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Here are 15 Worcester restaurants offering outdoor dining right now
According to the National Weather Service, we’re going to see 75-degree temperatures on Monday. And that means it’s time to think about eating outdoors in Worcester. Some restaurants in Worcester are getting ready to serve patrons this month, and they’ve already started opening their patios and tables for those looking to eat al fresco.
Judge rules ‘Turtleboy’ blogger can attend Karen Read murder trial
The Holden man known as “Turtleboy” can attend the Karen Read murder trial, a Dedham District Court judge ruled on Friday, The Boston Globe reported. Aidan Kearney, 42, appeared in Dedham District Court for a pre-trial hearing. Unrelated to the Read trial, he was charged separately with violating a restraining order with his former girlfriend.
NEADS World Class Service Dogs hosts second annual Pulling 4 Paws Truck Pull
WORCESTER, Mass. - A showcase of teamwork, strength and a love for animals was on full display Sunday afternoon at Polar Park for NEADS World Class Service Dogs' second annual Pulling 4 Paws Truck Pull. What You Need To Know. A showcase of teamwork, strength and a love for animals...
Then & Now: Do you know where this is?
On Jan. 23, 1953, with their neighborhood school about to close for good, students gathered their belongings in paper bags. They planned to walk to their new home, a nearby school that had recently been expanded. The teachers, referenced in a Worcester Telegram story as Miss Ruth W. Power and...
Former Shrewsbury Christmas Tree Shops may become trampoline park, town manager says
SHREWSBURY — The Shrewsbury Select Board has received a building permit request to transform the former Christmas Tree Shops location along Route 9 into a trampoline park. Town manager Kevin Mizikar said that was "good news" at this past Tuesday's Select Board meeting, adding it would be beneficial for Olde Shrewsbury Village, the shopping center that once housed the now-closed Christmas Tree Shops.
Despite Increase in Arrests, HUPD Sees Decline in Use of Force in 2023
An HUPD officer is stationed at the entrance to Harvard Yard. The number of arrests made by HUPD increased nearly 20 percent, while instances of use of force declined by nearly 50 percent. By Jack R. Trapanick. The number of arrests made by the Harvard Police Department increased by nearly...
One man hopes to make it easier for vendors, street performers to work in Worcester
When Geoff Killebrew says he wants to see a renaissance come to the City of Worcester, he’s not talking about focusing on growth in the Canal District or downtown. A musician and founder of the F.A.M Jam Family, Arts and Music Festival in Worcester, Killebrew, 40, told MassLive the renaissance he envisions features vendors and street performers who are Black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) — becoming entrepreneurs through performance and selling their crafts throughout the city.
Non-profit cleaning up tons of trash from beaches around Mass.
MARLBORO - Let's face it: saving the planet is a daunting task. It may seem like there is simply too much to do for one person to make a difference.But that's not true.Keep Massachusetts BeautifulThis time of year, before the forests reach their "green up" and after the long winter, litter seems to be everywhere. If you walk or drive in just about any town in New England, and you will see trash strewn along the side of the roads, in our forests, and even on our beaches.Litter and trash cleanup is a simple, but crucial task that everyone can...
Worcester County real estate transfers, Sunday, April 28
$565,000, 41 Willard Rd, Lavoie, Brittney L, and Lavoie, Andrew, to Krysiak, Alexander R, and Lambert, Brianne L.$424,900, 61 Young Rd, Dunton-Leon Jr, William E, and Leon, Cesar E, to Bruso 3rd, Carl E, and Omara, Elizabeth A.$280,000, 120 Central St, Davieau, Kate A, and Davieau, Benjamin, to L5 Development LLC.
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