Worcester MA

A Worcester man was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty in connection with a violent home invasion. Concepcion Rodriguez, 39, was convicted of home invasion, two counts of armed assault with intent to murder and other felony charges, according to the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office.

One car, two drivers, two DUIs, and one passenger who thought the police station was the safest place to drive drunk. Franklin, MA is having a night.

Massachusetts faces a notable bed bug challenge, with several cities ranking high on national infestation lists due to dense populations and travel hubs. Boston ranks among the top U.S. cities for bed bug activity, driven by tourism and urban density. In 2025 rankings, it placed #7, prompting increased inspections by...

The popularity of brunch at local dining spots fits weekend lifestyles, offering both breakfast and lunch options, paired with specialized cocktails like mimosas and the popular salt-rimmed Bloody Mary. On a personal note, we love a Blood Mary, but sometimes the modern version of the cocktail outshines some of the...

WEST BOYLSTON, Mass. - West Boylston Seafood said the phone has been ringing off the hook — especially on Fridays. “Fridays have been very busy for both the fish market and the restaurant," Tom Bouchie said. "I work both I help out in the kitchen on Fridays when they're really busy. And I'm definitely seeing sales...

Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? These wonderful dogs at Second Chance Animal Services in E. Brookfield, MA are ready to meet their forever families. Each one has a unique personality and plenty of love to give.

A 17-year-old was on track to receive the most violations cited on a single traffic ticket in Massachusetts in 2025. Instead, the officer pared it down, citing the driver’s clean record. The teenager repaid the leniency by telling the officer he hoped he would choke “on a (expletive) tortilla,”...

A Worcester man accused of fatally stabbing his 66-year-old roommate early Thursday morning is now facing a murder charge, court records show. Jeramy Berthiaume was initially charged with one count each of armed assault with intent to rob or murder a person over 60 and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on a...

Worcester police detectives on Friday arrested 26-year-old Juan Ruiz and charged him with murder in the 2019 shooting death of 18-year-old Tafar Lewis. Authorities say Ruiz was taken into custody without incident after a renewed push in the long-running investigation that also produced probable cause to charge two...

An early morning walk turned bloody for a Worcester woman on Friday after a fox attacked her, sending her to a local hospital for treatment. Neighbors and a family member managed to pin the animal under a recycling bin until police and animal control arrived, and officials say the woman’s injuries were not life...