Mountain lion sighting reported in Worcester County
Link to Post Shirley Ford took photos of the svelte creature she saw lurking by her home on Ash Street Sunday. She shared the pictures …
How many Massachusetts students are on charter school waitlists? About 32,646, state says
Link to Post In months following state education officials expanding existing charter school student seats, thousands remain on the waitlist. Posted by MassLive Worcester on Friday, …
Local Nonprofit Leader Receives 2016 Myra Kraft Community MVP Award
Mary Ellen Wessell of Rochdale, Executive Director of Children’s Smile Coalition, was awarded the Myra Kraft Community MVP Award earlier this month by the New …
Fare increases go into effect July 1 if you ride the MBTA
Link to Post You’ll be paying more for a ride on the train, starting July 1. The new fares are going into effect, with the …
Massachusetts Weather: Patchy fog, thunderstorms possible Friday
Link to Post The fourth of July weekend is expected to start off a bit foggy. Posted by MassLive Worcester on Thursday, June 30, 2016
Ryan Kobus gets 1 year in prison for Barre road rage attack on 71-year-old
Link to Post A Leominster man will spend one year is prison for beating a 71-year-old man during a road rage incident last September in …
Worcester to pay $2.1 million in lawsuit over coerced confession from 16-year-old in death of her infant son
Link to Post The city will pay $2.1 million to a woman police coerced into confessing to the murder of her infant son. Posted by …
Worcester schools prepare for looming deadline to transition to computerized testing
Link to Post The state is urging schools to transition to conducting all standardized tests on computers, but glitches, expenses, and low student test scores …
Ex-boyfriend of Worcester woman charged in crash that injured 2 says he doesn’t know what he could have done differently
Link to Post The ex-boyfriend the Worcester woman was chasing with her truck when she lost control and struck a grandmother and a 5-year-old girl …
Prosecutor says Worcester woman was on ‘drug bender’ during crash that injured grandmother, 5-year-old
Link to Post Prosecutors said a Worcester woman may have been on a "drug bender" when she allegedly crashed her truck into a grandmother and …
Worcester Police say alleged drug dealer tried to hide 10 bags of heroin in his mouth
Link to Post Police said a man tried to hide 10 baggies of heroin inside in mouth when officers were arresting him for allegedly dealing …
Nashoba Valley Winery told by state it can’t both produce wine and serve it in its restaurant
Link to Post The Massachusetts Alcohol Beverage Control Commission is telling the popular Nashoba Valley Winery that they cannot renew both a growers production, and …
Massachusetts Weather: The hottest day this week but humidity stays low
Link to Post Thursday is expected to be the hottest day of the week in Massachusetts, but low humidity and a nice breeze will keep …
Officials say during Worcester rally that common sense gun laws needed to end senseless violence
Link to Post As city officials and area politicians spoke about the ongoing pain suffered by families who lose a loved one to gun violence, …
Massachusetts Weather: Expect a foggy morning commute Thursday
Link to Post Expect your morning in Western Massachusetts to start off a bit foggy. Watch video Posted by MassLive Worcester on Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Grandmother and child hit by truck on Mayor Taylor Boulevard
Link to Post A grandmother and young child were rushed to a local hospital Wednesday afternoon after they were hit by a truck on Mayor …
Former WPI athlete sues school after alleged hazing incident leaves her permanently injured
Link to Post An alleged hazing ritual leaves a former WPI softball player's shoulder permanently injured, and emotionally scarred. Posted by MassLive Worcester on Wednesday, June …
Two Worcester men arrested in alleged drug deal of synthetic marijuana in Winslow Park
Link to Post Two Worcester men were charged after police said officers observed a drug deal of synthetic marijuana at Winslow Park Tuesday morning. Posted …
Charles Leif Erickson of Uxbridge ordered to pay $1.6 million in restitution after pleading guilty to ‘Holy Spirit’ guided Ponzi scheme
Link to Post An Uxbridge man was ordered to pay $1.6 million in restitution after he pleaded guilty to stealing over $3.5 million in a …
Lake Wickaboag in West Brookfield scheduled to get herbicide treatment
Link to Post The Lake Wickaboag Preservation Association (LWPA), along with the West Brookfield Board of Health, has announced that on Tuesday, July 19th , …