Dudley
GOVERNMENT
What's the difference between prison and jail (and what's a house of correction)?
Are "prison" and "jail" the same thing? No, in Massachusetts there's a clear difference between prison and jail. Time. Prisons, in general, are for people sentenced for more serious crimes. The...
About 1,000 seniors celebrate summer as Worcester County Sheriff hosts 2024 Senior Picnic
SHREWSBURY, Mass. — In what has become a growing annual tradition, Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis celebrated summer with about 1,000 local seniors as part of his 2024 Senior Picnic. The picnic is held drive-thru style at the Scandinavian Athletic Club in Shrewsbury, and featured a boxed barbecue lunch...
New medical practice with monthly subscription fee opens in Worcester, no insurance needed
WORCESTER — We've all heard of monthly gym memberships and subscription-based companies for streaming like Netflix and Spotify, but what about a monthly membership to your doctor's office? That exact business model is now open in Worcester and taking new patients. Opened just last month by Dr. Grant Pierre...
Livestream: Karen Read trial returns with additional testimony from State Police sgt.
Court will convene earlier than usual Monday, with lawyers on both sides set to argue a motion from prosecutors before jurors hear more from Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Yuriy Bukhenik. Livestream via NBC10 Boston. On the stand:. Trooper Michael Proctor, Massachusetts State Police. 1 p.m. update: Lead State Police investigator...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.