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Conrad’s restaurant to fill empty Bertucci’s spot
The long fallow space at 1257 Highland Ave. that formerly housed Bertucci’s may soon be abuzz with new activity. Bobby Conrad of Conrad’s restaurants signed a lease for the space and hopes to open his fourth casual dining spot across from the high school sometime in the fall.
Former Bay State prison to become temporary housing for homeless, migrants
NORFOLK, Mass. (WJAR) — The former Bay State Correctional Center in Norfolk was decommissioned as a prison back in 2015, but soon the facility will turn into temporary housing for homeless and migrant families. “We’ve been told it’s a combination of many residents, as well as Haitians, it really...
For 40 years, this MassWildlife program has boosted population of endangered turtles
WESTBOROUGH — Forty years ago, the estimated population for the northern red-bellied cooter, a freshwater turtle that measures 10 to 12 inches long, was estimated to be about 200. Today, thanks to the efforts of the state Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) and countless students from throughout the state, there are now more than 2,000 of them.
How Mass. cities and towns are being reimbursed for hosting emergency shelters
The state has reimbursed municipalities and school districts nearly $28 million for impacts associated with hosting emergency assistance shelters, according to the latest data provided by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. In January, a report from the Healey administration showed homeless families — both newly arrived migrants...
Worcester Police Arrest Two, Seize Illegal Firearms Following ShotSpotter Alert
Two males, one a juvenile, were nabbed by Worcester’s finest on Reservoir St, where they were allegedly toting illegal heat. In a nighttime bust on Tuesday, officers from the local Crime Gun Intelligence Unit, assisted by Gang Unit colleagues and two ATF agents, swooped in on the suspects following a previous shooting in the area.
Massachusetts family faces teen's killer at parole hearing for first time since his 1994 conviction
GROVELAND, Mass. — Thirty years after the brutal beating death of a Massachusetts teenager, her killer argued Thursday that he should be allowed out of prison during an emotional hearing. Richard Baldwin was convicted in 1994 of murdering Beth Brodie, a 15-year-old cheerleader from Groveland. Baldwin was 16 when...
Providence man sentenced for selling oxycodone to undercover officer
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A Providence man was sentenced Wednesday to six years in prison for selling oxycodone pills to an undercover officer. The United States Attorney’s Office said 35-year-old Brandon Jones was sentenced in federal court in Worcester after pleading guilty to several drug-related charges in October 2023.
Police Blotter: Shoplifting, car break-in, stolen bikes and lots of check fraud
The following are incidents selected from the Lexington Police Department logs in the week leading up to May 13, 2024. LexObserver does not independently verify this information. Arrests. Wednesday, May 8 at 10:10 p.m., a Bedford St. resident called to report a man at his front door who would not...
Bear rehomed from Worcester spotted in eastern Massachusetts
WORCESTER, Mass. — A bear who spent some time in Worcester now appears to be on the move across the state. In late April, state and local police rescued a bear from McKeon Road. The bear was sedated and released at a more accommodating location. During the process, MassWildlife...
Husson Softball’s 30 game win streak snapped in loss to Framingham State
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Husson Softball’s 30 game win streak has come to an end. The Eagles took on the Framingham State Rams on Thursday in the opening round of the Division III Regional Championship. The contest was scoreless until the fifth inning where the Rams jumped out to...
NH Bartender Has a Message for Other Bartenders and Customers
Being a bartender can't be easy. Is it good money? Ideally. Especially if customers (that preferably aren't driving) catch a good buzz, because more often than not, good buzz equals good generosity, which shows in the form of a good tip. Is it a way to be social and even...
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