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Enjoy the late taste of summer in New England before fall reasserts itself

Summer officially ended weeks ago, but temperatures on Monday seem to say otherwise. But don't get too comfortable, because temperatures will snap back to reality by later this week.

Fitchburg Community Shaken by Fatal Shooting on Main Street, Leaving One Dead and Another Injured

A shooting in Fitchburg on Sunday night resulted in one death and left another injured; police investigation ongoing.

Suspect arrested in Fitchburg shooting that left one dead, one injured

A suspect in a double shooting on Main Street that left one man dead and another injured was taken into custody early Monday, according to

2 taken into custody during hours-long SWAT standoff in Fitchburg

Police in Fitchburg took two men into custody during an hours-long SWAT standoff on Main Street into Monday morning.Around 1 a.m.<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More

One person killed, one injured in Fitchburg shooting, officials say

Authorities are investigating after a person was shot and killed and another person was injured in Fitchburg on Sunday night, officials said.

One person killed, another injured in Fitchburg shooting

One person is dead and another is injured after a shooting in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, that closed Main Street for hours Sunday night. Little information has been shared at this point, but the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office confirms Fitchburg police and Mass.

After four years at Greylock Elementary and a successful collaboration with the Berkshire Museum, Drury teacher Kyle Strack wins arts education award

Pittsfield native Kyle Strack is the recipient of the Distinguished Arts Educator Advocate Award for Visual Art from Arts|Learning, a nonprofit that works to advance arts education in Massachusetts.

PHOTOS: See inside the new Doherty Memorial High School in Worcester

The new Doherty Memorial High School in Worcester officially opened on Aug. 26, 2024. Here's what it looks like inside.

Election: Two weeks of in-person voting in Worcester to begin Saturday

WORCESTER — In-person early voting in the city begins Saturday and runs through Nov. 1. Registered voters can cast a ballot for the Nov. 5 election at any early-voting location. The site does not need to be part of a voter's Election Day polling place ...

Legislators call for ‘immediate action’ at Souza-Baranowski in wake of attack on officers

A trio of state lawmakers are calling on Gov. Maura Healey to implement what they describe as "reasonable policy adjustments" to improve safety and security at state prisons.

Man facing charges in connection with child’s death in Worcester

A 34-year-old man is facing charges in connection with the death of a child in Worcester Tuesday, according to court documents.At<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More

Worcester man arrested for break-in at Banner Bar and Grill

Worcester Police officers arrested a local man on charges of breaking and entering and vandalism in connection with a commercial break-in at the Banner Bar and Grill on Green St. On Oct. 12, at about 5:30 a.

On time for the holidays: Worcester Amazon warehouse officially begins operations

An Amazon warehouse built at the former Greendale Mall location has begun operations as of Wednesday, Oct. 16.

Westborough shopping plaza featuring Papa Gino’s sold for $5M

A Westborough shopping plaza anchored by a Papa Gino’s location has been sold for $4.8 million to a Burlington-based firm. The 3.58-acre shopping plaza located at 164 Milk St. was sold by Smart Retail LLC of Framingham to Indira Investments LLC in a deal finalized on Oct. 8, according to Worcester District Registry of Deeds Records.

Worcester man pleads guilty to helping to dispose of body in 2019 homicide

Primitivo Matos-Lugo was one of three men caught on surveillance footage loading the body of the victim into a car.

Massachusetts Voter Guide: John Cronin vs. Nicholas Pirro for state Senate

Democrat Sen. John Cronin is seeking a third term as state senator for the Worcester & Middlesex District. The district covers the cities of Fitchburg and Leominster and the towns of Clinton, Lancaster, Lunenburg, Ashby, Groton, Shirley Townsend and Westford. He faces a challenge from Republican Nicholas Pirro III, a first-time candidate.

WATCH: Bear, 2 cubs spotted in Worcester neighborhood

A Black bear and two cubs were spotted in neighborhood in Worcester over the weekend, giving one homeowner the shock of<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More

Junior Mints, golf balls, and leather jackets: 20 things still made in Massachusetts

No one would argue that we’re living through a golden age of manufacturing in Massachusetts, but you might be surprised what actually gets made here these days.

