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City Investigated Ex-Worcester Police Chief Over Road Rage Incident
An investigator found police mishandled an inquiry into whether the chief confronted and swore at a Worcester man in his driveway.

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An investigator found police mishandled an inquiry into whether the chief confronted and swore at a Worcester man in his driveway.

More mosquitoes have tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis, with elevated risk in 11 cities and towns in Massachusetts.
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No one applied for the vacancies over the summer when the town was accepting applications, leaving two seats still open.
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Rosh Hashanah starts Friday, kicking off a season of important Jewish holidays. All are welcome, says Marlborough Cantor Wendy Siegel.
The Wayland Fire Department is warning drivers to avoid the area Wednesday morning.
Two people were injured in the Aug. 27 shooting near Institute Park during the Worcester Caribbean American Carnival.
Tuesday was the deadline for at-large candidates to withdraw from the mayoral race. Five of 11 candidates elected to run.
The town would purchase a Union Street building for $8.8 million to turn into a facility for recreation programs and a senior center.
Some parts of the state already battered by flooding could see rain totals up to 4 inches Wednesday.
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The Rev. Clyde Talley and Deborah Hall will help oversee a new state agency that certifies police officers for duty.
A local nonprofit has been working on redeveloping the Route 20 site since late 2021.
This year's festival will feature 94 films and shorts screened at locations in Worcester and Southbridge.
There will be two chances this week to see the comet Nishimura as it passes close to Earth — the last chance to see it for 400 years.