Worcester MA

The officers, whom the department has not named publicly, were placed on paid administrative leave in September. The two Framingham police officers previously placed on paid leave no longer work for the department after an internal investigation, the department announced last week. The two officers, whom the...

Members of some of the many nonprofits invested in the lower Blackstone River wish to respond to the article Hidden in Plain Sight: Neglect Along Lower Blackstone River and share a more optimistic view of the river and the incredible work that is ongoing. We’d like to clarify the record that partner organizations...

Before the Worcester Expressway shadowed the neighborhood, before the taxman shut down the place, Michael Viscetto ran a popular bar at 40 Grafton St. For 30 years, Mike's Cafe was a no-frills stop for residents of lower Grafton Street and workers from nearby factories. The bar was a quick stroll from the...

SHREWSBURY – Lake Quinsigamond has had another sewage spill. During the Lake Quinsigamond Commission’s Jan. 28 meeting, Worcester Lakes and Ponds Program Coordinator Katie Liming detailed an incident Jan. 24 where about 26,000 gallons of wastewater were released near Flint Pond. According to Liming, the Worcester...

The hospital transferred more than 70 patients as UMass Memorial’s Marlborough campus shut down inpatient care due to heat and water system failures. The Marlborough campus of UMass Memorial Medical Center declared a “Code Black” on Sunday after its heating and water systems failed, prompting the evacuation of more...

Massachusetts has always worn its reputation proudly—top schools, strong jobs, and plenty of history packed into a small state. For years, locals accepted the high costs because the opportunities felt unmatched. In 2026, though, more residents are starting to wonder if the squeeze is finally outweighing the benefits....

A winter storm moved across New England over the weekend, with the heaviest snow falling during the day Saturday. Totals across the Worcester region ranged from 4 to 6 inches. The highest accumulations were in the northeastern part of the state, where ocean influence enhanced snowfall rates. Beverly in Essex County...

At the Worcester County DA’s Office, a picture of Enrique Delgado-Garcia still hangs on the wall of the cubicle where he devoted himself to his work as a victim’s advocate. “Enrique, everyone loved Enrique in our office,” Worcester County DA Joe Early said in an interview Monday.

A 23-year-old was significantly injured in a snowmobile crash on a trail in Moultonborough, New Hampshire, late Saturday night, and now he's facing a charge of driving while intoxicated. Zachary Whittemore, of Oxford, Massachusetts, was hurt when he failed to negotiate a slight curve on the Corridor 15 snowmobile...

Rising health care costs pose an existential threat to the well-being of Americans. Now is the moment for Massachusetts to defend its reputation for health care and health equity, not to be swept along with the national tide. On Thursday, the Massachusetts’ Group Insurance Commission (GIC) will vote on changes...