$1M Lottery Win: Wife's Number Lands Billerica Man Big Payday $1M Lottery Win: Wife's Number Lands Billerica Man Big Payday
$1M Lottery Win: Wife's Number Lands Billerica Man Big Payday A Middlesex County man is $1 million richer thanks to playing the lottery with his number special to his wife.  Paul Pratt won the money play the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Waves of Cash” $5 instant ticket game. Pratt chose to buy his ticket from dispenser No. 26 at Y-Not Variety at 140 Willow Ave. in Somerville because that is his wife Kathy's badge number, the lottery said.  Pratt took the lump sum of $650,000 before taxes rather than the annuity.  Y-Not Variety will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.  
Somerville Neighborhood Business With 'National Presence' Closes After 15 Years Somerville Neighborhood Business With 'National Presence' Closes After 15 Years
Somerville Neighborhood Business With 'National Presence' Closes After 15 Years Middlesex County cocktail aficionados may have to find a new place to get specialty supplies.  The Boston Shaker, a cocktail supply retail shop located in Somerville's Davis Square, closed because of "unfortunate circumstances," according to a statement on its website.  "We want to thank each and every member of our loyal community of savvy sippers for 15 great years in Somerville," the business's statement read. "We are thankful for all the opportunities we have had to share our knowledge, passion, and cocktails with all of you!" The business was well known for providing the home bartend…
Wrong-Way Driver Kills Woman, 25, In Littleton Head-On Crash Wrong-Way Driver Kills Woman, 25, In Littleton Head-On Crash
Wrong-Way Driver Kills Woman, 25, In Littleton Head-On Crash A driver going the wrong way on a Middlesex County highway led to a head-on collision earlier this week that claimed the life of a 25-year-old Somerville woman will face charges in the fatal crash, police said.  The head-on crash happened just before 12:45 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, on Route 2 in Littleton. A 22-year-old Leominster woman drove her Dodge SUV west in the eastbound lane, Massachusetts State Police said.  She collided with a Mazda CX-5 near mile marker 114.  Geetika Guruprasad, who was driving the Mazda, was rushed to Emerson Hospital in Concord, where doctors…
Murder Conviction: Gold Chain Helps Land 'Career Criminal' In Prison For Life: DA Murder Conviction: Gold Chain Helps Land 'Career Criminal' In Prison For Life: DA
Murder Conviction: Gold Chain Helps Land 'Career Criminal' In Prison For Life: DA A 34-year-old Middlesex County man convicted this summer of gunning down a man in a parking lot in 2017 was given a life sentence this week, authorities said.  Tony Dyshaun Harris, of Everett, was found guilty of murder, carrying a firearm without a license, possession of ammunition without a license, and carrying a loaded firearm without a license on June 6, the Middlesex District Attorney said on Thursday, Aug. 17. A judge found him guilty of being a career armed criminal in July because of his previous conviction for a violent assault.  Harris shot and killed 20-year-old&n…
$25M Lottery Win: Largest Scratch-Off Ticket In Mass History Claimed $25M Lottery Win: Largest Scratch-Off Ticket In Mass History Claimed
$25M Lottery Win: Largest Scratch-Off Ticket In Mass History Claimed The winner of the largest scratch-off prize in Massachusetts history has claimed their prize, though they're not willing to go public about their windfall.  Simmons & Schiavo Lottery Trust 2023-28 of Woburn claimed the $25 million grand prize on behalf of the ticket holder in the “Billion Dollar Extravaganza” instant game, the state lottery announced Tuesday, Aug. 15.  The winner decided to take the lump-sum payment of $16,250,000 before taxes.  The ticket was sold at Speedway, 709 McGrath Highway in Somerville. The store also gets a payday for their role in th…
Teen Who Attacked Woman In Medford On Loose After Cutting Off GPS Monitor Teen Who Attacked Woman In Medford On Loose After Cutting Off GPS Monitor
Teen Who Attacked Woman In Medford On Loose After Cutting Off GPS Monitor The 18-year-old arrested for assaulting a woman in Middlesex County sawed off his GPS ankle monitor and police have no idea where he is now, officials say.  Police began searching for Nature Moncoeur, 18, of Somerville, on Monday, Aug. 14 after Moncoeur violated his probation and cut off the GPS ankle monitor he was ordered to wear wore after his arrest for attacking a young woman on Royall Street on July 3, 2023, according to the Medford Police Department. Moncoeur allegedly followed the woman before he sneaked up behind her and hit her multiple times, as reported by Daily Voice.…
Eastern Mass Mother of 6 Dies Suddenly At Age 43, Community Pours Out Love, Support Eastern Mass Mother of 6 Dies Suddenly At Age 43, Community Pours Out Love, Support
