Worcester residents divided over lawsuit targeting mental health 911 response
A lawsuit accusing Worcester’s 911 system of being discriminatory has drawn different responses from residents about how emergency mental health crises should be addressed. The city was sued on Monday by three major mental health groups — the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Central Massachusetts,...
Car Plunges Off Leominster Overpass As State Police Probe Crash
A car went off an overpass in Leominster and fell to the ground below, triggering a Massachusetts State Police investigation and a lot of unanswered questions. State police have confirmed they are investigating a vehicle that went over an overpass in Leominster, according to Boston 25 News. Investigators were on...
🚨 Eight Arrested in Worcester Fentanyl Trafficking Investigation
On March 20, 2026, Worcester Police Vice Detectives executed a search warrant at an apartment on Charlton Street following weeks of complaints about drug activity. Officers found evidence of drug distribution, including digital scales, packaging materials, and cutting agents. They seized about 20 grams of fentanyl...
Fitchburg fire chief on leave pending investigation
FITCHBURG — Mayor Sam Squailia confirmed on Friday that Fire Chief Dante Suarez has been put on administrative leave pending an external investigation. The mayor also shared that Fitchburg Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Patrick Haverty is serving as acting chief and that “the external investigation is ongoing.”
Two Fitchburg residents arrested, charged after mult-town police chase
Two residents of Fitchburg are facing motor-vehicle charges after leading police on a high-speed, multi-town car chase.
Kennedy’s Restaurant & Market boasts half-century of family tradition
MARLBOROUGH - Have you ever wanted to enjoy a half-century-old marinated steak tip recipe under the twinkling lights of a Moroccan cafe? Thought about hopping in a time machine to attend the Woodstock Music Festival while savoring a serving of Delmonico potatoes?. If so, Kennedy’s Restaurant & Market needs to...
Shrewsbury St. shop owner claims DPW damaged property, merchandise
WORCESTER – While nearly all of the snow from this winter's storms has melted, Daniela Martinez, 34, owner of Kiani's Boutique at 339 Shrewsbury St., is still dealing with the aftermath and says the city needs to pay up. During the Jan. 25-26 snowfall , Martinez was notified by her landlord that the Department of...
‘Serious allegation’ being investigated at Woonsocket private school
WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — Mount Saint Charles School in Woonsocket said it was investigating a "serious allegation" between two students. The school did not specify what the allegations were but did confirm that an active investigation was taking place. "We take all reports of this nature very seriously and...
The Rundown-Worcester Faces $35M Sewer Loss, 911 Lawsuit Raises Mental Health Concerns
“This is the trial judge. An appeals court and the Supreme Judicial Court have all said Worcester was in the wrong here. And according to what you found out yesterday, even the governor’s lawyer said Worcester was in the wrong. So, what are we doing here?”. Photo-Radio Worcester. Worcester,...
📅 Help Shape the Future of 15 Maple Avenue in Shrewsbury
The Town of Shrewsbury is asking residents to help plan the future of the property at 15 Maple Avenue. You can share your ideas by completing the online community survey and joining one of two upcoming workshops hosted by the Planning Department.
