police.  Ygor Correia, of Bellingham, was shot at the party at 333 Howard St. in Northborough on Sunday, May 12, the Worcester County District Attorney's Office said.  Three men have been arrested and are facing weapons charges related to the shooting. They are: Wallisom Texeira Da Silva, 20, of Hyde Park, Arnoldo Nogueira Filho, 19, of Marlborough, and Pedro Desouza-Passos, 27, of Rockland. Someone at the party flagged down a Northborough police officer aro…
$5M Lottery Jackpot: Northborough Dad Plans To Buy Home, Pay For Kids' College With Cash $5M Lottery Jackpot: Northborough Dad Plans To Buy Home, Pay For Kids' College With Cash
$5M Lottery Jackpot: Northborough Dad Plans To Buy Home, Pay For Kids' College With Cash The Force was with a Worcester County dad when he bought his $5.37 million winning lottery ticket on Saturday, May 4.  James Jorgensen won the massive jackpot playing the multi-state Megabucks lottery. He collected the prize with his partner, Jennifer Jorgensen.  The "Star Wars" fan said the win was made extra special because it fell on May the Fourth.  “The best thing is I’m a huge 'Star Wars' fan, so I was all decked out in a 'Star Wars' hat and 'Star Wars' shirt, and I won on May 4th which is an unofficial 'Star Wars' holiday," he told the lottery.  J…
$5.37M Lottery Ticket Sold In Central Mass $5.37M Lottery Ticket Sold In Central Mass
$5.37M Lottery Ticket Sold In Central Mass A $5.37 million ticket was sold in Worcester County over the weekend in the Megabucks multi-state lottery.  The Quic Pic ticket was sold at Lowe’s Variety and Meat Shop at 255 W. Main St. in Northborough for the Saturday, May 4, drawing. The winning numbers were 4-11-15-26-30-40.  The winner's name has not been released. It's unclear if they have attempted to collect their prize yet. They have a year to pick up their check.  The store will receive a bonus for the sale.  The odds of winning the Megabucks jackpot are 1 in 7,059,052.
Armed Robbery Suspect Sparks Hours-Long Standoff In Central Mass Armed Robbery Suspect Sparks Hours-Long Standoff In Central Mass
Armed Robbery Suspect Sparks Hours-Long Standoff In Central Mass A man accused of robbing an adult store in Worcester County ran into the woods with weapons, causing an hours-long standoff with dozens of police, authorities said.  The man, whose name was not released, is accused of robbing the Amazing Intimate Essential Store at 15 Belmont St. in Northborough around 10:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7, Northborough police said.  Officers spotted a man who matched the robber's description, but when they tried to stop him, he bolted into the woods near Route 9 and Lawrence Street. Officers used drones to determine that the man was hiding near …
These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Worcester County, Report Says These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Worcester County, Report Says
These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Worcester County, Report Says The grades are in, and these high schools are a cut above the rest, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. After considering several key areas, the following schools were ranked in the website’s 2023 “Best Public High Schools in Worcester County” report: No. 1 - Massachusetts Academy of Math & Science in Worcester No. 2 - Westborough High School No. 3 - The Bromfield School in Harvard No. 4 - Shrewsbury Senior High School No. 5 - Algonquin Regional High School in Northborough All five high schools earned an overall grade of A+, receiving top marks in the academics, t…
Sex Offender Gets Life For Killing Dancer, Leaving Body In Burning Car In Central Mass Cemetery Sex Offender Gets Life For Killing Dancer, Leaving Body In Burning Car In Central Mass Cemetery
Sex Offender Gets Life For Killing Dancer, Leaving Body In Burning Car In Central Mass Cemetery Nearly six years after a woman was found burnt beyond recognition in the trunk of a car in a Central Massachusetts cemetery, a convicted sex offender is heading to prison for her murder. Worcester County resident Steven Foley, age 62, formerly of Northborough, was sentenced to life in prison in Worcester County Court on Tuesday, Sept. 5. It followed his jury conviction for second-degree murder in the 2017 killing of 59-year-old Cynthia Webb. Webb, a sterling resident and dancer at a Webster gentleman’s club, was found dead in the trunk of her burning car in Worcester’s Hope Cemetery on Dec…
'Her Memory Will Never Fade': Friends Pick Up Torch After Northborough Mom Dies 'Her Memory Will Never Fade': Friends Pick Up Torch After Northborough Mom Dies
