$2M Lottery Prize Sold In Central MA

The odds of winning a prize that large were one in more than 5 million.

Worcester Area Programs Get $28K For Outdoor Recreation Events

New England Botanic Garden, Girls Inc. of Worcester, and the Webster Waterski Collective were granted funding.

PHOTOS: Babies Dress Up For Christmas At Central MA Hospital

The newest arrivals at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester are celebrating their first Christmas.

Worcester Gets State Funding For Paving On Route 122

MassDOT contractors will conduct the work.

Webster Five Foundation Awards $50K To 17 Central MA Nonprofits

With the grants, the foundation broke its annual record for charitable giving.

2 Large Lottery Prizes Sold In Worcester Last Week

The prizes were won from the $100,000 Max Winnings scratcher and the Mass Cash game.

Neighbor to Neighbor Awarded $50K For Campaigns In Worcester, Other MA Cities

The nonprofit will use the funding to provide education, leadership development and civic engagement through workshops and trainings

Worcester To Host 2026 Landlord Summit Next Month

The event is for rental property owners and those interested in rental properties to learn how the city interacts with rental investments.

Healey-Driscoll Administration Honors Local Girl Scouts, Volunteers With Service Awards

Combined, the Girl Scouts spent 5,053 hours volunteering on behalf of their communities.

Worcester 'Name-A-Snowplow' Contest Winners Announced

A total of 30 entries were submitted, and over 1,900 votes were cast.

Lakeside Apartments Demolition Underway In Worcester

The apartments in Worcester's Columbus Park neighborhood were originally built in 1949.

Worcester Community Action Council Gets $100K In Emergency Funding

The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts announced Tuesday it would award $250,000 in emergency assistance to three non-profits.

Longtime Worcester Police Officers Named 2025 Public Officials Of The Year

Police officers Thomas Barney and James O'Rourk were honored by the Worcester Housing Authority at a ceremony on Friday.

Historic First: QCC Police Chief Becomes First College Leader To Join Central MA Chiefs Association

Stephen DiGiovanni officially began his tenure on Tuesday.

Free Skate At Worcester Common Oval Before Select Railers Games

Fans must show their Railers ticket at the Oval for complimentary skating and free rentals.

Worcester To Open Temporary Winter Overflow Shelter

It is located in the former Quality Inn & Suites.

Worcester Police Officers Honored At City Hall Promotion Ceremony

City leaders spoke at the event on Tuesday.

16 Worcester County First Responders Honored For Frozen Lake Rescue

First responders from Phillipston, Templeton and Athol were presented with the DA's TEAM Award.

12 Ways Worcester Residents Can Fight Hunger this December

As Holidays Approach, Food Insecurity Deepens Across Massachusetts

Worcester Nurse Hospitalized In Costa Rica As Family Tries To Bring Her Back: Report

Her family wants to charter a medical flight back to Boston, but she has neither travel nor health insurance, according to WCVB.

Central MA Nonprofit Receives $40K From Global Organization To Help Local Families

Friendly House is dedicated to the educational, social, individual, and family development of residents.

Large Lottery Prize Sold At Central MA Grocery Store

A player won $25,000 a year for life.

Girl Scouts Compete In 'Cookiepreneur Challenge' With Local Leaders

A fourth grader from Millbury won the Shark Tank-style competition.

Worcester Accepting Applications For Community Development Block Grants

These awards are for community organizations and spaces that serve low- and moderate-income residents.

Worcester’s Brand New Climate-Controlled Self Storage Facility

CubeSmart Self Storage on Barber Ave brings Worcester a brand new, secure, and convenient storage option.

Worcester Seeks Community Input On Zero Waste Master Plan

A survey asks residents to share which strategies should be prioritized.

Declared Winter Parking Ban Lifted After Snow Storm In Worcester

The first major winter storm of the season hit Worcester on Tuesday.

MassDOT To Host Hearing On Pedestrian, Bike Improvements On Pleasant Street In Worcester

The project would create new 5-foot-wide sidewalks and add 5-foot-wide bike lanes, among other things.

Marlborough Firefighters Honored At Mass. Firefighter Of The Year Awards

Firefighters from 15 local fire departments and two state agencies were honored for lifesaving herosim and community service.

3 Worcester Firefighters Honored At Mass. Firefighter Of The Year Awards

Firefighters from 15 local fire departments and two state agencies were honored for lifesaving heroism and community service.

46 Children Adopted During Worcester County National Adoption Day Celebration

The event included breakfast, arts and crafts, and comfort dogs.

Trust Claims Major Prize In Mass Lottery Game

The ticket was purchased at a store in Fitchburg

State Leaders Speak At Annual Gala For Local Hispanic Youth In Worcester

Quinsigamond Community College presented the 40th anniversary of the Hispanics Achieving and Celebrating Excellence Awards.

Worcester County Officer Named Correctional Officer Of The Year For Courageous Actions

The award is presented by the Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association.

Mass. Firefighter Of The Year Awards To Take Place In Worcester

170 firefighters from across the Bay State will be honored.

First Responders Night At Worcester Railers Game

There will be a Touch-a-Truck event, and the Worcester police and Worcester fire hockey teams will face off.

New Playground Opens At Harrington Field

The new structure is part of NESN and the Make An Impact Foundation's The Playground Project.

Popular TV Show Filming In Worcester Again This Week

Multiple roads will be closed.

Beloved Central MA Police Officer Bob Chabot Dies After Courageous Cancer Battle

He was U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War.

Local Business Spotlight: CubeSmart Self Storage

CubeSmart Self Storage at 80 Barber Avenue in Worcester is a brand-new, fully climate-controlled storage facility.