Worcester MA

This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on It’s time to ban cellphones in schools. The recent news about the lack of cellphone usage regulations in Massachusetts public schools has sparked a heated debate among readers. The article highlights the concerns over the...

iheart.com - 11/19/2025 03:06:00 PM. A proposed bill in Massachusetts, sponsored by Sen. Cynthia Creem, could introduce an optional 2% excise tax on alcohol sales in bars, restaurants, and liquor stores. The revenue generated from this tax would be directed towards funding addiction and recovery programs. The bill...

This article was produced with the support of the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism as part of its 2025 Data Fellowship. When Maria Guerrero was raising three kids on her own in Lynn, she visited a food pantry about once a month to make sure her family had enough to eat.

A recent trip to a Massachusetts variety store turned very lucrative recently with a big State Lottery win. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Greasy Wheel Trust – 2025 of Worcester has claimed a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$2,000,000 Diamond Cashword” $10 instant ticket game.

The first time a Massachusetts man saw his mother cry was when he returned to the state to face the consequences for killing a cab driver. “It shattered me,” Allen Alston said. Despite being sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, his mother encouraged him to...

When you're showing up at someone's house for the holidays, parking can be tough to come by if their driveway isn't very big. And you don't want to risk up upsetting the neighbors. However, in Massachusetts, it’s not illegal to park in front of someone’s house on a public street. But, it is illegal to park in front...

A recent transplant from Florida to Worcester County sparked an interesting discussion on social media. The newcomer was curious about the role of the County Sheriff's Office in Massachusetts, as it seemed different from what they were used to in Florida. In Florida, the Sheriff's department is the primary law...

The Worcester Cowboys 12 and under team dominated 41-0 last Saturday at the Joseph R. Mewhiney Field. Head Coach Tom Sivert’s team came out of the gate swinging on a brisk cool day in Westborough. The fans cheered as the team went down the field on the first drive...

This unique chicken joint serves the best chicken sandwich in all of Massachusetts.

MANCHESTER, N.H. – Between suspended charter school bus service, students being forced to sit on the floor, budget cutback stress, and various other issues, the Manchester School District’s bus system has been facing criticism in recent years. Earlier this month, reports from less embattled school bus network aimed...