Worcester MA

My head is a jumble these days, even more so than normal. As a busy single mom, a woman deep in the fog of perimenopause and writer for over two decades, it’s not necessarily uncommon but my overthinking and worrying brain has really ramped up over the last year and a half and ever since the No Kings 3 rally three weeks ago, I’ve...

WORCESTER—Last fall, Taylor Nunez was doing what she had done for more than a decade — teaching English in Worcester Public Schools, raising two young children and staying active as a runner—when her life changed in an instant. On Sept. 2, 2025, Nunez, just 36, was diagnosed...

On a clear afternoon in Massachusetts, it is not unusual to look up and notice a wide circle of hawks gliding silently in the sky. They appear almost motionless at times, suspended in place, then drifting in smooth arcs that seem effortless. For many residents, this behavior feels mysterious, even a little ominous. It raises questions about what the birds are doing, what they...

How do elephants “hear” with their feet, use 16 powerful muscles in their trunks, or reshape entire forests just by eating and walking? Step into The Secret World of Elephants and uncover the science, stories, and surprises behind these extraordinary animals. Open at the EcoTarium, March–September 2026, this...

ANDOVER, MA — Zora Warren has withdrawn from the race for the open 18th Essex...

Governor Maura Healey signed a new cannabis law on Sunday that will expand business opportunities and increase the amount of cannabis adults can legally possess. The law increases the legal possession limit for adults to two ounces and doubles the number of retail licenses business owners can hold from three to six. It will also reduce the number of members on the Cannabis Control...

A look back at when Massachusetts made 10-digit dialing mandatory and how it changed everyday phone calls.

Burlington, MA — Five foreign nationals wanted on homicide charges

WORCESTER, Mass. - The Temple University men's crew team saw its 17th-ranked varsity eight repeat as the Michael Quinn Cup champion, as part of racing on Lake Quinsigamond Saturday. HOW IT HAPPENED The Owls' top boat crossed the finish line in 5:44.37 to defeat 21st-ranked Holy Cross by just under two seconds. No. 23 Marist finished third in 5:50.02, with Hobart...

GARDNER, MA — The Gardner Police Department received a credible report of a serious threat to Gardner High School at approximately 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Gardner Police Department and the Gardner Public School District worked in close coordination following the report. The threat initiated an immediate and thorough investigation.