The record for high temperatures was last broken on this day in 1980.
Breaking: Residents in the area may find they have no water, or some brown, rusty water.
During an arrest of one man, another tried to flush heroin down the sink and fought with police.
A Webster man and his two passengers are facing charges, including driving while on narcotics.
A nurse at the Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox Nursing and Rehabilitation Center pleaded guilty to drug tampering.
Police are seeking a suspect they say pointed a gun at a woman and held on to her car door as she tried to drive out of the school's garage.
Take a look back at the week so far on Worcester Patch.
Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis was sworn-in for his second term serving as High Sheriff on January 5 in Shrewsbury.
The westbound exit 10 nighttime ramp is closed overnight Jan. 12. Traffic will be detoured to Exit 10A.
High school seniors who live in Worcester County and seek college scholarships for the 2017—2018 academic year are encouraged to apply.
MassDOT will hold a Public Meeting regarding the bridge that carries Plantation Street over the CSX railroad line in Worcester on Jan. 12.
Police are looking for a suspect who tried to rob the Edgemere Mini Mart on Mill Street.
The program aims to reduce climate change-related industrial accidents.
The occasion marks the first naturalization ceremony held at the Museum in its 119-year history.
Attorney General Maura Healey announced that The Gun Parlor won't be selling Glocks anymore.
Tickets go on sale Friday, January 13.
A local woman noticed that many from Worcester wanted to head down to the Women's March, so she's helping them get there.
Breaking: Firefighters respond to a heavy fire in a Worcester neighborhood.
Mindful drawing, luge challenge, butterflies, music and art. The weekend's not over yet ...
The Volvo commercial truck had been reported stolen out of Maine. Somehow, this man was able to register the stolen truck.
An authentic dinner experience with Chef Alex Gjonca, owner and chef of Nuovo Restaurant.
A board of directors member for Hanover announced she will not seek re-election.
'This year’s drought has reminded everyone of the need for municipalities and water suppliers to plan ahead .'
A Worcester man is charged with armed assault to murder, and other charges, following a stabbing last month.
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Worcester Patch wants to profile local people doing interesting things.
Fallon and VNA are selling a home care agency.
A man was arrested for allegedly grabbing a golf club out of his trunk and assaulting three people with it.
Hundreds allegedly had their "last drink" before OUI arrests at Worcester establishments, with 36 of those at Hurricane Betty's.
Gas prices rose again, up 5 cents in Massachusetts, but is still slightly below the national average. Where's the cheapest in Worcester?
Due to popular demand, the weekend hours for the Worcester Common Oval have been changed.
Police are investigating two home invasions over the weekend in Worcester, the suspects robbing a home and stealing a Mercedes.
The first baby in Worcester in 2017 was born at 1:36 a.m.
James Morales, considered a "dangerous escapee," broke out of the Central Falls detention center while awaiting trial.
Take a look back at the week on Worcester Patch.
A man was sentenced for arson, including setting a fire that destroyed buildings at Gibson's, and a fire at White City Plaza.
A judge has refused to throw out any of the charges against a man accused of killing State Trooper Thomas Clardy in May.
Thomas Clardy's widow is filing a wrongful death suit connected with the crash that killed her husband, a Massachusetts State Trooper.