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More Firings Prompt First Demoulas Response Since His Own

For the first time since he himself was fired, Arthur T. Demoulas has issued a statement. That statement, however, does not address his own termination, but rather that of three longtime colleagues of the supermarket chain he ran until his own firing last week. Paul Quigley, Adam Deschene and Esteban...
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Parole Board Questions Dying Prisoner On 30-Year-Old Murder, Not His Health

This article is syndicated by the MassWire news service of the Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism. If you want to see more reporting like this, make a contribution at givetobinj.org. When the Massachusetts Department of Correction denied James Ware’s petition for medical parole in May, the commissioner who...
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Mayor Petty, You’ve Overstayed Your Welcome

To those who aren’t as well-versed in the goings on of Worcester as I am, the city recently held their mayoral preliminary elections to narrow down the field of candidates and among those chosen is the long-time mayor of Worcester, Joseph M. Petty. The man has held on tightly with all his might to his title for...
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Massachusetts Driver’s Ed Classes Return to In-Person Monday

Massachusetts RMV ends virtual driver’s education, requiring all driving students and parents to return to in-person classes for improved safety and engagement.
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An odorly disruption: Skunk enters Worcester County school and sprays, causing closure

An Elementary School in Fitchburg had to cancel class today after a skunk ran-a-musk overnight, spraying a classroom.
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Coming soon to the Canal District: A new sports bar, in a familiar location

WORCESTER ― A sports bar called The Place is set to open at 102 Green St. after the License Commission approved the business owners' application for an alcohol license on Thursday, Sept. 18. The location, a one-story brick building that was recently painted jet black and stretches to 106 Green St., is across from...
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Maine Drug Bust Nets $100K+ in Illegal Drugs

Two Massachusetts residents and one person from Maine were arrested in a huge drug bust.
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Worcester Man Guilty Of Kidnapping, Throwing 7-Year-Old Off Shrewsbury I-290 Bridge: DA

Hubert, 43, of Worcester, was convicted of two counts of attempted murder, one count of strangulation, and one count of kidnapping a child on Thursday, Sept. 18. He was acquitted of two counts of aggravated rape in the 2017 attack, the Worcester County District Attorney said. He faces up to...
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Nearly 30 rescued mill dogs to find new homes in Massachusetts

SALEM, Mass. (WWLP) – More than two dozen specialty breed dogs rescued from commercial breeders across the country will soon find refuge at the MSPCA-Angell at Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem. The dogs, ranging in age from four months to seven years, include breeds such as Dachshunds, Beagles, and...
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Massachusetts: Psilocybin Legalization Bill Set for September 29 Public Hearing

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Massachusetts lawmakers will soon consider two separate proposals that would expand access to psilocybin, with both scheduled for public hearings on September 29. The first measure, House Bill 4050, was introduced by State Representative Patrick Kearney (D) in...

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