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Assumption University Names Marisa Gregg Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
Assumption University is pleased to announce that Marisa Gregg has been appointed Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. Gregg will officially join the University community as a member of the President’s Cabinet and leader of the Office of Integrated Marketing on July 29. “It is a privilege to welcome Marisa...
Assumption University reduces graduate school costs for future educators, effective this fall
WORCESTER — Due to a critical shortage of special educators nationwide, Assumption University will reduce tuition costs for master's degree students in special education and school counseling, beginning this fall. The goal is to make credentials in these areas more accessible, which in turn would push more students into...
Wrestling Open “Episode 133” results (7/18): Vetter’s review of Big Business vs. The Church of Greatness, Bobby Orlando vs. RJ Rude, Ashley Vox vs. Tiara James
We are looking for reports on all WWE, AEW, NXT, TNA, MLW, ROH, GCW, and other notable live events. If you attend a show, you are encouraged to send a report or even basic results to dotnetjason@gmail.com. Wrestling Open “Episode 133”. Streamed on IndependentWrestling.TV. July 18, 2024 in Worcester,...
Worcester Police Arrest Two Suspected of Crompton Park Armed Robbery After Courthouse Altercation
Two suspects were nabbed by Worcester Police for an alleged armed robbery in Crompton Park on Saturday night. The incident, as reported by the Worcester Police Department, involved a male victim who was walking his dog and was reportedly threatened with a knife by the duo. Investigations into the crime...
WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts walk off into All-Star break
The Worcester Bravehearts began their week with a Tuesday game at Fitton Field against the Vermont Lake Monsters, and despite a mid-innings comeback to tie the score they couldn’t get over completely over the hump and drop a 5-3 contest. Down 3-0 in the bottom of the seventh WooBall tied it on a Shea Grady RBI single and then a two-run single from Max DAlessandro. Vermont would go on to score runs in the eighth and ninth for the win.
WooSox Rewind: Worcester drops two of three against Lehigh Valley
The Worcester Red Sox came out of the International League’s All-Star break with a short series against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, PA and after winning the opener dropped the next two games to fall to 10-10 in the East Division second half standings. Friday.
Milford Teen Facing Charges for Loaded Gun in Shrewsbury Traffic Stop
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – A Milford teen is facing charges after he was allegedly found with a loaded gun in a car in Shrewsbury. It happened July 14 when a Shrewsbury officer pulled the car over on Route 9. The officer says there were six people in the car and when it stopped two of them ran. But the officer spotted one guy trying to conceal a bag under the seat. A search of the bag allegedly turned up a loaded 9mm handgun. 18-year-old Nicolas Alves-Santos reportedly faces possession of a firearm without a license and several more counts.
Jarren Duran has come a long way from minor-league prospect to Red Sox star. Here's my take:
Let me preface this column by acknowledging that I haven’t been around Jarren Duran since he became a full-time major leaguer with the Boston Red Sox. My only connection with the player was during his two seasons with the Worcester Red Sox. As a beat writer for the WooSox, I spent nearly every day covering him during two seasons and witnessed the person and the player. Duran has become the new baseball sensation in New England, but...
Guards With Guns At Mass. RMV
I popped over to the Massachusetts RMV (Registry of Motor Vehicles) last week to put a car on the road only to realize that they've got two armed guards at the entrance, not the entrance to the building, but the actual service center. Noticing just just one guard before, I...
Worcester Police Arrest Argenis Cordova for Drug Distribution and Unlicensed Firearm Possession
In the early hours of Saturday, July 20, a Worcester Police officer on routine patrol near 800 Main St. reportedly saw a man involved in what appeared to be a drug deal. According to official police reports, the officer observed the individual handing an item to a female, who was soon stopped and found in possession of what appeared to be crack cocaine.
Worcester Arrest Highlights Opioid Battle as Woman Charged with Fentanyl Trafficking in Castle Park
Earlier today, Worcester Police made an arrest in Castle Park for alleged fentanyl trafficking, a location known for its serene landscapes now shadowed by the presence of illicit substances. According to a press release from the Worcester Police Department, forty-year-old Lynn O’Brien of Cambridge St. was apprehended after officers, who were patrolling the area around 3:15 AM, noticed her along with a small group in the closed park.
Insider Predicts Big-Name Patriots Vet is Cut by Week 1
As the New England Patriots are scheduled to report to training camp on Tuesday, the anticipation for the upcoming 2024 season has begun to grow. According to one Patriots insider, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald, one player reporting on Tuesday might not be with the team after final cuts roll around:
18-year-old among Massachusetts DNC delegates who support Kamala Harris
BOSTON - Massachusetts delegates to the Democratic National Convention voted overwhelmingly to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the 2024 Democratic nominee for president, the Massachusetts Democratic Party reported Monday evening. Unified endorsement of HarrisThe party held a virtual call during which Governor Maura Healey moved for the delegates to have a unified endorsement of Harris."I move that the Massachusetts delegates speak with one voice and endorse Kamala Harris for President of the United States," Healey said. The endorsement comes less than 48 hours after President Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the race, releasing his delegates. Monday, more and more...
Over 30 Massachusetts Beaches Close Due to Outbreak
Massachusetts is a fantastic place to live and visit. From picturesque Cape Cod beaches to the iconic Boston skyline and west to the beautiful mountains of the Berkshires, Massachusetts truly has something for everyone. While Massachusetts is one of the most populated states in the U.S. it also sees a...
UPDATE: Police identify man found in Portsmouth near Pebble Beach
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WLNE) — Police have identified the man who was found deceased yesterday evening near Pebble Beach on Indian Avenue, along the Portsmouth/Middletown line. 65-year-old Leonidas Gonzalez of Marlborough was found deceased after police received a report for a possible dead body in the water. Around 5:45 p.m....
Adult craft night at the MPL
The Medfield Library is known for its fantastic programs for children and teens, but its adult-only events are just as amazing. They recently held an adult craft night on July 11, 2024, for a small but enthusiastic group, creating beautiful postcards in an evening of relaxing crafts. The library has...
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