Family Life Archive

Attleboro, MA – August 2025 — Looking for a fun and refreshing way to beat the summer heat with the kids? Capron Park Zoo is opening its popular splash pad after hours for a special Splash Pad Night on Tuesday, August 13. This family-friendly event gives visitors a rare chance to enjoy the zoo’s splash area in the cooler evening hours. Perfect for families with young children, the event combines cool water fun with the charm of a local zoo atmosphere—without the mid-day sun. What to Expect During Splash Pad Night, families can: Cool off at the interactive splash pad Enjoy music a…

Christine Wilson from Attleborough, Massachusetts, pulled off a near-impossible feat: she won $1 million on a Massachusetts State Lottery scratch ticket—and then did it again just 10 weeks later. Her first big win came in February, when she matched numbers on a "$50 Lifetime Millions" ticket. She returned to claim another jackpot this spring with a $10 "100X Cash" ticket. Wilson chose the one-time, lump-sum payout both times, taking home $650,000 before taxes on each win. For her first prize, she treated herself to a new SUV. This time, she said she plans to save her winnings. The Family Fo…