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$1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Foxborough
One lucky lottery player walked away with a jackpot worth $1 million after picking up the ticket at a Foxborough gas station. The winner collected the seven-figure check playing the "100X Cash" $10 scratch-off ticket on Wednesday, May 8. They bought it at a Mobil gas station. Related: M…
Lottery opens for affordable housing units in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — New, affordable housing is coming to East Providence. A lottery is open for eligible applicants to apply for the townhouse-style homes. The 13-unit development at the corner of Taunton Avenue and Ivy Street is just months away from completion. "It's a wonderful place, and...
The Historic Carousel at Easton’s Beach Is in the Process of Being Torn Down
The beloved carousel at Easton’s Beach is being torn down following a dismal failure of Easton’s Beach management and Mayor Khamsyvoravong’s refusal to help save the iconic structure. The intricate operation began earlier this week and is expected to continue through the remainder of the week. Once...
A Newton Tudor with reservoir views is our Luxury Home of the Week. See inside.
Including two decks perfect for gazing at the water and beautiful built-ins and beamed ceilings. Visitors will find charming details, including arched doorways and beamed ceilings, throughout our Luxury Home of the Week selection, a Tudor-style Newton home with views of Chestnut Hill Reservoir. The mansion at 116 Chestnut Hill...
Controversial photo exhibit at Newton Public Library sparks protest
NEWTON, Mass. — A pro-Palestine photo exhibit at the Newton Public Library brought out a crowd of protestors, questioning its timing and narrative. More than 100 people, some waving the flag of Israel, criticized the city's mayor for allowing the exhibit titled "The Ongoing & Relentless Nakba: The Palestinian Catastrophe of 1948 to Today."
Couple faces judge after 46 dogs rescued from Pawtucket home
(WJAR) — A couple facing charges in a dog hoarding case in Pawtucket was arraigned in court on Tuesday. 66-year-old Helena Galvao and 69-year-old Jose Galvao are facing 46 counts of unnecessary cruelty after police found 46 dogs in “deplorable” conditions. Both were released on $10,000 personal...
'Brady Bunch' star Christopher Knight shares inside stories from beloved sitcom
BOSTON — Everyone knows him as "Peter Brady," but there is much more to actor Christopher Knight than meets the eye. Knight is back in Massachusetts for a charity event to support Journey Forward, an organization that helps those with spinal cord injuries. When he met the nonprofit's founder, Dan Cummings, he knew he had to get involved.
Roger Williams Zoo asking for help searching for macaws
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Roger Williams Park Zoo asks for help searching for several macaws. A spokesperson for the zoo said the birds are currently out sightseeing, adding that, with the incoming weather, they would like to get them home. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the...
14th Annual Vegas Casino Night benefiting Journey Forward
Kings Bowl Dedham invites high rollers to join them and Journey Forward for a charitable Vegas Casino Night on May 9th. Join Actor Christopher Knight, Sarge from The Sports Hub, and Journey Forward Founder Dan Cummings for an unforgettable night of giving back. Thursday, May 9th, Kings Dining Entertainment, Dedham,...
Free birds: Parrots make escape from Roger Williams Park Zoo ... again
Three macaws spread their wings beyond the Roger Williams Park Zoo, bringing their aerial show to nearby neighborhoods. PROVIDENCE − Three colorful macaws extended their aerial bird show beyond Roger Williams Park Zoo Wednesday, with at least some of them paying a visit to Cranston and one pulling an "all-nighter."
The importance of grandmothers on Mother’s Day
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Grandmothers are vitally important long before you are born. Mothers bring us into the world with love and a flood of oxytocin. Grandmothers are made to love you even more, right down to the cellular level. Every female develops all the eggs she will ever...
'Headshot Doctor' helps photo subjects look and feel their best
NEWTON, Mass. — PhotographerVail Fucci -- known as the "Headshot Doctor" -- has a solution for anyone who feels a little weird when they’re in front of a camera. One way to look more relaxed, she says, is to think about something that makes you feel happy. Fucci...
Who makes the best Vietnamese pho in Brockton? Check out Brockton Eats with Alisha
BROCKTON – Enjoy the savory flavors and fragrant herbs in a hot Vietnamese soup bowl. We found two places in the city that serve it the "best." On this week's installment of Brockton Eats with Alisha, we are touring Brockton to find the perfect bowl of pho. Pho is a traditional Vietnamese soup made from bone broth, thinly sliced meats, vegetables, and rice noodles. Most restaurants serve the soup with fresh greens, bean sprouts, scallions, limes, and hot peppers.
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