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UMass Chan ranked best in Northeast for primary care education
The T.H. Chan School of Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School is best in the Northeast and among the top 15 medical schools nationwide for primary care education, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings. Additionally, UMass Chan ranks in the second of four...
Larry Bird knew he was ‘struggling’ after winning two MVP awards: “I don’t have the skills that a lot of other players do”
Despite entering the 1985-86 campaign as the two-time reigning MVP, Larry Bird didn't shy away from acknowledging his scoring and shooting slump.
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 ...
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...
Parts of Green Hill Parkway to Close for a Month
WORCESTER – Roadwork set to begin on Green Hill Parkway on Monday, July 29, will close access to the park from Channing Street for about a month, according to the city of Worcester. Access to both the park and Green Hill Golf Course must enter from Belmont Street, via...
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,...
Is Worcester’s 311 System Helping to Clean Up the City?
Emergency Communications and Management Commissioner Charles Goodwin runs down the history of the 311 system in Worcester. From the original idea to the implementation over the past year. The growing pains and plans for the future. This Tuesday, July 23, Worcester will open a 311 Customer Service Center at 799 Main St. The center will be open Tuesday through Saturdays and will have service representatives on site to handle complaints about trash and more. You can continue to use the 311 app. to report illegal dumping and other issues.
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...
UMass Chan communications team earns industry awards from AAMC and New England Society for Healthcare Communications
The UMass Chan Medical School Office of Communications was recognized this spring by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the New England Society for Healthcare Communications (NESHCo), the PR Club of New England and PRovoke Media for outstanding work promoting the institution. The AAMC Group on Institutional Advancement (GIA)...
A Day in the Life program gives students an inside look at health care careers
WORCESTER, Mass. — A group of local girls had an opportunity to get a closer look at a career in health care through a collaboration between UMass Memorial Health and Girls Inc on Monday. What You Need To Know. Roughly two dozen high school girls took part in A...
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.
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...
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.
Holy Cross Track and Field Bolsters Team with Stellar 2024 Recruiting Class
Track and field program at Holy Cross welcomes 25 new student-athletes for the upcoming 2024-25 season, led by director Egetta Alfonso. Total of 25 student-athletes joining the Crusaders for the fall of 2024. 12 men and 13 women make up the incoming class. State of Play. Announcement of a strong...
Sunday's local roundup, results: Auburn, Burkett notch big Little League wins
BASEBALL Little League Auburn 11, Berlin (Md.) 10: Patrick Saucier belted a three-run double to left and scored on a double by Bryce Everson to cap a four-run rally with...
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