'Her Memory Will Never Fade': Friends Pick Up Torch After Northborough Mom Dies Rebecca Maynard spent her final days worrying about her family. She feared more about what would happen to her three daughters and loving husband than the cancer that had invaded her body, her friends said.  She died last month. Now, the "ride or die" friends of the 44-year-old Northborough hairdresser and esthetician say they want to make sure those fears were not in vain. They have started a GoFundMe to help provide for her family as they grapple with their new reality and have stepped up in other ways.  She would have done the same for them and often did, they said.  To know her was to…
'Unable To Attract Enough Customers': Wegmans Closing Natick Store This Summer 'Unable To Attract Enough Customers': Wegmans Closing Natick Store This Summer
'Unable To Attract Enough Customers': Wegmans Closing Natick Store This Summer A lack of shoppers has become the downfall for one major location of a popular grocery store chain in Massachusetts. Wegmans announced on Thursday, June 1 that they are closing their Natick store, located at 1245 Worcester Street, this summer because the location has struggled to attract enough customers.  The 365 employees at the store were told about the closure and that they would be able to keep their positions with the company at other locations.  “Making these decisions is never easy. However, we do it for the long-term benefit of our people, our customers, and our communit…
FOUND: Central Mass Teen Missing 2 Months Located In New York, Police Say FOUND: Central Mass Teen Missing 2 Months Located In New York, Police Say
Found: Central Mass Teen Missing 2 Months Located In New York, Police Say A 15-year-old Central Massachusetts boy who went missing two months ago has been found in New York City after an intensive search that tracked him up and down the East Coast, police said.  Michael Davis Sr., 54, with no fixed address, was arrested and charged with custodial interference, Northborough police said.  Michael Davis Jr. disappeared on Feb. 9 on Main Street in Northborough. Police have put out multiple alerts looking for clues on his whereabouts and asking for the public's help to track him down.  Related: Police Worry For Health Of Missing Northborough Teen…
Active Shooter Threat At Central Mass High School A Hoax: Police Active Shooter Threat At Central Mass High School A Hoax: Police
Active Shooter Threat At Central Mass High School A Hoax: Police Police in Northborough said they a call of an active shooter on Tuesday, March 28, at Algonquin Regional High School was a hoax.  Police treated the situation seriously, but after a sweep of the building, officers found nothing. School activities returned to normal.  This morning a call was received by police indicating an active threat in progress at the high school. Our response protocol was activated. A sweep of the building confirmed that the call was a hoax — Northborough Police (@NorthboroughPD) March 28, 2023 The hoax call comes a day after a mass shooting in Tennessee killed th…
Helicopters, K9s Search For Man Behind Car Crash In Northborough: Police Helicopters, K9s Search For Man Behind Car Crash In Northborough: Police
Helicopters, K9s Search For Man Behind Car Crash In Northborough: Police Editor's Note: This story has been updated Local and state police were searching the ground and air for an individual who left the scene of a car crash in Northborough over the weekend, authorities said. A Massachusetts State Police helicopter and K9s were searching the area of School Street and Brigham Street on Sunday morning, March 12, according to Northborough Police on Facebook. Good morning, We are conducting a search for an individual who fled on foot after crashing his motor vehicle late last... Posted by Northborough Police Department on Sunday, March 12, 2023 The male suspe…
Homeowner Escapes 2 Alarm Blaze In Westborough: Firefighters Homeowner Escapes 2 Alarm Blaze In Westborough: Firefighters
Homeowner Escapes 2 Alarm Blaze In Westborough: Firefighters A Westborough homeowner can thank their fire alarm for helping them escape a two-alarm blaze on Friday morning, Feb. 24.  The blaze broke out just before 6:30 a.m. at 65 Adams St. near the intersection with Orchard Hill Drive, authorities said. The fire started in the living room and quickly spread.  Westborough firefighters were fast to the scene, and with help from several area fire crews, they had it under control by 7:15 a.m., officials said. Grafton, Hopkinton, Northborough, Shrewsbury, and Southborough departments assisted.  The fire marshal estimates the hom…
Teen Missing For Week: Police Worry For Health Of Central Mass 15-Year-Old Teen Missing For Week: Police Worry For Health Of Central Mass 15-Year-Old
