Worcester|News|
Air Quality Advisory In Worcester County Due To Wildfire Smoke
MassDEP says sensitive groups should be careful Friday with wildfire smoke clouding the air in western and central Massachusetts.
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Worcester|News|
Carlos Asencio Sentenced To Life In Prison For Dabrowski Murder
"You're a pathetic human being," the family of Amanda Dabrowski told Carlos Asencio during a sentencing hearing Thursday.
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Worcester|News|
Worcester 2023 Summer Swimming: What Beaches Are Open, Closed
A continuing lifeguard shortage will leave some Worcester beaches closed for summer 2023. Facilities will start opening June 30.
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Wayland, MA|News|
Ex-Wayland School Official Sues District, Easy Over MCAD Allegations
Richard Whitehead, now a Lincoln-Sudbury High School employee, is suing over breach of contract and defamation, according to court records.
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Westborough, MA|News|
Westborough 2023 July 4 Block Party: Everything To Know
Westborough's annual Independence Day celebration begins Friday evening at Baystate Commons.
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Marlborough, MA|News|
Marlborough Councilor Laura Wagner Bows Out Of 2023 Election
The two-term Ward 1 Councilor will be moving away from Marlborough due to a family committment.
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Worcester|News|
Worcester NAACP Will Lead Frederick Douglass July 4 Address Reading
Residents can help read the "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" speech Friday afternoon on the Worcester Common.
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Shrewsbury Police Investigating Multiple Car Prowls, Home Burglary
The thefts happened in neighborhoods along Lake Quinsigamond north of Route 9, police said.
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Worcester|News|
Air Quality Advisory For Worcester County As Wildfire Smoke Returns
Smoke from the 250 forest fires burning across Canada will arrive in Massachusetts on Thursday, according to health officials.
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Well Pump Fails In Shrewsbury, Towns Asks Residents To Conserve
Shrewsbury will use water from Worcester as an emergency measure, but it's unclear for how long.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
16 AGs Back MA School District's Policy On Student Gender Identity
The brief, led by Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell, supports a policy that keeps info about student gender identity private if they choose.
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
CT Steak Knife Car Thief Crashes In Shrewsbury, Gets Arrested
The man crashed along Route 20 in Shrewsbury after stealing a car at knife point in Waterbury, Conn., police said.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
July 4 Traffic Crush In MA: AAA, MassDOT Warn Of High Volumes
AAA is predicting a record-breaking July 4 travel weekend in 2023. Here are some tips to avoid congestion around Massachusetts.
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Worcester|News|
Worcester's 2023 Independence Day Fireworks Celebration: What To Know
The region's main fireworks show will take place Thursday evening at Worcester's East Park, even with rain possible.
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Worcester|News|
Worcester's Homeless Sweep Moratorium Pits Council, Chamber
Two Worcester councilors rebuked a Worcester Regional Chamber letter supporting homeless camp sweeps, a tactic research shows can be deadly.
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Milford, MA|News|
Milford Seeks 2 Members For Vernon Grove Cemetery Board
Applications for the seats are due to the town by July 7.
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Westborough, MA|News|
Feds Charge Westborough Mental Health Center Employees Over Hacking
The two former employees spied on workers and shut down the facility's medical records system, according to the FBI.
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Wayland, MA|News|
Wayland Police, Fire Chiefs Warn Residents About July 4 Safety Hazards
July 4 fireworks have resulted in injuries, fires and millions in property damage over recent holiday seasons, public safety officials say.
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Worcester|News|
Cambridge Street In Worcester Closing For Weeks Due To Sewer Project
The closure will begin Wednesday between Chelsea and Canterbury streets.
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Worcester|News|
New WRTA Leader: 3 Finalists In Running For Top Worcester Transit Job
WRTA administrator Dennis Lipka is expected to retire in 2023 after board members pick a new administrator.
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