Worcester MA

It’s almost time to say goodbye to 2025 and make way for 2026. With that comes the yearly tradition of watching fireworks burst in the sky to welcome the new year. Many towns and cities across Massachusetts are offering fireworks shows along with other festivities to celebrate the holiday. Here is a list of some of...

WORCESTER, Mass. — Worcester police arrested five people Sunday night following a report of a person with a gun in the area of Everett Gaylord Boulevard. According to police, officers responded to the area around 7 p.m. The investigation led to the arrest of two juveniles and three adults.

WORCESTER, MA-Ryan and Heather of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers joined Tim Murray and Hank Stolz on this edition of The Podcast of Discover Central Mass to talk about the company’s newest restaurant opening in Worcester and the philosophy that drives the rapidly growing brand. Raising Cane’s recently opened...

SOUTHBRIDGE, MA — A Northborough man has been arrested on multiple firearms and robbery charges following an investigation that began in November when police responded to threats against a local family. Cassius Clay, 22, of Northborough, was arrested Dec. 4 on a warrant stemming from a Nov. 6 incident,...

WORCESTER, MASS. (WHDH) - Three people were shot Monday morning near Grand and Camp streets in Worcester. Upon arrival, police say they found two people with gunshot wounds who were taken to the hospital. Later, a third victim with gunshot wounds later arrived at the hospital. Officials say the shooting...

A viral social media challenge is scaring residents in Massachusetts, and police are asking people to stop. "Our message to you, ‘Don’t...just DON’T’. Aside from the criminal charges that can result from this, unnecessarily scaring an individual in their home for ‘social media fame’ can have serious, unintended...

While others who have the same virtue aren’t as lucky, persistence has finally paid off for a Massachusetts man as it has led him to a big State Lottery prize on a scratch ticket. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Tobin Maxwell of Fitchburg has won a $1,000 a...

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WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — Woonsocket police said a man was arrested after he broke into an apartment and stole Christmas gifts earlier this month. According to police, they received a report of a burglary at 334 Carrington Ave. on Dec. 21. The third-floor resident of the apartment told police...

STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, Dec. 30, 2025…..Four more proposed ballot questions have officially cleared the necessary signatures to move forward on the path to the 2026 ballot, leaving two left to be processed, the state Elections Division announced Tuesday. With the latest round of certifications, the secretary of state’s...