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MassBike spotlights biking to work in Worcester
WORCESTER, Mass. - May is Bay State Bike Month, and this week, MassBike is putting a spotlight on people who commute to work on their bikes. May is Bay State Bike Month, and MassBike is hosting a series of events throughout the state. On Wednesday, people stopped by Downtown Worcester...
Worcester fatal stabbing suspect held without bail in Superior Court
The 29-year-old man accused of killing his girlfriend in a Worcester apartment the evening of Valentine’s Day pleaded not guilty in Worcester County Superior Court on Tuesday, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early Jr.’s office. Sadrac Metellus was indicted for murder by a Worcester County Grand...
Brimfield Flea Market: When is rain expected Wednesday?
Thunderstorms are possible Wednesday afternoon as shoppers explore the Brimfield Flea Market. The Brimfield Flea Market’s May 2024 show will run from Tuesday, May 14 to Sunday, May 19. The hours vary depending on which show field you plan to visit. Overall, booths are open to shop from 8...
The Palmer Navigation Center—Meeting Community Needs
Homelessness. Vagrancy. Hunger. These are problems every community grapples with. And, as Jesus reminded His followers, “ye have the poor always with you,” (Matthew 26:11). According to the US Interagency Council on Homelessness, more than half of all Americans live paycheck to paycheck and are only one crisis away from homelessness.
Impact of school budget cuts: 86 classroom teachers, 70 support staff, 22 administrators
WORCESTER ― School Superintendent Rachel Monárrez is proposing to cut 86 classroom teaching positions and 70 student support positions as well as five vacant psychologist positions and two positions based out of the Chandler YMCA building in order to close a $22 million deficit. In addition to reducing...
Businessman pleads guilty to using Worcester check-cashing service to hide $10 million
The owner of a temporary Massachusetts employment agency pleaded guilty Monday in federal district court to hiding $10 million in company assets and filing false income tax returns over a four-year period by using a Worcester-based check cashing service. Su Nguyen, 60, of Quincy, the owner and operator of General Employment Services, pleaded guilty to aiding and assisting the filing of false tax returns, according to the office of Acting U.S. Attorney Joshua S. Levy. Scheduling is...
Worcester is considering a new policy on cellphones in school. Here's what to know
WORCESTER ― A new policy on cellphone, tablet and camera usage has been sent to the Worcester School Committee for consideration. The draft of the new policy says that cellphones, smartphones, tablets, earbuds and cameras are to be used in school for educational purposes only, at the discretion of the classroom teacher and building administrator.
Check out the seedings and schedule for the Central Mass. softball tournament
The road to a Central Mass. championship starts next week, and the Central Mass. Athletic Directors Association has released the seedings and schedule for the softball playoffs. Class A. Monday's semifinals. No. 3 Nashoba at No. 2 St. Paul, 4 p.m. No. 4 Leominster at No. 1 Wachusett, 4 p.m.
Harvey Ball Smile Award to honor Coghlin family for 'positive impact' on the community
WORCESTER — The Worcester Historical Museum will present its 2024 Harvey Ball Smile Award to the Coghlin family of the Coghlin Companies and Coghlin Electrical Contractors for four generations of "making our communities smile." Named for Harvey Ball, a Worcester native and freelance artist who invented the iconic smiley face in 1963 to help raise morale at State Mutual Life Assurance Co. (now the Hanover Insurance Group), the award is presented at the museum's annual Harvey Ball event....
Worcester Community Justice Support Center holds special recognition ceremony for clients
WORCESTER, Mass. - The Worcester County Sheriff's Office is recognizing clients of the Worcester Community Justice Support Center. They either successfully completed an educational, rehabilitative, or vocational program or moved on to a subsequent phase of their respective program. The Justice Support Center is a collaboration between the sheriff’s office and the Office of Community Corrections. Its goal is to keep communities safe by providing services and support to individuals who either have past or current involvement in the criminal justice system.
Vision for Southbridge is providing free eye exams and glasses
SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass. — The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts is helping Southbridge Public Schools partner with 20/20 Onsite to provide eye exams and glasses, if needed, at no cost to students and their families. This month, 20/20 Onsite is bringing their Mobile Vision Clinic to Southbridge schools. Students at...
Hubbardston Fire rescues Leominster couple on Asnacomet Pond
It was the Hubbardston Fire Department to the rescue on Tuesday. The on-duty afternoon shift responded to a distress call at Asnacomet Pond. It turned out that a couple from Leominster had been cruising around the pond when their boat's engine conked out. Capt. Troy Casey, utilizing the department's boat,...
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