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Man pleads guilty to 2020 murder in Lewiston
The man who shot another man to death in Lewiston in July 2020 pleaded guilty to murder on Friday. Mark Sinclair, who was 28 at the time, killed John Paquin, 20, of Worcester, Massachusetts. Paquin was found with gunshot wounds outside an apartment building on Howe Street. "He was always...
Ray Mariano: Worcester's streets make riding more than rough - so say readers, too.
As I was traveling along the streets of Pompeii, it hit me. Back then, roads there were paved with a stone that wears away relatively quickly, leaving ruts. Romans used iron to fill the holes. Between the lumpy stones and the iron, it must have made for a jarring ride — sort of what it feels like to drive a car over some of Worcester’s streets. ...
'He loved to compete': Tributes flow for Jim Ruschioni, one of Massachusetts' finest amateur golfers who died Tuesday at age 76
Jason Ruschioni won plenty of golf tournaments with his father, Jim, one of the most successful amateur golfers in Massachusetts for the last several decades. They finished first in the Mass. Four-Ball, the Mass. Father-Son and the Wachusett Four-Ball twice each. They won the Pleasant Valley Labor Day Four-Ball, the Crumpin-Fox Father’s Day Two-Ball and the Eastern States Four-Ball at Oak Ridge CC four times in a row. They prevailed in the Father-Son at Oak Hill CC in Fitchburg about 15 times.
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.
Worcester School Committee OKs new cellphone policy; hears 'gender support plan' proposal
WORCESTER ― The School Committee on Thursday night voted without debate to approve a new cellphone policy that will go into effect next school year. Member Molly McCullough said that after "many discussions," the new policy was developed within the Standing Committee Finance, Operations and Governance, which she chairs.
Worcester celebrates Haitian Flag Day this weekend
WORCESTER, Mass. — Saturday is Haitian Flag Day and the City of Worcester is marking it by hosting a parade, flag raising and other celebrations. For nearly a decade, the Haitian-American Socio-Cultural Association of Worcester has hosted a Haitian Flag Day celebration as a way to celebrate their culture.
Summers Suggests Members of Harvard Corporation Should Resign After House Committee Report
Former Harvard President Lawrence H. Summers, pictured at a 2022 Institute of Politics forum, suggested members of the Harvard Corporation should resign in a Thursday X post. By Julian J. Giordano. Former Harvard President Lawrence H. Summers suggested members of the Harvard Corporation should resign in a Thursday post on...
New traffic patterns in East Templeton - what motorists need to know
A new roundabout in Templeton means drivers should be aware of some new traffic patterns in town. The East Templeton Rotary Project at the intersection of Patriots Road, South Main Street, North Main Street and Gardner Road has entered its next phase. Police are urging residents to take note of the new layout and traffic directions in the area.
Milford Superintendent of Schools Kevin McIntyre will not be leaving for Leominster
MILFORD — Superintendent of Schools Kevin McIntyre was not chosen to become Leominster's next schools chief. McIntyre was one of three finalists for the job, but the Leominster School Committee on Tuesday selected Robin Desmond, chief academic officer in Lowell, to replace the retiring Paula Deacon. The third finalist...
Popular fare-free Worcester bus program extends to 5th year. Beyond that is anyone’s guess
As the father of an infant, Thomas Poulin of Worcester often worries about the cost of his rent, food, diapers, clothes and other basic necessities that he and his family need. With transportation, however, Poulin told MassLive there are no such concerns, as he can take a Worcester Regional Transit...
Gardner responds to Ashburnham barn fire: What happened to the animals?
All 10 horses housed in a barn in Ashburnham were able to safely escape during a three-alarm early-morning fire that destroyed the structure on Thursday, according to fire officials. The initial call came in at 1:16 a.m., and crews from the Gardner Fire Department responded to the blaze at 192 Old Gardner Road to find the 36-foot-by-36-foot barn fully in flames. Chief Greg Lagoy and Lt. Corey Leary took command of the scene. ...
Single family residence in Shrewsbury sells for $1.3 million
A 2,036-square-foot house built in 2002 has changed hands. The spacious property located at 268-268A South Quinsigamond Avenue in Shrewsbury was sold on April 25, 2024. The $1,300,000 purchase price works out to $639 per square foot. This two-story house offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. On the exterior, the house is characterized by a gable roof design, featuring roofing made of shingles (not wood). Inside, there is a fireplace. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. The property occupies a sizable 10,237-square-foot lot which provides abundant outdoor space, including a pool.
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