Worcester|News|
Beloved Worcester State Student Athlete Dies After Battle With Cancer
Evan Armit was 23 years old.
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Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
- Worcester, MA
Jessie Castellano is a local editor for Patch covering everything from breaking news to community feature stories in Worcester, Milford, Westborough, Shrewsbury, Wayland, Sudbury and Marlborough.
She also specializes in business and food news in Massachusetts.
Have a story idea? You can reach her at jessie.castellano@patch.com.
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These 9 MA Companies Ranked Among Best Places To Work
The list, compiled by Fortune and Great Place To Work, includes the top 100 small and medium companies.
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Shrewsbury Father Fatally Shot After Confronting Man Spray Painting Bridge
The suspect was arraigned on Friday.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Dozens Of Elementary Students Stung By Bees On First Day Of School In Ashland
The students were getting off the bus when they were stung.
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Worcester|News|
Traffic Delays After Tractor-Trailer Gets Stuck Under Bridge In Worcester
The truck was removed, but the road is still closed.
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Milford, MA|News|
Milford Schools New Superintendent Gets Started As First Day Kicks Off
He was the former Assistant Superintendent.
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Sudbury, MA|News|
Bring Your Antiques, Treasures To Sudbury Appraisal Day
You can have 3 items appraised for $25.
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Driver Rescued After SUV Goes Into Lake Quinsigamond
The SUV had a boat attached to its trailer.
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Worcester|News|
Worcester Man Sentenced After Trying To Distribute Over 14 Lbs Of Cocaine: USAO
He was sentenced to seven years in prison.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Labor Day 2025 Grocery And Retail Store Hours In MA; What’s Open, What’s Closed
See which grocery stores and other retailers across Massachusetts will be open for the upcoming Monday holiday.
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Worcester|News|
Tensions Flare At Worcester Pho Restaurant After Workers Walk Out: Report
The restaurant closed on August 17 but has since reopened, according to MassLive.
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Worcester|News|
Worcester Man Accused Of Selling Crack Cocaine
The transaction happened on Main Street, according to police.
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Worcester|News|
Worcester Housing Project Gets $2M In State Funding
It's part of Gov. Healey's Housing Development Incentive Program.
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Sewa Boston Youth Volunteers Pitch In For Dean Park Cleanup
The group was part of a local chapter of a Hindu faith-based nonprofit.
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Worcester|News|
Worcester Hospital To Mark International Overdose Awareness Day With Ceremony
The event will take place at noon on Wednesday.
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Marlborough, MA|News|
Marlborough City Councilor Pushes To Ban Kratom: Report
The herbal extract carries the risk of addiction, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
First Day Cut Short After Roof Fire At Central MA School
There were no injuries, according to police.
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Worcester|News|
Worcester Teen Caught With Fentanyl, Crack: Police
Police witnessed an illegal drug deal on Monday afternoon.
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Worcester|News|
Worcester Sees Fewer Homicides, Shootings So Far This Year
The city attributes the decline to increased patrol activity and more 911 calls.
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Worcester|News|
'A Kind And Helpful Individual': Worcester Man Remembered After Fatal Motorcycle Crash
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday.
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