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UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center launces PediBert, a new program to address behavioral health crises at the hospital
WORCESTER, Mass. - Nicole Brisbois has a stressful job as manager of UMass Memorial Medical Center's pediatric emergency room. She says since 2021, they've cared for more people living through a mental health crisis than ever before, especially young people ages 18 and under. This has left nurses in situations...
Six months before Belchertown shooting incidents, another resident’s house was hit
BELCHERTOWN — Rick and Angela Kowal were spending a cozy winter morning in bed when a piece of their bedroom wall “sprinkled like confetti,” Rick Kowal said. “I thought it was a nail had popped,” Rick Kowal said. “I was confused.”. If you purchase a...
Teen indicted in connection with fatal 2022 Worcester shooting
One of the two teenagers charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old in 2022 will be tried as an adult in Worcester Superior Court. Isaiah Disla, 17, was charged with murder in connection with the shooting, according to court documents. He was scheduled to appear on Thursday for a pre-trial conference and will appear again on Sept. 9 for his pre-trial hearing.
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.
State police lieutenant Griffin sentenced to 5 years in prison for overtime thefts
WORCESTER ― State police Lt. Daniel J. Griffin was sentenced to five years in prison for habitual overtime thefts in U.S. District Court Friday. Griffin, who was convicted of multiple felonies including overtime theft in December, allegedly orchestrated the theft of more than $130,000 in federal grant funds, hid $700,000 in income from the IRS and fraudulently obtained $170,000 in financial aid from his children's private school.
More than $2 million in marijuana taxes have been paid in Greater Gardner. Where do they go?
In the eight years since the retail sale of marijuana was legalized in Massachusetts, over 310 dispensaries have opened across the commonwealth, including four dispensaries in the Greater Gardner area. In addition to providing safe and legal access to marijuana, the dispensaries are providing revenue to the cities and towns...
The Manny 267 Foundation is teaching Worcester students lifesaving skills
WORCESTER, Mass. – A foundation created in honor of a fallen Worcester police officer is teaching students lifesaving skills. The Manny 267 Foundation set up at Forest Grove Middle School on Friday to teach students CPR and how to use an automated external defibrillator. Officer Manny Familia died nearly...
Outrage as drag queen leads young kids in ‘free Palestine’ chant during story time event
Video of a drag queen in Massachusetts leading a group of young kids to chant “Free Palestine” has sparked fierce backlash — with some calling it “indoctrination” that is “wrong on every level.” The encounter, which unfolded at a “Queer Storytime for Palestine” event organized by the Valley Families for Palestine group in Amherst, had gone viral by April 25 as outrage mounted. For top headlines, breaking news and more, visit nypost.com.
Worcester school district addresses behavioral,mental health issues for students
WORCESTER ― The Worcester Public Schools superintendent's office found that students experience heightened stress levels in Worcester schools today. It also found that students of color are more susceptible to suspension than their white peers. Those details emerged as part of a "climate and culture" report presented at a School Committee meeting Thursday. Parents of students in the...
Worcester to Boston express train returning with changes
WORCESTER, Mass. — Calls for faster commuter rail service from Worcester to Boston appear to have been heard. The MBTA is bringing back a weekday morning express train next month. The express train service was cut last fall. This new service starts in the morning on May 20, but...
Man accused of lying to police about identity during Northborough car chase arraigned in court
After being held on bail for his alleged involvement in a high-speed chase through Worcester County, a Fitchburg man was arraigned on additional charges of lying to law enforcement during his arrest.
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