Mystery Water Tragedy On Almont Avenue Leaves Worcester Teen Dead
A quiet stretch of Almont Avenue turned into an active police scene Monday after Worcester officers responded to a call involving a 14-year-old in what authorities are calling a water-related incident. First responders found the child at a residence on the block and rushed them to a hospital, where the teen was...
Ayotte pushes back against Healey over ICE facility comments
MANCHESTER,.N.H-Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is “demanding” New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte oppose federal plans to turn a large warehouse in Merrimack into a detention center for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Healey made the comment Friday when she called ICE’s plans for the facility “outrageous and...
Shirley man builds 20-foot snowman for daughter
SHIRLEY, MASS. (WHDH) - After the recent winter storms, one man in Shirley decided to have some fun with all the snow left behind and build a massive snowman for his daughter to enjoy. Eric Aalerud, who built the snowman, said he used his snow blower to pile up all...
Hero Rhode Island dad grabbed gun out of shooter’s hand during horrifying attack
In a heroic display of courage, a North Smithfield dad grabbed a gun out of the Rhode Island shooter's hand, according to a local sports reporter, Branden Mello, who cited "multiple people in the stands." However, the shooter reportedly had a second weapon. Several individuals sustained injuries, and three have...
Costco in Southborough wins another important approval; opening timetable floated
SOUTHBOROUGH — Costco has gotten another push forward. A zoning amendment allowing large retailers (like Costco) to operate in the area of Coslin Drive was overwhelmingly approved (771-12) by Southborough Town Meeting back in October. On Feb. 13, it was officially approved by Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell. A...
Packaging company to close two Mass. facilities, lay off 91
A packaging manufacturing company is getting ready to close two facilities in Gardner and lay off 91 people. Garlock Flexibles will close its two locations at 164 Fredette St. and 77 Industrial Way between April 30 and Sept. 30 of this year, according to a Massachusetts Workers Adjustment Retraining Notice filed with...
1,000 blue Massachusetts license plates available in new low number lottery
The new blue Massachusetts license plates have been a huge hit. Now the state is holding a lottery for drivers who want to get one with a low number.
Mass. distributor for popular clothing brand to close, lay off 103 people
AE Regional Distribution Co., a distributor for American Eagle Outfitters, will close its Massachusetts distribution facility at Devens. As a result, 103 employees will be laid off, according to a Massachusetts Workers Adjustment Retraining Notice filed with the state on Feb. 11. The Layoffs at the 64 Jackson Road...
Plowable snow returning to parts of Massachusetts Wednesday
There will be several chances for snow in Massachusetts this week, each of which will have a higher potential impact than the last.
Man charged in 33,000-pound snow crab heist from Massachusetts facility
A man was arrested for allegedly stealing over 33,000 pounds of frozen snow crabs from a warehouse in Worcester.
