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Police investigation in Leominster overnight
Police are investigating an incident that occurred at a home in Leominster, Massachusetts, overnight. Several police vehicles were seen outside a home on Main Street early Thursday morning. Leominster police have not released any information about the investigation, referring all questions to the district attorney's office. No further details were...
Warm for a day
BALMY WEATHER BACK Although temperatures started off cool in the 40s, we’ll see a grand warm up in the Boston area today. Highs in the low and mid 70s will stretch from Boston to Worcester. We’ll have mild 60s at the coast, but it will be even cooler on the Cape and South Coast with highs in the 50s where the southwest breeze moves ashore. A mix of sun and clouds will come through, brightening up nicely this afternoon in many towns. A disturbance will trigger rain in northern New England today with some scattered showers moving down the coast of NH and northeastern MA early afternoon. There will be some hit-or-miss showers in the Boston area and along the rest of the MA coastline from 4-10 PM. BACK TO A CHILL
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...
Construction begins on affordable Westminster housing project - who is eligible?
Construction has begun on a senior housing project in Westminster. Once completed, the town will have 50 affordable senior apartments behind the Community Senior Center at 69 West Main St., according to officials. The $20 million-plus project’s amenities will include a community commons area, a walking trail, large storage spaces, and a community garden. Click here to see the project site plan. ...
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.
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.
Westminster's annual Town Meeting is Saturday: what to know to be an informed voter
Westminster residents will have a chance to make their voices heard on the proposed fiscal 2025 budget and several major capital budgets. The Westminster special and annual Town Meetings will be held in the Westminster Elementary School gymnasium on Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m. Before the annual Town Meeting, voters will need to dispense with five articles at a special Town Meeting. ...
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