Worcester, MA|News|
UMass Memorial Welcomes First Baby Of 2025
The baby boy was born at 12:01 a.m. on January 1.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester Residents Invited To Forum On Redesign Plan
Residents of Worcester are invited to share questions and concerns about an upcoming redesign plan for Endicott and Bigelow Street.
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Shrewsbury Residents May See Discolored Water
Due to repairs on a nearby well, residents of Shrewsbury around the Edgemere and Route 20 area may experience discolored water.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Youth Indicted For Fatal Worcester Shooting: Report
A 17-year-old was indicted by a Worcester Court grand jury for a shooting that led to a death in April 2024.
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Shrewsbury Accepting Bids For Contract Work At Cemetery
The town is inviting contractors to submit bids for a three-year contract to tend the Mountain View Cemetery & Town Center.
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Westborough, MA|News|
Westborough Announces Annual Town Election Dates
The town of Westborough revealed dates and deadlines for its yearly elections.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Fire At Worcester Apartment Complex: Report
A fire ripped through an apartment building on Outlook Drive in the early morning.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Quinsigamond Community College Offering Accelerated Courses
The classes available during QCC’s 2025 Intersession semester will help students earn their degrees a little faster.
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Westborough, MA|News|
Westborough Native Fundraising For Short Film
Lily Farizon, alumna of Westborough High School and UMass Amherst, is currently raising money for her next project.
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Westborough, MA|News|
Westborough Police Releases Annual Crime Numbers
The 2024 crime statistics were released by the Westborough Police Department.
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Worcester, MA|News|
College Students Charged With Kidnapping: Report
The Assumption University students allegedly chased down and assaulted a man they falsely deemed a sexual predator.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Strong Wind Advisory Issued For Western And Central Mass.
A strong wind advisory has been issued for communities across Massachusetts, as gusts are expected to reach up to 60 mph.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester’s Hospitals Reach Health Insurance Deals: Report
Saint Vincent Hospital and UMass Memorial Health recently finalized deals with a group of insurance and commercial product providers.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester To Enforce New Traffic Regulations In 2025: Report
The city is expected to enforce a tighter speed limit on unmarked streets, and will implement other changes to ease traffic safety concerns.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester Public Library Giving Away Books For Classrooms
The library will hold a book giveaway for local school teachers to bolster their classes’ lineup of literature.
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Sudbury, MA|News|
Sudbury 2025 Election Mail-In Voting Applications Now Open
Sudbury will hold its annual town elections on Monday, March 31 2025, and the town is now taking applications for mail-in voting.
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Marlborough, MA|News|
Marlborough I-495 N. Exit 62 Closed Due To Vehicle Fire
The exit on the interstate highway running through Marlborough is currently closed.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Teen Boy Arrested In Worcester Shooting, Police Say
Worcester police took a 14-year-old male into custody in connection with a Dec. 23 shooting, the agency announced.
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Shrewsbury Rep. Hannah Kane Supports Prescription Legislation
Rep. Hannah Kane praised the passage of legislation that will help reduce out-of-pocket prescription costs for consumers.
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Sudbury, MA|News|
Sudbury’s Goodnow Library Announced January Classes, Events
The library will hold writing workshops and book clubs for adults, study sessions for teens and story time for children.
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