Worcester, MA|News|
Police Video Describes 'To Catch A Predator' Incident: Report
The incident escalated quickly, and videos and messages show how Assumption University students lured the man in before chasing him out.
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Across Massachusetts|News|
18 Jan. 6 Defendants From MA Pardoned In Trump's First Official Act
The pardons marked the first official act from President Trump.
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Westborough, MA|News|
Major Crash On Mass. Pike, Westborough Fire Responding
A crash on the Mass. Pike is expected to cause major delays.
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Westborough, MA|News|
Self-Storage Center To Open In Westborough
Rt. 9 will open a new storage center in Westborough.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Trump Pardons Jan. 6 Rioters, Worcester Man Charged
A Worcester man was pardoned from charges stemming from the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Warming Centers Open Tuesday And Wednesday
Residents can seek warmth as the cold air rolls in, the city announced.
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Worcester, MA|News|
How Much Snow Fell In Worcester County?
The National Weather Service totaled the amount of snow Massachusetts received over the long weekend.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester Appoints New Commissioner Of Public Works And Parks
Worcester announced a new commissioner of the city's public works and parks would be appointed effective in February.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester PD Welcomes Its Newest K9 Unit
K9 Mac will join the Worcester Police Department, and he'll specialize in finding people and detecting evidence.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester Police Charge 5 With Fentanyl Trafficking
Worcester Police charged five individuals with fentanyl trafficking after their arrests on Jan. 17.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester's Public Buildings Closed MLK Day, Trash, Recycling Delayed
Public buildings in Worcester will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and trash and recycling pick-up will be delayed.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester Man Charged With Exposing Himself To Teenagers: Police
A Worcester man was hit with a duo of charges after allegedly exposing himself to three teenagers in a shopping mall bathroom.
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Shrewsbury's Public Buildings Will Be Closed For MLK Day
Public buildings in Shrewsbury will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Across Massachusetts|News|
MA Guide To Donald Trump’s Inauguration As 47th President
On Monday, Jan. 20, President-Elect Donald Trump will assume office as the 47th president of the United States.
Ian Dartley, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
Record-Setting: How Much Did Cape Cod Spend On Cannabis?
2024 was a record-setting year for adult-use cannabis in Massachusetts, as the Commonwealth saw sales of over $1 billion.
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Andover, MA|News|
Record-Setting: How Much Did Middlesex County Spend On Cannabis?
2024 was a record-setting year for adult-use cannabis in Massachusetts, as the Commonwealth saw sales of over $1 billion.
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Salem, MA|News|
Record-Setting: How Much Did Essex County Spend On Cannabis?
2024 was a record-setting year for adult-use cannabis in Massachusetts, as the Commonwealth saw sales of over $1 billion.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Record-Setting: How Much Did Middlesex County Spend On Cannabis?
2024 was a record-setting year for adult-use cannabis in Massachusetts, as the Commonwealth saw sales of over $1 billion.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Record-Setting: How Much Did Worcester County Spend On Cannabis?
2024 was a record-setting year for adult-use cannabis in Massachusetts, as the Commonwealth saw sales of over $1 billion.
Ian Dartley, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts|News|
Record-Setting: How Much Did MA Spend On Cannabis?
2024 was a record-setting year for adult-use cannabis in Massachusetts, as the Commonwealth saw sales of over $1 billion.
Ian Dartley, Patch Staff