Worcester MA

MARLBOROUGH — Strong academic performance gave salutatorian Skylar Monahan an opportunity to address her classmates during graduation. But in her speech, she stressed that GPA wasn't everything. In fact, it's hardly indicative of anything at all, she said. "The traditional definition of success really isn't a good way

A local and dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), would like you to meet Jasper Sparkly, a loving young puppy who recently came into their care. According to the rescue, “The SPARKLY litter will easily make every day feel like you're Scrooge McDuck jumping into a pile

Last week, the House passed a bill that would allow cities and towns to opt into a plan to create public alcohol consumption zones and extend last call by one hour, as late as 3 a.m.

You won’t find a more heartwarming way for a big state lottery jackpot to be spent than how one Massachusetts man is using his winnings. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, George Zakhary of Bellingham is the winner of a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$4,000,000 Bonus Bucks” $10 instan

Six decades of feeding locals, students, families, and road-trippers, and this old-school Massachusetts diner has not lost a single step. The kind of place that earns its reputation one plate at a time, every single morning. Pancakes worth planning a trip around, no-frills charm that never goes out of style,...

NORTHBOROUGH – “Looking forward to not talking about this dam anymore.”. That’s how DPW Director Scott Charpentier concluded his presentation on Article 33 on April 28, as Northborough residents overwhelmingly (120-5) voted to appropriate $250,000 to help remove a dam on the Northborough Reservoir. Though the reservoir

Two’s company but young Klaus, age 1, and Nova, 2 are double the fun. This bonded pair of kittycats is currently fostered through Broken Tail Rescue in Worcester but need a home where they can frolic together and share the love. Klaus is a tuxedo “happy-go-lucky goof ball” who...

Massachusetts is famous for Plymouth Rock, Salem witches, and Boston baked beans, but the state has a quieter side that most people completely overlook. Tucked between the Berkshires and the coast are dozens of peaceful spots where the crowds thin out and the trees take over. I stumbled onto a...

Looking for charming budget retirement towns in Massachusetts?. These 10 towns offer history, beauty, and prices that won’t break the bank!. This town next to the Quabbin Reservoir offers small-town peace without small-town boredom. Main Street has that classic New England look with brick buildings and local shops that

WORCESTER — City Manager Eric D. Batista will deliver Worcester’s annual State of the City Address on June 17th, highlighting major developments from the past year and offering his vision for the city’s future. The event, presented by the City of Worcester and the Worcester Regional Research...