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Prosecutors drop charges against one accused in Clarkson Street triple shooting
WORCESTER — Prosecutors have dropped charges against one of four men charged in April’s triple shooting on Clarkson Street, and indicted the others. Levon Atupem of Holden saw all charges against him dropped, court records show, while three others — Joshua Pittman, Carter Webster and Jordany Alejo — have been indicted into Worcester Superior Court. ...
'Who has more fun than us?' Former Bruins broadcaster Edwards makes appearance at Polar Park
WORCESTER — As Jack Edwards walked off the playing field at Polar Park Thursday night, the longtime Boston Bruins broadcaster was all smiles. “I don’t need Tommy John surgery,” said Edwards, who threw out the first pitch ahead of the WooSox’ 4-1 loss. “It’s a miracle.” The former announcer, who stepped down from his position...
In $3.15 million deal, Bay State Savings Bank buys former Becker College Student Center
WORCESTER — A former Becker College building at 44 West St., most recently used as a student center for Worcester Polytechnic Institute, was bought by Bay State Savings Bank for $3.15 million, according to the real estate broker. The brick building at 44 West St. abuts Cedar Street and is about 19,000 square...
Minor Lines 8/14/24: Dalbec Does Dalbec Things
It sure pains me to see the Red Sox blow a late-inning lead in the fashion they did Wednesday, and it pains me more to see recent acquisitions performing so poorly given how many Worcester assets were given up in the trade. But I won’t name names. If you’re looking for possible pitchers who can come up and eat innings, I may be able to help today, but my most likely name who played yesterday and may help us is a few years away from making a Major League impact. Still, it wouldn’t hurt to learn his name: Yordanny Monegro. Also learn the name of a young upstart minor leaguer who had a clutch hit tonight. His name is Bobby Dalbec. Oh... you know him already? Okay... well, let’s get into it anyway.
Hudson Post 100 hangs with defending champ League City, Texas, before losing at American Legion World Series
It's only by bad luck that Hudson Post 100 faced the last two national champions in its first two games this week at the American Legion World Series. Matchups of regional champions long ago were set up for pool play, and the Northeast champ just happened to paired with the Southeast winner (Post...
Air Quality Alert for Western Mass
BOSTON — The state Department of Environmental Protection has issued an air quality alert effective for Friday for Berkshire County. The alert also covers Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden and Worcester counties. Smoke from Canadian wildfires will affect the region through Friday night. The region woke up to hazy skies Friday...
MA Music Lovers Are Mourning The Loss Of An 80s Rock Icon
Bay State residents are saddened by the abrupt loss of another musical performer who graced the airwaves during "The Rad Era" as some of his most popular selections continue to receive airplay in our cluster of radio stations here in Berkshire county. It is with a heavy heart that we...
What to know about the plan to save 5 Steward Health Care hospitals
BOSTON ― Gov. Maura Healey called it a “good day for Massachusetts” as she announced deals to save most of the state's hospitals in the bankrupt Steward Health Care System. “This is a new and better chapter for what it will do for patient care,” Healey said of the complicated agreement that was...
Construction Defects Are Not Covered Property Damage in Commercial Liability Policy
A home builder is not covered under the property damage coverage in its commercial liability policy for construction defects for which it was responsible. A three-judge panel of the Massachusetts Appeals Court has held for the first time that “construction defects, standing alone, do not constitute property damage within the meaning of a commercial general liability policy.”
Mass. State Lottery winner: Here’s the top 5 largest prizes won Thursday
Lottery players across Massachusetts won or claimed millions of dollars in prize money on Thursday, including a $15 million ticket — the second-highest prize won in 2024. The $15 million prize was from “$15,000,000 Money Maker,” a $30 scratch ticket game released on April 19, 2022. There’s just one grand prize remaining to be claimed in the game as of Aug. 16.
Winning Mass. lottery tickets, 2 $100K and 1 $50K, to expire in September
Three lottery prizes won last year in Massachusetts, two worth $100,000 and one worth $50,000, will begin to expire in less than a month if the winners do not come forward to claim them. The two $100,000 prizes are from separate “Mass Cash” drawings held last year. One was won...
Update: Rip current statement affecting 3 Massachusetts counties until Sunday evening
On Saturday at 3:09 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated rip current statement in effect until Sunday at 8 p.m. for Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties. "Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water," explains the weather service. "Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help."
California woman sentenced to money laundering after 160+ pounds of meth seized in investigation involving Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine
BOSTON – A California woman was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for her role in a money laundering conspiracy involving proceeds of methamphetamine and marijuana distribution. The defendant laundered over $200,000 of her husband’s drug proceeds. According to the Massachusetts Department of Justice, in total, over...
DNC scheduling coincidence gifts governor hopeful her dream job for a day
The Democratic National Convention will throw at least one state’s executive branch into disorganization as high-ranking state Democrats flock to Chicago. It could be of little surprise that the one state, Massachusetts, which has a Democratic trifecta and is a party stronghold, would be heavily affected by the party’s extravaganza. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, fifth in the […]
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