See Compensation for All 8,363 City of Worcester Employees
WORCESTER – The City of Worcester released its report on wages paid to city employees in 2025, showing 8,363 individuals received over $589 million last year. The 2024 report shows nearly $566 million paid to 8,162 employees. City Manager Eric Batista earned the highest gross pay of city employees,...
Grab a Bucket: You’re Invited to Help Stock Trout Across Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife is inviting residents to take part in a hands-on trout stocking event during April school vacation week, urging people to pitch in and learn more about local fishing opportunities. “School is out, help stock trout! Grab a bucket and lend a hand,” MassWildlife said in a social media announcement, noting that the public can join fisheries staff...
4 Big Musical Acts Each Performing Two Nights at Massachusetts Venue
An action packed lineup is schedule to perform at the popular MA venue this summer and fall.
Driver who fatally struck Webster fourth-grader charged with OUI a week before
Just days before a Southbridge woman allegedly struck and killed a 10-year-old girl in a car crash, she stood before a judge for allegedly driving while on drugs. A Southbridge woman who allegedly struck and killed a 10-year-old girl in Webster on Saturday was arrested the week before for allegedly driving while on drugs, according to police.
Massachusetts Man Issues Warning After Brutal Milk Mistake
One sip of spoiled milk turned into a nightmare and a lesson you don’t want to learn the hard way.
Tree falls on home in Holden
HOLDEN, MASS. (WHDH) - A massive tree fell onto a home in Holden Tuesday night as strong storms with gusty winds moved through central Massachusetts. Crews responded to the home on Manning Street after the tree snapped in half, fell onto the front of the building, then tumbled into the front yard.
Massachusetts Residents Better Keep a Close Eye on Their Backyards, Here’s Why
It's that time of year when some MA residents may be dealing with a giant nuisance.
In memory of his wife, a Grafton man raises alpacas
GRAFTON – About 19 years ago, Jay Cohen, a family therapist, got a surprise call at work from his wife Maureen. She told him some exciting, but unexpected news. She had just signed a contract for one of the top female alpacas in the country, launching a dream Jay hadn’t realized he was part of. From then on, the Angel Hair Alpaca Farm was born...
Massachusetts Residents Have Lost Interest in Bottle Deposit Law
Redemption rates have dropped sharply as more residents skip returns and rely on recycling instead.
100-Foot Tree Crashes Down on Pickup Truck, but Everybody Inside Survives: ‘They Were Extremely...
Three individuals were hospitalized Monday morning after a massive pine tree collapsed onto their pickup truck while traveling through the Leominster State Forest. Emergency responders described the incident as a “miracle” survival after large branches pierced the vehicle’s cabin, narrowly missing the occupants. The accident occurred at approximately 7 a.m. on Fitchburg Road. According to […]
