Exclusive Interview: Potathan, Worcester’s Most Famous Pothole
Editor's Note: This piece appears in our Columns section and includes commentary and/or analysis. The views expressed in this article do not represent the views of This Week in Worcester. (Editor’s Note: This article contains satire) A local resident’s satirical posts on Reddit as Potathan, the pothole at the...
Victim of fatal crash in Shrewsbury was member of U.S. Army, friends say
SHREWSBURY – Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal crash on Route 20 as 28-year-old Kevin Palardy of Florida. The crash occurred Friday, March 6. The Office of Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. identified Palardy as the victim Monday, March 9. Friends of Palardy have taken to social...
The Big E! Announces Grammy Award Winning Rapper for 2026
The Big E! Has announced the first artist to perform at this Septembers upcoming 2026 fair.
Major car dealership to close Central Mass. location
Herb Chambers is permanently closing its Millbury Alfa Romeo and Maserati dealership on March 11, according to an email the company sent to customers. “We wanted to share that our Herb Chambers Maserati & Alfa Romeo dealerships will be closing effective March 11 as part of a broader company strategy,” the email...
Massachusetts man to have money work for him after winning first $1 million prize...
A Massachusetts man plans on letting his money work for him after hitting big money on a State Lottery scratch ticket. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Ahmed Abualsebah of Watertown is the first $1 million prize winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s new “$2,000,000 Stacked” instant ticket game that...
Berkshire County Firefighters Graduate from Mass Firefighting Academy
STOW, Mass. — The Massachusetts Firefighting Academy this week graduated 45 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program, including six Berkshire County firefighters. Graduating from Career Recruit Class S44 were Shamus Gaherty of Monterey; Broc Healey, Carolina Jones and Scott Matteson...
Massachusetts man facing up to 20 years in prison after authorities seize nearly 6...
BOSTON – A Worcester man pleaded guilty in federal court in Worcester to drug offenses involving methamphetamine and materials for pressing illicit pills. According to a release from the Massachusetts Department of Justice, 35-year-old Tong Tran pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute controlled...
It’s here! Chill Kitchen & Bar is ready for Westborough in April
WESTBOROUGH — Get ready for Chill!. Chill Kitchen & Bar, the popular Marlborough-based family restaurant, will be opening its second location “very soon” in the Westborough Shopping Center at 32A Lyman Street, owner John Logomasini told the Community Advocate. Though he didn’t want to give too much...
Massachusetts Eatery Named Best Oceanfront Restaurant in U.S.
USA Today names iconic Massachusetts spot the best oceanfront restaurant in the the country.
The Top Ranked Frozen Meatballs are Sold in Massachusetts
It's National Meatball Day and two of the top frozen meatball brands are available to purchase in Massachusetts.
