Worcester MA

Governor Maura Healey said that delayed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits went out to Massachusetts recipients and that they should still be used despite a new USDA order.

Through a vigil and fundraiser, community members are trying to help a local victim get through an unthinkable tragedy. According to Woonsocket Patch, the horror unfolded Monday evening at approximately 6:45 p.m., when Woonsocket officers responded to reports of gunfire at a residence on Rathbun Street, close to...

The most common crime committed in Massachusetts in 2024 was larceny-theft, which accounted for the vast majority of "Part One" property crimes.

EAST BROOKFIELD – When Tim and Cindy Dugas heard last month that the government shutdown was going to affect people receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, they thought about how beneficial that assistance had been for them when they needed it years ago, and how devastating the lack of benefits...

The Massachusetts House of Representatives recently voted to pass a bill focused on updating language in the state's legislation relating to individuals with disabilities. According to a report by Mass.gov, terms once common such as "handicapped," "disabled," and "the R word" will be systematically replaced with...

Police are investigating a multi-vehicle crash that resulted in serious injuries. According to State Police, a preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Friday, a Mitsubishi Lancer was traveling eastbound on RT-190 in the Town of Somers, Connecticut. A Chrysler Voyager was westbound on RT...

Woonsocket police said Saturday that they arrested two people on drug and gun charges. Police said Malda Tyks, 50, and her boyfriend, David Kennedy, 35, were pulled over on Holder Lane for a seat belt violation. Police said crack cocaine was in plain sight in the door panel. "Kennedy was...

A new bakery specializing in croissants has opened in Worcester’s Tatnuck neighborhood. The Yolk & Crumb officially opened on Nov. 1 at 1130 Pleasant St. and is owned by Milford husband and wife duo Matthew and Jutha Parent. The bakery has become so popular the Parents sold out of...

SPRINGFIELD — A defense attorney for former governor’s aide LaMar Cook is battling to get his client out of jail, after Cook was ordered held following his arrest for allegedly trafficking cocaine to a state building in Springfield. Cook, 45, was the deputy director of Gov. Maura Healey’s...

The lucky winners were from the Mass Cash drawing held on Thursday night.