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State House News Service Weekly Roundup: Three's Company

Recap and analysis of the week in state government.

By Matt Murphy / State House News Service | 12:01 am

If you thought $350 million was an impressive lottery prize, how about $500 million? With no winner in the Powerball drawing on Wednesday, May 15, the jackpot has soared even higher.

Powerball Jackpot Soars to $550M for Saturday Drawing

Ventura County Sheriff's Department is warning Southern California Edison customers about a phone scam involving electricity bills.

WTF: Massachusetts People Don’t Swear Much. Seriously.

799 School St.; $799,000; 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath; Open House: May 19, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Watertown Open Houses: a Victorian Home, a Brownstone and More

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A resident's photo reportedly shows the car driven by suspects in the Watertown shootout near the intersection of Laurel Street and Dexter Avenue. A police cruiser is also seen.

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Police Set Up Coordinator for Watertown Residents With Property Damaged From the Shootout

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At the first Comprehensive Plan meeting participants wrote down what they thought are Watertown's biggest assets and biggest challenges.

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Preliminary Vision for Watertown's Comprehensive Plan to be Unveiled Monday

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Preschool dance party at the Watertown Library on Friday.

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5 Things: Watertown Children's Theatre, Preschool Dance Party and More

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Massachusetts State Police released photos of bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev hiding in a boat in Watertown on April 19, including ones using a thermal imaging camera.

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Bombing Suspect Left Note in Boat, Claims Bombings Were Retribution for Afghanistan, Iraq

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Marlene Konkoly of Royal Oak, MI, has found creative ways to spend less and save more so that she can retire at age 50.

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Retiring at 50: Could You Follow This Woman's Extreme Savings Plan?

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A resident's photo reportedly shows the car driven by suspects in the Watertown shootout near the intersection of Laurel Street and Dexter Avenue. A police cruiser is also seen.

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Police & Fire

Police Set Up Coordinator for Watertown Residents With Property Damaged From the Shootout

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Watertown's Melanie Guarino cuts the hair of longtime customer Bob Boucher at Guy's Salon. The salon reopened in Raymar Day Spa after their old storefront burned out during a fire in February.

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Your Next Car: What's It Going to Be?

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Looking for a New House? Don’t Forget About the Basement

By Hans Brings | Wednesday, May 15

If you'd like to get the pulse on all things …

Taking a close look at the basement is important when looking for a new home. Read more about what you should consider.

Ending MBTA Pension Secrecy

By Sen. Will Brownsberger | Monday, May 13 | 1 comment

It's time to open up the books of the MBTA pension system.

The Surprising Cost of Taking Social Security Early

By Abraham Ringer, CFP® | Monday, May 13

Do you know how much money an average 65 year old couple retiring today can expect to collect from Social Security over the course of their retirement?

Beware of Memorial Day Scams Aimed at Military Personnel

By BBB of Eastern Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island & Vermont | Monday, May 13

Start With Trust

As Memorial Day approaches, the Better Business Bureau urges consumers and donors to be aware of scammers that feed off the military.

MOTHERS’ Lilac Sunday, May 12th

By Joseph Flack Weiler | Saturday, May 11

Joseph Flack Weiler is an avid gardener …

Mother’s Day Lilac Sunday at Arnold Arboretum and Garden Notes

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Anthony's Florist

50 N Beacon St, Watertown, MA 02472

617-926-2626

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550 Arsenal St, Watertown, MA 02472

617-924-3330

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Demos Restaurant

64 Mount Auburn St, Watertown, MA 02472

617-924-9660

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Almoda Jewelry and Body Piercing

485 Arsenal St, Watertown, MA 02472

617-924-3337

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Perkins hosts regional track and field tournament

Perkins School for The Blind

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Mini Creative Crafts Grades: Prek-2

Hosmer Elementary

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Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Hearing

Town of Watertown Town Hall

Today, 9:30 am

4th Annual Route for Kids: 5k Run/Walk Hosted By Horizons For Homeless Children’s Young Professional Group

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