Teen Missing For Week: Police Worry For Health Of Central Mass 15-Year-Old Northborough police on Thursday, Feb. 16, renewed their call for in finding a missing 15-year-old as they are worried about his safety.  Michael Davis Jr. disappeared around 7 p.m. on Feb. 9, and hasn't been seen since, police said. He's described as 6 feet tall, weighing 150-170 pounds with a slim build, fair complexion, and short red hair.  Michael suffers from health conditions that police say could impact his well-being. Officials said that he could be in the Boston or Worcester areas.  Have you seen this child? Michael Davis https://t.co/oV6toAAjGE — Northborough Police (@Northbor…
UPDATE: Missing Central Mass Teen Could Be In Worcester, Boston, Police Say UPDATE: Missing Central Mass Teen Could Be In Worcester, Boston, Police Say
Update: Missing Central Mass Teen Could Be In Worcester, Boston, Police Say Police in Northborough are asking for the public's help to find a 15-year-old boy who went missing last week.  Michael Davis Jr. disappeared around 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9, and hasn't been seen since, Northborough police said. He's described as 6 feet tall, weighing 150-170 pounds with a slim build, fair complexion and short red hair.  Michael also has health conditions and there is concern for his well-being. In an updated release, police said that Michael Could be in the Boston or Worcester area.  Press Release: Updated information on missing juvenile NORTHBOROUGH — Police Chief…
Lowell High School Trainer Sexually Assaults Student Athletes: DA Lowell High School Trainer Sexually Assaults Student Athletes: DA
Lowell High School Trainer Sexually Assaults Student Athletes: DA An athletic trainer who used his position to inappropriately touch two underage female athletes, officials say.  Damon Amato, 32, was arraigned last week on charges relating to three incidents of indecent assault and battery on persons over the age of fourteen, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office announced on Friday, Feb. 3.  Amato, of Northborough, was working as an athletic trainer at Lowell High School when he allegedly touched the two teenagers inappropriately.  The scheduling conference is planned for Friday, Feb. 17.
Morphine-Siphoning Nurse Gets Jail For Stealing Drug From Northborough Dementia Patients: Feds Morphine-Siphoning Nurse Gets Jail For Stealing Drug From Northborough Dementia Patients: Feds
Morphine-Siphoning Nurse Gets Jail For Stealing Drug From Northborough Dementia Patients: Feds A judge sentenced a 43-year-old Northborough nurse who admitted to siphoning morphine from a dementia patient who she cared for at a nursing home will spend more than four years in prison, federal authorities said.  Gwen Rider pleaded guilty last year to one count of tampering with a consumer product and one count of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud and deception, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. A judge this week sentenced her to 52 months in prison and three years of parole.  Rider worked at a Worcester County nursing home and was placed in charge of caring …
FOUND: Framingham Police Locate Man Missing For Over Two Weeks FOUND: Framingham Police Locate Man Missing For Over Two Weeks
Found: Framingham Police Locate Man Missing For Over Two Weeks Police have located a man who was missing for over two weeks after issuing a "Be On The Lookout" (BOLO), authorities say.  Shaun O'Donoghue, age 54, has been located safely, Framingham Police said on Facebook.  UPDATE: Shaun O'Donoghue has been located and is safe. Thank you for your help. pic.twitter.com/S7lCmFjN5d — Framingham Police (@FraminghamPD) December 22, 2022 Before his discover O'Donoghue was last seen in Northborough on Saturday, Dec. 6 and the BOLO was issued a week and a half later, on the 17th, Framingham Police said on Facebook.  O'Donoghue was described as white male…
WATCH: Northborough Teen Wows 'The Voice' Judges With Soulful Take On Rock Hit WATCH: Northborough Teen Wows 'The Voice' Judges With Soulful Take On Rock Hit
Watch: Northborough Teen Wows 'The Voice' Judges With Soulful Take On Rock Hit A 19-year-old Northborough man continued the Worcester County dominance on "The Voice" this week with his powerful rendition of a Kings of Leon hit.  Zach Newbould appeared on Monday's episode, Oct. 3, of the popular NBC singing competition and had two of the judges fighting for him to join their team. Newbould elected to sing "Use Somebody" to show off his raspy, soulful pipes, which got Gwen Stefani and Camila Cabello to spin in their chairs less than a minute into his slowed-down version.  The Voice When Newbould finished, the two female judges scolded Blake Shelton and John Legend f…
GoFundMe Roundup: These Boston-Area Businesses, Owners Need Your Help GoFundMe Roundup: These Boston-Area Businesses, Owners Need Your Help
