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Lofty goals: Falconing event draws fans of the feathered

"I Did This Today" is an occasional column of firsthand experiences. Editor's note: This column includes references to hunting and prey. This article has been updated to correct an error. Imagine a Saturday afternoon, standing shin-high in layers of snow, on a quiet slope of Potter Hill in Grafton, overlooking...
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School closures and delays ahead of messy winter storm on Friday

Worcester Public Schools has already cancelled school for tomorrow.
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Study Reveals the Best Day to Buy Gas in Massachusetts

When it comes to planning a great summer road trip, one factor, of course, is the cost of gas. As summer approaches, pretty soon, it will be time for road trips and finding fun in destinations far away from home. So, why not buy gas on the cheapest day of the week? Now, a new study reveals the best of the week to...
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Worcester Police SWAT Arrest Man After Armed Domestic Incident at Lawnfair Street Home

Around 7:43 p.m. Wednesday night, officers with the Worcester Police Department responded to a residence at 12 Lawnfair St. in Worcester after receiving reports of a male with a gun threatening to shoot a female and preventing her from leaving the home. Authorities were also informed that children were inside...
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4 former Mass. State Police troopers, 2 local officers lose certifications

The Massachusetts police oversight board has decertified four former State Police troopers and two municipal officers, revoking their licenses to work in law enforcement over a range of misconduct both on and off the job. Among the troopers decertified by the state’s Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission,...
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Coast Guard issues update, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey issues statement, after Bristol County fishing...

A New Bedford based fishing vessel was found capsized off the coast of Provincetown on Thursday morning. According to the Coast Guard, at 11:58 a.m., Sector SENE received a report of a capsized vessel from two Good Samaritans who confirmed it was a Fishing Vessel named the Yankee Rose. Further...
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‘A program that needs to happen’: Inspections to ramp up in Hudson

HUDSON – The Hudson Building Department has started notifying owners of multifamily residential buildings that safety inspections will be a priority. Building Commissioner Robert Berger says the inspections will focus on fire safety – including fire extinguisher inspection reports, fire alarm test reports, sprinkler...
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Elite Athlete Boarding School to Take Over Former Bose Campus in $82M Redevelopment

BOSTON–A new private boarding school for elite student-athletes is set to transform a former corporate property once used by Bose Corporation, in a major redevelopment project reported by the Boston Business Journal. According to the Boston Business Journal, Masters Academy International plans to open a...
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Movies and TV shows casting in Worcester

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...
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Grafton Man with Significant Disabilities Scheduled for Eviction March 5

GRAFTON – An eviction due to a mortgage foreclosure in North Grafton, approved by the Massachusetts Housing Court and scheduled for Thursday, March 5, will send a significantly disabled man and his sister into homelessness if it moves forward. Esther Ngotho lives with her brother, Sam Gichuhi, at 10...

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