Worcester|News|
WRTA's Free Buses Should Stay For Another Year, Committee Recommends
The Worcester County bus system will likely use federal stimulus dollars to keep the bus system free through June 2024.
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Marlborough, MA|News|
42nd Worcester-Middlesex Senior Conference To Be Held In Person
The 42nd annual Middlesex and Worcester District senior conference will take place in-person for the first time since 2019.
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Milford, MA|News|
Milford 2023 Candidate Profile: Michael Aghajanian, School Committee
Hear why Milford School Committee incumbent Michael Aghajanian is running in 2023 in the year's most hotly contested election.
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Wayland, MA|News|
PFAS-Laden Fish Confirmed In Wayland's Lake Cochituate Section
State officials have asked residents not to consume fish from a host of public lakes and ponds after new PFAS tests.
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Boston, MA|News|
FBI In MA Arrests Man In Vandalism Of WI Anti-Abortion Group's Office
The 29-year-old was arrested at Logan Airport as he attempted to fly to Guatemala, federal officials said.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Arctic Cold Front Brings Chance Of Snow Back To MA
Never mind that spring started a week ago. A blast of cold air this week could drag Massachusetts back to February.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Multiple MA Schools Targeted By 'Swatting' Calls
Schools across the state Tuesday were dealing with hoax calls about shootings, sending some schools into lockdown.
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Worcester|News|
U.S. Attorney Rollins Visits Worcester NAACP, Talks Police Inquiry
U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins answered questions about a police union Facebook page, and her relationship with Chief Steven Sargent.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Milford, MA|News|
Milford High School Targeted By False Shooting Call, District Says
The false shooting call in Milford was a "swatting" attempt, and one of 28 that happened across the state Tuesday.
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Worcester|News|
Worcester Now, Next Draft Recommendations To Go Public
The Worcester Now | Next project will reveal a set of draft recommendations for the future of housing, transportation and more.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Key MA COVID-19 Eviction Protection Ending, Advocates Seek Extension
The Chapter 257 law went into effect in 2020 to keep renters in their homes while seeking financial help.
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Milford, MA|News|
2023 Milford Beautification Day Planned By Citizens For Milford
The Milford-wide litter pickup event is open to individuals, businesses and community groups.
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Wayland, MA|News|
2023 Wayland Lydia Maria Child Award Nominations Open
The award given at Town Meeting honors Child, who was a 19th Century slavery abolitionist and women's rights activist.
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Marlborough, MA|News|
Marlborough Opening City Hall To Youth With Summer Job Opportunities
College and high school-age students can participate in two separate, paid jobs programs at City Hall.
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Sudbury, MA|News|
Sudbury 2023 Election Results: 3 Contested Races, 2 Ballot Questions
Sudbury voters went to the polls Monday to answer two ballot questions and pick candidates in three competitive races.
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Wayland, MA|News|
Wayland Public Library Events, Activities: Week Of March 27
See what's going on at the Wayland Free Public Library this week and beyond.
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Worcester|News|
Man Indicted In 2021 Killing Of Woman In Kelley Square: DA
The 32-year-old assaulted the Worcester woman in her home, causing injuries that led to her death, prosecutors said.
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Sudbury, MA|News|
Lincoln-Sudbury Superintendent Finalist Candidates To Visit Community
See when the Lincoln-Sudbury superintendent finalists will be meeting with parents, students and teachers this week.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Northern Lights May Be Visible In MA Amid Geomagnetic Storm
The Northern Lights were visible in Massachusetts early Friday morning. A big, ongoing solar storm may offer more chances to see them.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Man Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting Women On Flight From LAX
During the LA-to-Boston flight, one woman was groped while taking care of her infant, prosecutors said.
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