Worcester MA

Massachusetts’ beaches are expected to be plenty full this weekend as the area has some beautiful weather on tap.

WORCESTER, Mass. - A Worcester city councilor responding to Spectrum News regarding a judgement which now leaves the city on the hook for nearly $30-million owed to nearby Holden. “I respect Holden's interest to look out for the interest in their sewer users," George Russell said. "But the reality is,...

Editor's Note: This piece appears in our Columns section and includes commentary and/or analysis. The views expressed in this article do not represent the views of This Week in Worcester. As predicted, the city council session was a marathon on Tuesday, August 20th. The meeting began at 6 PM, with...

Massachusetts State Police troopers responded to a report of a stabbing that took place at Boston Logan International Airport on Friday, according to a spokesperson for the State Police. Officials said the one person was injured. Their injuries are non-life-threatening, police said. They were taken to a Boston...

Worcester, MASS-- In Worcester, nearly 25,000 students start a new school year on Monday. The Worcester police department is asking students to put down the cell phone when walking along the street and to only cross in crosswalks or where a crossing guard is present. Police said officers will be out strictly...

Hydrangeas bring spectacular beauty to Massachusetts gardens with their showy blooms and versatile growing habits. These flowering shrubs thrive in our state’s climate and soil … The post Hydrangea Facts Every Massachusetts Gardener Should Know appeared first on Positivebloom .

Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins pleaded not guilty to two federal felony charges of extortion at a federal court hearing in Boston Thursday. “The facts will demonstrate that he was charged with a crime he did not commit,” Martin Weinberg, Tompkins’ attorney, said in brief remarks to the media afterward.

Someone in Massachusetts claimed a $1 million lottery prize from a winning crossword ticket on Thursday. The winning ticket was sold at Viking Liquors in East Bridgewater. The $1 million prize was from “$5,000,000 100X Cashword,” a $20 scratch ticket game released in June 2024. There’s still one...

Insurance companies are using drones to inspect properties without alerting homeowners. In some cases, policies have been canceled.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a tiny poodle named Alfie who was found as a stray in Mexico suffering from severe matting and neglect. The rescue organization is now seeking a special home for this little dog who needs patience and understanding....