Wayland, MA|News|
Wayland Filmmaker Earns GBH McGhee Fellowship
Michelle Mizner has worked on FRONTLINE, and edited and produced the Academy Award-winning documentary "20 Days in Mariupol."
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Sudbury, MA|News|
Lightning Strike In Sudbury Started 2-Alarm Fire
A round of thunderstorms swept through the Sudbury area Thursday afternoon with frequent lighting.
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Sudbury, MA|News|
EEE In Sudbury: Mosquito Samples Test Positive
This is the first Eastern equine encephalitis sample found in Middlesex County in 2024.
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Marlborough, MA|News|
Marlborough Leading In 'Battle Of The Boroughs' WooSox Game
The "Battle Of The Boroughs" game Wednesday was a friendly competition between Marl, North, South and West-borough (sorry Middleborough).
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Worcester|News|
Medetomidine Found In Worcester Area Drug Overdose Patients
The drug medetomidine has appeared for the first time in the area. Another new deadly drug class, nitazene, is also here.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
La Niña Winter Could Mean A Snowier MA Winter: Forecast
The Farmers' Almanac is out with early predictions for the upcoming winter. The La Niña pattern is a change compared to recent winters.
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Worcester|News|
Damaged Worcester Bridge Reopens To Vehicles After Repairs
A July water main break along the Heard Street span caused pieces of the bridge to fall off.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Hurricane Ernesto Will Bring High Surf, Rip Currents To MA Beaches
Hurricane Ernesto will pass far east of Massachusetts, but the storm will pose risks for many ocean-goers this weekend.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Big Pay Raise For Massachusetts Uber, Lyft Drivers Now In Effect
Drivers will get a minimum pay floor and other benefits, but Uber and Lyft are also getting a key concession.
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Lexington, MA|News|
Boy, 1, Found In Vehicle Dies: Lexington Police
Police said the circumstances of the baby's death were still under investigation Wednesday afternoon.
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Worcester|News|
DCR Project Will Upgrade Quinsigamond State Park Path, Seating
The park's walking loop and track will stay open during the project, set to begin on Monday.
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Wayland, MA|News|
Wayland Road Will Close For 2 Days Due To Paving Work
During the closures, only local traffic will be allowed through the construction zone.
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Worcester|News|
MBTA Reduced Fare Program Launches In September
Find out if you qualify for half-off fares for Commuter Rail, subway, bus and The Ride trips when the long-awaited program begins.
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Worcester|News|
2024 Will Be Last Year For stART On The Street Festival
Putting on the annual arts event in Worcester has become "increasingly daunting" since the first one 2002, organizers said.
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Worcester|News|
See Inside Worcester's New Doherty High School
Construction on the nearly $320 million Doherty High School broke ground in November 2021, and is set to open in less than two weeks.
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Milford, MA|News|
Milford Revokes Liquor License Of New Central Tavern Owner
During a check in July, a Milford police detective found possible violations of liquor laws.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Wildfire Smoke Will Haze Massachusetts Skies
Large wildfires are burning in the western U.S. and in Canada, sending smoke eastward.
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Worcester|News|
Worcester Seeks Voting Sticker Designs For 'Create The Vote' Campaign
The stickers will be distributed to voters who cast a ballot in the high-profile November election.
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Sudbury, MA|News|
West Nile Infects Middlesex County Resident: DPH
The unidentified person lives in an area with "moderate" West Nile risk, and has developed serious symptoms.
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Worcester|News|
Lake Quinsigamond Fish Advisory Over PFAS Tightened: DPH
In most cases, locals should avoid eating fish caught in the lake due to suspected high levels of PFAS chemicals.
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