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Pile-up crash slows traffic on I-290 in Worcester
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Authorities ID man who died in Rutland jet ski accident
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Worcester police arrest more than 50 people at alleged illegal car show, police say
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'He was on today': Jack Christopher boosts Stowe & Degon (Shrewsbury) to Crompton Kingsway Summer League title
WORCESTER — Jack Christopher had taken part in the Crompton Kingsway Summer Basketball League since he was a freshman and wanted to achieve what he deemed “some fruit for our labors” in his senior year, so much that he propelled Shrewsbury from the opening tip. Christopher scored 11 of his game-high 17 points...
Worcester unveils new 311 Customer Service Center
WORCESTER, Mass. — The City of Worcester unveiled its new 311 Customer Service Center on Monday. Similar to the city’s existing 311 telephone line and 311 mobile application, the facility will help address people’s questions about trash, recycling, potholes, fallen trees and other issues. What You Need...
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Worcester artists featured in the state Senate
BOSTON — Inside the Senate, the walls are lined with art. Different senators get to bring in art from their districts. And when it was Sen. Robyn Kennedy's (D-First Worcester) turns, she knew exactly what she wanted to display. What You Need To Know. Different senators get to bring...
Megan Hilty, Christine Ebersole, Gavin Creel Will Be Part of Broadway in Worcester Season
Broadway in Worcester's 2024–2025 season in Worcester, Massachusetts, will feature several Broadway favorites at the Jean McDonough Arts Center BrickBox Theater. The concert series will launch September 13 with An Evening With Megan Hilty, just weeks before the Smash and Wicked star returns to Broadway in the new musical Death Becomes Her. Attendees can expect a set list ranging from Broadway hits to country classics and "everything in between."
UMass Chan Ranked Top Tier Medical School for Primary Care
WORCESTER – U.S. News and World Report released its national rankings for 2024-25 Best Hospitals rankings, including rankings by specialty. Separately, U.S. News also released its graduate medical school rankings. In its report on graduate school rankings, UMass Chan Medical School ranked in the top tier of 15 institutions...
MOT Senior softball in semis with chance to advance to championship
MOT Senior softball is set to play for a chance to advance to the Senior League Softball semifinal for a chance to advance to the championship. MOT is the Delaware representative in the Senior Softball Eastern Regional in Worcester, Massachusetts. They are set to face Connecticut today at 5:30pm. Connecticut is represented by the Bristol Girls Little League ... Read More
'We're just very excited': Special send-off held for Worcester Olympians Stephen Nedoroscik and Aaron Ortiz
HOLDEN, Mass. – Parents of Olympic gymnast and Worcester native Stephen Nedoroscik knew he was always a special athlete. It's why his dad bought him his own pommel horse when he was a kid. Excitement for the Nedoroscik family hit its peak when his name was first announced for...
‘A lot of possibility is encoded here’
One in an occasional series exploring the history and architecture of Clark’s buildings. “Beck House is emblematic of the kind of community and small-group interaction that is a hallmark of Clark.”. Ravi Sharma, professor and chair of the Philosophy Department, is describing the department’s home at the corner of...
Report: Worcester is cutting carbon emissions, but more must be done
WORCESTER ― A preliminary report indicates Worcester is making progress to cut greenhouse gas emissions that warm the planet, but there’s more work to do. The city reduced emissions by 9.5% over a 14-year period from 2009 to 2023, according to consultant Blue Strike Environmental. That figure is higher than the 8.2% cited...
Worcester Police Seize Machine Gun and Drugs, 53-Year-Old Natasha Perry Charged
Worcester police made a substantial seizure yesterday morning, intercepting a machine gun and a quantity of drugs. Acting on a search warrant, the Worcester Police Vice Squad tracked down the suspect, 53-year-old Natasha Perry, as she left her Florence Street residence and drove off in a black BMW. The operation culminated in Perry being stopped by police at the intersection of Chandler and Irving Streets and subsequently detained, as reported by the Worcester Police Department.
Assumption University reducing tuition costs for some master's degree students
WORCESTER, Mass. — A Worcester college is working to help address the critical shortage of special educators nationwide. Beginning in the fall, Assumption University will reduce tuition costs by 20% for master's degree students in special education and school counseling. The dean of the school of graduate studies said...
WPI Summer Camp Encourages Girls to Think Big About Math
WPI’s first fall term is still about a month away, but that doesn’t mean it’s quiet here over the summer. Campus this time of year is teeming with summer activities, including Girls Talk Math, an innovative day program designed to make STEM a more inclusive educational and career pathway.
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...
Roundup: MOT Seniors two wins from Series; Indian River's Illian transfers to UD
MOT downed Rhode Island, 14-1, in the East Region semifinals of the Senior League softball tournament on Monday afternoon. The victory puts the Delaware state champions just two wins away from ...
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