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The seventh day of testimony has finished in the federal trial of former Stoughton police detective Matthew Farwell.
A new U.S. News & World Report ranking highlights the top 25 public middle schools in Massachusetts. See which schools made the list.
Here’s a look at the town's housing sales, prices and inventory for September.
City Councilor Robert Preciado has been nominated for statewide recognition honoring Latino community leaders.
The school is establishing an institute that will use sports to examine leadership, business, culture and civic life.
The city is relaunching a campaign this month aimed at reducing contamination in curbside recycling bins.
The business has offered professional tattooing in Worcester since 2022.
Playground upgrades include new equipment, sensory and interactive features and safer, more accessible surfacing.
Walpole was one of 30 Massachusetts communities to recieve grant awards for local clean energy and resilience projects this week.
The highly anticipated restaurant in Milford has officially announced when it will open.
Voters approved a new bylaw aimed at stopping commercial drone launch, landing and delivery operations in town.
The town secured a new round of grant funding for public safety, clean transportation, recycling and infrastructure projects.
Local police received recognition for their efforts to improve safety on local roads.
Four people took the stand during the sixth day of testimony in the federal trial of former Stoughton police detective Matthew Farwell.
Here’s a look at the town's housing sales, prices and inventory for September.
Here’s a look at the city's housing sales, prices and inventory for September.
Worcester has received its largest-ever federal grant to remove lead paint hazards from homes across the city.
The Westborough Police Department and one of its sergeants received recognition for their work to improve safety on local roads.
The town officially welcomed its newest firefighters this week.
Bob Ghiz marked the rare milestone with an official proclamation from the town.