Eastern Mass Mother of 6 Dies Suddenly At Age 43, Community Pours Out Love, Support A Middlesex County single mother died unexpectedly recently, leaving her six children parentless. Now, one of her children is asking for the community's help. Lynda M. Miller, of Somerville, died suddenly at her home on Saturday, July 22, at age 43, according to her obituary.  Miller enjoyed spending time at the beach and cheering on her children from the sidelines at their football and basketball games and cheerleading competitions.  "Above all, she put her family first and cherished time spent together," her obituary said.  Miller was a "devoted mother" to her six childre…
Unexpected Death Of Somerville Mom Prompts Wave Of Support: 'She Meant The Best For Everyone' Unexpected Death Of Somerville Mom Prompts Wave Of Support: 'She Meant The Best For Everyone'
Unexpected Death Of Somerville Mom Prompts Wave Of Support: 'She Meant The Best For Everyone' The unexpected death of a beloved Somerville mother of two has prompted an outpour of support from the local community. Fayth Ann Logan died Wednesday, July 5, her obituary says. She was 48. Born in Belleville, Fayth spent time in Middlesex before settling in Somerville. She worked as a server at Social with past experience at the Sunset and Time to Eat Diners. More than $2,100 had been raised on a GoFundMe launched for the family’s expenses. “We are shocked and [saddened] by this unexpected news we received yesterday and unfortunately with little funds ourselves are asking for help,” wri…
Attempted Kidnapper, 18, Nabbed In Somerville 1 Week After Medford Attack: Police Attempted Kidnapper, 18, Nabbed In Somerville 1 Week After Medford Attack: Police
Attempted Kidnapper, 18, Nabbed In Somerville 1 Week After Medford Attack: Police A young man was arrested for the assault of a woman one week after the attack, officials say.  Nature Moncoeur, of Somerville, was arrested on the morning of Tuesday, July 11 after a week-long investigation into the attack of a woman in her 20s, according to the Medford Police Department.  The woman was attacked while going for a walk on Royall Street on Sunday, July 3 around 10:45 p.m. Her assailant followed her and then attacked, hitting her multiple times.  Read original story here: New Update: Medford Woman Assaulted While On Walk, Police Ask For Help To ID Suspect The woman fought …
Somerville Woman, 32, Injures Leg On Slippery NH Trail, Carried Off Trail On Litter Somerville Woman, 32, Injures Leg On Slippery NH Trail, Carried Off Trail On Litter
Somerville Woman, 32, Injures Leg On Slippery NH Trail, Carried Off Trail On Litter A section of wet rock resulted in a leg injury and an hours-long rescue for one hiker, officials say.  Brynne Quinlan, of Somerville, slipped and fell while hiking on the Webster Jackson-Mount Jackson Branch Trail in Carroll, New Hampshire around 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 3, according to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Law Enforcement Division and Operation Game Thief. Quinlan, age 32, suffered a leg injury so severe she could not finish her hike on her own.  She called 911, which sent volunteers from Pemi Valley Search and Rescue Team as well as employees from the…
UPDATE: ID Released For Somerville Woman Killed In Medical Transport Van Crash UPDATE: ID Released For Somerville Woman Killed In Medical Transport Van Crash
Update: ID Released For Somerville Woman Killed In Medical Transport Van Crash A woman who was secured in a wheelchair died in a single-vehicle crash, officials say.  A medical transport van registered with Humble Hands Health Care Services ran off the road and crashed into a tree on the Riverway at Longwood Avenue in Boston on Monday, July 3, killing a 71-year-old Somerville woman and seriously injuring a 39-year-old Methuen man, according to the Massachusetts State Police.  Massachusetts State Police responded to the crash around 3:45 p.m. and found Boston EMS and Fire already on the scene and attempting to provide life-saving medical aid to the passenger,…
New Update: Medford Woman Assaulted While On Walk, Police Ask For Help To ID Suspect New Update: Medford Woman Assaulted While On Walk, Police Ask For Help To ID Suspect
New Update: Medford Woman Assaulted While On Walk, Police Ask For Help To ID Suspect Police shared a video of the man who repeatedly punched a woman in her 20s who was taking an evening walk in the hopes that a member of the public will recognize the attacker. A woman in her 20s was taken to the hospital after being hit multiple times by an unknown man who followed her at night, officials say.  The young woman was taking an evening walk in the area of Main Street and Royall Street when a man physically assaulted her around 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, July 2, according to the Medford Police Department.  Video of suspect that followed a woman from Somerville, MA. into Medford…