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Police Arrest Man on Gun Charges, Search for 2nd Suspect
WORCESTER – A report from an individual that said the passenger in a vehicle pointed a firearm at them brought detectives to the area of Harrington Way on Monday, Sept. 30, leading to the arrest of one man and an ongoing search for a second suspect. At around 10:30...
Treasure hunt for gold trophy narrowed to Massachusetts
AMHERST - The Project Skydrop treasure hunt for a gold trophy and a massive prize has zeroed in on western Massachusetts. Jason Rohrer and Tom Bailey, video game developers from New Hampshire, hid a pure gold trophy valued at $26,000 somewhere in the woods. Whoever finds the trophy also gets the "prize bounty," which is currently over $80,000, made up of entry fees from people joining the hunt.Where is the Project Skydrop trophy?When the search started on Sept. 19, a map showed that the trophy could be in a 500-mile radius that encompassed much of the Northeast and areas as far...
Done deal: UMass Memorial Health takes over Milford Regional Medical Center
WORCESTER ― The footprint of UMass Memorial Health, the largest nonprofit health care system in Central Massachusetts, just got bigger. UMass announced Tuesday that it absorbed Milford Regional Medical Medical Center including its Regional Physician Group. That means Milford Regional's 2,500 employees and providers are now formally part of the UMass Memorial Health system, swelling the ranks of that system's caregivers to more than 20,000. ...
Question 4: What to know about the proposal to legalize some psychedelics
Question 4 would legalize and regulate certain natural psychedelics that proponents say show potential in mental health treatment. Following years of rising interest, promising research, and growing support on Beacon Hill, psychedelics are back in the spotlight as Massachusetts voters consider legalizing and regulating “magic mushrooms” and other substances for adults 21 and up.
Western Massachusetts Has 4 Top Picks For Vacation Home Buyers
Here's a question for my fellow Massachusetts residents: Do you have a favorite "dream" vacation destination? When I was growing up, it seemed like all of my relatives wanted to go to the Hamptons. To each his own, I guess. I have nothing against the Hamptons, but for me it...
Top-Rated Massachusetts Burger Joint Claims Best Burger Title Once More!
You may not realize this about Massachusetts, but we have quite a lot of fantastic burger joints throughout the Bay State. At time, this can go overlooked, especially since Massachusetts isn't necessarily among the first states you think of for having great burgers. Of all types of foods, New England is much more well known for its seafood of course. However, that great burgers don't exist here. There's even one that's exclusive to Massachusetts which now has the best burger in the entire state.
Parade: Worcester's Italian heritage takes to the street (Shrewsbury) on Sunday
WORCESTER — The white sidewalk on Shrewsbury Street has been given a touch of green and red paint, a sign of things to come. The annual Shrewsbury Street Italian Heritage Parade will be held Sunday, with the first marchers stepping off at noon. ...
Find Out What Makes This the Best Steakhouse in Massachusetts!
Massachusetts definitely has its fair share of fantastic steak joints that serve up some of the most delicious steak dinners you could ask for. Sure, the Bay State is more well known for its seafood as it has some of the best throughout the entire country, but don't sleep on the steakhouses! And now, there's a spot that has recently earned the title of the best steakhouse in Massachusetts.
Mass. plankton expert awarded $800K ‘genius grant’
Benjamin Van Mooy is a new MacArthur Fellow, the foundation announced on Thursday. A Massachusetts oceanographer has been awarded a “genius grant” to continue his research on microbial organisms, the MacArthur Foundation announced on Tuesday. Benjamin Van Mooy is a senior scientist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution...
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