Sudbury, MA|News|
Sudbury Will Hold First Overdose Awareness Event In 2024
The Sept. 5 event will feature addiction resources, and a memorial to Massachusetts residents who died of an overdose last year.
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Worcester|News|
West Nile Appears In New Worcester Neighborhood
Several West Nile samples have been found in the Institute Park area, now Worcester's west side has a confirmed sample.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Ranking Massachusetts Rail Trails: Great To God Tier
If you like taking little walks, hikes and bike rides, find out which Massachusetts rail trail might be best for you.
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Shrewsbury Parent Says School Leaders Failed In Bullying Investigation
Shrewsbury school officials say they may update the district bullying policy as soon as this fall.
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Westborough, MA|News|
Spectrum Opens New Westborough Center As Part Of Worcester Move
Spectrum broke ground on a new headquarters and facilities along Oak Street a little over a year ago.
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Marlborough, MA|News|
Grand Opening Planned For Marlborough Family 'Edutainment' Center
The new Hey Kiddos facility at the Solomon Pond Mall offers 26,000 square-feet of activities.
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Worcester|News|
Pending Worcester Road Safety Projects Will Be Done In Fall 2024: City
Stafford, Grove and Burncoat streets have been targeted for safety upgrades, but progress has been slow.
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Worcester|News|
Series Of Food Delivery Robberies In Worcester Under Investigation
The delivery drivers have been called one specific neighborhooed at late hours, only to be confronted by armed robbers.
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Milford, MA|News|
State Orders Suspension Of Milford Officer Timothy Brennan
Milford hired Timothy Brennan recently after Hopkinton fired him for not reporting a sexual assault allegation against a fellow officer.
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Worcester|News|
Full Closure Of Mass Pike Will Be Place For Hours: MassDOT
Following several crashes Monday afternoon, one direction of the highway will be closed for cleanup.
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Wayland, MA|News|
Shelby van Pelt, Read To A Dog, Sleepover: Wayland Library Week
See what's going on this week at the Wayland library for kids, adults, teens and babies.
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Milford, MA|News|
With MA EEE, West Nile Risk Elevated, Health Officials Urge Caution
Nineteen Worcester County communities are now at a higher risk of either EEE or West Nile.
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Sudbury, MA|News|
Governor’s Council 3rd District Forum Ahead Of September Preliminary
Democratic incumbent Marilyn Petitto Devaney is being challenged in 2024 by Concord resident Mara Dolan.
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Worcester|News|
WPI Plans To Turn Worcester Hotels Into Student Housing
A WPI takeover of the Hampton Inn and Courtyard Marriott would mean millions in lost revenue for the city.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Flood Risk In MA Elevated With Thunderstorms On The Way
The state will be at risk of heavy rain Monday, just a day after downpours devastated parts of Connecticut.
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Marlborough, MA|News|
3 Arrested After Using Car To Burglarize Hudson Smoke Shop
The three teenagers — all under age 18 — backed a car into the Route 85 business, police said.
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Worcester|News|
First MA Eastern Equine Encephalitis Case Of 2024 Confirmed
The man in his 80s is the first person to contract EEE this summer, and the first human case since 2020.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Separate Lottery Wins In New Bedford Total $5 Million
This might be the luckiest place in Massachusetts. Two separate scratch tickets netted $1 million and $4 million prizes this week.
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Worcester|News|
Air Quality Advisory In MA As Wildfire Smoke Enters Region
Air quality will be lower across Massachusetts Friday, but especially in central and western parts of the state.
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Westborough, MA|News|
Westborough Police Now Taking Traffic Enforcement Requests
If you know of a spot in town where drivers speed through crosswalks or ignore stop signs, Westborough police will come check it out.
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