Worcester MA

Worcester County’s roads are busy, and so is the hiring scene. From long-haul trucking to local delivery, there are several solid driving jobs open right now. Employer: TransAm Trucking, Inc.

A serious two-car crash in Rutland, Massachusetts on Tuesday evening left at-least one person injured and briefly shut down a local roadway, according to the Rutland Police Department. The crash occurred at the intersection of East County Road and Wachusett Street, where officials say one of the vehicles rolled over,...

A staff member at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy was seriously injured Tuesday morning after a fall at the academy’s Burn Building on its campus in Stow.

WORCESTER — I’m not sure which excites me more: a cafe inside a bookstore, or a bookstore inside a cafe. Fortunately, there’s a place that’s both. It’s a cozy nook lined with paperbacks and foamy lattes. It’s also a buzzing cafe that cranks out delicious sandwiches and pastries.

Many animals are out and about this time of year in Massachusetts including moose.

WORCESTER — A Worcester man has been charged in federal court with using the identity of a deceased U.S. citizen to fraudulently obtain Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (S.N.A.P.) benefits, according to federal prosecutors. John Doe, whose true identity is alleged to be that of a 57-year-old citizen of the...

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Boston have announced the capture of a fifth murder suspect in the last month. According to ERO Boston, Altieris Chaves Paiva was arrested Sunday in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Paiva is the subject of an Interpol Red Notice for homicide and is wanted by authorities in Brazil. In...

Enrique Delgado-Garcia, 25, of Worcester, died in September 2024 after participating in an unapproved boxing drill with a more experienced instructor at the Massachusetts State Police Academy in New Braintree, while already complaining of headaches and memory loss following another bout, the outlet said, citing prosecutors on the case. Instructors...

Winter is set to make a brief return to Massachusetts on Tuesday, but minimal snow accumulation is expected, according to the National Weather Service. The snow is predicted to begin first in Western Massachusetts, with a chance of snow starting around 4 a.m. Tuesday. By daybreak, the rest of the state has a chance of snow and rain showers.

Looking to add a furry friend to your family? The Worcester Animal Rescue League has some wonderful cats waiting for their forever homes. Each one has their own charm and story — maybe one of them is meant to be yours!