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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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
Fundraiser started for family of 14-year-old killed in Worcester
14-year-old Sterling Baptiste, Jr. was found with a gunshot wound in an apartment Friday afternoon, where he was pronounced dead by paramedics. The family of the 14-year-old boy shot and killed in Worcester last week is asking for support to help cover costly funeral expenses. 14-year-old Sterling Baptiste, Jr. was...
'Top of the Tower' opens on 23rd and 24th floors of Worcester's Glass Tower
WORCESTER, Mass. — A drive through downtown Worcester, and it's hard to miss the Glass Tower at 446 Main Street. The building is a mainstay downtown, and now, you can go to the top. "We've newly renovated two floors of event spaces with over 10,000 square feet of space...
Former State Police sergeant gets 3 years for role in overtime scam
62-year-old William Robertson, of Westborough, will also pay $142,774 in restitution and forfeit $32,180. The second state trooper involved in a years-long overtime fraud ring, stealing tens of thousands of dollars, will spend three years in federal prison, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday. 62-year-old William W. Robertson, of Westborough, is a...
Zombies take to the roof, fans wait below as 'Walking Dead" filming begins downtown
WORCESTER — Negan a no-show for the first day of filming “The Walking Dead: Dead City” in downtown Worcester on Wednesday? At least in the early hours of the shoot. Maybe Negan (portrayed by Jeffrey Dean Morgan) and his barbed-wire-covered Louisville Slugger “Lucille” were enjoying batting practice at Polar Park instead.
Rain will be brief
BREAKS ON THE WAY Early will last until 7 AM in the Boston area and 9 AM on Cape Cod. After that, the rest of the morning will run cloudy and cool. Expect some breaks in the clouds this afternoon. That doesn’t mean we’ll totally clear out! Mix of sun and clouds will tend to be brightest inland where highs will make it to the lower 70s in western MA. Plan on partial sun and 60s in central MA and 50s in eastern MA. SPOT SHOWER THURSDAY A change in the wind will bring warmer weather back into the Boston and Worcester areas tomorrow. We’re looking at highs in the 70s for the day. A southwest breeze will keep the South Coast, Cape and Islands quite a bit cooler. We’ll see another sun and clouds mixture with the slight chance for a spot shower in eastern MA during the day and evening (peak chance late afternoon). Most of the rain will remain focused over central and northern New England as a disturbance tracks south and east across the region and eventually towards the ocean
Making neighborhoods stronger: Former Main St. hotel to get $9.6M for affordable units
WORCESTER — The efforts to renovate the 85-unit Aurora Apartments, once a glamorous hotel along Main Street, will receive a $9.6 million boost by Boston-based affordable housing agency MassHousing. Approved Monday, the funds will go toward the renovation and extension of affordability of the apartment building at 660 Main...
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