Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester Officer Bitten On Chest, Arm During Struggle
Two local men were arrested after the Thursday incident, which began along Beacon Street in Main South.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Coronavirus Cases Up Again In Worcester — But So Are Vaccinations
About 12 percent of Worcester residents have received a full vaccine dose, officials reported Thursday.
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Natick, MA|News|
Supply Drive In Natick For National Pet Day
A contact-free drive at the Natick Sons and Daughters of Italy will mark the year's biggest day for pets.
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Framingham, MA|News|
Framingham Fire Dept. Holds Service For Deputy Chief Smith
Deputy Chief Bradford Smith died one year ago after a cancer diagnosis.
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Marlborough, MA|News|
Marlborough Police Seek Armed Robber
The robbery took place in downtown Marlborough on Wednesday afternoon, according to police.
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Marlborough, MA|News|
New Marlborough Fire Station Will Be Topic Of Public Forum
Marlborough has purchased a site along Elm Street for a potential new fire station in a growing part of the city.
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Framingham, MA|News|
Framingham Shred Fest Returns In 2021
The public works department's one-day event helps residents dispose of sensitive documents.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Minority Firms Got About 1% Of Polar Park Contracts: Report
The city and Polar Park's main contractor incorrectly said 17 percent of contracts went to women or minority-owned firms, GBH reported.
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Framingham, MA|News|
At Framingham School Policing Forum, Students Say 'Just Listen'
A Wednesday forum on school resource officers in Framingham brought together experts and city officials.
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Wayland, MA|News|
Wayland 2021 Election Guide: Who's On The Ballot, How To Vote
Here's everything you need to know about Wayland's May 11 town election.
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Sudbury, MA|News|
Sudbury Will Offer Coronavirus Tests To Students During Vacation
A free pooled testing event at Curtis Middle School will take place before a full return at the end of April.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester Police Chief Accuses Health Board Of 'Toxic Rhetoric'
Chief Steven Sargent attended a Board of Health hearing Monday where member David Fort said Sargent had lied about racism in the department.
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Natick, MA|News|
Massive Interstate Burglary Investigation Ends In 2 Arrests
A Natick home was one of the seven burglaries police in Massachusetts and New Hampshire investigated over more than a year.
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Natick, MA|News|
See Inside: 1850s Natick Farmhouse Selling For $900K
The three-bedroom South Natick has was recently renovated.
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Worcester, MA|News|
MA Officials Want Prom Canceled In 2021: Patch PM
Plus: Pandemic-era store | Restrooms for the homeless | Coach's cyberstalking scheme | Big lotto win | More
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Wayland, MA|News|
Wayland PTOs Begin 2021 Drive With $30K Goal
The auction will fund a variety of school needs like teacher projects and recreational equipment.
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Milford, MA|News|
Milford Store Sells $1,000-Per-Month Lottery Ticket
An Uxbridge woman won the prize on a $2 scratch ticket in March, according to lottery officials.
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Worcester, MA|News|
A 'Firestorm' Issue: Worcester Eyes Restrooms For Homeless
The Worcester City Manager told Councilors he's working on expanding public restrooms, but finding a site is controversial.
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Framingham, MA|News|
Site For New Framingham Salt Facility Selected
It may sound boring, but this is a key step in fixing chronic flooding along Route 9 in Framingham.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Machete, Gun Found After Worcester Loud Music Complaint
Worcester police went to a Grafton Street shopping plaza Tuesday on a report of drivers blaring music.
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