2 Men Tried To Start Brawl, Punched Man On Green Line In Somerville: Police 2 Men Tried To Start Brawl, Punched Man On Green Line In Somerville: Police
2 Men Tried To Start Brawl, Punched Man On Green Line In Somerville: Police MBTA transit police are asking for the public’s help identifying two people who allegedly tried to start a fight on Saturday, Oct. 28, on a Green Line train in Somerville.  The incident happened near the Gilman Square station around 11 p.m., officials said in a post on social media. The two harassed a 37-year-old man and tried to provoke a fight, transit police said. When he refused to engage, one of the duo punched the man in the face.  The men are wanted on an assault and battery charge, police said. Anyone with more information is asked to contact MBTA Transit at 617-222-105…
Fight At Park Leads To Drug, Gun Charges in Somerville: Police Fight At Park Leads To Drug, Gun Charges in Somerville: Police
Fight At Park Leads To Drug, Gun Charges in Somerville: Police Two Charlestown men were arrested after police found two weapons, a large amount of marijuana, and small bags of a white powdery substance were found in their car. Khennith Ezra Bastien and Makai Vicente were arrested in a parked car at Draw Seven Park on Sunday, Oct. 29, Massachusetts State Police said.  Somerville officers were called to the park just after 2 p.m. after someone said men in a gray Mazda 6 flashed a gun at them, police said.  Police found a matching car in the parking lot with Bastie and Vicente inside. Police found two guns, a large quantity …
Stop & Shop Hosting Career Fair In Fairfield County Filling Hundreds Of Jobs Stop & Shop Hosting Career Fair In Fairfield County Filling Hundreds Of Jobs
Stop & Shop Hosting Career Fair In Fairfield County Filling Hundreds Of Jobs Supermarket chain Stop & Shop will host a one-day career fair to fill hundreds of open positions at its Connecticut stores on Saturday, Sept. 23. On-the-spot interviews will be held at 34 locations across Fairfield, New Haven, and Litchfield counties for permanent, part-time store and e-commerce positions, the company announced. Pay starts at $15 an hour, including union positions in the bakery, deli, grocery, seafood, produce, and pharmacy departments.  There are also unionized openings on the overnight crew, as well as for cashiers, porters, baggers, home shoppers, and drivers.…
These Mass Pizzerias Named Best For Regional Styles; Do You Agree? These Mass Pizzerias Named Best For Regional Styles; Do You Agree?
These Mass Pizzerias Named Best For Regional Styles; Do You Agree? Seven pizzerias have been recognized as the best in Massachusetts at specializing in specific regional styles, according to a new report by The Washington Post.  The eateries are included in a database compiled by the Post that lists the best pizzerias in each state specializing in Detroit, Neapolitan, New Haven, New York, Roman, Sicilian, and Tavern-style pizza. According to the report, they are: Best Detroit: Volo Craft Pizza, located in Swampscott at 152 Humphrey Street Best Neapolitan: Ciao! Pizza & Pasta, located in Chelsea at 59 Williams Street Best New Haven: Casa Pizzeria…
'Everything He Says Is A Lie': Portnoy Stokes Fued With Somerville Pizza Owner In New Interview 'Everything He Says Is A Lie': Portnoy Stokes Fued With Somerville Pizza Owner In New Interview
'Everything He Says Is A Lie': Portnoy Stokes Fued With Somerville Pizza Owner In New Interview Barstool Sports President and part-time pizza reviewer Dave Portnoy called out the owner of Dragon Pizza a week after the two had a shouting match in front of the Somerville pizzeria.  In a new interview on "The Kirk Minihane Show," Portnoy said owner Charlie Redd misrepresented what happened that day in front of the 233 Elm Street pizzeria. The "One Bite Pizza Review" host blamed Redd for causing their now-viral screaming match and said he should accept the repercussions.  "You inserted yourself into this pizza review that was not a hostile review," Portnoy said. "I hated the pizza. ... I…
Somerville's 'Worst Pizza In America' Sells Out — Again — After Viscious Portnoy Review Somerville's 'Worst Pizza In America' Sells Out — Again — After Viscious Portnoy Review
Somerville's 'Worst Pizza In America' Sells Out — Again — After Viscious Portnoy Review There's no such thing as bad publicity. The owner of the Somerville pizza shop dubbed "the worst pizza place in America" by Dave Portnoy says business is booming. Dragon Pizza posted on Facebook that they had to close on Tuesday, Sept. 5, because they were sold out of pizzas and needed time to restock and prepare for the next rush. In fact, the 233 Elm Street pizzeria has sold out nearly every day since the one bite heard around the world last week and had standing lines stretching outside the Davis Square building. Another Day ! SOLD OUT , thank you so much keep supporting us! Sorry …
$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.…