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Greater Gardner gearing up for fun summer concerts - see who's playing and where
There’s music in the air around Greater Gardner – at least there soon will be. Several communities will be hosting a series of summer concerts, with musical acts ranging from Billy Joel and Beatles tribute bands, country-and-western performers, and popular local favorites. Expect a rocking start at Monument Park on June 22 as the...
Worcester Man Killed in Late-Night Collision on Southwest Cutoff as Police Investigating
A tragedy struck in Worcester as a late-night crash claimed the life of a local man. Worcester Police reported a deadly collision involving a pickup truck and a tow truck on Southwest Cutoff at around 11:11 p.m. on Monday. Responding officers described the pickup as heavily damaged, and its driver, a 29-year-old male from Worcester, was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Concord Town Meeting members pressure school committee to rename middle school
Concord Town Meeting members overwhelmingly voted in favor of renaming the middle school after a Black woman and Civil War era abolitionist Ellen Garrison. Hundreds of Town Meeting members in the majority-white town raised their hand in favor of the Garrison name during a community-wide meeting on Tuesday night. The symbolic two-thirds vote for Garrison — as well as a statement by the Town Select Board showing their support — was a rebuff to a school committee vote in February rejecting the Garrison name in favor of calling the building “Concord Middle School.”
2 Concord landmarks named to list of "11 Most Endangered Historic Places"
CONCORD - The National Trust for Historic Preservation is out with its annual list of most endangered places, and unfortunately one of Massachusetts' national parks and a nearby landmark made the list - Minuteman National Park and Walden Pond.Landmarks could be affected by proposed airport expansionThe National Trust for Historic Preservation gathered supporters outside of Old Manse, one of the many historic locations in Concord that may be affected by a proposed expansion of Hanscom Field Airport. Speaker after speaker stood at the podium to express love for the park, its natural beauty, and their desire to keep this area...
Person flown to hospital after serious car crash on I-495 in Chelmsford
A person was flown to a hospital by medical helicopter Tuesday afternoon as a result of a “serious” car crash on I-495 in Chelmsford, according to Massachusetts State Police. The crash happened on the northbound side of the road, and the vehicle ended up in the woods, state...
On a path to becoming a career criminal: His mom and a Worcester judge haven’t given up on him
After a 21-year-old Worcester man was told to pull over by police while making a DoorDash delivery, the officer attempted to reach his arm inside the man’s car to unlock the door, according to the April 4 police report. The man then deeply inhaled his vape device and drove off, hitting the officer’s leg.
Worcester Vice Squad Apprehends Man Suspected of Illegal Firearm Possession
The Worcester Police Department's Vice Squad made an arrest on Monday evening after receiving a tip about a man with an unlicensed firearm. Officers conducted an investigation that culminated in the arrest of Jinazean Ball, 36, on Lincoln Street, Worcester. According to a press release by WPD, when confronted by police, Ball was found to be in possession of a silver semi-automatic firearm.
Crews filming 'The Walking Dead' spinoff in Worcester
WORCESTER, Mass. - The city of Worcester was picked by Stalwart Productions to film scenes for their upcoming TV series "Dead City: Season 2," a spin-off of "The Walking Dead." Filming is happening Wednesday on Norwich Street, both indoors and outdoors. Stalwart Productions notified businesses and residents of the filming...
Bear found in the middle of a Worcester road is relocated safely
Massachusetts State Police worked with Environmental Police to sedate the bear and return it to the woods. A bear was relocated Sunday morning from the middle of McKeon Road over Route 146 in Worcester. Mass. State Police received reports of the bear around 8:15 a.m. When they arrived, they worked...
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