Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Cooldown Coming To MA After March Warmth
Winter-like temperatures will return soon to Massachusetts after a week when temperatures hovered near 60.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
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Worcester|News|
Healey In Worcester For Launch Of New Office-To-Housing Grant
The launch of a new grant program will take place at a downtown Worcester office tower set to be turned into apartments.
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Waltham, MA|News|
Waltham Man Sought Sex With Girl, 12, For $200: FBI
The 38-year-old was convicted on a sex trafficking charge this week, according to federal prosecutors.
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Westborough, MA|News|
Drenched In Rain, Westborough Homeless Fundraiser Nets $20K
The 2024 "Night in the Cold" event benefited the nonprofit Horizons for Homeless Children.
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Westborough, MA|News|
Westborough School Bus Driver Arrested For OUI While Driving Students
The bus driver, a Marlborough woman, was arrested on several charges, including child endangerment and negligent driving.
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Where To Watch March Madness 2024 In Shrewsbury
The NCAA’s March Madness begins with Selection Sunday this weekend. Here’s where you can catch all the action this year.
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Marlborough, MA|News|
Where To Watch March Madness 2024 In Marlborough
The NCAA’s March Madness begins with Selection Sunday this weekend. Here’s where you can catch all the action this year.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Sudbury, MA|News|
Sudbury 2024 Election Profile: Dan Carty, Select Board
Dan Carty is back in 2024 for a fourth select board term, one of the few contested races on the 2024 ballot.
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Worcester|News|
Annual Worcester Spring Plant Sale Supporting Urban Agriculture Begins
REC Worcester's annual plant sale supports UGROW gardens at schools and in neighborhoods across Worcester.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
El Niño Might Cloud Solar Eclipse Viewing In MA: Forecast
Massachusetts isn't in the path of a total eclipse, but we'll still get a celestial show — if the weather cooperates.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Wayland, MA|News|
Ex-Superintendent Omar Easy Sues Wayland Over Discrimination
The lawsuit filed Thursday comes almost a year after Omar Easy was placed on leave by the Wayland School Committee.
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Worcester|News|
Worcester Boys Club Project Gets Extension, Bigger City Subsidy
WinnDevelopment asked for an extension and more ARPA money to aid senior housing at the Boys Club, a project first revealed in April 2021.
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Worcester|News|
Mill Street Crashes Below Average After Redesign: MassDOT Data
A parking-protected bike lane was added in December, a change some believe has increased crashes. MassDOT crash data doesn't support that.
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Marlborough, MA|News|
Marlborough Student's 'Junk' Fashion Debuts On World Stage
Elliot Cosco traveled to Monaco in February to compete in the Junk Kouture finals, showcasing fashion made from recycled materials.
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Sudbury, MA|News|
Sudbury Gun Business Zoning Law: Public Forum Is Thursday
The Thursday forum will explain the proposed zoning law ahead of spring Town Meeting.
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Wayland, MA|News|
Wayland Electricity Aggregation Begins, Offering Savings
Wayland is using the town's population to leverage cheaper electric supply rates, a route many communities have taken.
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Milford, MA|News|
Milford's Thanks To Yanks Donates To Fall River Veterans Food Program
The Veterans' Kitchen provides weekly luncheons to vets in need.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Massachusetts To Pardon Misdemeanor Marijuana Convictions: Gov. Healey
Gov. Maura Healey's pardon of cannabis misdemeanors could help residents access jobs and housing more easily.
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Worcester|News|
Downtown Worcester Shooting Suspect Turns Self In
The 26-year-old shot and wounded an 18-year-old earlier this month, police said.
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Milford, MA|News|
Milford Regional Ranked Among Best Hospitals For Patient Experience
Healthgrades announced the new set of rankings on Tuesday, which included nine from across Massachusetts.
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