Former employee sues career center, Greenfield, Northampton

The MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center’s executive director is being sued by a former co-worker alleging she has lost out on consulting contracts because of damaging information spread by her ex-colleague.

This is why Russo Italian Restaurant is closing in Worcester

Ed Russo, the owner of Russo Italian Restaurant in Worcester, told MassLive he is not renewing the 5-year-old business' lease for this reason.

Connecticut high school crew retains allure battling rough water, numbers and money

The notion of non-traditional athletes is the biggest contradiction. Crew requires strength and endurance. In Connecticut, rowers must pass a test that requires them to swim 200 yards, float for five minutes and tread water for 15. They've also got to don a life jacket while treading water.

Family of bears discovered in a Worcester, Massachusetts backyard

"I saw two cubs and then all of a sudden I saw the mama bear come behind my wife's car and we just couldn't believe it."

Anglican cathedral exhibition visits city

An exhibition of photos showing all of England's Anglican cathedrals is coming to Worcester. Worcester Cathedral will display photographic portraits of 42 cathedrals taken by photographer Peter ...

1 killed in 2-car crash in Uxbridge

Police are investigating a crash that left a driver dead in Uxbridge over the weekend. The Worcester County District Attorney's Office said the two-vehicle crash happened just before 11 p.m. Saturday on Quaker Highway. Two cars collided, killing one driver, officials said. The other driver was taken to the hospital.

Russo Italian Restaurant in Worcester to close

Russo Italian Restaurant in Worcester will close its doors for good next week, according to a recent post on the restaurant’s Facebook page.

Central Mass. Food Trucks: A hot dog you can't refuse from The Dogfather

Ask The Dogfather to make you The Don, the signature serving of the food truck: a hot dog in a bun covered in chili, mustard and Parmesan cheese.

Wellfleet community mourns loss of local flower shop owner in fatal crash

In a tragic turn of events, a well-known Eastham resident and local business owner, Sheila Kelley, was pronounced dead following a two-vehicle collision on Route Six near Lecount Hollow Road on Thursday morning.

Here’s what’s at stake in the fight for the US Senate | John L. Micek

This year, future U.S. Supreme Court confirmations, cabinet appointments for eventual White House administrations, treaty ratifications and lower and appellate court nominations, among other critical legislative actions,

Jamaine Ortiz signs deal, will fight Gilberto Espinoza on Nov. 1

Jamaine Ortiz has signed a co-promotional deal with CES Boxing and Boxlab Promotions, and will face Gilberto Espinoza in a main event on Nov. 1 at the Caribe Royale Hotel in Orlando, Florida.

86-year-old killed by falling tree branch in Grafton, Massachusetts

An 86-year-old man was struck by a tree branch at a Massachusetts home on Saturday, police confirmed. Officers responded to a home on Dendee Drive at approximately 12:30 p.m. They transported him to a local hospital, but he was pronounced deceased.

Boston Community Raises Over $2.7 Million in Support of AUA

The American University of Armenia raised over $2.7 million at the University’s first gala fundraiser held on October 5 on the East Coast.

Taylor Swift Dance Party is Coming To Park Theatre with Taylor Swift Tribute DJ

The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, New Hampshire is calling all Swifties for a most epic Taylor Swift-themed event. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Cape Cod florist killed in Wellfleet car crash on Route 6. 'Touched many lives.'

Police have identified the woman who was killed in a motor vehicle crash on Route 6 in South Wellfleet on Thursday morning.

Statehouse Spotlight: A bill and a lawsuit

On Thursday, there was a signing ceremony for Ollie’s Law, named after a Longmeadow dog who died from injuries sustained at a doggy daycare. This law puts stricter regulations on doggy daycares to prevent future deaths.

An extra $6,200 for college? 8 Mass. schools named in ‘price-fixing’ lawsuit

The class-action lawsuit was filed this week against 40 of the nation’s top private universities and the College Board.

Worcester student arrested, made false active shooter call, police say

A Worcester high school was on "hold" after a student falsely reported that gunshots were fired on campus, school officials said.

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