Resident Wins $342K on $50 Online Lottery Bet

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Medford Resident Wins $342K Online Lottery Jackpot

Medford resident Heather McLaughlin won a $342,781 prize, before taxes, on a $50 bet playing the Massachusetts State Lottery's online 'Wheel of Bonuses' game, which carries a progressive jackpot. She claimed the prize at the Lottery's headquarters in Dorchester and plans to put the winnings toward her education. The game is one of the eInstant games offered through Mass Lottery Online, which launched July 27.

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Medford City Council Meets Tuesday Evening

The Medford City Council meets Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber and via Zoom.

City of Medford

Baby Lapsit at Medford Public Library

Baby Lapsit runs Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the library, with songs, rhymes and movement for babies ages 0–24 months.

Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library

Tufts Hosts Public Digital Scholarship Open House

Tufts' Digital Scholarship Open House runs Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 4 to 5:15 p.m. in Tisch Library's Digital Design Studio on the Medford/Somerville campus.

Tufts University

Community Fiber Arts Project Meets at the Library

The Community Fiber Arts Project meets Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the library's MakerSpace, where participants can knit or crochet pieces for an outdoor public art display.

Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library

Library Hosts a Quick Pickle Party

The Quick Pickle Party runs Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Bonsignore Hall at the Medford Public Library; bring a jar and produce, or use extras provided.

Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library

Great American Beer Hall Shows Bruins–Rangers Game

Great American Beer Hall, 142 Mystic Ave., shows Bruins vs. New York Rangers Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 8 p.m.; the venue notes game sound isn't guaranteed.

The Great American Beer Hall

3D Boston Meetup Plans Medford Gathering

The 3D Boston Meetup Group meets Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Great American Beer Hall, 142 Mystic Ave., to talk projects and share work.

3D Boston Meetup Group

Waterlily Wellness Offers Midday Yoga and Meditation

A drop-in, all-levels yoga and meditation class meets Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 12:15 to 1 p.m. at Waterlily Wellness on Governors Avenue; preregistration is required.

Waterlily Wellness

Teen Book Club Meets at Medford Public Library

The library's 'Wait, this is a book?' Teen Book Club meets Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. in the Tech Lab; this month's book is to be announced, and registration is required.

Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library

Fourth- and Fifth-Graders' Library Book Club Meets Tuesday

The library's 'What Would You Do?' club for fourth- and fifth-graders meets Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m., using a book to talk and role-play through difficult situations; registration has closed.

Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library

Medford Brewing Hosts Tuesday Trivia Night

Teams of two to six compete in a six-round quiz for prizes at Medford Brewing Company Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 7 to 9 p.m.; attendees must be 21 or older.

Medford Brewing Company

Medford Connects Offers an Evening ESOL Class

Medford Connectors' advanced-beginner English class meets Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library; no registration is required.

Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library