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Worcester writers among contributors to 'Clementinos' writing program anthology
There will be a book launch celebration for “Clementinos: Voices from the Clemente Writing Project” from noon to 2 p.m. July 27 at Salisbury House Ballroom, 61 Harvard St., Worcester. The book, according to a statement from Mass Humanities, features writing by Massachusetts residents “who share their understanding of the Commonwealth through lived experiences in Brockton, Dorchester, Holyoke, New Bedford, Springfield and Worcester.”
Big Boston law firm plans to open Worcester practice, with high-profile local lawyers
WORCESTER — Well-known Bowditch & Dewey lawyer Michael Angelini and several other seasoned firm veterans will soon be leaving to start a new Worcester practice with Boston-based Prince Lobel Tye. “Virtually our entire finance, transactions, business and litigation groups in Worcester are leaving, myself included,” Angelini — who has worked at the Bowditch...
'The next Popeyes'? Owners of soon-to-open Worcester chicken restaurant have high hopes
WORCESTER — A Korean fried chicken restaurant should be coming soon to take up the former downtown ProteinHouse location at 145 Front St. A partner in the restaurant, Cluck & Crispy Chicken, told the city License Commission on Thursday that the business is planning an August or early September opening. ...
New From the Desk of the Select Board - July 23, 2024 Update!
An update was provided to the community and the Board regarding the trash and recycling program and the transition to Casella. During the month of June 10,689 carts were successfully delivered to residents, with an additional 105 carts delievered in July that were purchased by residents for extra use. There...
'It makes no sense': Worcester city councilor shares concerns over Gov. Healey's changes to shelter policy
WORCESTER, Mass. — A Worcester city councilor says Gov. Maura Healey's recent changes to the state's emergency shelter system don't make sense. The Healey administration announced Tuesday families seeking shelter in the state’s overflow sites can stay for five days before being turned out on their own. People in need of assistance would also have to wait six months before becoming eligible for long-term housing.
Out to Lunch series fills Worcester Common
WORCESTER — The Out to Lunch Festival and Farmers Market series continued Thursday, with hundreds converging on downtown. The sounds of the Matt Savage Groove Experiment filled Worcester Common. The series continues each Thursday through Aug. 15. More: Out to Lunch series This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Out to Lunch series fills Worcester Common
WATCH: Patriots WR Ja’Lynn Polk makes leaping catch on Drake Maye deep throw
The New England Patriots’ top-two rookies connected on one of the best plays of Day 3 training camp practice on Friday. It was initially a shaky day for the offense, and then out of nowhere, Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye dropped back and uncorked a beautiful deep ball downfield, which was secured into the leaping arms of rookie wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk. New England is hoping the play was a sign of things to come for an offense that has consistently struggled to stretch the field. Polk is steadily looking like a steal in the second round. Plays like this one prove he...
Update: Huge Massachusetts Company Laying Off Over 600 Employees Announces More Cuts
Pharmaceutical Company Laying Off 641 Employees Just Announced More Cuts. A little over a year ago, Takeda, one of the biggest companies in Massachusetts, was financially "in great shape," according to Forbes. What a difference a year can make. Takeda announced that they would lay off over 600 employees, according to Boston.com.
Former Pro Bowl WR In Danger Of Being Cut By Patriots
Once upon a time, JuJu Smith-Schuster was the vaunted successor to Antonio Brown. In 2024, his status of making an NFL roster is in jeopardy. According to Pro Football Network’s Dakota Randall, the New England Patriots wide receiver and former Pittsburgh Steelers star might not survive training camp. Here’s how he put it: “The veteran […] The post Former Pro Bowl WR In Danger Of Being Cut By Patriots appeared first on NFL Analysis Network.
You May Be Breaking Some of These Massachusetts Laws Without Knowing It
Massachusetts seems to have a law for everything and while it makes sense for some things others are just strange. As we all know the 4th of July recently passed and Massachusetts is the only state that has a law against consumer fireworks including buying, selling, and using. Some folks agree with this law while others think it's complete nonsense. In addition, this law doesn't seem to be enforced in Massachusetts at least not in my area. So, why even have the law if it's not being enforced? Either way, the law is the law.
Coordinated campaign aims to crack down on speeders in Mass., N.H., and Maine
National highway administrators remind drivers to slow down and reach their destination safely. A regional task force organized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is working with local law enforcement to stop speeding in its tracks. Officials from the NHTSA, law enforcement representatives, and highway safety officials from...
Pennsylvania Man Charged with Rape of Minor After Snapchat Meeting, Faces Extradition to Massachusetts
A Pennsylvania man, identified as Edward Garry, has been charged with the rape of a minor after allegedly meeting the victim through Snapchat and then driving to a hotel in Brookline to carry out the assault, according to authorities. As per Boston25News, Garry faces an aggravated statutory rape charge with a greater than 10-year age difference which implicates the seriousness of the accusation laid before him, the purported meeting and subsequent event occurred after an online discourse that promises safety yet delivers danger.
Massachusetts Ranks #1 State in the US for Best School System
It's pretty crazy to think that public education spending in the U.S. is now over $18,614 per student annually, according to National Center for Education Statistics. But how does all that cash stack up when it comes to actual school performance?. WalletHub just released its 2024 report on the states...
Healey signs gun law, says it 'will save lives'
BOSTON — Two years after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that she said posed "a grave danger to Americans as they go about their daily lives in public spaces," Gov. Maura Healey on Thursday signed an overhaul of state firearms laws that lawmakers said will keep Massachusetts at the forefront of gun safety laws. ...
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