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A Massachusetts man was charged during an overnight sobriety checkpoint overnight at a busy intersection in New York. It was conducted on Long Island, in Port Jefferson Station, at the corner of Route 112 at Hallock Avenue from around 11:10 p.m. Friday, July 1 until just before 2:30 a.m. Saturday, July 2.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - According to Amtrak’s Public Relations Manager, an individual who was allegedly trespassing on train tracks in Holyoke near Beech and Lyman Streets was hit by a train Saturday at around 2:22 p.m. No word yet on their condition. Amtrak officials told Western Mass News Train...

Dante Reno, a four-star quarterback and the No. 283 overall player in the Class of 2024, is set to make his college commitment on CBS Sports HQ live on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET. Reno has narrowed his choices down to Virginia, Wake Forest, Kentucky, NC State, Purdue and South Carolina. The 247Sports Crystal Ball gives the Gamecocks and coach Shane Beamer the best chance of landing Reno's services. You can watch the announcement live in the video at the top of this page, on the CBS Sports App or via your connected device (Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV).

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A block party was held in Springfield today to celebrate the grand opening of Bentley’s Barbershop. Mayor Domenic Sarno attended the special ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of Bentley’s Barbershop’s new location on Boston Road, in the old Salvatore’s Restaurant. “We’re...

BOSTON — Congressional candidate and former state Sen. Dean Tran of Fitchburg has been indicted for allegedly taking a firearm from an elderly constituent and misleading investigators on what happened. Attorney General Maura Healey announced late Friday that Tran, 46, was indicted earlier in the day by a Worcester...

(storiesoftheunsolved.com) Note: This is a follow-up to an article I wrote last year. It is a long piece so here are the key takeaways:. A 15-year-old worker allegedly present the day Molly disappeared has called the alibi of Bish's supervisor into question.

SCITUATE, R.I. (WPRI) — Thunderstorms postponed some Fourth of July outdoor fun on Saturday, but in Scituate the explosive show must go on. It’s a tradition that dates back to the 1930s: The Hope and Jackson Family Fun Day. “We serve the community New England style clam chowder, plenty of food, events for the kids […]

SHREWSBURY – A recently acquired scrapbook provides a look back into the life and times of a (then) teen-aged young lady from Milford during the late 1950s. After reviewing the scrapbook, it becomes apparent that she, like many other teens back then, was very taken up with Elvis Presley, who was wildly popular during those years.

SPRINGFIELD — Mayor Domenic J. Sarno on Saturday criticized the state’s seven-year plan to lease a 172,000 square-foot facility as it renovates the ailing Roderick L. Ireland courthouse, calling it mind-boggling. The state Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance Friday issued a request for proposal (RFP) for...

We have a stormy start to the holiday weekend. A cold front will bring the chance for thunderstorms, hail and damaging winds this afternoon. Worcester is under a slight risk of severe weather. The biggest threats are hail, strong winds and flooding. The storms arrive Saturday afternoon and evening. No...

WEST GREENWICH, R.I. — Within the Big River Management Area, the use of motorized vehicles is restricted, according to the area’s policies. But last month, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) allowed Rhody Rovers MC to host an enduro motorcycle race at the largest publicly owned land parcel in the state.

Last Thursday I went with Terry, a member of the church I serve, First Unitarian Church of Worcester, to look at a hole in the ground. This was not just any hole: it was basement dug at 33 Merrick Street, which is on its way to becoming a duplex. This new building will offer affordable home ownership for two families in the Piedmont neighborhood.

SRX Series results from the Stafford Motor Speedway. Tonight, the SRX Series unloads in Stafford Springs, Connecticut. The half-mile of Stafford Motor Speedway is set to host the third race of the SRX season. View Stafford race results below. Marco Andretti and Paul Tracy set the front row for the...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The shower and thunderstorm threat has come to an end but we did see some severe weather in portions of the area. There were reports of trees down in Granby, Belchertown and Palmer. Drier air builds in gradually tonight, but it will still be muggy for...

CHICAGO (AP) — The Boston Red Sox placed pitcher Rich Hill on the 15-day injured list because of a sprained left knee and recalled reliever Phillips Valdéz from Triple-A Worcester before their game against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Hill (4-4, 4.20 ERA) exited Friday’s game against the...

Boston Red Sox top prospect Brayan Bello struck out eight batters in 5 ⅓ scoreless innings to lead Triple-A Worcester 5-4 over Rochester on Friday. Bello reached 99 mph, according to the broadcast. He gave up just two hits and walked three. Bello, the top pitching prospect in Boston’s...

The Worcester Police Department is encouraging residents to attend their neighborhood watch meetings to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in their neighborhoods and to share any concerns or questions they may have. There are over 50 Neighborhood Watch Groups in Worcester. Meetings are held regularly — often once a...

WORCESTER, MASS. (WHDH) - Worcester Police are have made an arrest after a 17-year-old was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon, officials told 7NEWS. According to Worcester Police, the suspect in custody is a juvenile. The teen was shot outside Lafayette Place in Worcester, police found his body laying facedown on...