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Rape trial of former Rutland police officer underway in Worcester Superior Court
WORCESTER — A rape trial of a former Rutland police officer is underway in Worcester Superior Court, after an earlier conviction was vacated. Jurors were selected Tuesday morning in the case of Jason D. Briddon, who was charged in 2008 of raping a woman he met at a bar in May 2007. He...
Greater Gardner gearing up for fun summer concerts - see who's playing and where
There’s music in the air around Greater Gardner – at least there soon will be. Several communities will be hosting a series of summer concerts, with musical acts ranging from Billy Joel and Beatles tribute bands, country-and-western performers, and popular local favorites. Expect a rocking start at Monument Park on June 22 as the...
Worcester Man Killed in Late-Night Collision on Southwest Cutoff as Police Investigating
A tragedy struck in Worcester as a late-night crash claimed the life of a local man. Worcester Police reported a deadly collision involving a pickup truck and a tow truck on Southwest Cutoff at around 11:11 p.m. on Monday. Responding officers described the pickup as heavily damaged, and its driver, a 29-year-old male from Worcester, was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
On a path to becoming a career criminal: His mom and a Worcester judge haven’t given up on him
After a 21-year-old Worcester man was told to pull over by police while making a DoorDash delivery, the officer attempted to reach his arm inside the man’s car to unlock the door, according to the April 4 police report. The man then deeply inhaled his vape device and drove off, hitting the officer’s leg.
Lynn Clark Lied About Sending 99 Threats To Candidate: Feds
Lynn Clark, 53, of Belchertown, was sentenced to a year of probation and a $1,000 fine on Tuesday, April 30, after pleading guilty to two counts of making false statements in January, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. Clark had been head of the Chicopee School District when she made...
Worcester Vice Squad Apprehends Man Suspected of Illegal Firearm Possession
The Worcester Police Department's Vice Squad made an arrest on Monday evening after receiving a tip about a man with an unlicensed firearm. Officers conducted an investigation that culminated in the arrest of Jinazean Ball, 36, on Lincoln Street, Worcester. According to a press release by WPD, when confronted by police, Ball was found to be in possession of a silver semi-automatic firearm.
Crews filming 'The Walking Dead' spinoff in Worcester
WORCESTER, Mass. - The city of Worcester was picked by Stalwart Productions to film scenes for their upcoming TV series "Dead City: Season 2," a spin-off of "The Walking Dead." Filming is happening Wednesday on Norwich Street, both indoors and outdoors. Stalwart Productions notified businesses and residents of the filming...
Bear found in the middle of a Worcester road is relocated safely
Massachusetts State Police worked with Environmental Police to sedate the bear and return it to the woods. A bear was relocated Sunday morning from the middle of McKeon Road over Route 146 in Worcester. Mass. State Police received reports of the bear around 8:15 a.m. When they arrived, they worked...
West of Boston, locations are gifted with unconventional nicknames
ATHOL, Mass. — Athol once hosted a number of tool companies, but today, just one looms over Tool Town - Starrett Tools, makers of precision measuring instruments. Wormtown Brewery was founded in 2010 in an ice cream shop, and now can be found in five states, with two tap rooms – one in its hometown, Worcester, the other at Patriot Place in Foxborough.
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