Worcester MA

HOPKINTON — A new plant-based bakery has brought dairy- and egg-free options to town. Boundless Bakery, at 71 West Main St. , has been operating under soft-opening hours since March 14, but plans to expand to full hours later this month. For owner Mike Glatfelter, the storefront marks the bakery's first permanent location after years of selling online and at local farmers markets . Inside, customers...

Wormtown Brewery has reopened in Worcester, Massachusetts, after being closed since the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a Facebook post on Friday, April 3, Wormtown announced it is officially back in operation on 72 Shrewbury St. "More space, more Be Hoppy, and a whole lot more to dig into," the post...

Massachusetts lawmakers reached a deal on a cannabis reform bill Monday. Why it matters: The proposal makes several long-awaited changes to medical cannabis dispensaries, purchase limits and the beleaguered Cannabis Control Commission as wholesale flower prices hit an all-time low. State of play: Lawmakers agreed to reduce the number of...

One person was inside the home during the robbery. They were uninjured, the DA's office said. A Worcester man was sentenced to life in prison Friday for a 2022 Fitchburg home invasion, prosecutors said. Concepcion Rodriguez, 39, was sentenced to life in prison for home invasion. He received additional prison...

A man from Southbridge was arrested for allegedly attempting to punch a police officer.

HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police are investigating after $75,000 worth of refrigerated food was taken from a tractor-trailer shipment. Trooper Petroski tells 28/22 News that between March 23 and 24, the refrigerated food was on a tractor-trailer, with the shipment headed to Massachusetts. The shipment was...

Someone in Massachusetts won $200,000 from a lottery ticket that hit store shelves less than a week ago. The $200,000 prize was from “$15,000,000 Magnificent Millions,” a scratch ticket game that costs $30 per ticket to play. The game was released on March 31. All three $15 million...

Want to find massive thrift stores in Massachusetts with unbeatable bargains?. These 10 thrift stores offer huge selections and tiny prices!. 1. Sister Thrift (Watertown) Walking into Sister Thrift feels like discovering a secret shopping paradise. This Watertown location is packed from floor to ceiling with items that cost way...

Ever wonder where savvy Massachusetts shoppers disappear to on weekends with empty trunks and return with smiles and mysterious packages?. They’re hitting up the Raynham Flea Market in Raynham, and they’re finding deals that make online shopping look like a scam. There’s a special kind of magic that...

SHREWSBURY – Shrewsbury Town Manager Kevin Mizikar has been named the Massachusetts Recreation and Parks Association's 2026 Government Official of the Year, an award meant to honor officials who have displayed dedication and advocacy on behalf of parks and recreation in their communities. Mizikar accepted the award on March...