Man brandishes replica handgun at accident scene in Webster
WEBSTER, MA — Two men were arrested following a motor vehicle accident and subsequent confrontation involving a replica handgun on Negus Street. Webster Police officers responded to the 40 block of Negus Street at approximately 7:06 p.m. on April 8 for a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a mini-van and a motorized bike.
Innova Smiles celebrates new era of dentistry on Maple Street
MARLBOROUGH — Innova Smiles held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 8 at its office at 340 Maple Street, Suite 100. Marlborough Mayor J. Christian Dumais, members of the City Council, and more than two dozen guests attended. The Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce (MRCC) hosted the event. Dr. Ambereen...
Marlborough to host ‘Regional Fan Zone,’ an official FIFA World Cup watch party
MARLBOROUGH — The MetroWest Boston Visitors Bureau, in partnership with the City of Marlborough, announced plans for a coordinated MetroWest Regional Fan Zone initiative to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ and bring a major tournament viewing event to the region. “The World Cup is a hugely unifying...
Late-Discovered Emails Open the Door to Chapter 93A Counterclaim
In Iatric Systems, Inc. v. Hamilton Health Sciences Corp ., the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts permitted a late amendment to the defendant’s answer to assert a Chapter 93A counterclaim. The dispute arose from a long-running contractual relationship involving health care information technology services, centered on the scope of a 2017 licensing agreement. During discovery, the defendant uncovered internal communications...
Single-vehicle crash reported in Poultney
POULTNEY, VT — A Massachusetts driver struck a tree after losing control of his vehicle early Friday morning. Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks responded to the single-vehicle crash on Pond Hill Ranch Road at approximately 5:14 a.m. The operator, Joao Vaz, 19, of Grafton, Massachusetts, lost...
This Massachusetts Charcuterie Spot Offers a Creative Food Experience Worth a Road Trip
CharcuterieWOO in Paxton started as a nurse's quick meal solution and has blossomed into a local favorite, offering creative food experiences and hands-on classes for the community.
Westborough PD breaks up ‘Street Takeover,’ recovers loaded ‘ghost gun’ after brief chase
WESTBOROUGH — On April 12, the Westborough Police Department responded to an alleged "Street Takeover" event, which typically involve a gathering of a large number of vehicles, in a secluded lot off of Research Drive. About 10 to 20 vehicles were at the site upon arrival, and one vehicle...
Fraud Incident in the Berkshires, Police Asking for Your Help
The police department is investigating this incident and is asking for your help.
Juvenile arrested on firearm charge in Southbridge
SOUTHBRIDGE, MA — A 16-year-old was arrested on firearm charges following a traffic stop on April 16, 2026. An officer conducting routine patrol observed a motor vehicle fail to yield at a rotary at approximately 5:47 p.m. A traffic stop was initiated in a nearby parking area with the...
New England Cannabis Convention attendees weigh in on federal policy shift
Growers, sellers and other cannabis businesses are gathering in Boston this weekend for the New England Cannabis Convention. The convention shows how much the industry has grown since Massachusetts began decriminalizing marijuana over a decade ago. Now, the federal government is reclassifying medical marijuana from a Schedule I drug to...

















