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December 23, 2007 - December 29, 2007 Archives


Early Christmas presents -- It's a wrap

4:00 PM Fri, Dec 28, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Jack Perry    Email

There won't be any more "early Christmas presents" for tired reporters and editors -- at least not for a while. For some of us, that might be the toughest part of saying goodbye to Christmas. Some reporters and editors wait......

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Offering even more chances to wait in line behind the Bay State's next millionaire

8:12 AM Thu, Dec 27, 2007 | | Write a comment
By Jack Perry    Email

If you shop for doughnuts, aspirin or plywood in Massachusetss, get ready to spend more time waiting in line. The state lottery is pushing to sell lottery tickets at places like CVS, Dunkin' Donuts and Home Depot. A story in......

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Woman allegedly stabs husband after accusing him of opening Christmas gift early

2:48 PM Mon, Dec 24, 2007 | | Comments (1)
By Jack Perry    Email

For years, I went through life thinking that people who ignored the 'Don't open until Christmas' warning might get coal in their stocking or find themselves on the check twice list. I never realized it could get you stabbed. But......

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