Somerville Patch

The largest-ever prize sold in a Mass Lottery instant game was sold at a Somerville store. trib.al/iI7PXBl

One of your neighbors published an article in the Politics & Government section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) trib.al/8J4WZCp

House hunting in the Somerville area? Check out Patch's weekly real estate roundup. trib.al/vnQvzdg

The Patriots have reportedly come to terms on a one-year deal with the former Cowboys star. trib.al/WviFTRK

After a wild week of weather, it's possible Massachusetts could be hit with more severe storms and heavy rain late Monday into Tuesday. trib.al/ZUr8X28

Many of us can point to a teacher whose influence has guided us, our children and our grandchildren. Nominate them for a Teacher Spotlight. trib.al/vR5Fwse

The sculpture portraying a wounded Indigenous man was thought to be destroyed in the 1950s until it showed up in Virginia 30 years later. trib.al/zHaUr6J

American credit card debt surpassed $1 trillion for the first time. A new analysis shows how much debt Massachusetts households hold. trib.al/9Lw6eqn

See the newest homes available in and near the Somerville area. trib.al/Eu34hoE

Cape Cod houses in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island have gable roofs. The pitch allows snow and rain to slide off easily. trib.al/irx7NqF

The answer is yes, but there aren't a ton of options. Here's what Patch found in our quest for affordable housing. trib.al/vOfv28m

The change in state law would make calls free in state houses of correction. Fees now range from 12 to 14 cents per minute. trib.al/KByz2vI

Almost three months before Halloween, the seasonal pop-up retailer has opened a handful of stores in Massachusetts, with more on the way. trib.al/u8e4auh

Readers raise a stink about dog walkers who let their pets “squat and go,” leaving their neighbors to clean up the mess left behind. trib.al/RKCcwPc

See the week's top Massachusetts dining news: Complex donuts, town-sponsored beer garden, ice cream recall, more. trib.al/lyuS6NW

Plus: EarthGang and Dead Prez at GLD FSTVL, Carnival in Provincetown, Five Seconds of Summer and much more across MA this weekend. trib.al/B6GBi0R

Save the date for August 17th. See all the details for this upcoming local event on Patch. trib.al/3RidyKO

Get ready for more. trib.al/mwQ7zpG

The CEUCC advises the city and the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability and Environment on climate change and energy policy issues. trib.al/VjbA3zK

The $56 billion state budget will fund state departments and many local initiatives through June. trib.al/wY0Jjzz