Across Massachusetts|News|
Parade Of Planets On Feb. 28: How To See All 7 Planets Align In MA
On Friday night, scheduled to be mostly clear across the Commonwealth, all seven planets will be visible - some to the naked eye.
Ian Dartley, Patch Staff
Ian Dartley, Patch Staff
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Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester Councilor To Attend Meetings Remotely, Cites Threats
Councilor Etel Haxhiaj said she will attend meetings remotely after a series of alleged threats toward her and her family.
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Sudbury, MA|News|
Temporary Road Closure In Sudbury
A road is under temporary closure in Sudbury due to a compromise drainage structure.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Guide To Worcester Restaurant Week 2025
This year, many of Worcester's restaurants will feature three-course special menus as part of the annual Restaurants Week.
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Hooters Shrewsbury To Remain Open Following Corporate Bankruptcy
The Hooters in Shrewsbury is expected to remain open, as a cloud of uncertainty surrounds the restaurant chain.
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Sudbury, MA|News|
Sudbury Resident Raising Money For Stray Pets In Puerto Rico
A longtime Sudbury resident is helping launch a spay and neutering clinic for Puerto Rico's massive population of stray dogs and cats.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Nursing Home In Worcester Part Of Company Sued By U.S. Gov't And MA AG
RegalCare, a rehabilitation center with 19 facilities statewide, is involved in a lawsuit from the U.S. government and the Massachusetts AG.
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Across Massachusetts|News|
Total Lunar Eclipse Coming Soon Over MA Skies: When To Look Up
For the first time since 2022, a lunar eclipse will be visible across Massachusetts' nighttime sky.
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Milford, MA|News|
Multi-Town Police Effort Brings Down Scammers Targeting Milford
The scammers targeted several towns prompting multiple police departments to investigate.
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Westborough, MA|News|
Brazilian Market Coming To Westborough: Report
A new Brazilian market is anticipated to open early next month.
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Across Massachusetts|News|
Trump Considering Big Changes For Postal Service: What To Know In MA
President Donald Trump has floated the idea of privatizing the U.S. Postal Service since last December, and now he's broaching it again.
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Westborough, MA|News|
Westborough Crime Log: Sex Offenses, Suspended Licenses
An Ashland man was charged with drunken driving and sex offenses were reported near Milk Street.
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Marlborough, MA|News|
Missing Dog Found, Owners Urged To Contact Police
A lost dog was found by the Marlborough Police Department late Monday night.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester Police Investigating Double Shooting
Gunshots fired near Southbridge Street around 3:30 a.m. Feb. 24 has prompted a police investigation.
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Worcester, MA|News|
FOUND: Teen Girl Reported Missing From Worcester: WPD
A teenage girl reported missing from Worcester was found safe.
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Shrewsbury Seeking Architectural Firms For Design Services
The town of Shrewsbury is looking to hire architectural firms to complete an array of projects around the town.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester Homicide Rate Reaches Highest Point In 4 Years: Report
The homicide rate in Worcester is the highest it's been in four years, according to MassLive.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester Fried Chicken Restaurant Set To Close
Worcester is set to lose one of its longtime fried chicken restaurants sooner than anticipated.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester Man Accused Of Assault With A Firearm
A Worcester man was involved in an altercation with city sanitation workers after a garbage bag happened to touch a car on the street.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Treehouse Murderer's Partner Convicted Of Perjury, Sentenced To Prison
Jonathan Lind, then-partner of convicted murderer Julia Enright, was convicted of perjury in the homicide investigation of Brandon Chicklis.
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