GoFundMe Roundup: These Boston-Area Businesses, Owners Need Your Help This week's GoFundMe Roundup includes restaurants hoping to rebuild after a tragedy, long-established businesses looking to relocate, and hardworking owners in need of support. Here's how you can help.  Thai Place Hopes to Heal After Fire For Thai Place Restaurant (Allston): We've built a community and shared a love for Thai food for 11 years. Our restaurant and many were unfortunately affected by a 3-alarm fire. We are asking for help to raise money in hopes of re-building and welcoming back the community. This campaign has raised $2,965 of its $20,000 goal.  Click he…
'Taken Away Too Soon': Central Massachusetts Teenager Suddenly Dies At 16 'Taken Away Too Soon': Central Massachusetts Teenager Suddenly Dies At 16
'Taken Away Too Soon': Central Massachusetts Teenager Suddenly Dies At 16 A 16-year-old boy has died unexpectedly at his home in central Massachusetts, loved ones said. Jon Niemi was found unresponsive at his Northborough home around 10:40 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, Northborough Police said on Facebook. He was pronounced dead a few moments later by fire and EMS crews, police said. "Jon you will be greatly missed," one Facebook user wrote. "Such a good kid taken way too soon! We love and miss you! I just can't believe this is real."  Jon you will be greatly missed! Such a good kid taken way to soon! We love and miss you! I just can't believe this is... Po…
Massachusetts Man Admits To Embezzling Over $360K From Non-Profit Massachusetts Man Admits To Embezzling Over $360K From Non-Profit
Massachusetts Man Admits To Embezzling Over $360K From Non-Profit A Northborough man is facing up to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to embezzling over $360,000 from a non-profit organization in Sturbridge, the US Attorney's Office for Massachusetts reports.  Kyriakos "Rick" Kapiris, age 36, worked at the non-profit as an IT manager from April 2015 to May 2020. During his time there, Kapiris had access to two of the company's credit cards to pay for equipment and certain services, the office reports. However, Kapiris created three vendor accounts to embezzle funds and fabricate sales invoices starting in 2016, the office reports. Kapiris the…
Westborough Police Point Laser-Wielding Fire Station Vandal Straight To Jail Westborough Police Point Laser-Wielding Fire Station Vandal Straight To Jail
Westborough Police Point Laser-Wielding Fire Station Vandal Straight To Jail Breaking into a fire station is one thing but for one Northborough man the buck didn't stop with just the broken glass – he had to make one other point. Dispatchers heard a loud crash outside the Westborough Fire Station, located at 42 Milk Street, at 3:20 a.m. on Monday, June 13, the Westborough Fire Department said in a release on Facebook.  The dispatchers found a man, later identified as Kevin Tupper, smashing the front doors of the station with an unknown object, fire officials said.  While waiting for police to arrive, Tupper pointed something with a red laser at dispa…
20-Year-Old Killed After Jeep Crashes Into Trees On Massachusetts Roadway, Police Say 20-Year-Old Killed After Jeep Crashes Into Trees On Massachusetts Roadway, Police Say
20-Year-Old Killed After Jeep Crashes Into Trees On Massachusetts Roadway, Police Say A 20-year-old Massachusetts man was killed after his Jeep ran off the roadway and into a line of trees, authorities said. The crash took place in Worcester in Northborough around At 8:55 a.m. Sunday, May 22 on Route 290. A preliminary investigation indicates that Elijah Pye, age 20, of Leicester, was driving a 2007 Jeep Wrangler was eastbound on Route 290 taking exit 30A when, for reasons still under investigation, the Jeep ran off the roadway on the left side and struck several trees, said Massachusetts State Police. Pye, from the Cherry Valley area of Leicester, was removed from the vehi…
These Massachusetts Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal These Massachusetts Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal
These Massachusetts Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal A new poll appears to suggest Massachusetts residents should move East. All the best places to live in the state are in or around Boston, according to Niche’s 2021 Best Places to Live survey. The ranked list features 486 Massachusetts cities, towns, and neighborhoods. Overall, the best places to live in Massachusetts, according to Niche are Brookline, The Port, Cambridgeport, and East Cambridge neighborhoods in Cambridge, and Peabody. If you aren’t in Boston, the best place to live outside of the metro region is Pelham, a little hamlet of 1,280 people over by Amherst. Pelham was ranked the…
COVID-19: Virus Outbreaks Recorded In 11 School Districts Last Week COVID-19: Virus Outbreaks Recorded In 11 School Districts Last Week
