Worcester MA

Jason Chang didn't set out to solve a global energy problem. He just wanted to stop adjusting his family's solar-powered Christmas decorations.

A sharp tool was used in a fight at school on Wednesday at Worcester Technical High School, according to the principal.

A new Peruvian and Ecuadorian restaurant in Worcester is officially opening its doors to customers on Friday. Mercado Restaurant, located on 278 Shrewsbury St., will hold its grand opening on March 27 from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m., according to the restaurant’s social media account. A ribbon cutting will...

A Fitchburg, Mass. man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Worcester to his role in a fraud scheme that used the stolen identities of more than 100 individuals to obtain $440,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The defendant and his alleged...

Lee — Following several meetings discussing the rollout of new smart meters by electric provider Eversource, the Lee Select Board hosted a community forum on March 23, hoping to resolve some of the questions Berkshire residents—like Courtney Gilardi—have about the program. The new smart meters will replace the...

The closures are planned for this year but are any Massachusetts locations part of those closures?

Three men are accused of using sophisticated technology in Massachusetts to target Indian and East Asian homeowners for break-ins.

Police are investigating after an officer-involved shooting in Worcester County on Monday. A civilian has been hospitalized with serious injuries after the officer-involved shooting on Ashburnham Road in Westminster, according to state police. A large number of local and state police cruisers were parked outside a...

The moon and Jupiter will be close together in the sky and visible to the naked eye in Massachusetts Thursday evening. The celestial event, known as a conjunction, will rise above the southern horizon just after sunset on March 26, according to astronomy website In-The-Sky.org. Eastern Massachusetts residents can...

When looking for a place to study with friends or get a bite to eat on the weekend, Northborough and Southborough offer many options. Students already know the typical offerings of Starbucks, Dunkin’, Chick-fil-A and more, but sometimes they are looking for something different. In this blog, I’ll showcase and review...