Worcester MA

WORCESTER, Mass. — The Worcester City Council went against the recommendations of its city manager and fire chief by opting out of a state law requiring automatic sprinklers in new or significantly renovated residential buildings with four or more units. On Tuesday, the public safety committee made a recommendation...

A man and a youth were injured in a shooting near a shopping plaza in Leominster, Massachusetts, with one of the victims flown to the hospital late Saturday night. Leominster police say they responded around 10:41 p.m. to a report of gunshots fired in the area of Twin City Mall located at 975 Merriam Avenue and...

A Worcester man was found guilty of multiple charges, including kidnapping and attempted murder, in connection with an incident in 2017.

SOUTHBOROUGH — Southborough Police Department Chief Ryan Newell reports that his department arrested a Dorchester man on firearms offenses and motor vehicle violations following a traffic stop early Sept. 19. Michael Malique Brown, 30, of Dorchester, was arrested and charged with:. Carrying a Loaded Firearm Without a...

Some creatures in Massachusetts may look like everyday pests, but the law says you have to treat them differently. From the garden to inside your home, a few animals are given special protection you might not know about. I’ve come across a couple myself, and it can be surprising what’s actually off-limits.

Since its creation more than four years ago, the Massachusetts police oversight commission has certified thousands of officers as fit for duty, and expelled 61 from the profession for lawbreaking or other egregious misconduct. The commission’s establishment after the nationwide racial justice protests of 2020 was an...

The burglar smashed a plate glass window at a pizza restaurant, which police say was his entrance and exit point.

Red Apple Farm in Phillipston, Massachusetts ranked No. 2 on USA Today’s list of the best apple orchards in America, offering cider donuts, hard cider, and fall flavors.

This fall, New England’s famous foliage show may not last as long as leaf peepers hope. After a summer of drought and erratic rainfall, experts predict the colors will arrive early, burn bright and then fade faster than usual. The timing matters beyond capturing Instagram-worthy photos. Each year, millions...

The price of college is as high as ever, but many institutions, particularly in Massachusetts, have been offering tuition-free admission to those at certain income levels. All told, there are more than 30 colleges and universities offering free tuition to certain applicants — including private colleges and...