Worcester MA

SOUTHBRIDGE — On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at approximately 5:10 p.m., Southbridge police officers arrested a suspected narcotics distributor following a coordinated investigation in the Dean Street area. According to the Southbridge Police Department, detectives received information earlier that day that a known narco

Massachusetts’ 15 regional transit authorities are now carrying more riders than they did before the pandemic, about 14 percent more statewide, and total RTA trips have more than doubled since the 2020–21 pandemic low. State and local officials largely credit a rapid rollout of fare-free service, paired with new routes

A Massachusetts man convicted of second-degree murder for the death of his 2-year-old son has been granted parole after serving 42 years in prison. Richard Mayes was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after a jury trial in Berkshire Superior Court in November 1983, according to parole documents.

WORCESTER — On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at approximately 2:20 a.m., a Worcester police officer observed a vehicle speeding down Main Street. According to the Worcester Police Department, the officer activated his flashing lights and attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver accelerated to approximately 70 mph befo

Worcester police are asking for help finding a missing teen. 14-year-old Ykaro Silva-Costa was last seen on Ascension Street on Tuesday afternoon around 4:00 p.m., according to Worcester police. Silva-Costa is described as 5′2″ with dark brown hair, brown eyes and was last seen wearing a gray Nike sweatshirt and gray s

REGION – In the late 1870s, it had become apparent that the city of Boston and surrounding communities were in dire need of an updated water supply. This was caused by a huge expansion in the city’s population – in the century from 1795 to 1895, the population had increased from 19,000 to 750,000 people – and an antiqu

A popular food blog has named this Boston, Massachusetts eatery the best seafood restaurant in the state.

In Massachusetts, residents need to be aware of waste disposal rules, especially for batteries, to help protect the environment and prevent fire hazards from improper disposal.

The iron gate does not slam. It swings slowly, heavily, with a soft groan that seems to echo long after it latches. That is the sound of a Massachusetts cemetery sealing itself off from the living, a place that welcomes respectful visitors during daylight hours but locks its secrets tight after twilight.

The crash prompted an outpouring of support for the teen's family, who are raising money for funeral expenses