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Maine Native Sues Son Over How He Managed Her $278 Million Lottery Winnings

Matthew McDonald

A 90-year-old Maine native who won a $278 million Powerball lottery in 2013 is suing her son for mismanaging her money.

Gloria C. Mackenzie, who now lives in Florida but used to live in East Millinocket, Maine, says she has lost more than $10 million while her son (who is also her caretaker) and the investment manager have lived large off her winnings, according to The Florida Times-Union of Jacksonville.

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Swan Boats Return To Boston Public Garden

Matthew McDonald

Saturday, April 13 is day one of the 143rd Swan Boats season on the lagoon of Boston Public Garden.

The Paget family has been operating the Swan Boats, wooden paddle boats with a fiberglass swan in the bow, since 1877. The approximately 10-minute ride circumnavigates the two islands in the lagoon.

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