Worcester MA

After a woman was swept away in a dangerous rip current in San Juan, Puerto Rico, a Massachusetts native said he jumped into action to pull her back to safety.

Massachusetts has announced it will erase approximately $42 million in medical debt for about 27,000 residents through a partnership among Atrius Health Equity Foundation, Undue Medical Debt, and the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association. According to a Boston Globe report, Bay State residents did not have to...

A family tradition that began with one of the first Dunkin’ Donuts franchises in Massachusetts has evolved into a growing regional donut company that celebrates both heritage and innovation. Rocco’s Donut Company opened its first location in Millbury in 2018. Since then, the business has expanded to three additional...

She told lottery officials that she plans on making home improvements with the winnings.

While he missed the parade, Marlon Wayans was in South Boston for lunch Thursday with his “Wild Child Tour” in Worcester and New Bedford this week. The comedian and actor chose Hunter’s Kitchen & Bar, known for its southern food and named Boston magazine’s “Best Brunch Spot” last year.

Worcester, MA – MassDevelopment has partnered with primary lender The Washington Trust Company to provide $51,170,000 in loan financing to OCP Worcester Owner LLC, an affiliate of real estate development company and property owner Synergy, for the largest office-to-residential conversion in Massachusetts to date....

The Rutland Select Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. to review a request from National Grid and Verizon to move one joint utility pole about 10 feet east on Brintnal Drive, near 45 Brintnal Dr., to improve service to Hilltop Estates.

Early on March 20, 2026, Worcester Police responded to a local hospital where a 44-year-old Worcester man was being treated for a non-fatal gunshot wound. The victim, who was in stable condition, declined to share details with investigators.

WORCESTER, MA — The City of Worcester recently completed a Sticker Shock Campaign aimed at reducing underage access to alcohol, according to the Worcester Division of Public Health. The initiative was led by the Worcester Division of Public Health in partnership with the Division of Youth Opportunities and the...

Residents 65 or older can apply for the 2026 Water & Sewer Senior Discount Program to lower their annual water bill. Discounts are 30% for up to 30,000 gallons, 20% for 30,001–70,000 gallons, and 10% for more than 70,000 gallons, based on last year’s usage.