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Lemonade Stand Robbery Arrest + Embezzler Sentenced + Fundraiser To Help Kids With Epilepsy: MA Weekend

Plus, Massachusetts families are expected to cut back on back-to-school spending.

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It was a busy weekend in Massachusetts. Let's get you caught up.

A second arrest was made in connection with the June robbery of two children operating a lemonade stand. Meanwhile, a Tewksberry bank manager was sentenced for embezzlement, and we have tips on how to stretch your dollar when buying back-to-school items.

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2nd Juvenile Arrested In Connection With Boston Lemonade Stand Robbery

A second juvenile has been arrested in connection with the armed robbery of two children operating a lemonade stand in South Boston last month, according to the Boston Police Department.

Tewksbury Bank Manager Sentenced In Embezzlement Case

Jefry Castro, 34, of Lawrence, the former manager of the Citizens Bank branch in Tewksbury, was sentenced to one year and one day in prison, five years of supervised release and $375,233 in restitution. Castro pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement by a bank employee in April.Young

How To Stretch Your Dollar While Back-To-School Shopping In MA

Families in Massachusetts and across the country are expected to spend slightly less on back-to-school needs this year, and about half said they’ll go out less and trim other household expenses to make room in their budgets.

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