The victim told police the suspect was 'going crazy' and burning everything in the apartment, including a mattress and a laptop.
Michael Krol, one of the officers killed Thursday night, graduated from East Longmeadow High School in 1994.
A man allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in the woods off of Lincoln Street in Worcester Thursday night. K9s tracked down the suspect.
The legendary Bob and Zip Worcester radio show will be broadcast from Rome and Venice for the next two shows.
A Worcester man is facing charges of possessing an illegal handgun after one man with an outstanding warrant is spotted at Honey Farms.
It's the first time the virus has been detected in the state this year, and was found in mosquitoes in Worcester.
The operation used ads on the websites Craigslist and Backpage, said the district attorney.
Supporters of presidential candidate Sanders are gathering to plan their trip to Philadelphia for the Democratic National Convention.
The foundation announced the kickoff of a citywide initiative to curb the early childhood education achievement gap on Thursday, July 7.
Attorneys who argued that a WPI rape victim was partly at fault have been replaced by the college.
The College of the Holy Cross, Clark and WPI were among 27 Massachusetts colleges that made the Forbes' top 100 list.
"It's close enough for government work, as they say. Really, I've only heard Stephen King say that."
It's hot and muggy and thunderstorms are on their way to the area.
ArtsWorcester presents 'Functional Spaces' photographs by Susan Sedgwick opening Wednesday, July 20 at the Hanover Theater in Worcester.
A project is underway to repair a hydrant that has been out of service. It'll require draining a water main.
The suspects allegedly stole cell phones, money and jewelry from two victims who were walking on Shrewsbury Street.
A look back at the week thus far on Worcester Patch.
Joseph Pettingell II was arrested as a fugitive from justice after Mass. State Police tracked his truck to Route 3A in Bow.
The Worcester man was found squatting on a back porch, and after he fled, a gun was found where he was.
Volunteers needed to participate in the Jimmy Fund’s longest-running fundraiser benefitting cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer
An ex-boyfriend smashed a window on Lovell Street, climbed in, and ran away, bleeding. He was arrested later.
The Boston Globe featured this Worcester company that is the last to mass produce pitching horseshoes in the U.S.
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A look back at the week on Worcester Patch.
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Two men are facing charges after allegedly pulling wheelies on King Street.
In effect until 10 p.m. tonight. And we mean wayyyyy Western Mass. Be safe!
Charges included paying for sex, being a common streetwalker, selling sex and alcohol.
It's the annual live music and fireworks event in East Park. Get your parking spot, and spot on the field, early.
A look back at the week on Worcester Patch so far.
A grandmother and child are in critical condition, according to reports.
A man was walking home from dinner and heard a 'pop.' He realized later that he had been shot, and there was a lot of blood on his clothes.
A man charged with allegedly stealing bones from a Worcester cemetery will head to trial next year.
A man allegedly pointed a realistic looking BB gun at a man and tried to pull off his gold chain.
A Massachusetts State Trooper made way for ducklings on a busy Worcester highway.
Families enjoy a mini-career day at Auburn Mall
What's open or closed for the holiday? Note the special MBTA schedule, as well.
Police are investigating a shooting over the weekend.
This family misses Leonard. Have you seen him?
Plus, police news, jobs, real estate and more. A look back at the week on Worcester Patch.