Covid-19: Virus Outbreaks Recorded In 11 School Districts Last Week This past week, 11 Massachusetts public schools experienced COVID-19 outbreaks of 9 or more students and staff coming down with the virus. The largest outbreak was recorded in Leominster. From March 4-10, 21 of the school district’s students (15) and staff (6) reported positive cases. The Massachusetts Department of Secondary and Elementary Education produces weekly reports on positive COVID-19 cases reported in each school district. The Thursday, March 11 report found about 140 school districts - out of more than 350 - had at least one student or staff member test positive for COVID-19. C…
Worcester Home Invasion Suspect Caught Hiding In Rolled Up Rug, State Police Say Worcester Home Invasion Suspect Caught Hiding In Rolled Up Rug, State Police Say
Worcester Home Invasion Suspect Caught Hiding In Rolled Up Rug, State Police Say Police discovered a man wanted in connection to an armed home invasion hiding in a rolled-up rug Wednesday, March 10.  On that day, the Northborough Police Department and Massachusetts State Police were searching for a Worcester suspect wanted for an armed home invasion that occurred earlier that morning. Worcester Police were looped in and converged on a Cutler Street residence seeking suspect Tyler Rawson, 26, police said. Rawson could not be found inside the home. A Trooper noticed some odd-looking debris on the building's roof - some trash bags and a rolled-up rug. When the offic…
COVID-19: Advocates Win More Vaccines, New Vaccination Sites For Central, Western MA COVID-19: Advocates Win More Vaccines, New Vaccination Sites For Central, Western MA
Covid-19: Advocates Win More Vaccines, New Vaccination Sites For Central, Western MA In a turn of events, Central and Western Massachusetts and the Berkshires will be receiving thousands of more COVID-19 vaccine doses - and establishing more vaccination sites -  than previously scheduled. On Thursday, Jan. 28, Sen. Jo Comerford and Rep. Mindy Domb said in a joint statement that Western Massachusetts would be receiving 3,000 additional COVID-19 vaccines per week starting Feb. 1. In a Jan. 21 report of vaccination distribution, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health doled out COVID-19 vaccines to counties in the following amounts: Worcester - 69,825 Hampden - 34…
Comedian/Actress, Age 39, With Local Roots Is Remembered As 'Silly, Humble, Kind' Comedian/Actress, Age 39, With Local Roots Is Remembered As 'Silly, Humble, Kind'
Comedian/Actress, Age 39, With Local Roots Is Remembered As 'Silly, Humble, Kind' A comedian and actress who got her start in Massachusetts in Northborough and Worcester died peacefully on Dec. 22. Casey Reuter Durkin, age 39, was a longtime resident of Northborough as well as Los Angeles. She was an actress, dancer, stylist, and comedian who worked with celebrities that include Beyonce, Faith Hill, Christina Aguilera, Snoop Dogg, and the Rolling Stones, according to her obituary in the Worcester Telegram and Gazette. Durkin may have been best known for her roles in “48 Hours to Live,” “Flock of Dudes,” and “Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning,” according to IMDB. One of …
COVID-19: Town-By-Town Rates And Trends, Worcester County, Dec. 18 COVID-19: Town-By-Town Rates And Trends, Worcester County, Dec. 18
Covid-19: Town-By-Town Rates And Trends, Worcester County, Dec. 18 Just over a dozen communities in Worcester County lowered their COVID-19 incident rates since the previous week, according to the most recent state data. On Thursday, Dec. 17, Massachusetts Public Health Department released weekly town-by-town datasets that include how many COVID-19 incidents there are per 100,000 residents - the incident rate. The communities where the rate went down are Chester, Harvard, New Braintree, New Salem, Bolton, Gardner, Southborough, Sutton, West Boylston, Sterling, Hopedale, North Brookfield, and Upton. Of these communities, only 5 are “red” - the state’s highe…
Local Overnight Snowfall Totals, Current Conditions For Thursday, Dec. 17 Local Overnight Snowfall Totals, Current Conditions For Thursday, Dec. 17
Local Overnight Snowfall Totals, Current Conditions For Thursday, Dec. 17 Overnight the winter storm dropped between 7 and 12 inches of snow on Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. As snow continues to fall, the National Weather Service provided overnight snowfall totals. At 7 a.m. here is how much snow had fallen in your area - Hartford, Hampden, Hampshire, and Worcester counties: Hartford County Simsbury - 11 inches Bradley Airport - 10.9 inches Canton - 10.5 inches Manchester - 10 inches Hampden County Longmeadow - 12 inches Southwick - 10.3 inches Westfield - 9.3 inches East Longmeadow - 8.5 inches Monson - 8 inches Chicopee -7.5 inches Hampshi…