Worcester|News|
National Chicken Chain Expands In Worcester County
The new eatery will replace a former Uno Pizzeria & Grill.
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Worcester|News|
Worcester County Man Pleads Guilty To Use Instant Messenger To Distribute Child Porn
The 50-year-old man pleaded guilty in a case involving the distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material.
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
New South Asian Supermarket Coming To Shrewsbury: Here’s When
The international grocery store will debut its fourth Massachusetts location.
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Westborough, MA|News|
Westborough Public Schools Among Best In MA, New Ranking Says
Districts were ranked based on academics, teachers, administration, college prep, clubs & activities and diversity.
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Wayland, MA|News|
Wayland Public Schools Among Best In MA, New Ranking Says
Districts were ranked based on academics, teachers, administration, college prep, clubs & activities and diversity.
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Shrewsbury Public Schools Among Best In MA, New Ranking Says
Districts were ranked based on academics, teachers, administration, college prep, clubs & activities and diversity.
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Worcester|News|
UMass Memorial Health Names New Chief Financial Officer
He will succeed Sergio Melgar, who plans to retire in January 2027.
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Worcester|News|
Worcester Bakeshop Celebrates Opening Of Third Location
A favorite Worcester bakery, café and restaurant celebrated a major expansion this week.
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Wayland, MA|News|
Wayland Sets Household Hazardous Waste Day For October
Wayland residents will have an opportunity to safely dispose of hazardous materials found around their homes.
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Milford, MA|News|
Milford Man Pleads Guilty To Transporting Child Pornography
Federal prosecutors said he produced sexual exploitation images of a minor in Brazil and brought them to the U.S.
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Worcester|News|
Cocaine, Fentanyl Pills And Loaded Gun Seized In Worcester
Two men are facing charges after police search reported finding drugs and an unserialized firearm on Tuesday.
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Worcester|News|
State Report Finds Clergy Abused 'Nearly 1,000 Children' In 3 MA Dioceses
Almost 300 Catholic clerics abused about 1,000 children in the Worcester, Fall River and Springfield dioceses, a state investigation found.
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Worcester|News|
Man Sentenced To Prison In 2021 Worcester Killing
The 35-year-old man pleaded guilty to the 2021 killing of 29-year-old Erica Lara.
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Shrewsbury Route 20 Project Gets Nearly $10M Federal Boost
A planned overhaul of Route 20 through Shrewsbury and Northborough will receive nearly $10 million in additional federal funding.
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Worcester|News|
Popular Halal Street Food Spot Opens In Downtown Worcester
The Boston-based food truck, eatery, and catering business specializing in Middle Eastern cuisine now serves customers in Worcester.
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Westborough, MA|News|
Amazon Urged To Pause Drone Delivery Plans In Westborough
The proposal would bring Amazon’s drone delivery service to Massachusetts for the first time.
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Worcester|News|
17 Worcester Teachers Receive Nearly $23K In Grants
The grants will support literacy materials, classroom libraries, a sensory room, technology, field trips and other student programs.
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Wayland, MA|News|
Wayland School Ranked Among Best Public High Schools In MA
A Wayland school offering a broad curriculum was included in a new ranking of Massachusetts' best public high schools.
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Sudbury, MA|News|
Sudbury School Ranked Among Best Public High Schools In MA
A Sudbury school offering a broad curriculum was included in a new ranking of Massachusetts' best public high schools.
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Westborough, MA|News|
Westborough School Ranked Among Best Public High Schools In MA
A Westborough school offering a broad curriculum was included in a new ranking of Massachusetts' best public high schools.
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