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A Quincy-based trust claimed a $15M Diamond Deluxe scratch-off bought at Millis Mart; the trust took a $9.75M lump sum and the store will receive a $50K bonus.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Dive teams searched Crystal Lake in Newton after reports a swimmer sank beneath a dock Friday; authorities say the incident is under investigation.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Phase II results from Boston suggest the century‑old BCG TB vaccine can lower insulin needs for some people with type 1 diabetes. Early data are promising but experts say larger trials are required.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
State data show behavioral-health prescriptions climbed from 2019–2024, with women ages 18–49 seeing the biggest increases.
Worcester Public Schools will dismiss students early Friday amid a heat advisory. After‑school activities and preschool are canceled and families should watch for dismissal times.
Parks & Nature in ...
A Cambridge resident was surrounded by a flock of wild turkeys in footage that circulated online. City officials say don’t feed the birds and offer steps to discourage aggressive behavior.
The Longwood campus was searched after a reported bomb threat Thursday; police completed a sweep and gave an all‑clear, hospital officials said.
Weather & Environment in ...
Muggy start Friday in Boston with scattered showers and a few thunderstorms possible this afternoon. Inland heat advisories and an air-quality alert are in effect.
A Massachusetts man admitted to federal bank-robbery charges tied to a series of "note" robberies that struck Cranston, East Providence and Franklin in spring 2019. Sentencing is set for Sept. 15, 2026.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
The MBTA and Watertown are planning painted lanes, signal priority and short “queue‑jump” lanes on Arsenal Street to speed Route 70 service; public input is June 14.
Retail & Industry in ...
Uniqlo has sued the owner of its Newbury Street building, saying the landlord inflated its share of common‑area fees after changing the property’s reported square footage.
A former Norfolk County deputy admitted ordering jail maintenance staff to fix his Norwood home and pleaded guilty to federal charges this month.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A court‑approved sealed‑bid sale appears to transfer 46 acres of Kennebunkport’s Sandy Pines Campground to a national operator, resolving months of bankruptcy uncertainty.
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