Worcester MA

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Large Police Response After Gunfire Reported Near School Bus Stop in Webster

Webster – On Wednesday, April 1, at 2:21 p.m., officers and detectives from the Webster Police Department responded to the area of Crystal Street near Slater Street following reports of gunfire. Multiple witnesses reported observing a male suspect discharging a handgun before fleeing and briefly concealing himself...
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Disturbing Statements Follow Life-Threatening Knife Assault

Worcester – A man has been arrested following a violent domestic assault that left a 66-year-old victim with life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred on April 2 at approximately 4:11 a.m. Police responded to a reported stabbing and, upon arrival, determined that the victim had been attacked multiple times...
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People Drive From All Over Massachusetts to Eat at This Legendary All You Can...

Tucked along American Legion Highway in the Roslindale neighborhood of Boston, Flaming Grill and Buffet has quietly become one of the most talked-about all-you-can-eat spots in all of Massachusetts. With over 3,200 reviews and a loyal crowd of regulars who show up week after week, this buffet has earned a reputation...
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A reason to Be Hoppy: Bigger, better, Wormtown reopens in Worcester

Note: This story has been edited to reflect that the opening date for the taproom has been moved to April 3. Every Saturday for the last 11 years, more or less, the hop head in search of fresh Be Hoppy could count on one poured from the source on Shrewsbury Street.
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Two arrested in Auburn after stolen van recovered

AUBURN, MA — Two men were arrested Thursday after a resident reported suspicious activity involving a white van and trash bags near Midstate Drive. Auburn police received a call from a resident who observed two males carrying trash bags across Southbridge Street to a liquor store during rush hour on March 26.
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Man Stabbed in Neck in Worcester; Suspect Taken Into Custody

Shortly after 4:30 PM on Wednesday, first responders were dispatched to a residence near Wildwood Avenue and Laurel Brook Drive following reports of a male suffering from a stab wound to the neck, with the weapon, a knife, still lodged in place with substantial bleeding present. The victim was transported...
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‘It’s shocking’: Avalanche of negative headlines bury police in Mass.

If it seems like there is a headline almost every day about police misconduct in Massachusetts, it's not your imagination. Over the past few months, there has been an avalanche of bad news involving law enforcement. Case in point: The Massachusetts State Police troopers arraigned on Thursday in Worcester Superior...
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Worcester man set fire to apartment with 2 children inside during fight, police say

Editor’s Note: This article contains a description of domestic violence. Two children were put in danger when a Worcester man ignited a fire inside a Worcester apartment during a fight, authorities said. Phychardo Alcius is facing multiple felony criminal charges, including arson of a dwelling house and two counts...
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Legal To Cut Through Parking Lots To Avoid Red Lights In MA?

We've all been there—stuck at a red light, pondering a shortcut. But how harmless is that detour, really?
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Local snacks and candy store ready for a busy Easter

AUBURN, Mass. - It's going to be a busy week for Arcade Snacks. “Business probably quadruples for Easter,” sales manager Pam O’Coin said. Don’t let the name fool you, Arcade Snacks offers nuts, candies, chocolate, and gift baskets. “Once people find out about our store, they'll come...

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