Worcester MA

Violence broke out at a Main Street bus stop in Webster, Massachusetts, on August 15 when David Bottom allegedly assaulted another man following a verbal dispute. The victim told police that Bottom struck him multiple times, causing injuries that required treatment at UMASS Webster, as reported by the Webster Police...

In Massachusetts, where sunny drives can quickly turn into squinting ordeals, many drivers turn to window tinting for relief from glare and heat. But before heading to the auto shop, it’s essential to understand the state’s specific rules to avoid costly tickets. Window tinting is legal under certain...

A senior at a Massachusetts high school has turned her Girl Scout project into a potentially life-saving effort for young athletes in her community.

(WJAR) — Massachusetts State Police said two vehicles fled after a high-speed chase that crossed over the Massachusetts-Rhode Island state line late Saturday night. According to officials, they responded to a business parking lot on Route 105 and Route 28 in Middleborough at around 11 p.m. for a report of a gathering...

A Brazilian national was recently sentenced on conspiracy charges related to helping more than 1,000 ineligible applicants apply to obtain a driver’s license in New York. On September 26, 2025, Cesar Agusto Martin Reis, 28, was sentenced to time served (290 days in prison). He is now subject to deportation...

Two jackpots were won on the same day, playing the same game at the same Massachusetts casino in September. On Sept. 23, two jackpots were won playing the slot machine game “Dragon Cash.” One of the jackpots was won after a bet for $15 was made. That jackpot was worth $61,057.53.

WORCESTER — Worcester’s newest bakery-café, Quinsigamond Village Bakery & Café, will open Wednesday, October 8th, at 246 Greenwood Street, the shop announced on social media. The bakery-café said it will operate daily from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. The opening menu features juices and smoothies; pastries,...

WESTBOROUGH - Westborough State Hospital, formerly known as the Westborough Insane Hospital, welcomed its first 200 patients through the doors in December 1886. Westborough was chosen as the location of the U.S.’s second homeopathic hospital for the insane because of its idyllic location on the shores of Lake...

Shots fired, stabbings, crashes, and chaos. The Northeast is reeling from a weekend drenched in violence and tragedy. In Worcester, Massachusetts, a September 26 shooting on Piedmont Street finally saw an arrest over a week later. Officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert and recovered several rounds....

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Climate activists are demanding that top polluters pay for their impact on the environment. In late September, community members and elected officials gathered at the Westside Riverway Park for a "Bridges to the Future" event, featuring state Sen. Paul Mark, state Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier, and...