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Townsend man convicted of rape; will serve 3 to 5 years in prison
A Townsend man was sentenced to three to five years in prison last week after being convicted of rape, police announced Wednesday. John Zagwyn was indicted on a charge of rape in 2019 for raping a woman who was known to him in Townsend in 2017, Townsend Police Chief James Sartel and the office of Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan said in a joint statement.
El Toro restaurant coming to Winchendon - why is it leaving Fitchburg?
The bull is coming to Toy Town. The owners of El Toro, the popular upscale Fitchburg steakhouse, said they would soon be moving their restaurant – complete with a revamped, family-friendly menu – to the former Carriage House restaurant at 660 Spring St. in Winchendon. Leslie and Roberto...
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.
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...
HUD awards $2.2M to Nashua Continuum of Care for housing, services for homeless
NASHUA, NH — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded over $2.2 million to the Greater Nashua Continuum of Care (GNCOC). This funding will ensure ongoing support for up to 89 units of permanent supportive housing and services for individuals and families, including veterans, who are chronically homeless and living with disabilities within Nashua and surrounding towns.
Muffin Mania: Baking new twists into a classic treat
LEOMINSTER, Mass. — Bisousweet Confections makes a sugary creation called a "donut muffin." What is it? Well, it's exactly as it sounds -- a mix of a crunchy, sugar-coated donut outside, with a moist muffin texture inside! Bisousweet founder, Karen Collins, stumbled on the recipe for the big muffin but made them miniature, and now sells the sweet delights and other sugary confections, including cookies, biscotti and whoopie pies, nationwide.
Three finalists named in search for school superintendent
LEOMINSTER — The search for a new school superintendent has been narrowed down to school officials from Lowell, Newton and Milford, the search committee announced Tuesday. The superintendent search committee, which started the process in March, is seeking to fill the position upon the retirement of Superintendent Paula Deacon at the end of the school year.
Multiple bear sightings reported in Wrentham, Ayer
Officials are warning residents to take down bird feeders as the spring sees bears emerging from their dens searching for food. In the Wrentham area, there have been several bear sightings this week, according to the Town of Wrentham & Plainville Animal Control. On Sunday, a bear was spotted on Foxboro Road trying to get into a bird feeder hanging from a porch window, and on Tuesday, animal control said it received nearly 10 emails about bear sightings.
Kimball Farm Celebrates 85 Years of ice cream, sprinkles, and fun!
Subscribe to our mailing list and consider following WestfordCAT on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram for daily updates from Westford's hometown source for news. Kimball Farm has announced that their 85th season is underway!. This year marks the 85th anniversary of Kimball Farms, which started with Jack Kimball and his wife...
Route 202 in Jaffrey back open after head-on crash involving dump truck
JAFFREY, N.H. — Route 202 in Jaffrey was closed Wednesday after a head-on crash involving a dump truck. Officials said Route 202 was closed at Nutting Road after the 1 p.m. crash. The road was reopened before 3:30 p.m. Few details were available, but officials said there were serious...
Editorial: Target tech school additions in districts with highest demand
The lack of capacity in the state’s vocational-technical high schools prompted education officials to mandate admission policies that would ensure all students equitable access to education. In 2021, the advocacy group Vocational Education Justice Coalition pushed for the use of lotteries to pick the student body instead of most...
From 'War of the Worlds' to 'Bewitched,' Clinton native Agnes Moorehead an acting legend
“We are quicksilver, a fleeting shadow, a distant sound... our home has no boundaries beyond which we cannot pass. We live in music, in a flash of color ... we live on the wind and in the sparkle of a star!” — Endora, on being a witch, from “Bewitched.”
A second marijuana dispensary is open in Gardner - what you need to know
A second recreational marijuana dispensary has opened its doors in Gardner. Joint Operations, a veteran co-owned business with stores in Mendon and Rowley, officially opened its newest location at 320 West Broadway in Timpany Crossroads Plaza on Sunday. The establishment was hoping to open its doors one day earlier, on...
Study says Northborough is safest community in Massachusetts. How was it determined?
NORTHBOROUGH — A security review website has concluded that Northborough is the safest community in the state. SafeWise, security product review platform, ranked Northborough first based on several factors. The Worcester County community of about 15,000 people moves up from its fourth-place ranking a year ago. Select Board Chairman...
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