Worcester|News|
Pride Worcester 2023 Starts After 'Harmful' Diocese Policy Issued
Pride Worcester 2023 will kick off Saturday with a pageant ahead of the full celebration in September.
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Marlborough, MA|News|
Flash Flood Warning Issued In MA As Powerful Storms Head East
A flash flood warning means flooding is imminent or already happening. Storms Friday morning have brought tornadoes and heavy rain.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Like Shellfish? What To Know About Vibrio: MA Food Week
See the week's top Massachusetts dining news: Free-fridge displaced, MA college has the best food, coffee shop reopens after fire, more.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Startups From MA Make 2023 Inc. List Of Fastest-Growing Companies
From a minimalist fashion designer to sound machines to heal injuries, these local startups are top in the nation.
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Boston, MA|News|
New MA State Seal: Survey Seeks Input On Design
The Special Commission Relative to the Seal and Motto in 2022 moved forward with changing the 123-year-old logo.
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Daughter Of Firefighter Christopher Roy Killed In Arson Gets Tax Aid
A state law change Gov. Maura Healey is expected to sign will allow Ava Roy to receive a benefit that she was ineligible for as a minor.
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Wayland, MA|News|
Lake Cochituate Cyanobacteria Bloom Keeps Wayland Beach Closed
Potentially harmful cyanobacteria were detected at the town beach last week. Two consecutive water samples have to show improvement.
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Milford, MA|News|
Sen. Becca Rausch Coming To Milford For Town Hall
Local residents can speak with Rausch about the new state budget or any other state legislative issues.
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Worcester|News|
New EcoTarium Program Allows Kids To Experiment With Physics
The "Be a Physicist!"program is coming to the Worcester museum through a Franklin Institute/GSK grant.
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Worcester|News|
Worcester Community Fridge Seeks New Main South Home
The Main South free-fridge has been a staple outside Fantastic Pizza for more than two years.
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Marlborough, MA|News|
Marlborough 2023 Labor Day Parade Lineup Revealed
Marlborough's 71st Labor Day parade — among the largest in New England — is coming up on Sept. 4.
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Worcester|News|
Why Larry Shetler Is Running For Worcester District 1 Council Seat
Larry Shetler is running as a senior with plenty to contribute in the three-way Worcester District 1 council preliminary race.
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Sudbury, MA|News|
Open House At Sudbury's Hosmer House Explores Agricultural Roots
The Hosmer House, a Revolutionary War-era former general store and home, opens its doors once a month for historical programs.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Forecast: Severe Weather May Bring Damaging Wind, Heavy Rain
The chance of severe weather is back, setting up hazards for rush hour on Friday morning, according to forecasts.
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Traffic Stop In Shrewsbury Yields Gun, Fentanyl: Police
A Shrewsbury officer pulled a driver over in a neighborhood south of Route 20 after noticing equipment violations.
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Worcester|News|
Key Schools In Worcester Diocese Decline New Gender, LGBTQ+ Policies
Religious orders that sponsor Worcester and Shrewsbury schools told Bishop Robert McManus they will continue "established practices."
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Wayland, MA|News|
Early Education Center Serving Wayland Boosted By State Grant
Family ACCESS received nearly $400,000 under a state program aimed at improving early education.
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Back To School: Shrewsbury Public Schools 2023-24 School Calendar
Shrewsbury students return to school in late August. Here are the key dates to know for 2023-24.
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Worcester|News|
Worcester Newborn Nurse Visits Program Gets Boost From MA AG
Attorney General Andrea Campbell distributed $1.5 million in grants, with some aid for a unique program in Worcester for new moms.
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Marlborough, MA|News|
Marlborough 2023 Election: New Candidates Sign Up For Council Races
Marlborough's field of 2023 candidates is getting larger with new potential at-large and ward council candidates.
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